Legacy Certification
If you are already certified by AB, BC, NB, NS, or ON and have maintained your certification in good standing at the time of application, you can Legacy to National Certification without having to complete a Certification process again. Legacy will start on November 21, 2024, and end November 21, 2025.
Become Certified (CCDP®)
Launching December 10, 2024!
Unlock career success with the CCDP® designation. Build trust, qualify your skills, and boost confidence. The National Career Development Certification program is rooted in recognizing the skills and experience gained from working in the field and validating them through assessment.
National Competency Profile
for Career Development Professionals
While the Pan-Canadian Competency Framework for Career Development Professionals Competency Framework includes specialized competencies that a Career Development Professional (CDP) may or may not need depending on their role/setting, the National Competency Profile for Career Development Professionals (National Profile) is a curation of competencies from the Competency Framework that details and describes effective performance, knowledge, understanding, and abilities for ALL Career Development Professionals regardless of role/setting.
