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 You may well be familiar with the first diagram here which shows the three key elements of the CP and the basic    
 requirements, but are you aware of just how flexible this framework is? First a quick recap:

(Original image by author, beautified by Gemini!)

... and just like all IB programmes, all the elements are connected by Approaches to Teaching and Learning, International-mindedness and the Learner Profile.

This is a fixed and flexible framework and, depending on what the school can timetable and offer, programmes can vary from student to student. What is fixed is a career-related element, completion of the core hours and portfolios as well as reflective project, and at least 2 DP subjects at Standard Level. What is flexible is the size of the career-related studies and the DP subjects which can be offered in greater numbers and also at Higher Level.

                                        A CP course that meets the basic requirements, might look like:

                                                A small-to-medium-sized CP course might look like: 
                                                        

                                                Larger CP courses might look like the following: 
                             

Why is this important?

When you start seeing the sheer diversity in CP courses that schools worldwide have been offering, you realise that this course can be moulded to the student and their interests and skills. This is one of the reasons why there has been such an impressive variety of destinations for CP students globally, as well as no 'textbook' CP student. Some focus more on career-related elements, whereas others really focus on the academic DP subject areas in depth, with a smaller CRS.