Training and Events

National Research Conference for Careers Practitioners

Our programme is intended to be largely presented by practitioners, for practitioners and aims to encourage those who have an interest in and enthusiasm to undertake research but perhaps lack the confidence. The Conference is held online, and we invite international colleagues to join us.

The online programme includes:
•  Two keynote presentations on research relevant to career development
•  Two panels of practitioner researchers – representing research from the UK and internationally
•  A range of seminars aligned to the conference themes: Connecting research to practice; Building and developing your research community; Stories from career-related research
•  An online poster session*

Helping Your Clients with Their Mid-Life Career Reinvention

Do you want to help your clients in their mid-life (45-60) to reinvent themselves when they are facing redundancy, feeling lost and unclear how to make themselves relevant again in the world of work? To regain their joie de vivre when feeling burnt out, dissatisfied and unfulfilled in their work? Then join us for this hands-on and interactive workshop, where we will learn how to help your clients in their mid-life to reinvent their careers.

AI in Careers: Innovation or Intrusion?

Discover how AI is shaping career support across educational institutions, from colleges and universities to training providers and schools. This webinar explores the benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations of integrating AI into career services.

AI for career practitioners- Limited spaces!

Limited spaces, booking deadline 25th March at 12pm! 

By the end of six weeks, you'll walk away with well-rounded perspectives, tangible skills, and curated resources to evaluate, adopt and apply AI solutions in service of empowering career journeys. This course is designed for active participation and peer learning. We encourage you to engage with the materials, share your perspectives in discussions, and have fun experimenting with AI!

EDI Lunchtime Sessions : Strategy Re-evaluation - Shaping Our Future

Join Us for Monthly EDI Sessions: Your Voice, Our Future 

EDI Lunchtime Sessions- Advanced Communication for EDI Advocacy

Enhancing communication skills for effective EDI advocacy, with training on inclusive language and developing personal advocacy plans.

How to set up your own coaching business

Have you always dreamt of setting up your own coaching business but not sure how? Are you currently setting up your practice and need a helping hand? Or have you set up your business and want some tips to help your business to grow further? Then join us for this hands-on and interactive masterclass, where we will help you to provide a way forward and answer your questions.

EDI Lunchtime sessions- Review, Feedback, and Next Steps in EDI

A session to review the year's progress, summarize feedback, and plan future EDI efforts, focusing on key learnings and setting priorities for continued EDI work.

CDI South Central - How to create efficient yet creative action plans

As always, we’ll also be providing an opportunity for you to network with other Career Development Professionals during the session, as well as ask for your feedback to the CDI on what matters to you. This session is open to all – not just those in the South Central Region, including non-members.

Developing supervision approaches and skills for supervisors

Throughout the career development sector, supervision plays a critical role in personal development and sustaining good practice within ethical and organisational standards. 
*This course does not have a specific start date. We will be running a 6 week ongoing enrollment scheme so please do not worry about dates/deadlines.
 

At the Cutting Edge

Exploring Career Wellbeing through the lenses of calling and career resonance

The CDI and NICEC continue our collaborative Cutting Edge webinar series with our bi-annual seminars.


Free to CDI Members & NICEC Members. You will be asked for your membership number upon booking.
If you are a NICEC member and do not have your number please email, [email protected] to get this information.

National Careers Leaders Conference 2025

The National Careers Leaders' Conference and Exhibition 2025 will take place on Wednesday 18 June and is jointly organised by the CDI and iCeGS at the University of Derby. This year, we have a change of venue and will hold the event at the Royal National Hotel in London.

Helping your Clients to find their purpose

Do you want to help your clients to establish purpose in their work? To find a meaningful and sustainable way of working with purpose? Then join us for this interactive and hands-on expert workshop, where we will learn a practical, five-step approach to help your clients to find purpose in their work.

Helping your Clients with their career transitions

Do you want to help your clients to transition to their next work opportunity successfully? Whether this is staying employed in the same field, doing something totally different or moving into work for the first time? Leaving them more resourceful to manage future career transitions for themselves? Then join us for this practical and interactive workshop, where we will learn how to help your clients to undertake successful career transitions.