Facilitating Career Development
Training & Certification Program
Become a Certified Career Services Provider!
The Career Connections Center (C3) is the University of Florida's hub for university-wide career and professional development for all students. The center supports the overall student experience starting during student orientation and moving beyond graduation.
Whether formal or informal, career conversations occur across UF in classrooms, advising sessions, and many co-curricular opportunities. To continue the university's expectation of a quality student experience and a unified, consistent approach to career and professional development, the Career Connections Center (C3) proudly offers a customized Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Training and Certification Program through the National Career Development Association (NCDA)—the premier global association in our field.
Designed to elevate UF’s culture of career readiness, this program equips participants with tools to have consistent, impactful career conversations across classrooms, advising, and co-curricular spaces.
What You'll Learn
- Prepare students for work, citizenship, and life after graduation
- Develop practical skills in career coaching and professional development
- Explore current trends, tools, and resources impacting students and shaping the future of work
- Build community through a hands-on, collaborative learning experience with UF peers
Program Highlights
- Led by a Certified Master of Career Services (CMCS) with over a decade of experience
- 10-week program with 12 core competency areas
- Topics include:
- Career development theory
- Labor market insights
- Coaching and assessment tools
- Practical applications to embed career into the curriculum
- Prepares you for two respected national credentials:
- Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP)
- Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF
Delivery Format
- Fully virtual—no travel required
- 10 live weekly sessions (2.5 hours each)
- Over 120 instructional hours, including 24 synchronous hours
- Lifetime access to 100+ online resources via Canvas
- Tailored for the UF experience
FCD Training Course Outline and Timeline - Thursdays, 9:00-11:30 AM
| Date | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 - May 28 | Course Introduction & Orientation Chapter 1 – Developing a Helping Relationship |
| Week 2 - June 4 | Chapter 3 - Career Development Theory and Its Application Chapter 5 - Ethics and the Career Services Provider |
| Week 3 - June 11 | Chapter 9 - Designing and Implementing Career Planning Services Chapter 2- Training and Leading Groups |
| Week 4 - June 18 | Chapter 4 - The Role of Assessment in Career Planning |
| Week 5 - June 25 | Chapter 7 - The Role of Career Information and Technological Resources in Career Planning |
| Week 6 - July 9 | Chapter 8 - Job Seeking and Employability Skills |
| Week 7 - July 16 | Chapter 11 - Career Development Services for Clients with Disabilities |
| Week 8 - July 30 | Chapter 10 - Business Services and Employer Relations Module 14 – Workforce and Career Development History |
| Week 9 - August 6 | Career/Work Systems Application Project Presentations |
| Week 10 - August 13 | Career/Work Systems Application Project Presentations (if needed) Preparing for Assessment + Credentialing Review |
| August 20 | Hold for Make-Up Day |
100% of survey respondents are extremely likely to recommend the Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Training and Certification Program!
What Participants Are Saying:
- Dynamic Instruction
- Meaningful Discussions
- Practical, Personalized Learning
- Supportive Peer Community
- Valuable Tools & Insights
Cost & Registration
- Total cost: $1,275
- Includes course fee per NCDA requirements ($1,000) + student manual ($275 + shipping)
- Registration deadline: May 15, 2026
- To enroll or learn more, contact Alison Noonan at alison.noonan@ufl.edu
- Visit NCDA’s website to learn more about the national program and credential