COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Number: CDP-105

Course Status: Registration Open

Course Duration: 3 Weeks | 15 hours per week (45 hours)

Course Prerequisite: Prior strategic résumé writing experience or a diploma in a related area is recommended.

Accreditation: Advanced Résumé Development Certificate (upon successful completion).

This is an intensive 3-week distance learning course.

You will be expected to spend a similar amount of time on this course as you would in a classroom-based environment of 45 hours over 3 weeks.

This course blends videos, reading, quizzes, online discussions, reflection exercises, and small projects, creating a dynamic and interactive learning environment with a flexible schedule.

Proactive class participation is encouraged and required. Discussion forums enable you to communicate with students when it is convenient for you, rather than at a specific time.

Join this fully-facilitated, part-time online course.

• You participate in the online class and complete daily modules on your own schedule.
• You have full access to all course material at any time and day during the course.
• You work along with other students in the class and participate in group discussions.
• Your class instructor is available weekdays to review your progress and answer your questions.

Gain knowledge and build your expertise by focusing on your needs.

To give you highly personalized attention and mentoring, class sizes are limited. One-on-one support, group discussions, exercises, and follow-up assignments will enable you to actively develop your skills.

Your Master-Level Certified course leader will be available to answer your questions. You’ll also connect with and learn from other course participants. Through these interactions, you will learn how and when to apply various techniques to enable clients to succeed in their employment endeavours.

Get valuable resource material that you will use again and again.

You will receive The Canadian Résumé Strategist, Career Professionals of Canada’s Certified Résumé Strategist eGuide.

You will also receive various samples, resources, and reference sheets along with additional relevant readings, which will be posted on the course site.

All required text and course resources are supplied. In addition, we recommend the following reading list to supplement the course material: Best Canadian Résumés and Best Canadian Cover Letters.

CRS Study Guide Chapters

Students will be supplied with The Canadian Résumé Strategist, Career Professionals of Canada’s Certified Résumé Strategist eGuide.

Part 1 — Résumé Strategy

Chapter 1 – Résumé Marketing
Chapter 2 – Résumé Planning
Chapter 3 – Value Proposition
Chapter 4 – Strategic Application

Part 2 — Résumé Mechanics

Chapter 5 – Résumé Fundamentals
Chapter 6 – Employment History
Chapter 7 – Supplementary Components
Chapter 8 – Spelling and Grammar

Part 3 — Résumé Design

Chapter 9 – Creative Formatting
Chapter 10 – Technology-Friendly Résumés
Chapter 11 – Résumé Innovations

Part 4 – Supporting Documents

Chapter 12 – Cover Letter Strategy
Chapter 13 – Supplementary Documents

Part 5 – Certification

Chapter 14 – CRS Testing Process
Chapter 15 – MCRS Testing Process

Appendices

Appendix A – High Impact Action Verbs
Appendix B – Keywords and Key Phrases

Students must achieve an overall grade of at least 80% to successfully complete the course.

• Online assignments and group discussion participation (60%)
• Homework assignment Submission of 2 résumés, and cover letter (40%)

Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to bypass the formal document submission process and be considered for the Certified Résumé Strategist (CRS) designation through CPC's CRS Fast-Track Program. Note that you must pay the application fee to be granted the designation. Certification program costs are outlined on the Career Professionals of Canada website.

Distance Education | Fully-Facilitated | Online Course

This custom-designed, fully-facilitated online format is ideal for adult learners. When you register, you will receive login instructions by email so that you can get comfortable with the platform and program, and start your pre-course work right away.

The distance education format is a combination of videos, reading, quizzes, online discussions, reflection exercises, small projects, and final homework assignment. Your active participation in all these aspects enriches your learning experience.

As this course is offered online, you must have reliable internet access and be comfortable using internet technology, downloading resources, and communicating in discussion forums.

CDP Competency Framework Competencies Covered

15 Client Work Search Strategies - Use tailored approaches to prepare client for learning and employment
15.1 Work with clients to develop résumés
15.2 Work with clients to write communications
15.3 Work with clients to assemble portfolios
15.4 Work with clients to develop value proposition

Other Areas Discussed

1 Professional Responsibility - Adhere to professional code of conduct
1.5 Represent career development qualifications
3 Client-Practitioner Relationship - Nurture a collaborative and trusting relationship
3.1 Establish and sustain working alliance
4 Diversity and Inclusion - Promote a diverse and inclusive workforce and equitable access to resources and opportunities
4.1 Respect diversity and inclusion
4.2 Promote diversity and inclusion
4.3 Advocate for clients
5 Evidence-Based Practice - Develop and sustain an evidence-based practice to improve outcomes
5.1 Develop evidence-based interventions
6 Professional Development - Commit to lifelong learning by developing new skills aligned with development in the field of practice and society
6.1 Develop and maintain professional relationships
6.2 Engage in lifelong learning
6.3 Collaborate with peers
7 Health and Wellness - Promote well-being and a healthy work environment
7.2 Interact with others in respectful and civil manner
7.3 Plan and organize work
9 Digital Literacy - Leverage current and emerging technologies to support career development practice
9.1 Use digital technology
10 Foundational Knowledge and Applied Theories - Develop foundational knowledge of field of practice
10.1 Understand career development theories and models
10.2 Apply career development theories and models
11 Career Discovery Process - Engage clients in a structured career exploration
11.1 Conduct intake interview
14 Career Resources - Manage career resources to support client services and self-directed learning
14.1 Maintain and deliver career resources
15 Client Work Search Strategies - Use tailored approaches to prepare client for learning and employment
16.1 Maintain network of referral resources
16 Referrals to Professional Services - Refer client to other professionals as required
16.1 Maintain network of referral resources