Endorsed Courses
The Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) has thoroughly reviewed the program proposals submitted by various universities and training providers, as detailed below.
In endorsing these programs, CICA has requested that each university and training provider collaborate with the CICA Endorsement Committee to enhance and integrate the core competency framework of the Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners into their programs.
CICA commends the universities and training providers for their contribution to improving the quality of career services in Australia by conducting programs that meet the Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners.
Program endorsement is for three years for the Graduate Certificate or higher and two years for the Certificate IV in Career Development.
Endorsed until August 2025
- Graduate Certificate in Education (Career Development and Counselling)
- Master of Education (Career Development and Counselling Specialisation)
Endorsed until December 2024
- Graduate Certificate of Education (Career Development)
- Master of Education (Career Development)
Endorsed until October 2026
- Graduate Certificate of Career Development
- Master of Education (Career Development)
Endorsed until November 2025
- Graduate Certificate in Careers Education and Development
Endorsed until October 2024 (Application Received) & July 26
- Graduate Certificate in Career Development Practice - July 2026
- Certificate IV in Career Development - October 2024 (Application Received)
Endorsed Until March 2027
- Graduate Certificate of Education (GCEF) Career Development
Endorsed until August 2026
- Specialist Diploma in Career Counselling
Endorsed until April 2026
- Graduate Certificate in Career Development Practice
Professional career development practitioners may hold postgraduate qualifications from universities that previously offered approved programs that are no longer available. They may have obtained their qualifications before the establishment of the Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners and the CICA Program Endorsement.
CICA strongly recommends that schools intending to train staff for career development roles should enrol them in a Graduate Certificate in Career Development or higher qualification to ensure they are recognized as professionals.
Please click here for the complete list of current and previously endorsed programs.
Application for Endorsement
CICA has developed Qualification Endorsement Policies and Procedures and established a Qualification Endorsement Committee.
Higher education and training providers can apply to CICA for the endorsement of their courses. Universities and Registered Training Organisations seeking endorsement must submit relevant course materials to CICA. Only courses endorsed by CICA will meet the Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners.
The Endorsement Committee convenes as needed to evaluate applications.
CICA Application for Endorsement – Graduate Certificate or Higher
CICA Application for Endorsement – Certificate IV
CICA Standards Competency Mapping of Delivery
Briefing Paper 1 – What are Professional Standards? Why do they need to be reviewed?
Briefing Paper 2 – How have the Professional Standards changed?
Endorsement Fees
Graduate Certificate or Higher
Endorsement
1st Qualification $8250, Additional Qualifications $3300 ex GST
Re-endorsement
1st Qualification $5500, Additional Qualifications $3300 ex GST
Certificate IV in Career Development
Endorsement
$6600 ex GST
Re-endorsement
$4400 ex GST
