Training Visions CERTIFICATIONS
Facilitating Career Development (FCDI) Instructor Certification Course
Instructor Course Requirements
- Applicants are selected through an application process based on education, experience, adult learning and presentation skills and demonstration of their commitment to the career development field.
- Applicants must meet minimum qualifications as indicated above.
- Applicants must successfully complete the entire Workshop given by an NCDA Master Trainer to become certified.
- Maintain your NCDA Facilitating Career Development instructor status by joining the NCDA Instructor Registry.
- If you do not meet the following qualifications, please contact us to discuss your qualifications.
Summary
Our Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Instructor Program is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to train others in career development principles. This comprehensive program is ideal for those looking to expand their expertise and who wish to become certified instructors in this field.
Step 1: Complete the Application Process
Complete the online application by clicking the link below. You will be contacted via email or phone with the status of your application.
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Step 2: Pay Online.
Facilitating Career Development Instructor Certification – $1,900*
*The registration fee does not include the Facilitating Career Development Instructor Certification manual.
You have the option to purchase the manual in paper format or digital format. The price for both the printed copy and digital copy is $350 (plus shipping and handling for printed copy).
Please see the links below purchase your manual:
Instructor Training
Participants learn advanced facilitation skills, adult learning principles, and instructional design techniques to effectively teach and engage others.
Training includes best practices for delivering career development training in various settings, such as educational institutions, workforce development agencies, and corporate environments.
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants earn the Facilitating Career Development Instructor certification, recognized by leading global career development organizations.
This certification demonstrates a high level of expertise and qualifies individuals to train others using the National Career Development FCD curriculum.
Practical Experience
The program includes hands-on practice through role-playing, case studies, and real-world scenarios to ensure participants can apply what they learn.
Participants will have opportunities to lead training sessions and receive feedback from the experienced Master Trainer.
Support and Resources
Access to a network of career development professionals and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Comprehensive training materials, including a manual, and online resources, to support instructional delivery.
Who Should Enroll
- Career coaches and counselors seeking to enhance their skills and credentials.
- HR professionals and workforce development specialists looking to expand their role in career facilitation.
- Educators and trainers aiming to provide comprehensive career development support to students or clients.
- Anyone interested in becoming a certified career development instructor and making a significant impact in the field of career development
Program Benefits
- Gain expertise in the latest career development practices and instructional methods.
- Enhance your professional credibility with a recognized certification.
- Expand your career opportunities by becoming qualified to train others in career development.
- Join a community of professionals dedicated to advancing the field of career development.
The following 6 qualifications are needed to be accepted for an NCDA Instructor Certification Workshop
1) Career Development Expertise
Must fulfill ONE of the following categories:
Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling with
- Coursework in career development, vocational assessment AND
- Practicum/internship with major career emphasis AND
- Minimum of 3 years of career development experience (teaching, training, materials development or practice) OR
- Minimum of 3 years of delivery of career development services (working with individuals or groups to assist them with career planning and seeking employment)
OR
Master’s degree in a field such as Human Resource Development, Psychology or Education with
- 5 years experience in career development or delivery of career development services
- Recent continuing education related to career development
- Presentations and/or published books/training materials related to career development
OR
Bachelor’s degree in a field such as Human Resource Development, Psychology or Education with
- 7 years experience in career development or delivery of career development services
- Recent continuing education in career development
- Presentations and/or published books/training materials related to career development
2) Training Expertise
Must fulfill ONE of the following categories:
- Has a minimum of 3 years experience teaching/training adults AND
- Has taught career-related counselor education courses at the college or university level OR
- Has taught career development courses at the college or university level OR
- Has conducted broad, in-depth, career development staff training within a corporate, school, or government setting.
3) eLearning Skills and Experience
All Instructors will receive training in the delivery of the curriculum via eLearning. It is critical that instructor applicants have the basic to advanced technology skills and experience. See examples below:
- Experience with course delivery platforms and elements
- Have taken an online course
- Have taught an online course
- Have stable broadband access to deliver the course
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Course Management Systems (CMS)
- Experience with creating and recording videos
- Experience with extensions, computers apps or programs that enhanced online teaching and delivery of a course (e.g. Jamboards, Padlet, Google Docs, Piazza, Survey Monkey, Prezi)
- Experience recording or capturing your screen using programs like Camtasia, QuickTime, Look, Screencastify, etc.
- Confident with your ability to troubleshoot technology issues
4) Credentials/Memberships
- Has licenses/certifications related to counseling, career counseling and career development
- Has memberships and/or leadership experiences in professional associations involved in counseling, career development and/or training
5) Professional Contributions
- Has done presentations at conferences/conventions and written publications related to career development or education/training
- Has developed materials (client, program, training materials, journal articles)
6) Commitment
- A statement of exactly how you will use the training to develop and deliver a program to train OR
- A letter from an administrator or manager supporting applicant’s plan for training
Important Notes:
- Applicants are selected through an application process based on education, experience, adult learning and presentation skills and demonstration of their commitment to the career development field.
- Applicants must meet minimum qualifications as indicated above.
- Applicants must successfully complete the entire Workshop given by an NCDA Master Trainer to become certified.
- To maintain your NCDA Facilitating Career Development instructor status you must join the NCDA Instructor Registry.
- If you do not meet the following qualifications, please contact us to discuss your qualifications.
Our Methods Mean Your Success
Training Visions strives to help individuals and businesses turn their dreams into tangible results. We use evidence-based research and professional insight to develop innovative, yet practical ideas to build high-impact solutions for our clients. We offer innovative classroom instruction and eLearning methods. Our high-quality interventions and services are culturally appropriate for diverse environments.
Our areas of expertise include professional development services, expert facilitation and designing training curriculum. These services can generate competence and confidence to be the best person, employee and organization.
Our progressive solutions are specific and customized to your company’s needs. Since 2004, Training Visions has successfully completed more than 5,000 training sessions and projects nationally and globally for individuals, as well as large, leading companies and government agencies.