career development institute
Career development enables people to achieve their career and life goals,
benefiting individuals, the economy and society. The CDI is proud to be the UK’s
professional body for all aspects of career development, supporting our members
to work to the highest standards and championing the profession. We encourage
new entrants into the world of career development and help them get qualified to
provide careers education, information, advice and guidance. We set standards
for professional practice, including the CDI Code of Ethics, which are
recognised by government, and provide resources and training for our members to
continually develop. CDI members receive a wide range of benefits, from
professional registration and training to connecting with fellow practitioners
in our many communities, receiving regular magazines and updates and much more.
We support research and thought leadership across the profession, hosting
conferences that showcase the latest national and international thinking as well
as producing key resources to inform practice from primary school through to
adult provision. We also award the Careers Assured quality mark to recognise
digital and CPD resources that meet practitioners’ needs. We champion the sector
so that governments, employers and the public recognise the value that can be
added to the worlds of education, skills and employment by supporting
individuals through career transitions and equipping them with lifelong career
development skills. We achieve this through our own work and by collaborating
with UK and international organisations, including as part of the Career
Development Policy Group, to share learning, align key policy positions and act
together to raise the profile of career development. We provide consultancy
services for a range of organisations, from governments to careers providers,
local authorities to schools and colleges, as well as to suppliers to the
profession. We offer a range of advertising and sponsorship opportunities to
reach our members and their clients, as well as using our expertise to support
you with consulting, qualification and development projects. All of this is
achieved with our dedicated team [link], our Professional Standards Committee,
expert Associates and volunteers, overseen by the CDI Board. We are bound by our
governing documents and reinvest all surplus income into supporting our members
and championing the sector.
