The UK's professional body for all aspects of careers work
We encourage new entrants into the world of career development and help them get qualified to provide careers education, information, advice and guidance. We set standards for professional practice, including the CDI Code of Ethics, which are recognised by government, and provide resources and training for our members to continually develop.
CDI members receive a wide range of benefits, from professional registration and training to connecting with fellow practitioners in our many communities, receiving regular magazines and updates and much more.
Learn about the website's new features and how to find everything you need. Watch the video tour and check out the latest frequently asked questions and updates.
Also catch up on the latest updates about changes on the website.
CDI Academy
The CDI Academy offers a range of courses to suit individuals and organisations. These include the full Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development, Level 6 Careers Leadership and a bespoke course in SEND.
The UK Register of Career Development Professionals
If you are a young person or an adult looking for career guidance/coaching, or an employer looking to contract with a career development professional to provide these services in your school/college, a community or company setting, please use the search criteria to find a Registered Career Development Professional.
Professional Qualifications
There are a number of routes to become qualified in career development, for those looking to enter the profession and those already working in career development.
The full qualifications are shown here, along with progression routes from other qualifications in the sector or from allied areas.
CPD Training and Events
Keeping your knowledge and skills up to date and constantly learning new ways of working is the hallmark of a professional.
If you are going to maximise your potential for lifetime employability, it is essential that you maintain high levels of professional competence by continually upgrading your skills and knowledge.
Careers Resources
CDI resources help practitioners, researchers and policy-makers advance the work of the profession. We also curate quality resources from across the UK and internationally, so they can be easily accessed and used to inform and inspire.
Many of our resources are openly available here, with a significant additional library only available to CDI members in the members area.
Policy, Campaigns, and Media
The CDI champions the career development profession and the benefit it brings to individuals, the economy and society. We do this through our policy, campaign and media work, on our own and in partnership with other organisations.
Careers Jobs
The Careers in Careers Jobs Board is the UK's only recruitment site focussed entirely on the careers sector, operated by the Career Development Institute.
As Claire Johnson, Head of Professional Development and Standards at the CDI, retires this autumn, we celebrate her remarkable contributions to the industry and society and wish her well in all her future endeavours.
With the general election on 4th July 2024, the CDI have reviewed the manifestos of the main political parties to highlight their likely impact on career development - updated with Northern Ireland manifestos.
As part of the publishing partnerships with Trotman, the CDI are offereing 25% off all pre-orders for the first three books published under the agreement.
The CDI offers a range of benefits to support members and champions the career development profession. Find out about all the work we do as the professional body for career development, to ensure the profession is best placed to support individuals, the economy and society.
This work-based qualification is designed for practitioners whose role involves providing personal career guidance & development to clients. Successful completion meets the qualification requirement for the UK Register of Career Development Professionals. The Level 6 qualification equates to ordinary degree level so you need to be able to study and produce assignments at this level. You also need to be in a role in which you work to the CDI Code of Ethics.
CDI membership provides me with access to a powerful community of careers professionals and a valuable collective body of knowledge to draw from, as well as reassurance and support when I've worked in more isolated roles.
For clients, my membership demonstrates my ongoing commitment to delivering professional and high-quality services that meet and align with the CDI Code of Ethics.
Of all my qualifications, these badges (CDI member and registered professional badges) represent the ones hardest earned. [Completing the] qualifications was so worth it to learn more, to share best practice with other professionals and to simply confirm I knew my 'stuff'!
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