The Register was established in response to a request by the UK government’s Department for Education as a public record of career development professionals who hold a qualification at a minimum of 60 credits at QCF Level 6/SCQF level 11 or above in a career development subject, commit to maintaining their skills and knowledge and meet the CDI’s standards of professional behaviour, including commitment to the CDI’s Code of Ethics.

The Register provides clients and employers with the reassurance that they are choosing a practitioner who is both qualified and trustworthy.

You can apply to join the Register if you meet any of the qualification requirements listed below.

There are two categories of Registered Professional membership.

1. Registered Career Development Professional proving qualification at a minimum of 60 credits at QCF Level 6/SCQF level 11 or above in a career development subject, adherence to the CDI Code of Ethics and the undertaking and recording of a minimum of 25 hours CPD per year. This is the level of qualification needed to provide personal careers guidance.
2. Registered Careers Leader proving qualification at a minimum of 20 credits at QCF level 6 or above in careers leadership/education, adherence to the CDI Code of Ethics and the undertaking and recording of a minimum of 25 hours CPD per year. This does not qualify you to provide personal careers guidance. 

You will need to be a CDI member to apply to be on the Register. To apply to become a registered member, please fill out the form here.

If you are already a CDI member, please contact us to upgrade your membership. 

To check whether your qualification meets our requirements, please see the Register Brochure. 
 
If you have any questions or do not hold one of the relevant qualifications, please contact the CDI’s Head of Professional Development and Standards, [email protected] who will be able to advise you about our alternative qualifications and competency routes to the Register.