A structured and interactive training program designed to provide standards, content, and a pathway to credentialing for career services providers. It's intended for professionals employed in a variety of career development settings or ones seeking to work in them.
Workforce & Career Development
Developing a Helping Relationship
Career Development Theories & Assessments
Job Seeking & Employability Skills
Training & Leading Groups
Implementing Career Services & Ethical Practices
Special topics like AI, the ever changing workplace, and more!
Cost: $1200/participant
120 hours of content and course materials
24 hours of live sessions, held virtually
Access to course and supplemental resources
Tailored approach based on cohort backgrounds/expertise
Reflective assignments
Preparation for credentialing exams
Student manual purchased by participant separately (includes exam discount and one year membership to NCDA).
Successful completion of the Facilitating Career Development training program can lead to one of the following credentials offered through the National Career Development Association (NCDA):
Certified Career Services Provider
Intended for career services providers working (or wish to work) in a variety of roles, such as career consulting, coaching, workforce development, recruiting, etc.
Certified Career Counselor
Intended for career counselors with advanced degrees in counselor education, counseling psychology, or a closely related area.
Certified Master of Career Services
Intended for career services professionals with 7 years of experience and a bachelors degree or 5 years of experience and a masters degree.
Emily Bennett, M.Ed., CPRW, CMCS
I've been in higher education for 15+ years and founded my private practice over 12 years ago. I work full-time as a Manager of Experiential Learning at the University of Pittsburgh, in their School of Computing & Information. I'm a part-time instructor there, as well as a Career Coach for a global outplacement firm.
I was trained in career counseling at Carnegie Mellon University and am a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), Salary Negotiation Facilitator (AAUW), Strong Interest Inventory and MBTI practitioner. I'm one of NCDA's first members to become a Certified Master of Career Services (CMCS). I now give back to the profession reviewing CMCS credentialing applications and teaching this training program.
I currently reside in Pittsburgh, PA in a 120+ year old house in the historical South Side neighborhood. I enjoy traveling, thrifting, trivia, and mini-golf!
"My experience in the Facilitating Career Development training program was fantastic! I learned so much from the live zoom sessions, the book affiliated with the course, as well as the supplemental information and resources shared throughout the program this summer. I am excited to utilize the knowledge and skills I have gained in career development to make a positive impact on those I work with."
Jacqueline, Higher Education
"Emily is a great trainer with significant relevant experience, and she is super responsive, relatable, supportive and organized. She has a plethora of supporting tools and resources to dive deeper into the materials. I would highly recommend her for the FCD course!"
Tessie, K-12
"Thank you Emily for being a friendly, flexible, and thoughtful instructor! Appreciated how you clearly knew the content really well and always brought in lots of specific and real examples to help illustrate the different concepts we were learning - it’s a class that is packed with great content so the specific examples helped me learn more effectively! Thank you also for bringing in lots of additional resources and content to help us learn the material better - not just for the exam but also for our own professional development."
Narae, Higher Education
November 2026
Length: 10 weeks; class meets for 75 mins 2x/week
Begins early November and runs until February
Day/evening (EST) class times determined by cohort
Additional cohorts beginning in early-January 2027.
Payment plans and group cohort discounts available!
New for 2027!
Same program, but participants have up to 6 months to complete
Two cohorts: January-June & June-December
Live sessions scheduled 1:1 with instructor, some group sessions if possible
Payment plans available!
Feel free to reach out!