Earn the Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Certificate of Completion through National Career Development Association (NCDA), taught by Dr. Marie Smith.

This NCDA FCD Course, taught by Dr. Marie Smith, fulfills the training requirement portion for the following national credentialing applications: NCDA CCSP, NCDA CMCS, CCE GCDF.

FCD Course: This Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Course is a 120-hour professional development program designed for professionals who assist individuals and groups with career exploration, job search preparation, and resources. 

This FCD Course is designed for professionals who provide career development services for students and clients.

Audience for the FCD Course: 

The FCD Course is designed for career development professionals, academic advisors, success coaches, assistant directors, directors, executive directors, higher education professionals, workforce development professionals, and professionals who are self-employed. 

Purpose of the FCD Course: 

The National Career Development Association's (NCDA) Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Course is designed to help professionals learn new skills, affirm existing skills, enhance credibility, and show dedication to the career development profession.

FCD Course Structure, at a glance:

• Introduction to FCD

• Developing a Helping Relationship

• Training and Leading Groups

• Career Development Theory and Its Application

• The Role of Assessment in Career Planning

• Ethics and the Career Development Facilitator

• The Role of Career Information and Technological Resources in Career Planning

• Job Seeking and Employability Skills

• Designing and Implementing Career Planning Services

• FCD Project 

• Credentialing Information: CCE GCDF & NCDA CCSP & Additional Credentials

• FCD Completion

FCD Assignments/Expectations, at a glance:

• Read the FCD manual.

• View content in the FCD online platform and complete FCD activities (examples of FCD activities: introduction form, helping skills observation form, and additional activities to reinforce learning).

• Complete the FCD Project. The FCD Project involves creating a needed, useful career resource that is relevant for your particular target audience. 

• Participate in FCD Meetings, (using Zoom or a similar virtual meeting tool).

Time Commitment for the FCD Course:

120 clock hours / 15 weeks

Optional Credentials for professionals who complete the FCD Course: 

Upon successful completion of the FCD Course you will have the option to apply for credentials: 

• NCDA CCSP: Upon successful completion of the FCD Course, you will have the option to apply for the Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) credential issued by the National Career Development Association (NCDA). NCDA is a division of the American Counseling Association (ACA).

• CCE GCDF: Upon successful completion of the FCD Course, you will also have the option to apply for the Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) credential issued by the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE), a subsidiary of the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC).

FCD Course For Groups

This particular FCD Course, taught by Dr. Marie Smith, is available for groups of 10 or more. 

Contact Dr. Marie Smith directly at MarieSmith@MarieSmith.ORG to discuss options and arrangements for your group.

FCD Course