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Curated Courses for
Career Advising

​ICAD provides evidence-based professional development courses and programs that equip your team with the skills to effectively guide students toward purposeful college and career pathways.

Featured Opportunity

Certified Career Advisor Program

The Certified Career Advisor Program provides the essential training needed to guide individuals in career planning and motivate them to pursue their goals. 

For Individuals

For Schools & Districts

Build practical skills you can use in advising today. Gain confidence leading one-on-one sessions, classroom workshops, and larger initiatives that guide students toward purposeful pathways.

Upskill counselors, educators, and career advising staff at scale. Equip teams to lead programs and initiatives that improve student readiness, placement, and long-term success.

Courses Designed for
Career  Advising Confidence

All ICAD courses and programs offer key knowledge and strategies to advance your career and empower those you support.

Increase Engagement
& Retention

Boost Career Readiness and Placement

Expand Program Reach

Prepare Students for the Future

Actionable Insights in Every Course

Enroll today in individual micro-credential courses.

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Assessments & Career Planning

 Addresses types of assessments used in career planning and provides guidance on preparation
and interpretation. 

Career Development & Choice Theory

Reviews the foundational theories in the field of
career development to maximize your impact.

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Helping 
Skills

 Addresses types of assessments used in career planning and provides guidance on preparation
and interpretation. 

Information in 
Career Planning

Teaches the career planning process and the wealth of information that supports it to assist clients in making educated career choices.

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Using Technology
in Career Planning

Addresses the role of technology in career planning and examines the multitude of types that can be leveraged. 

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Ethical Considerations 
in Career Advising

Addresses the vital role ethics play in career advising by reviewing case studies
and more to effectively work with clients. 

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 Employability Skills
in Career Advising

Reviews job-search strategies and documents to share with job seekers, including resume and cover letter creation.

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Conducting Effective
Group Work

 Covers how to effectively lead group career advising sessions. These skills are essential for maximizing your reach as a career advisor. 

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Program Planning in 
Career Advising

Teaches you how to effectively plan, deliver, and evaluate career development programs to use with clients. 

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AI in Career Advising

Provides an understanding on utilizing AI to support career advising, including insights, processes, tools, and ethical considerations.

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Foundations of 
Work-Based Learning

Provides foundational work-based learning concepts and comprehensive step-by-step instructions on building or expanding a WBL program.

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Advanced Techniques:
Motivational Interviewing

Explores Motivational Interviewing, helping advisors support individuals in clarifying goals, overcoming ambivalence, and taking steps in careers.

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“The Career Advisor Training® program provides a firm foundation and easy-to-understand model for our advisors and a means of consistent and effective career advising to our students.”

James May​

Tennessee State University Career Center

Earn a certification and digital badge while learning on your schedule.

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