Toronto,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Career Development Practitioner in Toronto Canada | George Brown College
George Brown College
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Toronto Canada
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
26,953
(c. USD19,258.32)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Career Development Practitioner program stands as the sole graduate certificate offering in career development within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This one-year postgraduate program equips students to assist diverse clients with career exploration, skill development, and employment strategies.
The Career Development Practitioner (C406) graduate certificate readies graduates for roles across various sectors, including nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and private corporations. Current professionals seeking formal training and coaching experience may also find this program valuable. Practitioners in this field focus on empowering clients to independently navigate career decisions, skill building, and employment processes. Their expertise covers multiple areas:
employment search techniques
long-term career strategy
transitioning between careers
educational pathway guidance
workforce planning solutions
These professionals often serve specific populations such as young adults, women, individuals with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A two- or three-year diploma or a bachelor's degree from a college or university
Applicants with transcripts from an institution where the language of instruction is not English may meet English language proficiency requirements with one of the following proofs of language proficiency.
- George Brown English for Academic (EAP) Program - Level 9
- IELTS (Academic) - 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band
- TOEFL - 88 (online) minimum 22 in each skill band
- MELAB – 85
- PTE (Academic) - 60, overall minimum; 55 in each skill band
- CAEL - 70 overall (writing 60)
- Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - 176 or more (with no individual skill below 169)
Tuition
CAD
26,953