United States Required Training

2. Credentialing
3. GCDF
4. US
5. Requirements

Experience

The career development work experience requirement for the GCDF credential is based on your highest completed level of education. The following illustrates the minimum number of experience hours needed for each level of education:

• 1,400 hours for those with a graduate degree
• 2,800 for those with a bachelor’s degree
• 4,200 for those with an associate degree
• 5,600 for those with a high school diploma

Training

GCDF credential applicants are required to complete a minimum of 120 hours of comprehensive training from one of CCE’s Registered Credential Training Providers (RCTPs). Please view our Required Training webpage for a list of approved trainings.

The training will include content in the following competency areas: Helping Skills, Labor Market Info/Resources, Assessment, Diverse Populations, Ethical/Legal Issues, Career Development Models, Employability Skills, Training Clients/Peers, Program Management/Implementation, Promotion/Public Relations, Technology, and Consultation.

Ethics

GCDF applicants and credential holders must attest to adherence to the CCE Code of Ethics and disclosure of any required matters.

Fees

The application fee for the GCDF credential (noninstructor) is $100 (U.S. dollars).

Instructor Designation

CCE grants the GCDF instructor designation to practitioners who demonstrate the skills necessary to provide effective instruction of a CCE-approved training program. The following options are available to apply for the GCDF instructor designation. Please note that this instructor designation is not a distinct credential.

1. Current GCDF Credential Holders
   If you hold the GCDF, you can apply for instructor designation provided you meet the following requirements:
1. Are in good standing
2. Successfully complete an approved GCDF instructor training course and submit documentation
3. Successfully complete an approved GCDF instructor training course and submit documentation
2. Instructors for a CCE-Approved Training Provider
   If you are identified as an instructor for a CCE-approved training provider and do not hold the GCDF, you may apply for the GCDF credential and GCDF instructor designation provided you meet the following requirements:
1. Complete the GCDF application and meet all stated requirements
2. Pay a $150 application fee
3. Document successful completion of an approved GCDF instructor training course