In today’s rapidly evolving world of work—shaped by artificial intelligence, the green transition, and shifting employment models—career development support has become essential. People everywhere face more frequent and complex transitions between education, training, and employment. Strengthening systems that help workers and learners navigate these changes is crucial for achieving inclusive, adaptable, and resilient labour markets.

This course responds to that global need. It builds participants’ capacity to design and implement effective career development systems and services that bridge the gap between education and the labour market—contributing directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals on decent work, lifelong learning, and social inclusion.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Adapt national and institutional career development systems to global and technological changes.
• Apply innovative approaches to connect education, training, and employment pathways.
• Plan and implement measures to improve access, quality, and coordination in career guidance systems.

This course is part of Global Careers Month 2025, a global initiative of the Inter-Agency Career Guidance Working Group (IAG CGWG) — bringing together Cedefop, the European Commission, ETF, ILO, OECD, UNESCO, the World Bank, IAEVG, ICCDPP, and WorldSkills.

Take this opportunity to connect with the global community shaping the future of career development.

Explore the full programme of Global Careers Month.

• Hands-on learning – Participants move beyond theory to design real-world career support initiatives.
• Expert tutoring – Learn directly from ILO and ETF specialists and experienced ITCILO trainers.
• Global networking – Exchange with peers from ministries, education and labour institutions, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and NGOs worldwide.
• Strategic timing – Delivered during Global Careers Month 2025, a joint initiative of major international agencies promoting lifelong career guidance systems.

This course is ideal for:

• Policy-makers, managers, and technical staff from ministries, education and employment agencies, and small and medium enterprise (SME) institutions.
• Representatives of employers’ and workers’ organizations, and NGOs involved in planning or delivering career development support.

Join the course, benefit from dedicated tutoring by an international expert, and earn an official ITCILO certificate recognizing your advanced skills in career development support!