Login as a member to access our extensive library of CPD resources. With over 600 recorded webinars, documents and more, the CDI offers one of the most extensive libraries of career development resources.
As a membership organisation, we are keen to see policymakers and practitioners use the best available evidence to make decisions.
To these ends, our Research Directory contains links to key papers, reports, theses and articles from the academic literature, government and policy bodies and commercial institutions that a) make the case for careers guidance and b) inform best practice.
The Career Development Framework is available from primary to further education.
We have lots of resources to support you using the framework to ensure you have the right outcomes for your students.
View recordings of webinars the CDI have hosted with our partner organisations, providing relevant information and expertise across a range of topics. From the NHS series of webinars to product overviews and 'how to' guides, these webinars are available to members and non-members for free.
Also keep an eye out for upcoming webinars which will be added here.
View the CDI’s webinars that were free to anyone working in, or interested in, career development. These include debates on increasing the talent pipeline for the careers workforce, and supporting refugees.
The CDI promotes the provision of high quality careers services across all services supporting young people and adults. Careers education, information, advice and guidance delivered by qualified professions within quality frameworks has the power to change the lives of individuals and benefit the economy and society.
National quality award for CEIAG in schools, colleges and work-based learning.
International quality standard for organisations delivering information, advice and guidance.
Quality Assurance frameworks for schools and colleges across the UK nations.
The CDI's framework for QA of careers interventions.
Links to key resources regarding Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Resources explaining the new T-Levels.
A range of resources on careers support during the pandemic.
CDI briefings and reports to support best practice across all areas of the profession.
Career Matters is the quarterly magazine for CDI members with features, occupational case studies, reviews and much more.
The #CDIBigListen surveys gather feedback and insight to inform the CDI's work in developing membership benefits and championing career development.
The Career Assured quality mark is awarded to digital resources and CPD activities that meet the requirements career development professionals. Achieving the Award demonstrates that the resources or activities meet a standard of quality against clear and transparent criteria. The quality mark for digital resources assures:
The quality mark for CPD activities - such as conferences, events and training - confirms that the content, format and hours are appropriate to the subject matter and audience.
Get your resources or activities Careers Assured awarded.
Scroll through the latest Career Assured resources below:
Below you'll find easy access to a range of digital tools and resources offered by the CDI and organisations supproting career development.
With the increasing dependence on, and capability of, digital services, building and maintaining digital skills is an important part of working as a careers professional.
CDI members can use this free tool to assesses your digital confidence in 16 generic workplace scenarios. It's a valuable aid to identifying digital skills you may wish to develop and links to useful digital resources to address any skills gaps.
Meet your digital skills needs identified in the CTRL assessment, with these digital tools that have been recommended by CDI members. The tools are helpfully categorised into Creation, Transaction, Responsibility and Learning tools.
View this list of software and digital tools that can help with career development practice. From careers education and management platforms to online diagnosis tools, you can find a range of digital support here.
Resources that provide general information on careers.
A range of resources related to careers for schools and young people.
Apprenticeships and work-based-training resources.
Resources related to career development in HE.
Information related to careers services aimed at adults.
Resources related to research and professional development in the careers sector.
Links to resources about careers in a range of industries.
