IB Career-related Programme — The Core in Practice: An Educator's Guide To Personal Professional Skills

Your go-to guide for leading the IB Career-related Programme Core with clarity and confidence

Designed for CP Coordinators, PPS Coordinators, Reflective Project Supervisors, and teachers supporting the CP Core, this practical and insightful handbook helps you build a strong, responsive Core programme tailored to your students’ needs.

Built for New & Experienced Educators Alike

Whether you're stepping into a new role or looking to enhance your current practice, this guide offers expert support to help you and your students thrive in the CP Core.

 Key Features:

• Practical Guidance from IB Experts
  Written by four experienced IB educators, this handbook walks you through designing and implementing a purposeful curriculum for the Core, including Personal and Professional Skills (PPS) and the Reflective Project.

• Bite-Sized, Actionable Chapters
  Short, digestible sections help you quickly build your confidence, with pro tips on everything from staffing and timetabling to building inclusive classroom culture.

• Flexible Planning Support
  Step-by-step models for mapping inquiry-based learning and adapting plans for each student cohort, alongside reflective prompts for ongoing program evaluation.

• Tools for Reflective Project Supervision
  Includes ready-to-use templates and tools to support student progress. Real examples highlight different project formats, illustrate assessment criteria, and demonstrate how to translate ideas into action.

• Insights from the Classroom
  Hear directly from CP students and teachers about the long-term value of the CP Core—for academic growth, personal development, and future careers.

Equip your team with the tools, examples, and confidence they need to deliver a high-impact CP Core. Ideal for individual professional development or whole-school implementation.

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