"CDP-01 really exceeded my expectations. Initially, I thought it would be a drag of a course and it turned out to be one of the most practically useful courses I completed towards the CCDP credential. I thought the course provided good real life examples of ethical dilemmas and I have changed the way I approach certain client situations as a result. Also like your online delivery and course setup. "

Javier Vinsome, CPA Alberta

"The assignments, quiz and forum discussions all led to the learning objectives being met! What a way to learn ethics so quickly ... Wow!"

Trish McNamara, KEYS Job Centre

"I feel that I gained a lot through this course and that all of the information was very relevant to my current work. With regards to the Code of Ethics and Ethical Decision Making Model, I found that the case study analysis acted as a great tool to use in an actual application. The set up of the assignment was very beneficial because it forced me to put myself in the actual position, yet I was also able to see what my classmates were thinking as well. This allowed me to gain what seemed like real world experience. Overall, I really enjoyed this learning and experience. The knowledge I have taken away from this course has already begun re-shaping the way I approach my daily work situations."

Bethany Christen, Jasper Adult Learning Centre

"This was a great course that reflected my professional practice objectives and gave me an opportunity to learn and share with others also working in the field. I enjoyed the communication and reflection offered in discussing the case studies."

Nadine Doyle, KEYS Job Centre

"Going through this course has allowed me to obtain a deeper understanding and awareness of ethical dilemmas that exist for Career Development Practitioners. The case studies and discussion posts were particularly educational as I read and observed the views of others in the industry."

Kah Hock (Danny) Koh

"I loved the discussion forum, including the many intelligent remarks by colleagues, the homework and the whole process."

Esther Schvan, Esther Schvan Consulting

"I thoroughly enjoyed this course, and Jayne Barron's facilitation. We had some great, lively, and informative discussions. Jayne really encouraged these discussions, and was supportive of all input from the students in the class. There is nothing I can think of that would have improved my experience in the course."

Cathy Milton, Résumé Works

"I found this to be a very good learning experience. I enjoyed the interaction in the class and with the on-line case study discussion."

Sean Mukherjee, Active Career Solutions

"Overall, the learning experience was a good one. The chance to openly discuss issues with colleagues during the course was very beneficial."

Tracy McDonald, CSE Consulting

"Before taking the course, I thought ethics were fairly cut and dried but now I have more appreciation of different ethical dilemmas that could arise in my work and I feel better prepared to handle them effectively."

Beth Lambert, KEYS Job Centre

"I really enjoyed participating in this class as it now allowed me to have knowledge of different theories and models that can be used and referenced in client interventions. Being new to this field and having limited experience, this laid out a foundation for me when it comes to the knowledge required for career counselling."

Zeb Trazo, Jasper Adult Learning Centre

"I have a new appreciation for the foundation theories and models and how they are applied in career development today. I was familiar with some but now feel much more confident in the big picture. I am very thankful for the knowledge and resource sharing of all of the course participants as well. The forums provided many opportunities to learn and grow professionally by learning from the techniques and experiences of other career practitioners."

Tracy McDonald, CSE Consulting

"Jayne Barron did a great job moving us along through the topics. I thought the costs for this course was reasonable and needed no hotel stay. I have developed some additional contacts in my network. I appreciate all the little extra resources posted along the learning journey."

Gayle Draper, Intentional Careers and Human Resources

"The discussion boards were a great way to make connections and share information and resources from all over the country."

Nadine Doyle, KEYS Job Centre

"I definitely have some new tools for my toolbox and look forward to putting into practice some of these theories in various settings (groups, staff discussions and exploration). I gained a deeper understanding of how to use some of these theories in a more intentional and relevant manner. Our final assignment was a great way for us to integrate the learning with how we would use these theories in our practice. I enjoyed the course and did not feel it was extremely consuming, time wise, which I appreciated."

Ginette Marcoux, Jasper Adult Learning Centre

"This course has given me more confidence now when it comes to helping my clients. I would highly recommend this to others."

Sean Mukherjee, Active Career Solutions

"I loved that the course was entirely online and it was beautifully laid out and easy to follow. The course definitely met my learning objective. Now, I do have a good understanding of theories and models, their strengths and limitations and how they are applicable to my practice."

Zohra Bahri, KEYS Job Centre

"Excellent course, well organized from the reference book to the online structure. I very much enjoyed this learning experience. Gabrielle LeClair is a great online facilitator. She provided insightful feedback on comments and was always encouraging."

Erika Mendonca-DeSilva, Evolve Consulting

"Overall this course was amazing. Every chapter provided an incredible resource of information that I will actively use in my daily work life. Absolutely fantastic course. This course exceeded my expectations."

Bethany Christen, Jasper Adult Learning Centre

"I enjoyed the course. The learning objectives were met. The participation and knowledge from the other participants added amazing value to the course."

Sandra Santos, SSantos-VMV Consulting

"This course will really help me in practice. Working with clients in the build up to, through and after the interview - this course has allowed me to gain new insight into my practice and improve many aspects. These improvements will definitely be of benefit to clients, not only in reference, reputation management, interview skills and value proposition but also in building confidence and by improving kinesics, EQ and accomplishment stories. I feel the course was delivered well with lots of great information from participants. I deal with a relatively small number of clients over longer periods so was very appreciate of the variety of examples presented throughout the course."

Susan MacRae, Jasper Adult Learning Centre

"My learning objectives were fully met. Throughout this course, I was able to develop a comprehensive check-list of activities and proven strategies. I feel that I could now confidently add Interview Coaching to my résumé writing practice."

Cathy Milton, Résumé Works

"The course taught me the value of structuring my processes and materials so that nothing is left to chance. I have really enjoyed the sharing of ideas and resources through CPC. It has definitely improved my work with my clients. The facilitator was great and very involved with great tips and resources."

Sheena MacAskill

"This course gave solid guidance in all the areas related to helping individuals to prepare for looking for work. Overall it was a great overview of the area of Career Transition. It helped me refresh some of the key areas to address."

Dorothy Keenan, FutureWorks

"I really enjoyed reading the discussions from other professionals as well as from the instructor. I thought Wayne Pagani did an excellent job facilitating and he was responsive to so many discussions. All in all, it was a superb course and thank you for helping professional résumé writers become the best they can be. This course is the gold standard!"

Christine Demcie

“This was a fantastic course to help develop knowledge and skills in effectively dealing with clients’ barriers and obstacles. The forums were a great place to communicate with colleagues and the course instructor. I appreciate this opportunity to learn from Sharon Graham, Gabrielle LeClair, and my colleagues. Thank you for a great experience.”

Patricia Watson, WIL Employment Connections

“The coursework enhanced my skills in resume writing and allowed me to apply best practices immediately. I have completed a lot of online studies from various educational institutions and Career Professionals of Canada is a 10+. I will be recommending coursework to contacts in the City of Ottawa and Federal Government."

Richard Sparling, Algonquin College

"CPC's latest course "Technology Optimized Resumes" is SUPERB!
Completely unsolicited, I wanted to share my thoughts as I feel that all resume writing professionals can benefit from the content of this course.
If you are looking for the latest facts on how to write an ATS-optimized resume and learn about SEO strategies for getting your clients found online - this is the course for you!
In addition to thought-provoking discussions, the class offers rich resources (loads of content, videos, samples, and handouts), modern strategies, and deep insights into actual ATS systems (guess what: you can use graphics and design in an ATS resume)!
You will also put your skills to the test with a challenging final assignment and walk away knowing you are well armed to support your clients with creating resumes for today's technology standards.
Many thanks to Sharon Graham for putting this resource together and to Maureen McCann for facilitating the latest session.

Adrienne Tom, Career Impressions

"As a Certified Résumé Strategist, Career Professionals of Canada's new Technology Optimized Résumé course has proved to be an invaluable investment into my own career; it has enhanced my foundation of knowledge as well as my abilities in résumé development. In addition to providing a comprehensive understanding of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Search Engine Optimization (SEO), this course has also equipped me with an incredible amount of resources and tools conducive to staying current with hiring technology and trends as they advance. Without question, this course is an absolute MUST for any career professional keen to utilize technology in order to give their clients' that competitive edge in their job search."

Kamee Gilmore, Paradigm Resume Services