SEHS - Professional Development
Career Development Facilitator Certificate Training



 

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Locations
CDF Instructor Training  July 15 - 17, 2010 
e-Learning  September 6, 2010 - February 7, 2011
Troy  September 8 - December 4, 2010
Livonia  Winter,  2011
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What is a Career Development Facilitator (CDF)?
A Career Development Facilitator (CDF) is a person who works in any career development setting or who incorporates career development information or skills in their work with students, adults, clients, employees, or the public. A CDF has received at least 120 instructional hours of in-depth training in the areas of career development, provided by a nationally trained and qualified instructor.

National Career Development Association CDF Training provides individuals with relevant skills and knowledge to assist others in planning careers and obtaining meaningful work. Established in 1913, NCDA is the premier provider of professional development in the career field. With a nationwide system of instructors, NCDA has prepared over 18,000 CDFs for inter/national certification.

Endorsed by

National Career Development Association
National Employment Counseling Association
National Association of Workforce Development Professionals 

Who Should Enroll?
Individuals who provide or will provide career services in business and industry, government and non-profit agencies, veteran employment services, K-12 schools, colleges and universities. Job titles include: 

Career group facilitator  Occupation and labor market resource specialist HR career development staff 
Intake interviewer  Employment/placement specialist  Job search trainer 
Career coach  Workforce development staff or manager  Career resource coordinator 
Case manager  Vocational rehabilitation coordinator   Intake interviewer

Key Topics
Career and labor market information Career planning processes
Basic helping skills and specific population needs  Career development models 
Assessment, formal and informal  Ethics, scope of practice issues 
Developing and maintaining an effective career center  Marketing programs and services 
Working with client realities, developmental needs  Portfolio and electronic resumes 
Case management and referral skills   

Career Benefits
  • CDF training is an extensive, 120-hour program
  • Enhance your career with new skills and a marketable credential.
  • Individuals who successfully complete the course requirements may apply for the Global Career Development Facilitator Certificate, which is offered in 11 countries.

Classroom and Online or eLearning Options
The curriculum is currently delivered in two formats, either classroom plus online content or eLearning.
CDF MacombLivonia and Troy combine online and in-class meetings.
eLearning CDF is delivered online with three or four required Saturday sessions on campus. 

Fall 2010 and Winter 2011 Programs
Troy - September  |  e-Learning - September  | Livonia - January 

How to Enroll
Please see the individual location sites for registration details or contact Professional Development.

Contact Professional Development
School of Education and Human Services
2200 N. Squirrel Road, 370 Pawley Hall
Rochester, MI 48309-4494
(248) 370-3033 phone, (248) 370-3137 fax
E-mail: Professional Development or
Online information request form 

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