The GCDF Credential

After completing the CDF training, career professionals who would like to receive a professional credential apply for the Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF). This credential recognizes the education and experience of those working in CDF occupations.

The Benefits of Becoming a GCDF

CDF training can enhance the skills and knowledge of individuals who work in any type of career development setting. Just a few of the benefits include:

A national/portable credential
A marketable certification
Professional recognition
Clarification of scope and practice

Thanks to their CDF training, GCDFs have acquired numerous skills and in-depth knowledge in such areas as:

Career resources and labor market information
Career planning processes
Basic helping and facilitation skills
Career development models and theories
Informal and formal assessment approaches
Diversity and specific population needs
Development and maintenance of an effective career resource center
Training others and program promotion
Case management and referral skills
Ethical and scope-of-practice issues
Professional and resource portfolios
Cutting-edge job searching

As a result, they are able to provide expert career facilitation and guidance to people who are in career transition. The work of GCDFs takes place in many different settings, including government agencies, schools and universities, nonprofit organizations, and corporate human resources departments. Many GCDFs also offer their services as independent professionals.

The Requirements to Become a GCDF

Not all who apply for the credential are accepted. Candidates must not only have successfully completed an approved 120-hour CDF training program, but they must also fulfill additional educational and experience requirements. These include:

Educational Level of Applicant	Career Development Experience Required
Graduate degree	1,400 hours (estimated one year)
Bachelor's degree	2,800 hours (estimated two years)
Two years of college	4,200 hours (estimated three years)
High school diploma/ GED	5,600 hours (estimated four years)

Continuing Education Requirements

The GCDF credential is valid for a five-year period. During this time, GCDFs are required to obtain 75 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) related to one of the 12 CDF Competencies. CDFs are audited at the end of each 5-year certification period by the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE).

For more information, go to the Center for Credentialing and Education: www.cce-global.org/

To learn about Career Livelihood's program, go to: CDF Training program

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