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Foundations in Career Development Practice

HOW TO BECOME A CERTIFIED CAREER COACH

Become an International Career Coach Today!

If you're looking to become an internationally recognized career coach, the "Foundation in Career Development Practice" program is the perfect place to start. This program is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to successfully coach clients from all over the world. You'll learn how to assess a client's needs, identify their goals, and create a plan of action that will help them reach their full potential. In addition, you'll also gain valuable insights into the latest trends in the career development field, and how to best use them to your advantage. By the end of the program, you'll be equipped with all the tools you need to launch a successful career coaching practice.

Foundations in Career Development Practice online course builds on quality, proven counseling and coaching practices.  As a Career Development Practitioner, you will learn to develop strategic thinking to coach clients toward making better career decisions.  Also to plan successful career transitions and advance their career goals.

A Career Development Practitioner provides career advice and support for individuals at all stages of their life through school, tertiary learning, employment, all the way through retirement. Research shows individuals are twice as likely to be engaged in work if they can engage in high-quality careers guidance and are more productive in the workplace.

The role of Career Development Practitioners is to help people manage their careers, make occupational and study decisions, plan career transitions and find career information.

Career development practitioners work in a range of settings, providing services to both groups and individuals, including:

  • schools
  • tertiary institutions
  • universities
  • business organizations
  • government agencies
  • private practice

The current environment requires career practitioners to work effectively as career coaches who can diagnose career barriers and issues that prevent a client from attaining their goal and incorporate career coaching that is positive and strength-based designed to achieve the client’s career goal and personal fulfillment.

The Foundations in Career Development Practice course provides you with the knowledge and skills in career counseling and career coaching theories and applications to broaden your skills in career development to practice wisely and creatively.

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Become qualified for a life-changing career.

Become qualified for a life-changing career.

A career coach helps people to find fulfilment in their work lives. As a career coach, you will have the opportunity to change lives - including your own. Our online course, Foundation in Career Development Practice, will give you the skills and knowledge you need to become a qualified career coach. This course is designed for people who are passionate about helping others reach their potential. It covers topics such as coaching techniques, how to boost job satisfaction, and how to manage career transitions. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the tools you need to make a difference in the lives of your clients. If you are looking for a life-changing career, consider becoming a career coach.

Our online training course Foundation in Career Development Practice will teach you everything you need to know about becoming a successful career coach. You will learn how to analyse the client’s situation, ask insightful questions, assess their skills and interests, overcome barriers with a solution-focused approach, and work with clients to identify their current situation and future path with a personalised action plan tailored to their situation and needs to achieve their goals.

Become a Career Coach with international certification in less than 12 months!

With the Foundation in Career Development Practice program, you can become a certified career coach in just 12 months with international certification. You will get access to evidence-based theory, exclusive resources, and support from our team of experts. Plus, attend our webinars on each course, be part of our learning community and mix with like-minded people who will help you grow in your career, and receive support during your studies.

Do You Want Your Own Business as a Career Coach?

Do You Want Your Own Business as a Career Coach?

Our Foundation in Career Development Practice program will give you the skills and knowledge to coach clients worldwide. You will learn how to help clients identify their passions, set goals, overcome barriers with a solution focussed approach, and take action towards achieving their career goals.

Imagine being able to improve someone’s career and life – that’s what coaching is all about. The achievement makes career coaching a rewarding and meaningful profession.

With our Foundation in Career Development Practice program, you can start helping clients achieve their career goals today.

Pre-Requisite

The Foundation in Career Development Practice course is a short course in career development practice that is evidence-based with theory and practice. To successfully enroll in the course, students must have appropriate language, literacy, and numeracy levels to undertake this course and access a computer with reliable internet access.

Students must hold:

  • a qualification at diploma level or higher in a discipline related to career development, counseling work, human resources, psychology, youth work, or management
  • work experience in education, human resources, psychology, employment, recruitment, youth work, apprenticeship, disability, rehabilitation, case management, or management
  • Please submit your application with a personal statement indicating your commitment to career development, with a copy of your resume.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CERTIFICATE-INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION

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Upon successfully finishing the complete course, students will receive a Certificate of Professional  Development accredited by Associated Career Professionals International.

Students can also receive a Certificate of Professional Development for each course they complete accredited by Associated Career Professionals International.

 

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT POINTS

Career Development Association Australia

The time spent on each course of study may be claimed as continuing professional development (CPD) by CDAA members toward Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA) requirements.

Non-CDAA members, please check with your professional association regarding their CPD policy

To claim your CPD points, present your certificate of course completion to CDAA or the professional association where you are a member.

HOW TO BECOME A CERTIFIED CAREER COACH

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FAQs

Question: When I complete the course, will I be able to work as a career practitioner? Expand

Answer: The Foundations in Career Development Practice course is designed for individuals who work in careers, employment, education/training, counseling, and management, OR who seek to work in career development.  The course will provide you with an entry-level into the industry.

The role of Career Development Practitioners is to help people manage their careers, make occupational and study decisions, plan career transitions and find career information.

Question: What are the pre-requisites to study the course? Expand

Answer: This course is a short course in career development practice that is evidence-based with theory and practice.  You must hold:

  • a qualification at diploma level or higher in a discipline related to career development or counseling work

or

  • work experience in education, employment services, human resources, recruitment, youth work, apprenticeship, disability and rehabilitation, case management, or management.

To successfully enroll in the course, you must have appropriate language, literacy, and numeracy levels to undertake this course and access a computer with reliable internet access.

After enrolling in the course you will be asked to submit your application with a personal statement indicating your commitment to career development, with a copy of your resume.

Question: Am I able to specialise in a field? Expand

Answer: The Foundations in Career Development Practice course provides skills and knowledge in career development practice by applying both career counseling and career coaching frameworks.  The course is generic to help you provide quality career development guidance to clients in planning their career, job seeking, career progression, and with their career.

Question: Is the course recognised by industry? Expand

Answer: Courses are accredited and recognized globally through Associated Career Professionals International

AcPI-International Accreditation

Student Membership with the Career Development Association of Australia is available to you if you are undertaking the Foundation in Career Development Practice course.

The time spent on each course of study may be claimed as continuing professional development (CPD) toward Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA) requirements

Career Development Association Australia

Question: Will I receive a certificate of study when I complete the course? Expand

Answer: Upon successfully finishing the complete course, you will receive a Certificate Of Professional Development.

You can also receive a Certificate Of Completion for each course you complete.

Question: Why do I want to enrol with Career Coaching and Training? Expand

Answer: The courses are accredited through CPD Standards, a global course accreditation organization body.

As an added value, studying the Foundation in Career Development Practice short course teaches both career counseling and career coaching theories and applications.  This approach will strengthen your career development practice in a complex and challenging world that requires quality practice, advanced communication and micro-skills, and developing relationships with diverse clients.

The courses are interactive and combine the theory; a range of activities; and reflective practice to implement your learning.  This is powerful for your development.  To support your learning, a webinar is facilitated monthly to assist with implementing the course content into your practice, ask questions, and network with fellow learners.

You are supported at each step of your learning with the support of your course facilitator and community of learners.

Question: How many units will I study? Expand

Answer: The Foundations in Career Development Practice course consists of 11 courses, an Introductory mini fast-track course, and 10 sequenced and stand-alone courses that can be studied in full or for skills-gap training.

Courses include:

Stand-alone — Introduction to Career Counselling and Coaching Skills which is a fast-track course, to fast-track knowledge and skills in career development.  we have designed and written a stand-alone career development course that provides an overview of each course.

The course consists of 10 sequenced and stand-alone courses.

Course 1 — Foundations to Understanding Career Development

Course 2 — Career Development Theories

Course 3 — Career coaching Applications

Course 4 — Focus on Wellness and Self-care in Career Development

Course 5 — Legal and Ethical Requirements in Career Development

Course 6 — Developing Counseling and Coaching Skills

Course 7 — Facilitating Career Development

Course 8 — Administering Assessment Tools for Career Development

Course 9 — Next step to Becoming a Career Coach

Course 10 — How to Find the Perfect Job for Career Development Clients

Question: What type of learning activities are included in the courses? Expand

Answer: Courses combine the theory and a range of learning activities that meet the many learning styles that individuals possess.  A range of learning activities include:

  • Experiential learning activities
  • Self-evaluation and questionnaires
  • Individual exercises
  • Insightful questions
  • Mapping activities
  • Viewing training videos
  • Reflective practices
Question: How long will it take me to complete the course? Expand

Answer: The courses in the Foundations in Career Development Practice are self-paced to meet your learning requirements and study at your own pace.

To complete all courses is 60 hours.

It takes time and commitment to reach your full potential as a career counsellor-coach with ongoing professional development and supervision.

Question: What support will I receive with an online course? Expand

Answer: Webinars are facilitated monthly for each unit.  It is your opportunity to hear the theory, connect with your Trainer/Assessor, and course participants.  Be part of the course discussion group on our Business Facebook.

You are supported at each step of your learning with the support of your course facilitator and community of learners.  Technical support is provided to assist you with your difficulties.

Question: What technical support is available? Expand

Answer:  Please contact our technical support who will be able to assist you.  Their email address is  support@openlearning.com.au

Question: What further study will I be able to undertake? Expand

Answer: You can apply to study at higher-level academic courses at universities.

Question: Who can I contact for further information? Expand

Answer: For further information, please contact Leah Shmerling —

hello@careercoaching.training

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