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!

👉 Register today with Career Elevate!