Facilitating Career Development
Training & Certification Program

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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
  • 12-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
  • 12 live weekly sessions (2 hours each)
  • Over 120 instructional hours, including 24 synchronous hours
  • Lifetime access to 100+ online resources via Canvas
  • Tailored for the UF experience

Program Schedule

DateTopic
Week 1 - August 21
Course Introduction & Orientation
Week 2 - August 28
Module 1 - Developing a Helping Relationship
Week 3 - September 4
Module 2- Training and Leading Groups
Week 4 - September 11
Module 3 - Career Development Theory and Its Application
Week 5 - September 18
Module 4 - The Role of Assessment in Career Planning
Module 7 - The Role of Career Information and
Technological Resources in Career Planning
Week 6 - September 25
Module 8 - Job Seeking and Employability Skills
October 2No Class
Week 7 - October 9
Module 9 - Designing and Implementing Career Planning Services
Module 5 - Ethics and the Career Services Provider
Week 8 - October 16
Module 14 – Workforce and Career Development History
Week 9 - October 23
Module 11 - Career Development Services for Clients with Disabilities
Week 10 - October 30
Module 10 - Business Services and Employer Relations
November 6No Class
November 13No Class
Week 11 - November 20
Career/Work Systems Application Project Presentations
November 27No Class
Week 12 - December 4
Preparing for Assessment + Credentialing Review

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: $1,225
    • Includes course fee ($950) + student manual ($275 + shipping)
  • Registration deadline: August 8, 2025
  • To enroll or learn more, contact Sara Jay at sara.jay@ufl.edu
  • Visit NCDA’s website to learn more about the national program and credential