Harrison & Associates East LLC has been qualified by the Center for Credentialing and Education, Inc. (CCE) as a Registered Credential Training Provider, RCTP No. RCTP1003-GCDF, to provide the FCD training course qualified for credit for eligibility for the Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) credential. 

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Recent Graduate Ratings...


The training was awesome.  As a new career services organization I am going to require that any one of our new employees attends this course before working with clients in any capacity. - Command Career Counselor, Norfolk Navy Shipyard


The training is great as is. I enjoyed the virtual face to face courses, and I like the various options one can select as it relates to the duration of the training. I have benefited from online education, so I appreciate the virtual classes. - Director of Career Services, South Arkansas Community College


This training is exceptional and very informative.  Overall, outstanding training and topics!  - Program Manager (Workforce Development and Strategy), Department of the Navy


I would rate this training with an A+. My instructor provided excellent customer service throughout my whole experience.. - Computer Lab Teacher/Web Master, Hampton Elementary


Educational Level

Experience

(hours)

GCDF Educational and Experience Requirements Chart


Graduate Degree
1,400
Bachelor's Degree
2,800
Associates' Degree
4,200

High School Diploma/Equivalency

5,400


How Do I Obtain Credentialing?

Upon successful completion of this training program, you are eligible to purse credentials…

The Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) credential recognizes the education and experience of those working in career development occupations. Completion of this training program is required before applying. In addition, the candidate must meet specific educational and experience requirements relative to the highest completed degree (see chart below). For more information on the GCDF credential, please visit http://cce-global.org/Credentialing/GCDF.

The Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) recognizes demonstrated career facilitation skills. Issued by the NCDA Credentialing Commission, this credential is appropriate to all levels and all settings. Completion of this training program is required before applying. Successful completion of four (4) case studies or an exam are required to earn this credential. For more information on the CCSP credential, please visit NCDA website: https://www.ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/credentialing_ccsp.


The Certified Master of Career Services (CMCS) credential recognizes highly experienced career services professionals. CMCS providers hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree combined with 5-7 years of career services experience as: career coach, career counselor, career advisor, career consultant, executive coach, career development, human resources, talent development, leadership development, workforce development, training, resume writer, recruiter/talent acquisition, and/or university faculty. Completion of this training program is required before applying, unless you already hold either the GCDF or CCSP credential. Successful completion of four (4) case studies are required to earn this credential. For more information on the CMCS credential, please visit the NCDA website: https://www.ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/credentialing_cmcs.


The Certified Career Counselor (CCC) credential is intended for career counselors with an advanced degree (master’s or higher) in counselor education, counseling psychology, rehabilitation counseling or closely related counseling degree, engaged primarily in a career counseling practice or other career counseling-related services. The CCC credential is a recognition of two important factors in training and experience including both counseling and a specialization in career development, theory and practice. There are three core elements to becoming a Certified Career Counselor through NCDA including an advanced degree in counseling, subsequent training in the career specialization (this course meets this element), and a demonstration of competencies required of career counselors (successful completion of four (4) case studies). For more information on the CCC credential, please visit the NCDA website: https://www.ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/credentialing_ccc.

The Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Training

& Credentialing Program 

is an intense high impact course designed to provide you with the needed tools in the areas of career facilitation and guidance. Facilitating Career Development training can enhance the skills and knowledge of individuals who work in any type of career development setting. This 120 hour program is built upon the 12 industry competency areas. This training course is intended for anyone providing career services in employment and workforce development, one stops, career centers, secondary and post-secondary education, career advisors, veteran career development, government, career coaching, human resources, or other professionals that desire career development training.

What is a CDF / CSP?

A Career Development Facilitator (CDF) and/or a Career Services Provider (CSP) is a person who has completed the Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Training & Credentialing Program and works in any career development setting such as secondary education, post-secondary education, employment and training centers including the military, career one-stops/centers, community programs and the private sector.

Career Facilitators

and Providers

may be employed as ...


Career Group Facilitators
Career Advisors
Employment Readiness Staff
Case Managers / Career Specialists
Career Resource Center Staff
Career Coaches
Career Managers
Guidance Counselors
Intake Interviewers
Occupational & LMI Resource Staff
Human Resource Staff
Employment / Placement Specialists
Community Service Specialists / Generalists
Transition Specialists
Workforce Development Staff