Career Development Professional

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Interested in taking this program on a part-time basis? With online courses, it's possible to complete this program while still working full-time and fulfilling your other commitments. See our Career Development Professional part-time program for more information.

Program description - September 2025

Career Development Professional is a 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 you with training to enter and advance in career development in positions such as employment advisors, career resource specialists, job developers, career counsellors, or career management professionals. This program may also appeal to you if you're already a practitioner working in the field who wants to gain additional formal training, job coaching experience, professional development, or to receive your National Career Development Practitioner designation.

Graduation from the program provides the complete academic component and partial fulfillment of work experience hours for certification by the Career Development Practitioners' Certification Board of Ontario (CDPCBO).

 

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  • Online delivery provides flexible learning options.

Program details

Code: 0869
Start: September 2025
Campus: Online
Length: 1 year
Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate

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Tuition & fees


​Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional. Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2025 and later will be available Spring 2025.


2 Terms

Canadian

International

Tuition
$3429.00
$15844.00
Ancillary Fees
$1396.00
$2676.00
Total Fees
$4825.00
$18520.00

Canadian fee details

Description Fall 2024 Winter 2025
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 $330.00 -
CSI Legal Care Fee $30.00 -
eText Fee $202.00 $110.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00 $20.00
Student Services $86.00 $86.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00 $110.00
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee $43.00 -
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 $2695.00 $2130.00
Year Total   $4825.00

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International fee details

Description Fall 2024 Winter 2025
Grad. Cert. Program Tuition $7922.00 $7922.00
Administration Fee $25.00 $25.00
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00 $8.00
CSI Association Fee $37.50 $37.50
CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) $530.00 -
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $330.00 -
CSI Legal Care Fee $30.00 -
eText Fee $202.00 $110.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00 $20.00
ISR $375.00 $375.00
Student Services $86.00 $86.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00 $110.00
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee $43.00 -
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 $9807.50 $8712.50
Year Total   $18520.00

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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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Financial assistance

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance for educational costs and living expenses. These interest-free loans are intended to supplement your financial resources and those of your family. The majority of students apply for loan assistance via the OSAP website. Students can also print the application booklet through the OSAP website. For more information, please visit OSAP & aid.

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Delivery sequence - September 2025 - Online

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