To discuss how the CDI can enable your project, please contact David Morgan, Chief Executive at david.morgan@thecdi.net or on 01384 445626
Why work with the CDI
We use our detailed knowledge of the sector and extensive network of experts to provide services and support to organisations working across the career development profession. We offer expertise in the design, development and delivery of training, exploration of policy and careers service delivery initiatives and creation of bespoke resources.
We have extensive experience in designing, delivering and awarding training – from CPD webinars, to level 4 and 6 certification and awarding the Level 7/SCQF Level 11 Qualification in Career Development. We are also the largest provider of the level 6 Careers Leader training funded by the Careers & Enterprise Company.
We engage policymakers across governments, influential organisations and stakeholders and are embedded within the career development sector, being a founding organisation of the Career Development Policy Group, on the boards of Careers England and the Quality in Careers Standard Consortium and on a number of advisory groups for major careers initiatives.
We have a long history of creating an extensive range of resources to support learning and development, policy initiatives and best practice, including the CDI Blueprint of Learning Outcomes for Professional Roles in the Career Development Sector and the CDI Career Development Framework. CDI policy and resources are referenced in the UK government's statutory guidance for schools and colleges.
This expertise enables us to deliver client projects, either leading overall projects or bringing careers expertise to a wider programme. Recent work includes developing a Careers and Workplace Related Experiences (CWRE) self-assessment toolkit for schools and delivering workshops for The Skills Show and World Skills.
What we offer
The CDI offers a broad range of careers-related consultancy and project support, both as project lead and as a sub-contractor, including;
- Consultancy to support policy or service initiatives: From reviews of international practice to surveying end users, practitioners and employers, we provide expert input to governments and organisations aiming to change policy and services. We make recommendations about design, delivery and impact measurement based on extensive knowledge of best practice, feedback from key users and stakeholders and the aims of the client.
- Training and CPD: Delivering contracts for the CEC, public careers services, careers providers and HE institutions. From large scale, accredited qualification delivery to provision of smaller, bespoke CPD training.
- Developing qualifications, accreditation and standards: We can advise or lead on the creation, revision and redevelopment of accredited qualifications to ensure they meet your needs while maintaining the highest quality standards.
- Authoring and developing CEIAG resources: We have extensive experience in researching, writing and publishing high-quality resources such as the CDI Career Development Framework, as well as regularly producing policy and other briefing papers.
- National, regional and international conferences: With a track record of running prestigious and popular conferences, whether in person or online, we can design, manage and host your event. Our services include online booking and payment, income generating exhibitions, award ceremonies and workshops tailored to meet your unique needs.
- Bespoke projects: As experts in career development, we can lead or support with a wide range of ad-hoc projects related to the profession. Our internal experts and diverse network of highly experienced Associates enables us to design, deliver and tailor-make bespoke solutions, so whatever your need, we can help.