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Career Development Professional is a (one-year) two term graduate certificate program that prepares graduates to enter the career development sector. The world of work is rapidly changing and new careers are emerging to meet current and future workforce needs. Career Development Professionals provide information, advice and guidance related to career exploration, skill acquisition, job search and maintenance. This program provides training to enter and/or advance in the field of career development such as career and employment advisors, career resource specialists, job developers, or career management professionals. This program may also appeal to practitioners working in the field who want to gain additional formal training, job coaching experience or attain their Career Development Practitioner designation. Graduation from the program provides the full academic component and partial fulfillment of work experience hours for certification by the Career Development Practitioners' Certification Board of Ontario (CDPCBO). Interested in taking this program on a part-time basis? It's possible to complete this program while still working full-time and fulfilling your other commitments. For more information, please visit our Continuing Education Career Development Professional program.
Note:
- Online delivery provides flexible learning options.
Program details
Tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional.
2 Terms
Canadian
International
Canadian fee details
| Description | Fall 2022 | Winter 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $1714.50 | $1714.50 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $300.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - |
| *eText Fee | $191.00 | $121.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee | $42.00 | - |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $2673.00 | $2161.00 |
| Year Total | $4834.00 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
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International fee details
| Description | Fall 2022 | Winter 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Grad. Cert. Program Tuition | $7467.50 | $7467.50 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $300.00 | - |
| CSI International Health Fee | $530.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - |
| *eText Fee | $191.00 | $121.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee | $42.00 | - |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $9331.00 | $8289.00 |
| Year Total | $17620.00 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
Returning student tuition & fees
View all Canadian tuition & fee details for all levels
View all International tuition & fee details for all levels
Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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Awards & scholarships
Student Financial Services awarded more than 400 awards, scholarships and bursaries last year.
Delivery sequence - September 2022 - Online
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