AVAILABLE IN MARCH 2027 | SELF-PACED COURSE
Certified Career Development Professional
Build the skills to strengthen workforce capability, support individual employability and design career development programmes across organisational and employment-service initiatives.
AVAILABLE IN MARCH 2027
C-CD Professional develops the knowledge, skills and judgement to strengthen organisational capability and individual employability through evidence-informed career development. Connect career theory with workforce planning, competency assessment, manager pathways, coaching, development planning and programme evaluation. Through worked examples, professional cases and a connected portfolio, learn to justify practical decisions across corporate, consulting, vocational and employment-service settings. The programme supports intermediate and senior practitioners who want to improve career opportunities and contribute to decent work.
CORE CAPABILITIES YOU'LL BUILD
Applied Career Development Portfolio
Professional Credential
Career Advisory and Network
Career Development in Practice
Diagnose career and workforce development needs
Design competency frameworks and assess development gaps
Develop career pathways and talent mobility recommendations
Facilitate career conversations and plan workplace development
Review performance appraisal and guide development decisions
Plan and evaluate inclusive career development programmes
Corporate career-development and talent practitioners
HR, L&D and people-development practitioners
Independent career-development consultants
Vocational and educational career-service practitioners
Government and ministry practitioners
NGO and employment-organisation practitioners
Progress through 40 hours of self-paced learning: 4 hours of pre-course preparation, 24 hours across nine core modules, and 12 hours of after-course application and assessment. Build your portfolio as you learn, then refine your work and demonstrate your capability through the certification assessment.
Tools and Software to Use
Use the tools that suit your portfolio project. Specialist HR software and paid assessment licences are not required.
- Microsoft Office / Google Workspace: Use document, spreadsheet and presentation tools to analyse workforce data, map competency gaps and prepare your professional portfolio. Equivalent software is suitable.
- Career and Labour-Market Resources: Explore occupational profiles, public skills frameworks and local employment data, including O*NET OnLine and SkillsFuture resources. Check their relevance to your country, sector and role.
- Career Exploration Tools: Examine interest tools such as the O*NET Interest Profiler to support career conversations. Interpret interests alongside individual context and capability evidence.
- Portfolio Templates: Use the course templates to develop competency assessments, career pathways, development plans, internship and OJT plans, appraisal reviews and programme evaluation.
- AI Tools (Optional): Use an AI assistant to organise ideas or review draft materials. Verify its output, record your use and keep identifiable client or employee information out of public tools.
Pre-course 4 hours
Prepare for applied career-development work by establishing your goals, reviewing theory and evidence, and exploring practice across employment settings. Complete the readiness activities and select a suitable case with the resources needed for a connected professional portfolio.
- Course and assessment guidance
- Pre-course videos and readings
- Learning needs and readiness assessment
Core course 24 hours
Module 1: Career Development Foundations
Apply career-development theories to understand individual choices, organisational needs and barriers to decent work. Develop an evidence-informed case formulation and agree a clear professional scope for the portfolio project.
- 1.1Career development, capability and decent work
- 1.2Career theories for understanding the person
- 1.3Agency, adaptability and opportunity
- 1.4Evidence-based and ethical professional decisions
- 1.5Career Development in Practice
Portfolio builder Module quiz
Module 2: Career Needs, Labour-Market and Workforce Planning
Investigate career and workforce needs through role analysis, labour-market evidence and workforce scenarios. Use the findings to prioritise development and other responses that address the causes of the problem.
- 2.1Career needs and causal diagnosis
- 2.2Role and job analysis
- 2.3Labour-market intelligence and future work
- 2.4Workforce capability supply, demand and priorities
- 2.5Career Development in Practice
Portfolio builder Module quiz
Module 3: Competency Framework and Gap Assessment
Translate role requirements into a practical competency framework and assess current or target-role gaps. Use observable indicators, credible evidence and consistent judgement to identify defensible development priorities.
- 3.1Competency requirements and framework structure
- 3.2Proficiency and observable indicators
- 3.3Assessment and employee gap analysis
- 3.4Validation, fairness and responsible technology
- 3.5Career Development in Practice
Portfolio builder Module quiz
Module 4: Career Architecture, Manager Pathway and Talent Mobility
Build career architecture that connects job levels with specialist, lateral and managerial progression. Design a manager pathway, assess readiness and prepare mobility or succession recommendations supported by evidence.
- 4.1Job levelling and career architecture
- 4.2Manager success profiles and transition demands
- 4.3Internal mobility and succession planning
- 4.4Governance of progression decisions
- 4.5Career Development in Practice
Portfolio builder Module quiz
Module 5: Career Coaching, Mentoring and Employment Transitions
Use theory-informed career conversations to help individuals explore options and take realistic next steps. Connect coaching and mentoring with employment evidence, employer opportunities, referrals and transition support.
- 5.1Contracting and understanding the career story
- 5.2Theory-informed exploration and decision support
- 5.3Employment transition and job-search support
- 5.4Mentoring and accountable follow-through
- 5.5Career Development in Practice
Portfolio builder Module quiz
Module 6: Professional Development Plan, Internship and OJT
Translate agreed career goals and competency gaps into a practical professional development plan. Design an internship and a structured OJT plan with distinct learning outcomes, supervision, feedback and evidence requirements.
- 6.1Professional Development Planning
- 6.2Internship purpose, learning design and supervision
- 6.3Structured OJT and job instruction
- 6.4Feasibility and quality controls
- 6.5Career Development in Practice
Portfolio builder Module quiz
Module 7: Performance Appraisal and Reviews
Review an appraisal process for clear purpose, relevant criteria and credible evidence. Practise developmental feedback and use review findings to update professional development plans and readiness recommendations.
- 7.1Appraisal purpose, cycle and criteria
- 7.2Evidence quality, bias and calibration
- 7.3Developmental conversations and feedback
- 7.4Appraisal-system improvement priorities
- 7.5Career Development in Practice
Portfolio builder Module quiz
Module 8: Career Programme Implementation, Inclusion and Governance
Turn the career-development design into a feasible programme with clear resources, partnerships and responsibilities. Integrate inclusion, local requirements, responsible technology and quality controls into delivery.
- 8.1Service model and implementation scope
- 8.2Stakeholder consulting and employer partnerships
- 8.3Inclusion, localisation and responsible technology
- 8.4Governance, quality and continuity
- 8.5Career Development in Practice
Portfolio builder Module quiz
Module 9: Career Development Evaluation and Continuous Improvement
Evaluate career-development outcomes using capability, employment and job-quality evidence. Interpret results and costs, explain limitations and recommend practical improvements to the programme.
- 9.1Evaluation questions and theory of change
- 9.2Data collection, comparison and interpretation
- 9.3Costs, value and improvement decisions
- 9.4Professional reporting and continuing practice
- 9.5Career Development in Practice
Portfolio builder Module quiz
After-course 12 hours
Refine your work into a coherent professional portfolio and demonstrate the knowledge and judgement developed throughout the programme. Review the connections between career needs, competency evidence, development plans and programme outcomes. Examination preparation, practitioner perspectives and professional reflection help you communicate your contribution and plan the next stage of your development.
- Finalisation of the seven portfolio components
- C-CD Professional exam simulation and official exam
- Portfolio presentation and forum discussion
- Additional materials
- Post-course feedback
Your enrolment includes
- Access to course materials and learning resources
- Portfolio evaluation and feedback by an assessor
- Three attempts at the C-CD Professional examination
- One complimentary, live online, one-to-one career advisory session, available within 30 days of graduation
How to enrol
- Express your interest in C-CD by completing the enquiry form on the registration page.
- Our Educational Programme Team will guide you through registration, payment and access to the learning platform.
Payment methods
- Bank transfer or card payment
- Corporate invoice available for company-sponsored enrolment
- View the available payment options and refund policy.
Module Quizzes Ungraded
Check your understanding at the end of each module and prepare for the professional examination. These formative quizzes provide practice and explanatory feedback and do not contribute to your final assessment score.
Professional Examination Graded · Min. 70%
Demonstrate your knowledge and professional judgement through the summative C-CD Professional examination. An examination simulation helps you familiarise yourself with the format before your official attempt.
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Format: 60 multiple-choice questions
- Minimum passing score: 70%
- Included attempts: Three, with a minimum interval of 24 hours between attempts
- Additional attempts: USD 50 per attempt after three unsuccessful attempts
Portfolio Assessment Graded · Min. 70%
Develop one integrated portfolio comprising seven connected components based on the same real or hypothetical organisation. Each component builds on earlier evidence and decisions, progressing from career and workforce needs analysis to development planning, implementation and evaluation. The portfolio is submitted and assessed as a whole.
| Part | Portfolio component | Modules |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Career and Workforce Needs Analysis | 1–2 |
| 2 | Competency Framework and Gap Assessment | 3 |
| 3 | Career Pathways and Talent Mobility Plan | 4 |
| 4 | Career Guidance and Development Plan | 5–6 |
| 5 | Performance Appraisal and Development Review | 7 |
| 6 | Career Programme Implementation Plan | 8 |
| 7 | Career Programme Evaluation and Improvement Brief | 9 |
- Assessment method: Manual evaluation by lead assessors using a standardised assessment rubric
- Feedback: Written feedback to support revision and continued portfolio development
- Minimum passing score: 70% for the overall portfolio, with ethics and inclusion meeting the satisfactory standard
- Included attempts: Three submissions of the complete portfolio
- Additional attempts: USD 50 per complete portfolio resubmission after three unsuccessful attempts
Certificates
Your progress is recognised through two certificates.
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon completion of all required activities in the pre-course and core-course stages.
Certificate of Achievement
Awarded upon completion of the full C-CD Professional programme. To receive this certificate, you must:
- Complete all required activities across the pre-course, core-course and after-course stages.
- Pass the professional examination with a minimum score of 70%.
- Submit all seven portfolio components and achieve an overall portfolio score of at least 70%, with ethics and inclusion meeting the satisfactory standard.
- Settle all applicable programme and assessment fees.
Post-graduation Career Advisory
One live online session* with a career advisor to review your professional direction, portfolio positioning and next development priorities.
* Your complimentary advisory session is available within 30 days of graduation.
Do I need previous career development experience?
Previous experience in career development or a related field, such as HR, talent development, vocational education or employment support, is recommended. The programme is designed for intermediate and senior practitioners, so familiarity with workplace development or supporting others’ careers will help you apply the concepts and complete the portfolio.
Can I complete the programme while working full-time?
Yes. The programme is delivered online through self-paced learning, so you can organise your study around work and other commitments. The estimated learning time is 40 hours: four hours of preparation, 24 hours across nine core modules and 12 hours of portfolio refinement and assessment. Your actual time may vary depending on your experience and portfolio revisions.
How will I access the learning materials?
Learning materials are available through Baugment’s online learning platform using your registered email address. These include video lessons, readings, quizzes, case materials, portfolio guidance and templates. A desktop or laptop is recommended for workforce analysis, document preparation and portfolio development. Access instructions will be provided during onboarding.
How long will I have access to the programme?
You will have ongoing access to the course materials for as long as the programme remains available on Baugment’s learning platform. We recommend completing the learning activities, examination and portfolio assessment within 12 months of starting. This is a recommended completion timeframe, not an access expiry date.
Do I need specialist software or assessment tools?
No specialist HR software or paid assessment licence is required. You can use document, spreadsheet and presentation tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace or suitable alternatives. Course templates support your practical work, while public career and labour-market resources inform your analysis. AI tools are optional; you remain responsible for verifying their output and protecting confidential information.
What will I create, and can I use my own organisation?
You will develop seven connected portfolio components based on one real or hypothetical organisation, progressing from needs analysis and competency assessment to career pathways, development planning, appraisal, implementation and evaluation. You may use a supplied case or authorised workplace evidence. Each component builds on earlier work, and the complete portfolio is submitted and assessed as a whole.
What support and feedback will I receive?
Instructions, templates, worked examples and practical guidance support your progress throughout the programme. You can exchange ideas and experiences through the participant discussion forum. Lead assessors provide written feedback on your submitted portfolio to guide revision and strengthen your professional judgement. Information about support channels will be provided during onboarding.
What does the complimentary career advisory include?
After graduation, you can receive one complimentary, one-to-one live online session to discuss your career goals, how to present your portfolio and your next professional-development steps. The conversation can focus on applying your learning within your organisation or positioning your career-development expertise for consulting opportunities. The session is available within 30 days of graduation.
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