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 that you can use immediately in client and program work
✔️ You design or deliver programs and services and want your work grounded in proven models and approaches.
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.
WHEN: March 5 & 6, 2026
WHERE: Online on Zoom
METHOD: Live participation via Zoom, group work, online and one final assignment
Price - Member: $295 + 5% tax | Non-Member: $310 + 5% tax
WHEN: March 12 & 13, 2026
WHERE: Online on Zoom
METHOD: Live participation via Zoom, group work, online and one final assignment
Price - Member: $385 + 5% tax | Non-Member: $400 + 5% tax
Ethics- Zoom Live Sessions
March 5, 2026 - 8:30 am - 11:30 am and 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm (PT)
March 6, 2026 - 8:30 am - 10:30 am (PT)
Online Participation via LinkedIn and Final Assignment: (1-3 hours)- To be completed by March 12, 2026
Theories- Zoom Live Sessions
March 12, 2026 - 8:30 am - 11:30 am and 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm (PT)
March 13, 2026 - 8:30 am - 11:30 am and 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm (PT)
Online Participation via LinkedIn and Final Assignment: (1-3 hours)- To be completed by March 19, 2026
Requirements for Courses:
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)
Understand that attendance for Zoom Sessions and group work is mandatory to pass the course (see dates above)
Have an active LinkedIn account for online participation
** Cancelation fee $30 until Feb 28th, non refundable afterFeb 28th (Ethics)
** Cancelation fee $20 until March 7th, non refundable after March 7th (Theories)
Customized Ethics & Theories Training for Groups
WCCDA offers tailored Ethics and Theories courses for teams, organizations, and groups across British Columbia. We can adapt delivery to suit your preferred timelines and location, whether in-person or virtual.
We offer two group packages:
For groups of up to 10 participants
For groups of up to 20 participants
To learn more or request a quote, please contact us at admin@wccda.ca.