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Certification
Certified Career Counselor (CCC)
National Career Development Association
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Cost
$175
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This credential is intended for career counselors with an advanced degree (master’s or higher) in counselor education, counseling psychology, rehabilitation counseling or closely related counseling degree, engaged primarily in a career counseling practice or other career counseling-related services.
Apply career development and counseling theories to support client career decision-making in counseling contextsApply ethical counseling practices in career counseling engagements with diverse clientsAssess familial and cultural influences to understand their impact on client career developmentSupport and challenge clients to evaluate life-work roles within cultural, family, and community contextsEvaluate and select appropriate career assessment instruments based on client characteristics (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, abilities)Administer, score, and interpret career assessment instruments to inform client career planningAnalyze education, training, and employment trends to guide client career decisionsUse labor market information and occupational resources to advise clients on job tasks, requirements, salaries, and outlooks