BC CCDP Recertification Requirements & CEU Guidelines
How to Maintain Certification
In order to use the CCDP Designation and title, practitioners must a) maintain a current, valid,
membership in the BCCDA (or approved association) at all times and b) apply for recertification
before their current Certification Period ends. The Certification Period is the 3 year period from
the date you were certified/recertified through to your certification expiry date.
(For those who obtained their certification on or before February 28, 2011 there is an initial five
year Certification Period. After this initial five year period, recertification will be required every 3
years as for all CCDPs.)
To qualify for recertification the CCDP is required to:
1) Obtain a minimum of 100 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) in the categories below.
These training activities may be done through the BCCDA, or may be done through other
organizations or training providers. There is no restricted list of options – it is up to the
candidate to ensure that they can show/explain how the CE activity fits within the Canadian
Standards & Guidelines for Career Practitioners and the CEC Categories.
CEC Categories (see attached CEC Points Grid for activities):
o Career Development & Related Conferences
o Association and membership involvement
o Research and development in career development
o Continuing formal education in career development and related areas
o Informal professional learning activities
o Training days, workshops, lectures, seminars, and webinars
2) Ensure that all continuing credit activities being claimed address one or more of the
competencies and/or areas of specialization listed in the Canadian Standards and Guidelines
for Career Development Practitioners. CECs claimed must cover at least 2 Core Competencies
and 2 Areas of Specialization from the Canadian Standards and Guidelines for Career
Development Practitioners. (see S&G Summary Chart attached).
Note: Claiming CE credits is based on an honour system. By completing the Credit
Claim form in the Application for Certification, the CCDP provides written evidence of
completion of an appropriate distribution of professional development activities.
3) Have been an individual member in good standing in the BCCDA or BCCDA recognized
professional association throughout their current certification period, and join BCCDA or renew
their BCCDA membership at the time of recertification.
4) Submit the Application for Recertification at least one month before the expiry date of your
current certification period (this is a separate document where you can record a summary your
CEU activities – but do not need to submit the supporting documents).
5) Applications are to be submitted by EMAIL as a PDF document - either saved as a PDF, or
scanned as a PDF. Applications should be sent in no more than 60 days prior to the expiry of
current certification.
CEC Audit
You must retain your supporting documentation proving the Continuing Education activities
you are claiming for one year after your submission. (You will not submit these with your
application but will keep them for possible audit at a later date). The Certification Review
Committee will randomly select CCDP Applications for Recertification to verify documentation
for continuing education credits/activities claimed as part of the application. As well, the review
committee may special requests for supporting documents for claimed CECs to clarify eligibility.
The BCCDA Registrar will email the candidate informing them they have been selected for audit,
and backup documentation will be required to support their recertification process. Audited
candidates must submit documents (hard or electronic copy) verifying Continuing Education
activities within the timeframes, or for the activities specified by the Audit Committee.
Acceptable CEU Activity Supporting Documents
It is the responsibility of the applicant to record CE credits and retain proof for verification.
Documentation will vary depending on the activity but for all claimed activities, the applicant is
responsible for keeping documentation that verifies the following.
o attendance or completion of activity
o quantity of the activity (i.e. number of hours, number of meetings)
o content/topic of the activity
o name of the agency or institution that delivered the professional development
activity
o date(s) the applicant attended and/or completed the professional development
activity
Examples of accepted documentation include, but are not limited to the following:
o receipts,
o certificates of attendance,
o transcripts,
o CEU forms signed by presenters/instructors
o conference agendas,
o programs,
o course outlines,
o notes taken at conferences / workshops, summary or notes written by the CCDP
about books/articles read,
o clippings of CCDP published articles and letters of support and/or reference.
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Please keep your substantiating documentation for one year after submission.
CEC Points Grid
Note: The CEC grid below is meant to be used as a guideline. If an activity you’ve done varies from, or
is not included in, the grid, use your discretion and claim what would be deemed equivalent or
reasonable for the activity based on the CEC categories and points that are shown.
CE Categories
Maximum
Credits from
each category
Activities/Credits
Career Development and
related* Conferences
100
Attendance at Career Development specific conferences (ex.
BCCDA’s CDC, ASPECT, CANNEXUS)

full day - 15 CECs per day per conference

half day – 7 CECs per half-day per conference
*As with other sections
below, “related”
activities/topics must be
related closely to career
development, the Canadian
S&G’s, and/ or you’re your
career development work.
It is up to you to support
how it relates to your
CCDP work in the log in the
recertification application
where you claim the CECs.
Association and membership
involvement
Attendance at a related conferences

full day - 10 CECs per day per conference

half day - 5 CECs per day per conference
Speaking/presenting at a conference, per specific workshop

1-2hr wkshp – 8 CECs (first time, 3 CEC repeat)

half day - 16 CEC (first time, 8 CEC repeat)

full day – 24 CEC (first time, 12 CEC repeat)
Volunteering time at a career development conference add

full day - 8 CECs per day per conference

half day - 4 CECs per day per conference
70
Career development association board role:

35 CECs per year
Career development sector/association/regional committee:

24 CECs per year per committee
12 CECs per half year per committee
Mentoring new career development practitioners into the field:

8 CECs per person per 3 months of formal mentoring
Responding to career development association sponsored
surveys: 2 CEC per survey
Research, development and
writing in career development
75
1st time design or development of a career development
project or new course, workshop or program

1-2hr wkshp – 8 CECs

half day - 16 CECs

full day – 24 CECs
Published writing in the career development field

Book: 40 CECs per book

Journal: 20 CECs per journal

Article: 8 CECs per article

Handout/Resource: 4 CECs each

Newsletter or Career Development-related Blog Post:
3 CECs per newsletter or blog post
Presentation or sit on panel at a National, Provincial or local
career development forum

12 CECs per day per forum/ 6CECs per ½ day
Career development research

1.5 CECs per hour up to 20 CECs
CE Categories
Continuing formal education
in Career Development or
directly related subjects at
University, College
(public/private), training
institute, or recognized
professional training body
Informal learning activities
Maximum
Credits from
each category
100
Activities/Credits
Taking Courses:

1.75 CECs per instructional hour up to a max of 45
CECs for courses specific to career development

1.25 CEC per instructional hour up to a max of 40
CECs for other related courses
Developing a new first-time University, College or formal
training organization course:

2.25 CECs per instructional hour up to a max of 50
CECs for courses specific to career development

1.5 CEC per instructional hour up to a max of 40
CECs for other related courses
30
Read Book: 5 CECs per career development book read; 3 for
related books
Read Journal article: 3 CECs per career development journal
article read; 2 per related article
Participating in a sector Philosopher’s Café or Book Club

2 CECs per activity
Participating in on-line activities related to career development
(i.e. blogs or podcasts)

2 CECs per activity
Informal on-the-job learning in a career/employment position:

4 CECs per 6 months
Training days, workshops,
lectures, seminars, and
webinars
100
Attendance:
Career Devel topic:

1 hour:
2 CECs

2 hours: 4 CECs

Full day: 10 CECs per day

Half day: 5 CECs per half day
Other related:
1 CECs
2 CECs
6 CECs
3 CECs
Attendance at Webinar (1-2 hours) –

4 CECs per career development webinar (2 for
related)
* see note below for training
specific to new EPBC
government Integrated Case
Management (ICM)
Database
Speaking/presenting at a training day, workshop, lecture,
seminar or webinar for CDP professionals:

1-2hr wkshp – 8 CECs (first time, 2 CEC repeat)

half day - 16 CEC (first time, 4 CEC repeat)

full day – 24 CEC (first time, 7 CEC repeat)
Volunteering time at a career development event

Full day: 6 CECs per event

Half day: 3 CECs per event
* Note: In early 2012, many practitioners received training for the new Case Management System
introduced by the BC government as part of the new Employment Program of BC. This training varied
in length from self-directed online, to one day, 3 day and 5 day. For this specific activity, as it does
relate to two CCDP competencies (Case Management, and Technology Skills), it can be counted for the
follow CECs:
 Self-directed learning or online modules only: 1.5 CECs per hour up to 10 CEC’s
 Per day of live training: 8 CEC’s per day up to a maximum of 35 CECs
Sample of how CECs can add up:
Category
Career Development
Conferences
Career Development
Conferences
Association &
Membership
Involvement
Research &
Development in Career
Development
Continuing Formal
Education in Career
Development
Informal Learning
Activities
Professional
Development Activity
CD Conference (2 day)
Speak at a conference
2 hour workshop
Committee member
½ year
Design a career
development workshop
Informal Learning
Activities
Training Days,
Workshops, Lectures &
Seminars
Completed one 7 hour
course ‘related’ to
career devel.
Participate in a book
club/ Philosopher’s Café
and a 1 hour webinar
Read a career
development book
Attend 2 Career
Development Training
Days (full day)
Total CEC Hours
Required = 100
Year 1
Credits
30
Year 2
Credits
Year 3
Credits
Total
Credits
30
8
8
12
12
8
8
8.75
8.75
2
4
6
5
5
10
24
24
104.75
Canadian Standards and Guidelines for Career Development Practitioners
The following are the Core and Specialization competencies at a glance. We recommend that
you download a full summary chart here for ease of reference. http://career-devguidelines.org/career_dev/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Doc-2-COMPETENCY-TABLES.pdf
Canadian Standards & Guidelines Competency Category Chart
Cluster
Areas
Functions
Competencies
Core
C1.
Professional
Behaviour
C1.1
Adhere to the Code of
Ethics and the Ethical
Decision-Making Model
C1.1.1 Follow the code of ethics and apply the
ethical decision-making model
C1.2
Demonstrate a
Commitment to
Professional
Development
C1.2.1 Develop relationships with other
professionals
C1.3
Use Analytical Skills
C1.3.1 Apply a solution-focused framework
C1.4
Manage Work
C1.4.1 Use planning and time management skills
C1.1.2 Demonstrate professional attributes
C1.2.2 Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong
learning
C1.2.3 Keep up-to-date with technology
C1.3.2 Collect, analyze and use information
C1.4.2 Follow case and project management
procedures
C1.4.3 Document client’s interactions and
progress
C1.4.4 Evaluate the service provided to clients
Core
(cont)
C2.
Interpersonal
Competence
C2.1
Respect Diversity
C2.2
Communicate
Effectively
C2.3
Develop Productive
Interactions with
Clients
C2.1.1 Recognize diversity
C2.1.2 Respect diversity
C2.2.1 Work with climate and context to
enhance communication
C2.2.2 Use a framework for verbal
communication
C2.2.3 Use a framework for written
communication
C2.2.4 Use effective listening skills
C2.2.5 Clarify and provide feedback
C2.2.6 Establish and maintain collaborative
work relationships
C2.3.1 Foster client self-reliance and selfmanagement
C2.3.2 Deal with reluctant clients
Core
(cont)
Core
(cont)
C3.
Career
Development
Knowledge
C4.
Needs
Assessment
and Referral
C3.1
Possess Career
Development
Knowledge
C4.1
Refer Clients to the
Appropriate Sources
C3.1.1 Describe how human development
models relate to career development
C3.1.2 Describe major career development
theories
C3.1.3 Describe how change and transition
affect clients moving through the career
process
C3.1.4 Describe how life roles and values
impact career development
C3.1.5 Identify major components of the
career planning process.
C3.1.6 Identify the major organizations
resources and community-based services for
career development
C3.1.7 Explain components of labour
market information
C3.1.8 Keep current about the labour
market
C4.1.1 Respond to clients’ needs
C4.1.2 Develop and maintain a referral
network
C4.1.3 Make appropriate referrals
Areas of Specialization
Assessment
(i.e. guide client assessment, administer assessments to groups)
Facilitated Individual and Group Learning
(i.e. possess knowledge about how to facilitate learning, facilitate learning, facilitate groups)
Career Counselling
(i.e. possess knowledge in career counselling, demonstrate method of practice in interactions
with clients, guide client in work search strategies, facilitate groups)
Information and Resource Management
(i.e. develop and maintain an information and resource base, provide clients with access to
information, guide clients in work search strategies)
Work Development
(i.e. develop work opportunities for clients, guide clients in work search strategies)
Community Capacity Building
(i.e. promote community partnership and participation to increase self-sufficiency and enhance
productivity, facilitate groups)
Definitions
CCDP Application for Recertification Form: This is the document you complete to apply for
recertification.
Canadian Standards and Guidelines for Career Development Practitioners: The BC CCDP
designation was developed based on these standards/competencies which can be found in
their entirety at http://career-dev-guidelines.org/career_dev/. CCDP’s applying for
recertification must show how their professional development CECs have supported at least 2
core competency areas and 2 specialty areas.
Certification Date: The date you first received your certification from the BCCDA. This date is
printed on the certificate you received.
Certification Period: A 3 year period during which you may use the CCDP designation/title from
the date you are/were certified through to your certification expiry date (a five (5) year period
for certifications issued on or before February 28, 2011). In order to continue using the CCDP
designation/title applicants must be recertified for another 3 year period.
Continuing Education (CE): Ongoing professional development, training or continuing
education activities. This training and activities may be done through the BCCDA, or may be
done through other organizations or training providers. There is no restricted list of options – it
is up to the candidate to ensure that they can show/explain how the CE activity fits within the
Canadian Standards & Guidelines for Career Practitioners and the CE Categories.
Continuing Education Categories: The following categories are suitable for claiming Continuing
Education Credits. More information can be found in Section 3 of this document.
 Career Development & Related Conferences
 Association and membership involvement
 Research and development in career development
 Continuing formal education in career development and related areas
 Informal professional learning activities
 Training days, workshops, lectures, seminars, and webinars
Continuing Education Credits (CEC): These are credits awarded for a variety of professional
development or continuing education activities.
Expiry Date: This is the date upon which your credential expires.
Recertification CEC Log Form: This is the log that you complete as part of the CCDP
Recertification Application that shows all of your CEC activity during your certification period.