ICAD
The Institute for Career Advising and Development (ICAD) is designed to empower educators and
workforce leaders to help individuals find, refine, and continue to develop their best-fit career
pathway. ICAD offers professional development to meet educators and workforce development leaders
where they are – by providing relevant content in formats that best fit the way they want to learn.
AI in Career Advising: Foundations
This course provides a foundational understanding on utilizing AI to augment and support career advising, including insights, processes, tools, and ethical considerations.
Assessment & Career Planning
The Career Advisor Training: Assessment and Career Planning course addresses types of assessments used in career planning and provides guidance on preparation and interpretation. Objectives: Prepare individuals for taking online assessments. Interpret effectively, in individual mode, assessments that have been administered online. Assist clients ...Career Advisor Training: Essentials
The Career Advisor Training Essentials program teaches you the essential skills needed for career advising. This completely self-guided course is comprised of 4 individuals modules including: Helping Skills Theories Assessments EthicsCareer Development & Choice Theory
The Career Advisor Training: Career Development and Choice Theory course addresses the foundational theories in the field of career development. Objectives: Demonstrate knowledge of the theories of Drs. Donald E. Super and John L. Holland. Apply these theories to work with clients. Organize career fairs, postsecondary majors, occupational information, ...Certified Career Advisor
This credential shows successful mastery of the career advising competencies and completed coursework in the following areas: Helping Skills Career Development Theories Career Assessments Ethics Information in Career Planning Groups Employability Skills The Use of Technology in Career Advising Program PlanningEffective Group Work in Career Advising
This module in the Career Advisor Training will cover how to effectively lead group career advising sessions. These skills are essential for maximizing your reach as a career advisor. Objectives: Understand the various techniques utilized in group career advising sessions. Understand how to give a group demonstration of an assessment. Understand ...Employability Skills
The Career Advisor Training: Employability Skills will teach cover the following competencies: Demonstrate knowledge of the job-search strategies and documents and be able to communicate that knowledge to job seekers. Teach clients how to find job openings. Assist clients to prepare for effective cover letters and resumes. Teach clients how to have ...Ethical Considerations in Career Planning
The Career Advisor Training: Ethical Considerations in Career Advising course addresses the vital role ethics play in career advising. Objectives: Apply a code of ethics to daily work situations by reviewing case studies. Know when and how to effectively refer clients to other individuals or agencies. Abide by the ethics of the profession. Competencies ...Helping Skills
This module in the Career Advisor Training covers the foundational topic of helping skills. These skills are essential for forming and maintaining a supportive relationship with your clients. Objectives: Exhibit effective use of basic and culturally responsive helping skills – attending, listening, questioning, and reflecting. Conduct an effective ...Information in Career Planning
The Career Advisor Training: The Role of Information in Career Planning course addresses the career planning process and the wealth of information that supports it. Objectives: Describe the career planning process and how information relates to it. Describe different approaches that individuals take to make decisions. State criteria for high-quality ...
