The Developing Career Programs, Services, or Courses on-demand bundle requires the completion of the following self-paced modules:

Students are welcome to take individual modules based on their training needs; however, the modules can be bundled to receive credit for the full 20-hour, Developing Career Programs, Services, or Courses.  Although the self-paced modules are independent of each other and can be completed in any order, for those aiming to complete the full CMPP Bundle, we do recommend completing in the order listed here. 

Upon completion of the full bundle, please email studentadvisor@lifestrategies.ca to verify your completion of 5 required modules.


Module 1: Foundations for Effective Design (5 hours)

In this module, you will explore the core elements of designing career programs, services, and courses as they relate to ownership, competencies, and ethical practice. You will also reflect on your goals, readiness, and responsibilities as you determine what you intend to create and how you will approach the development process.

Module 2: Needs, Gaps, and Opportunities (5 hours)

In this module, you will explore key processes that support the effective design of career programs, services, and courses. You will examine how needs assessments, gap analyses, and resource considerations guide decision‑making and ensure that what you develop aligns with stakeholder expectations, organizational goals, and client needs.

Module 3: Design for Learning (5 hours)

In this module, you will explore key design considerations that support the development of effective career programs, services, and courses. You will examine how experiential learning, universal design principles, instructional design models, and thoughtful material development contribute to accessible, engaging, and high-quality learning experiences.

Module 4: Program Evaluation (3 hours)

This module introduces the core evaluation concepts and practices within program, service, and course design, emphasizing how quality mechanisms, evaluation frameworks, and participant feedback work together to ensure effective, evidence‑informed delivery. Learners will explore practical tools and methods for assessing outputs, outcomes, and participant experience across diverse program contexts.

Module 5: Participant/Learner Evaluation (2 hours)

In this module, you will explore how participant and learner assessment strategies provide meaningful insight into whether learning is occurring, how it is being applied, and what supports or barriers shape the learning experience. With an emphasis on formative and summative approaches, as well as inclusive and culturally responsive assessment design, the module equips you to integrate learner assessment within broader program evaluation efforts.