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FCD Course Introductory Information

TRAINING OUTLINE/Syllabus for the FCD Course

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Textbook Ordering Information for the FCD Course

Instructor Information

Introduction Form for the FCD Course

Module 0: FCD Introductory Information

Helping Skills - Overview

Helping Skills - Acceptance Respect, Understanding, Empathy, Trust, Warmth, Genuineness

Helping Skills - Attending, Listening, Reflecting, Encouraging, Questioning

Helping Skills - Using Silence as a Tool

Helping Skills - Intake Process

Helping Skills - Mattering

Helping Skills - Connections

Helping Skills - Helping a Reluctant Client

Helping Skills - Factors to Consider

Helping Skills - Goal Setting

Helping Skills - Action Plan

Helping Skills -  IDEAL Model

Helping Skills - Empowerment

Helping Skills - Referrals

Helping Skills - Motivational Interviewing

Helping Skills - Powerful Questions

(Optional) Helping Skills - Practice Exercise - Intake Form

Helping Skills - 2-Minute Review of Helping Skills

Helping Skills - Self-Observation Form

Helping Skills - Reading Requirements

Helping Skills - Quiz

Module 1: Helping Skills

Groups - Overview

Groups - Benefits of Group Work

Groups - Examples of career services that can be conducted in a group setting

Groups - Principles of Group Training

Groups - Stages of Group Development

Groups - Sample Structure of a Group Session

Groups - Ways to Assess Learners' Progress

Groups- ADDIE Model of Instructional Design

Groups - Reading Requirements

Groups - Quiz

Module 2: Groups

Theory - Overview

Theory - Career Development Theories

Theory - Trivia

Theory - Reading Requirements

Theory - Quiz

Module 3: Theory

Assessment - Overview

Assessment - Career Development Assessment

Assessment - Levels of Assessment

Assessment - Informal Assessment

Assessment - Self-Assessment Form

Assessment - Reading Requirements

Assessment - Quiz

Module 4: Assessment

Ethics - Overview

Ethics - NCDA Code of Ethics and PDF Download

Ethics - Informed Consent

Ethics - Legislation

Ethics - Examples of Legislation

Ethics - Privacy vs Confidentiality

Examples of Ethical Decision Making Models

Ethics - Reading Requirements

Ethics - Quiz

Module 5: Ethics

Diversity - Overview

Diversity - Areas of Diversity

Diversity - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity - Person-First language

Diversity - Reading Requirements

Diversity - Quiz

Module 6: Diversity

Technology - Overview

Technology - Career Development Resources & Links

Technology - Reading Requirements

Technology - Quiz

Module 7: Technology

Employability Skills - Overview

Employability Skills - Definition

Employability Skills - Resume Reminders

Employability Skills - CAR, SAR, STAR, STARR, USP, PAR

Employability Skills - Reading Requirements

Employability Skills - Quiz

Module 8: Employability Skills

Implementing Career Services - Overview

Implementing Career Services - 12 Step Program Development Process

Implementing Career Services - Reading Requirements

Implementing Career Services - Quiz

Module 9: Implementing Career Services

FCD Project - Overview

FCD Project - Instructions/Expectations

FCD Project - submit your FCD Project in this section

FCD Project - Discussion/Zoom Meeting

Module 10: FCD Project

Optional Credentials - Overview

Optional Credentials - General Credentialing Information

Application Process for the CCE GCDF Credential

Application Process for the NCDA CCSP Credential

Module 11: Optional Credentials

Quiz - FCD Review

Module 12: FCD Review Quiz

(Optional Information) Examples of Ways to Explore Careers

(Optional Information) How to customize the URL of a Linkedin profile

(Optional Information) Sample Informational Interview Questions

(Optional Information) Career Fair Preparation

(Optional Information) Introduction to E-Portfolios

(Optional Information) High Impact Practices (HIPs) 

(Optional Information) Graduate School Exploration

(Optional Information) Professional Affiliations

(Optional Information) Sample Structure for a Cover Letter

(Optional Information) Introduction to Interviewing Skills

(Optional Information) Free Assessments

(Optional Information) SMART/SMARTER Goals

(Optional Information) Sample SMART Goal - related to study abroad/study away

(Optional Information) Sample SMART Goal - related to informational interviewing

(Optional Information) Professional Networking & Elevator Pitch

(Optional Information) Knowledge Check

(Optional Information) BONUS Content

FCD Course Evaluation - Quick Survey

FCD Course Evaluation

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<table style="min-width: 25px;"><colgroup><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th colspan="1" rowspan="1">QUICK VIEW - FCD Course Information</th></tr></tbody></table>Course: National Career Development Association’s (NCDA) Facilitating Career Development (FCD) CourseCompetencies: Helping Skills,&nbsp;Labor Market Information and Resources, Assessment, , Diverse Populations, Ethical and Legal Issues,&nbsp;Career Development Models,&nbsp;Employability Skills,&nbsp;Training Clients and Peers,&nbsp;Program Management and Implementation,&nbsp;Promotion and Public Relations,&nbsp;Technology,&nbsp;Consultation&nbsp;Description: This Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Course is designed for professionals who assist individuals and groups with career exploration, job search preparation, and resources.Course Format: This FCD Course includes online work (within a password-protected online course platform) as well as a series of Zoom Meetings.Instant Access: You will receive login details, immediately after registering for this course.Certificate of Completion: Upon successful completion of this National Career Development Association's (NCDA) Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion.&nbsp;Time Commitment: 120 clock hours / 15 weeksInstructor: Dr. Marie Smith<table style="min-width: 25px;"><colgroup><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th colspan="1" rowspan="1">EXPANDED VIEW - FCD Course Information</th></tr></tbody></table>National Career Development Association's (NCDA) Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Course.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.&nbsp;<hr>Audience for the FCD Course:&nbsp;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.&nbsp;<hr>Purpose of the FCD Course:&nbsp;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.<hr>COSTS$1500, per person, for the cost of the registration fee for the FCD Course.&nbsp;AND$275 (plus shipping &amp; handling), per person, for the cost of the FCD Student Manual &amp; the NCDA CCSP Credential Application. Professionals who are enrolled in the FCD Course have the option to purchase the FCD Student Manual in paper format or in online access (e-book) format. The FCD Student Manual is purchased separately directly from NCDA's Online Career Resource Store. &nbsp;<ul><li>PAPER $275 (plus shipping and handling) per person <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="XqQF9c" href="https://ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sd/product/36193/_BLANK/layout_products/false">PAPER FCD Student Manual.</a> The paper manual consists of standard 8 1/2 by 11 sheets of paper that are three-hole punched. When the paper pages arrive, please put the paper pages in your own three-ring binder.&nbsp;&nbsp;OR</li><li>ONLINE ACCESS (E-BOOK) $250 per person <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="XqQF9c" href="https://ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sd/product/36194/_BLANK/layout_products/false">ONLINE ACCESS (E-BOOK) FCD Student Manual.</a></li></ul><hr>NCDA CCSP Credential ApplicationPlease note: The NCDA CCSP Credential Application is included at no extra cost, with the purchase of the newest edition of the NCDA FCD Student Manual from NCDA's Online Career Resource Store.<hr>FCD Course Structure, at a glance:FCD Introductory InformationDeveloping a Helping RelationshipTraining and Leading GroupsCareer Development Theory and Its ApplicationThe Role of Assessment in Career PlanningEthics and the Career Development FacilitatorProviding Career Services to Multicultural PopulationsThe Role of Career Information and Technological Resources in Career PlanningJob Seeking and Employability SkillsDesigning and Implementing Career Planning ServicesFCD Project&nbsp;Credentialing Information: CCE GCDF &amp; NCDA CCSP &amp; Additional CredentialsFCD Completion<hr>Course Format / Zoom Meetings for the FCD Course: &nbsp;This FCD Course consists of pre-recorded videos, reading materials, learning activities, quizzes, as well as an FCD Project. The FCD Project involves creating a needed, useful career resource that is relevant for your particular target audience.&nbsp;This FCD Course includes online work (within a password-protected online course platform) and Zoom Meetings.<hr>Time Commitment for the FCD Course:120 clock hours / 15 weeks<hr>Technology Requirements for the FCD Course:<ul><li style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Laptop with webcam and microphone</li><li style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Email</li><li style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Internet Connection</li><li style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Digital creation tools (Microsoft 365, or Google Workspace, or similar tools)</li></ul><hr>Career Development Competencies associated with the FCD Course:&nbsp;The FCD Course addresses the following 12 career development competencies:<ol><li style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Helping Skills&nbsp;</li><li style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Labor Market Information and Resources.</li><li style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Assessment</li><li style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Diverse Populations</li><li style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Ethical and Legal Issues</li><li style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Career Development Models</li><li style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Employability Skills&nbsp;</li><li style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Training Clients and Peers&nbsp;</li><li style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Program Management and Implementation</li><li style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Promotion and Public Relations</li><li style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Technology</li><li style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Consultation</li></ol><hr>Optional Credentials for professionals who complete the FCD Course:&nbsp;Upon successful completion of the FCD Course you will have the option to apply for credentials:&nbsp;<ul><li style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">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).</li><li style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">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).</li></ul><hr>Certificate of Completion for the FCD Course:Upon successful completion of this National Career Development Association's (NCDA) Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion.&nbsp;<img src="https://letcheck.b-cdn.net/1521/clxqntnvp0t4cnw9n7khfas4q.png" containerstyle="width: 100%; height: auto; cursor: pointer;" wrapperstyle="display: flex"><hr>Dr. Marie Smith is the instructor for this particular FCD Course.&nbsp;&nbsp;Feel free to contact the instructor at mariesmith@mariesmithcourses.com or 262-939-8596.&nbsp;This Online Self-Paced FCD Course, taught by Dr. Marie Smith, includes self-paced online modules (within a password-protected online course platform) along with occasional interactive Zoom Meetings with the instructor. Work at your own pace. Log in at dates and times that work well for you!Customized group options are also available for the FCD Course. Contact Dr. Marie Smith directly at mariesmith@mariesmithcourses.com or 262-939-8596 to discuss options for your group.<img src="https://letcheck.b-cdn.net/1521/fcd-course-image-2-1727073112869.png" containerstyle="width: 100%; height: auto; cursor: pointer;" wrapperstyle="display: flex"><hr>MarieSmithCourses.COM

National Career Development Association’s (NCDA) Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Course

FCD for UWP, Summer 2026

Marie Smith

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