Build Your Foundations: Ethics & Theories in Career Development 

Ethics & Theories are two essential foundational courses designed to strengthen your professional practice. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to refresh and deepen your knowledge, these courses support career development practitioners at any stage of their career journey.

Together, they offer a strong grounding in ethical decision-making and the theoretical frameworks that inform effective, client-centered practice

 Why Register?

✔️ You're working toward your CCDP® designation and want to strengthen your understanding of core ethics  and key theoretical frameworks

✔️ You want practical, applied learning t you can use immediately in client and program work

✔️ You design or deliver programs and services and want your work grounded in established models and best practices

What You'll Learn

Ethics for Career Development Practitioners - Gain a deep understanding of the Code of Ethics for Career Development Practitioners, and practice applying the Ethical Decision-Making Model to navigate common ethical dilemmas with confidence and integrity.

Career Development Theories - Explore traditional, contemporary, and emerging frameworks that shape the work of career professionals today. Learn how to apply these theories to real-world practice across diverse client populations and program settings.


Pricing (Both Courses)

Member Price - $670 (+ 5% tax) | Non-Member Price - $690 (+ 5% tax)

Prefer to take just one course? Individual course pricing is listed below.


Course Details

1.   Ethics Course (10 hours)

WHEN:  March 5th & March 6th 2026 (Live Zoom Sessions)

WHERE: ZOOM (Link provided closer to the date)

METHOD: Live participation via Zoom, group work, and one final assignment

Pre-reading for the course:  30-60 mins (emailed 1 week prior)

Live Zoom Sessions (PT | MT):

March 5th -

  • 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM  | 12:30 - 1:30 pm PT
  • 9:30 AM–12:30 PM MT | 1:30 AM–2:30 PM MT

March 6th - 

  • 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM PT  
  • 9:30 AM–12:30 PM MT

Online Participation via LinkedIn and Final Assignment: 1-3 hours (To be completed by March 12, 2026)

PRICE (if taken separately):

Member: $295 + 5% tax | Non- Member: $310 + 5% tax


2. Theories Course (20 hours)

WHEN:  March 12th-  March 13th 2026

WHERE: ZOOM (Link provided closer to the date)

METHOD: Live participation via Zoom, group work, and one final assignment 

Pre-reading for the course: 30-60 mins (emailed 1 week prior)

Live Zoom Sessions (PT | MT):

March 12th

  • 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM  | 12:30 - 3:30 PM PT
  • 9:30 AM–12:30 PM  | 1:30 AM–4:30 PM MT

March 13th, 2025 

  • 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | 12:30 - 3:30 PM PT
  • 9:30 AM –12:30 PM | 1:30 – 4:30 PM MT

Online Participation via LinkedIn: 3 hours (To be completed by March 19, 2026)

Final Assignment: 3 hours (To be completed by March 19, 2026)

PRICE (if taken separately):

Member: $385 + 5% tax | Non- Member: $400 + 5% tax


Requirements for Courses:-

  • Understand that attendance for Zoom Sessions and group work is mandatory to pass the course (see dates above)

  • Complete all pre-reading/preparation before the course starts
  • Students need to have access to a reliable computer for the duration of the course.

  • Have Zoom (free version) downloaded before the course

  • Have a reliable and fast enough internet connection to run Zoom (1-5 Mbps is recommended)

  • Have an active LinkedIn account for online participation

* Cancelation fee $30 until Feb 28th, $50 after Feb 28th, non refundable after Feb 28th (Ethics)  

** Cancelation fee $30 until March 7th, $50 after Sept 22nd, non refundable after March 7th (Theories)

Ethics and Theories - March 2026

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  • March 5 - 13, 2026
  • ONLINE
    ZOOM
    Canada