Career Elevate: Career Development Certification Course
Why You Should Register?
This program is designed for professionals who provide career services, advising, or coaching and want to strengthen their expertise while preparing to earn a nationally recognized certification through NCDA. Ideal participants include:
College Career Development Professionals
Career and Academic Advisors
Transfer Coordinators
Career Services Coordinators
Workforce Development Specialists
Counselor Educators
Career Course Instructors/Professors
Human Resources & Training/Development Professionals
Private Career Practitioners
Veterans Support & Transition Counselors
Directors of College Advising Departments
Program Overview
Career Elevate’s Facilitating Career Development (FCD) program provides in-depth skills and knowledge to help you effectively support others in their career journey.
Format: Online, LIVE Sessions model (120 hours over 6, 12 or 16 Weeks)
Interactive Learning: Live virtual sessions with the instructor each week
Flexible Pace: Coursework includes LIVE sessions, independent readings, activities, and applied learning
Certification-Ready: Completion qualifies you to apply for the Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) or Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) credential
Competency-Based Training
The course develops 12 essential career development competencies, including:
Helping Skills
Labor Market Information
Assessment & Employability Skills
Serving Varied Populations
Ethical & Legal Issues
Career Development Models
Technology in Career Services
Program Management & Public Relations
Training Clients & Workforce Readiness
Course Benefits & Registration Information
Cost: $1,500 — includes everything you need:
NCDA FCD Student Manual, Revised 4th Edition (includes CCSP credential application)
Full online access to all course materials
Eligibility for a FREE 1-year NCDA Membership (for first-time members)
Certificate of completion upon successful program finish
Pathways to two industry-recognized credentials:
CCSP (Certified Career Services Provider, NCDA/ACA)
GCDF (Global Career Development Facilitator, CCE/NBCC)
✨ Take the next step in your professional journey. Elevate your skills. Earn recognition. Empower the careers of tomorrow.
NEW CLASS Begins September 5, 2025!
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