1. Career Development Training Course
Career Development Program
(CDP) Management
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2. CDP Management
Enabling Objectives
Upon successful completion of this
topic, the trainee will be able to:
 LIST the primary responsibilities of
the CCC in the management of the
Career Development Program (CDP).
 IDENTIFY the aspects of an effective
CDP.
 IDENTIFY the procedural steps in
managing a command CDP.
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3. CDP Management
Enabling Objectives (cont.)
 DESCRIBE CCC office organization
procedures.
 LIST items to be included in an annual
CCC budget.
 IDENTIFY the CCC’s duties pertaining
to retention statistics and reports.
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4. CDP Management
Reference Publications
 OPNAVINST 1040.11(series), Navy
Retention and Career Development
Program
 NAVPERS 15878(series), Career
Counselor Handbook (CCH)
 SECNAV M-5210.2(series), Standard
Subject Identification (SSIC)
Manual
 NPC website: http://
www.npc.navy.mil
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5. CDP Management
CCC Primary Responsibilities
 Ensures that all Sailors are given
every opportunity to develop their
careers to the fullest potential.
 Acts as a CDP Manager:
 Provides proper direction,
development, and training of CDT.
 Is responsible to the CO and CMC/COB
for all matters related to CDP and
policies.
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6. CDP Management
CDP Management Guidance
 An effective program:
 Is a result of a coordinated effort of the
entire chain of command.
 Uses all the elements in the CCH.
 Uses OPNAVINST 1040.11(series) as a
stand-alone document to for all Navy
commands.
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7. CDP Management
CDP Management Procedure
 Discuss the career information program
and its benefits to command leadership.
 Conduct initial and annual reviews of the
CDP program as outlined in the CCH,
Appendix A.
 Ensure command has an active, trained
CDT. Replace and train new CDT
members as Sailors rotate.
 Assign a counselor for every 30 Sailors.
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8. CDP Management
CDP Management Procedure (cont.)
 Solicit ISIC/Type Commander (TYCOM)
support as necessary.
 Ensure CDT members understand the
value of customer service.
 Ensure CDT members complete
NAVEDTRA 14056, Navy Customer
Service Manual.
 Identify all Sailors whose EAOS or PRD
is within the next 15 months.
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9. CDP Management
Office Organization
 Privacy:
 Ensure the Career Counselor has
access to a space suitable for private
counseling so Sailors do not feel
reluctant to discuss problems.
 Tickler files:
 Use as an invaluable tool to plan,
schedule, and track Career
Development Program (CDP) activities.
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10. CDP Management
Office Organization (cont.)
 Tickler file format:
 CIMS is the primary means to
plan, schedule and track CDP
activities
 MS Office Suite
 Navy Leadership Development
Guide
 Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
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11. CDP Management
Office Organization (cont.)
 Planning Board for Training (PBFT):
 The CCC should ensure all appropriate
items (CDBs, reenlistments,
retirements, and training) are added to
command schedule.
 Correct correspondence:
 Use SECNAVINST 5216.5(series) as a
guide to ensure all correspondence is
correctly formatted.
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12. CDP Management
Office Organization (cont.)
 References:
 Many necessary instructions or
manuals can be found at the NPC
website www.npc.navy.mil.
 File management procedures:
 An excellent tool to ensure proper
office organization is SECNAV-M
5210.2(series), Navy Records
Management Manual.
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13. CDP Management
Annual Budget
 Establishing an annual budget is an
essential component of an effective
Career Development Program
(CDP).
 One of the first priorities should be
a careful review of the CCC budget,
which should be updated annually.
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14. CDP Management
Annual Budget Items
 Office/Program Requirements
 Office supplies
 Certificates
 Retirement pins and flags
 Reenlistment pens
 TAD Requirements
 Detailer/BUPERS-320 visits
 NCA Symposium
 Pre-deployment briefs
 Training
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15. CDP Management
Retention Statistics and Reports
 The CCC is responsible for:
 Maintaining and monitoring
retention statistics.
 Preparing monthly and quarterly
reports.
Retention Statistics and Reports will
be covered in detail in NRMS Topic
4.2.
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16. CDP Management
Program Success
 To have a successful CDP, the CCC
must:
 Be knowledgeable with the use of
applicable instructions, manuals, and
online resources.
 Use other counselors for assistance
and NETWORKING.
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17. CDP Management
Summary and Review
 What are the CCC responsibilities
in the management of the CDP?
 What are tickler files? What are
their formats?
 What is the source for many
references the CCC uses?
 List some CCC office requirements.
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