New Online Certificate: Fundamentals of Career Practice Now Available
We’re excited to introduce the Fundamentals of Career Practice Certificate—a six-course online program created for career development professionals who want to strengthen their practice, refresh their knowledge, or work toward certification.
Whether you’re new to the field or looking to build on your experience, each self-paced course helps you develop core competencies in client service, career theory, decision-making, job search support, transitions, and specialized populations.
Flexible Learning Options
Take courses individually
- $300 per course for NSCDA members
- $390 per course for non-members
Earn a certificate by completing all six courses
- 10% discount when you buy the full certificate at once
- $1,620 for members (regular $1,800)
- $2,106 for non-members (regular $2,340)
What You’ll Gain:
- Self-paced, interactive learning with case studies and assessments
- Microcredentials for each completed course
- All six courses are available in both French and English
- Certificate awarded upon completion of all six courses
- Aligned with the National Competency Profile for Career Development Professionals
Courses Included:
Career Development Theories (6 hrs)
Explore how classic and modern career development theories support effective, inclusive client service in this 6-hour self-paced course. Learn more…
Supporting Career Searches (6 hrs)
This course gives you the tools to support modern job seekers—from online branding to navigating career transitions and mental health conversations. Learn more…
Career Decision Making (4 hrs)
Discover how to guide clients through every stage of the career decision-making journey with confidence and clarity. Learn more…
Career Transitions (4 hrs)
Help clients move forward with confidence. This course explores the Bridges Transition Model and practical tools to guide clients through change, job loss, and career transitions. Learn more…
Career Development for Military Members and Veterans (5.5 hrs)
Support veterans with the tools and insight they need to successfully navigate military-to-civilian career transitions. This course equips you to translate military experience, address transition challenges, and guide clients with confidence. Learn more…
Foundations of Belonging in the Workplace (8 hrs)
Foundations of Belonging in the Workplace is an online, self-led course designed to build awareness and understanding around the dynamic, lived experiences within workplaces and the ways we can each contribute to a safer and more inclusive environment for everyone. Learn more…