Career Certification

🎯Our first "PD After 5" was a success!! Maintaining the CCDP® designation is about much more than completing hours, it’s about strengthening the credibility, professionalism, and recognition of career development professionals across Ontario and Canada. Thank you to our colleagues Lindsay Murphy-Guitard and Tara Deveau, BRM CCDPcm from Career Certification for an incredibly informative and practical session last Tuesday, May 26, on CCDP® designation maintenance requirements and the value of ongoing professional development. The session highlighted that maintaining the CCDP® designation helps ensure that the credential continues to hold meaning and public trust. It demonstrates that professionals carrying the CCDP® designation are actively investing in learning, growth, and ethical practice throughout their careers. Some key reminders shared during the session included: ❇️ CCDPs must complete 60 hours of professional development every 3 years ❇️ PD activities must align with competencies in the National Competency Profile ❇️ Learning must reflect new knowledge, skills, or approaches, not simply routine daily work ❇️ Submissions are reviewed for relevance and appropriateness ❇️ The online PD portal helps professionals track competencies and progress throughout the cycle The presentation also reinforced an important message: professional development is intentional learning. Workshops, conferences, certifications, mentorship, governance training, emerging trends, AI in career development, accessibility, trauma-informed practice, and evolving service delivery models can all contribute to maintaining strong and current practice. As our profession continues to evolve, maintaining the CCDP® designation helps: ✔ strengthen public confidence ✔ support professional accountability ✔ recognize ongoing expertise ✔ reinforce high standards in career development practice At CDPOntario, we value opportunities that help career development professionals stay informed, connected, and recognized for the important work they do every day. To learn more about this topic, check the Career Certification website: https://lnkd.in/e6XTm8XN 🔜 We are also pleased to share that CDPOntario is continuing to expand the value of membership through the development of our Members Only area on the website. As part of this commitment, the recording of this CCDP® Designation Maintenance session will be made available exclusively to CDPOntario members. Members will be able to access the recording by logging into the website and visiting the Members Only section. 📈 This resource library will continue to grow over time, providing members with access to professional development recordings, tools, resources, and other valuable content to support their ongoing learning and professional practice. Stay tuned! #CDPOntario #CCDP #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #LifelongLearning

📢 Upcoming learning sessions! We continue creating opportunities for Career Development Professionals across Ontario to connect, learn, and grow professionally and this time, we are pleased to partner with Career Certification to offer two important learning sessions focused on the national CCDP designation. 📅 May 26, 2026 | Professional Development After 5 Topic: Maintaining your CCDP Designation / Professional Development Join Career Certification’s Registrar, Lindsay Murphy-Guitard and Tara Deveau, BRM CCDPcm, to learn everything you need to know about maintaining your national CCDP designation, including professional development requirements and opportunities to ask questions directly. 📅 June 16, 2026 | Lunch and Learn Topic: How to Become a CCDP Are you considering becoming a nationally certified Career Development Professional (CCDP)? This session is a great opportunity for Ontario CDPs who are interested in certification to learn more about the process, requirements, and benefits of becoming certified. These sessions are highly relevant for both certified and aspiring CCDPs, and we encourage all Career Development Professionals in Ontario to participate. We would like to sincerely thank our partners at Career Certification for collaborating with CDPOntario and supporting our community of CDPs through these informative sessions. ⤵️ How to join? Visit our website for the Zoom links: https://lnkd.in/eiAsu_Kj We look forward to seeing many of you there! #CDPOntario #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerProfessionals #Certification #LifelongLearning

We are excited to share that Connie Corse, CCDP is the new Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Career Development Association. Connie is a respected leader and Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP)��with a strong background in training, program development, and strategic planning. She is known for her thoughtful leadership, commitment to excellence, and passion for supporting career development professionals across Nova Scotia. Her work has helped shape impactful learning opportunities and strengthen programs that make a real difference for individuals, organizations, and communities. As Executive Director, Connie will bring vision, experience, and dedication to leading the NSCDA forward. Please join us in celebrating Connie Corse and wishing her every success in this new role. #NSCDA #ExecutiveDirector #CareerDevelopment #NovaScotia #Leadership #CCDP

I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: CCDP® (Certified Career Development Practitioner) from Career Certification!

I’m incredibly proud to share that I am now a Nationally Certified Career Development Professional (CCDP). From imagining it next to my name on LinkedIn to actually being able to put it there, this moment feels truly special. This milestone is more than a certification-it reflects a journey of continuous learning, growth, and a deep commitment to supporting individuals as they navigate their career paths with confidence and purpose. I’m sincerely grateful to the colleagues, mentors, peers, and clients who have supported, challenged, and inspired me along the way. Your guidance, trust, and encouragement have made a meaningful difference in reaching this point. Reaching this milestone feels especially meaningful as I prepare for maternity leave, grateful for how far I’ve come and excited for what lies ahead.

I’m incredibly proud to share that I am now officially a Certified Career Development Practitioner! I’m excited to continue supporting individuals in their career journeys with even more knowledge and confidence.