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Courses - January 2026

Level 1

Course details

Career Counselling And Development
CARD8090


Technology and Career Development
CARD8145


Employability Assessment and Case Management
CARD8155


Field Placement Seminar
CARD8175


Employment Counselling Techniques
CARD8200


Professional Ethics, Interviewing and Counselling
CARD8210


Conestoga 101
CON0101


Mental Health First Aid
HEAL8111


Safety in the Workplace
OHS1320


Level 2

Course details

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
CARD8165


Group Training And Facilitation
CARD8180


Career Counselling Techniques
CARD8190


Trends And Issues In The New Work Dynamic
CARD8220


Field Placement (Career Development Professional)
FPLT8070


Please note:

Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs are based on the most recent available data through the Conestoga Campus Store.

Program outcomes

  1. Complete research using various tools and methods in order to analyze trends and current Labour Market Information to be responsive to market changes.
  2. Apply self-reflective and critical thinking skills to enhance counselling, teaching, and learning strategies with groups and individuals that meet ethical principles.
  3. Apply evidence-based career development practices that incorporate a comprehensive set of tools, techniques, and strategies to support clients with diverse identities.
  4. Complete needs assessments with clients to select appropriate approaches for meeting their career and employment goals.
  5. Design strategies that incorporate local, national, global, social, economic and political trends to assist clients with career decision-making.
  6. Integrate appropriate technologies into the full spectrum of Career Development strategies to maximize service delivery to clients.
  7. Source relevant legislation and social policies to plan programs, interventions and referrals for clients.