The updates include a greater focus on understanding online safety, involving parents and young people in developing services and the importance of early intervention.
The update follows a consultation with 1,000 professionals, young people and parents.
Other changes highlighted through this consultation include a stronger focus on understanding the specific needs of teenagers and those with disabilities.
More detail is also given regarding the key transition stages in young people's lives.
The CWDC has decided to keep to its six broad areas of expertise that were developed for the original guidance launched in 2005.
These are: effective communication and engagement with children, young people and families; child and young person development; safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child or young person; supporting transitions; multi-agency and integrated working; and information sharing.
Deirdre Quill, director of integrated workforce at CWDC, said: "This refreshed common core includes a strengthening of areas where workforce needs and policy are changing."
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