Career Planning Methodology

The process of developing a career that leads to the life we want to live and moving toward our preferred future. It should be:

Self-engaging – means involving a student to design his/her career;

Impartial – not being judgmental or making decisions for others but helping students in their decision-making process.

Authentic – research-based scientific tools and updated information from original sources.

Measurable – various stages of career development should be measured, compared and analysed.

Transparent – all the stakeholders i.e., student, parent, teacher and c can share the student’s career dashboard in real-time.

Training Prospectus

The PG Programme for Certified Career Counselling Professionals (CCP) is designed to meet the training, certification and standardisation needs of career education counsellors and related professionals. CCP will help you develop the competencies, knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to work effectively with a diverse client population. You will learn techniques to work with individuals and groups and will develop skills in using assessment tools. Occupational information, labour market trends, career transitions, resource materials and international standards and benchmarks are all included in the program content.

PG Programme as a Certified Career Counselling Professional (CCP)

Helping people to discover suitable occupations and to progress in their careers is a most satisfying vocation. You may already have some experience in advising students and providing them with information about jobs and educational opportunities. The training programme provides theoretical conception, practical skills and certification necessary to work as a Career Counsellor.

Possible Vocational Outcomes

After completion of the training programme, participants will be competent to perform duties appropriate to the career counselling sector and will be able to be placed in the following roles:

• Education Advisor/Officer in educational and voluntary organisations.
• Career Development Officer in MNCs and corporates.
• Careers Adviser in Schools.
• Career Counsellor in Colleges/Institutes.
• Training and Placement Officer in universities and higher learning centres.
• Career Coach and Mentor, independent practice.
• Career Guidance Professional in training and employment services.
• Career Consultant in Human Resource Departments.
• Employment Advisers, entrepreneurship.
• Study abroad consultants.
• Human resources professionals.
• Outplacement consultants.
• Employment agency staff.
• Life/Executive coach.
• Academic admission counsellors.
• International student advisers, etc.

Benefits of CCP Training

Full-time job: Placement/empanelment in a school/college/corporate in your preferred city/district as a Career Counsellor.

Work part-time: You can provide online training and counselling from anywhere, at your convenience and time without disturbing your current activities. We provide you with a platform and counselling tools for an immediate stable and lifelong source of income.

Opportunities Abroad: This can be the easiest and most legit route to seek employment as a career counselling professional in the US, Canada, Australia and European countries. We notify confirmed vacancies and assist trained Career Counsellors.

Recognition & Affiliation

The institute and the programme are affiliated and recognised by the Career Education Research & Training Council (CERTC), which is an apex organisation set up under section 8 of MCA, Government of India. It is also associated with the National Career Development Association (NCDA), USA, Canadian Career Development Foundation (CCDF), Career Development Institute (CDI), UK and Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA).

Study Mode

Instructor-led training is offered online, allowing professional development and skills upgrading. You can learn at your own pace, at a time convenient to you. Our experience (which is supported by research) is that external students are usually highly motivated, and achieve better results (on average) than students attending classroom lectures.

Duration

The training is self-paced which means you can complete it as soon as possible but the maximum time limit is 20 weeks from the date of joining, including one month of paid internship.

Eligibility

To get enrolled on the training programme as a Certified Career Professional, you must have:

Bachelor’s Degree (currently pursuing also) / Post Graduation in any relevant subject The minimum age is 20 years, there is no maximum age limit.

Entrance Test

This is an online entrance examination for admission to the CCP training programme. The duration of the test is 20 minutes and will be conducted online which comprises 25 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

Documentation

You have to submit the following documents either personally or through email (self-attested scanned/photocopies are required).

Educational certificates: 10th/12th class, Bachelor/Master’s degree, any other relevant degree, diploma, certificate.

Module Overview

All learning materials used in this course are regularly reviewed to ensure that the contents used are up-to-date representing contemporary research and thinking among top professionals in the field. The Institute provides basic study materials in PDF format and students are encouraged to self-study by acquiring knowledge from the internet and other sources.

Learning Activities

Learning activities are dependent on the module you have finished and are assigned by your instructors. It may vary from student to student. To make you understand better here are some examples:.

• Add 5 parents/students in CCM studying in class 7 to 12th standard.
• Prepare a presentation on “Career by choice, not by chance”.
• Give a presentation of the Study Organiser tool to 5 parents.
• Compile Career details as per the given format.
• Prepare a presentation on Psychometric Assessment.
• Compile and update authentic information (from the original source) of 1 University/Institute.
• Prepare and give a presentation on Employability Skills before 5 parents/students/job-seekers.
• Prepare a presentation on “Career Planning from Ambition till Achievement”.
• Update in HRM details of 2 Employers with their vacancies.
• Add and verify the resumes of 10 job-seekers.
• Give a presentation to 5 persons on “Be a career professional, guide students”.
• Write to Government Agencies and Public Representatives about the Institute and its activities.
• Compile information from university/consultant related to study abroad admission.
• Prepare a video presentation with case studies on the impact of career guidance.
• Compile Study Loan Info from 1 Bank or 1 scholarship available for school/college education.

Practical Assignment

The Institute has adopted a competency-based training system to help trainees achieve practical exposure. Actual assignments are allotted by your instructor. Some of the examples are:

Conduct an online CAP contest for 5 students.

Explain the career planning process and give a presentation of Career-Subject Map + Career Choice tools to 5 parents/students.

Give a presentation to 5 parents on the “Career Map” and record its video.

Start preparing study contents of any subject + exam you have good knowledge of.

Do a paid career assessment of 2 students and draw a Career Dashboard.

Enrol one student in class under CAP.

Conduct a Students Satisfaction Survey of 1 institute.

Give a paid Skills Evaluator tool to 2 students/job-seekers.

Organise a Career Awareness Programme in 1 school and get a review on letterhead.

Get a review of Hire-the-best tools from 1 HR Manager or Employer.

Conduct a presentation on job planning to placement in any 1 Institute.

Hire and build a team of Career Professionals.

Write a blog on career planning and post articles on 5 social media sites.

Compile Study Abroad opportunity info for Indian students in any 1 country.

Give a presentation in one Engg/Mgt. Institute for benefits of sponsoring a CAP contest.

Competency-based Training Modules

The actual competencies that the trainees attained are the benchmarks for assessments. After completion/submission of the assignment, you will receive a Module Assessment Feedback (MAF) in which your instructor will go into greater detail concerning your performance as it relates to the competencies involved. The MAF report will be updated along with the marks obtained in the test.

If you are not satisfied with the assessment remarks and marks of a particular assignment, you may request that your assignment be assessed by another Instructor (with all comments by the original Instructor removed). If the second Instructor also judges that your MAF shows you are ‘Not Competent’, you should contact your Course Coordinator to allot a fresh assignment for the same competency; i.e., you do another assignment based on the module.

The purpose of the whole assessment process is to enable Instructors to certify that the trainees have achieved the competency taught in the modules and are thereby qualified to deliver career education services to the public.

How competencies and training are related

The Institute emphasises that the trainees will only satisfactorily complete the course when they are able (competent) to do (perform) specific tasks as per the 18 units of competency.

The MAF provides evidence that the participants have achieved the competency and will receive a statement of attainment for that competency. When the trainees have achieved all 18 competencies through assessment, they will be able to receive the Certification as Career Professional (CCP).

Test & Assignment Marks

There will be an online multiple-choice questions (MCQ) exam at the end of each module. The result will be updated instantly after finishing the test.

No of questions: 20 MCQs

Duration: 15 minutes

Theory: 40 marks.

Activity: 10 marks, supplementary.

Passing marks: 50 per cent (adding both theory + activity)

Practical: 50 marks

Passing marks: 50 per cent

Important Instructions

The first attempt of the online test is free. If you want to give a second attempt then you have to pay ₹200 per module per attempt (maximum 2 attempts are allowed).

To qualify for the module, you have to get a minimum of 50% marks in each theory + activity (combined) and practical.

You can complete the modules in a maximum of 18 weeks, after which a trainee has to take re-admission and the process will start afresh.

Certification as a Career Professional (CCP)

Once the trainee has completed a module, s/he will be informed through the training dashboard. After completion of all the modules, the trainee will be issued the Certification as a Career Counselling Professional and you are entitled to suffix ‘CCP’ to show your qualification as a certified career counsellor.

Training fee

The training can be completed in two ways and accordingly, you can pay the fee.

(a) Live instructor-assisted: ₹21,600 + GST.

(b) Self-paced: ₹10,800 + GST.

If you opt for a full-time internship along with your training, you'll be paid a stipend of ₹8,000.

Fee Refund

(a) Within one week of completion of the training, if you do not get full/part-time placement or work/business option then the training fee paid by you will be refunded.

(b) Apart from the above reasons, the training fee once paid is non-refundable; either you have given the test or you have discontinued the training due to any reason, whatsoever. Any request related to a refund or adjustment of the fee will not be considered and will be summarily rejected.

(c) If you have left/discontinued the training due to any reason or refuse to complete the activity/practical assignments or failed to get certification within 4 months from the date of enrolment or have not done the internship or have not paid the full training fee then this agreement will be treated as null and void and no refund of fee will be given and any such request will not be entertained.

(d) You must be committed to undergoing training in cooperation with the instructor/trainer. If a job/business opportunity has been offered to you and you refuse to join or leave it then the organisation will not be liable to refund the fee

Faculty

Members of our training team are experienced practitioners in the fields they teach. They possess appropriate academic and vocational qualifications. Each member of the team has a strong commitment to the vision and values of the Institute.

Workshop & Seminars

Online meetings, workshops and seminars are organised throughout the programme and trainees are encouraged to participate in such events. There will be no cost to attend the meetings, however, travel, accommodation, etc. are at the expense of the trainees.

Attendance at seminars/workshops is of course, not essential. However, any such experiences could strengthen your knowledge and skills as a career counselling professional.

Student Service

The Institute follows sensible management practices to ensure effective student service. The training coordinator supports the training, administration and control of the module activities and practical assessments. You are welcome to contact the Course Coordinator by telephone or email, to discuss any difficulty you are having with your training.

Social Justice

Training is available to a broad client group without any restrictions including age or gender-based discrimination or people with disabilities and from non-English speaking backgrounds provided they meet the educational qualification requirements as given in this prospectus.

The curricula will meet in content, methodology, assessment and learning needs of all participants, as far as it is reasonable and acceptable within the framework of the code of ethics of the Institute.

Professional Membership

All the participants of this training get membership in the National Panel of Career Counsellors, which is an apex professional body of career practitioners in India. All members receive an Authorisation Letter and can participate in professional development programs and meetings of the Institute.

Evaluation of Training

The Institute continually invites suggestions and feedback that could lead to improvement of the training programmes and services. Such feedback and suggestions should be in writing and directed to the Course Coordinator.

Trainees will be asked to complete a Training Feedback Form upon completion of each module. This evaluation will invite comments on the methodology and relevance of the course and the functioning of the administrative and student support systems during the period of training.

Privacy Policy

The Institute takes every care to protect the personal information we hold. Information is only made available to employees or parties who need access to data for guidance or communication with the person. These employees are committed to maintaining confidentiality.