macca 12.3.15 final making change happen
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Making Change Happen by Growing Yourself
ProfessionallyPaula Brand
MS, GCDF, JCTC, CPRWCareer Consultant
Brand Career Management
JCDC
GCDF
CERWMCC
ACRWCARW
TODAY’S AGENDATypes of credentialsCareer industry certification topicsCoaching programs (CDF vs.
GCDF)Assessments & certificationCommon characteristics of
programsFactors & benefits to consider Review - Q & A
TYPES OF CREDENTIALSDesignationsex. NCDA Master Career SpecialistEducational/Training Programsex. conference, webinar, other edu.Formal Certificationsex. GCDF, CPRW, SPHR, PMPMaster Trainer Certifications – ex.
GCDFi
CERTIFICATION TOPICSRésumé writing Career coachingAssessments Job search/Workforce developmentSocial media/BrandingSpecialty areas (offenders, federal
job search, executive/leadership)
COACHING ORGS & CERTSICF – ACC, MCC, PCCICCI – CMA, CMP, CMFThe Academies – CCMC, CELDC,
CBBSCCCE – BCC, DCC, GCDFOther national organizations offering
certifications (JCTC/JCDC – CPADN, CPCC - PARW/CC, CWDP – NAWDP)
* no one org. regulates all coaching certs
International Coach Fed.ACC - 0-3 years, $100-600 PCC - 0-3 years, $300-8753 paths – all req. cert./training, test, coaching exp.(with clients/with mentor), 4 – 14 wk. reviewMCC - 4+ yrs., 2500 hrs./35 clients (2 rec.), test
and 10/hrs. w/ mentor coach* Membership not required - rates vary* Fees do not include training program* Renewal for all 3 – Every 3 yrs., $175-275, renewal app./docs., cont. ed. req.
Inst. of Career Cert. Int’l.CMA – 3 yrs./2yrs. 10 comps., renewal/5
yrs. , $150/225 plus annual fee $50/75CMP – 8 yrs./4 yrs. , 17 comps., renewal/5
yrs. , $365/275 plus annual fee $115/75CMF – 12 yrs./6yrs., 22 comp., $520/410
annual fee $175/125ALL three - 4-6 wk. review, Strategic
Alliance membership rates, submit app./docs/portfolio, no test
The AcademiesCCMC – $2897-5895 (dep. on grp.
vs. ind.) and specialty area, 30 hrs. in 15 wks. by phone, 2 hr. calls, disc. available
CELDC - $2597 (lower), 12 wks. long, 5 mentor call req. unless you hold ICF certs., teleseminar/webinar formats
CBBSC - $2997, 22 hrs. total (1.5 each class), 15 classes, teleseminar/webinar formats
All three - count for ICF hours, renewal
Center for Credentialing & Edu*CCE is a certifying organization (under NBCC)
BCC - $149-249 app. fee, various methods – all req. proof of edu., approved coach trg (30-120 hrs.), previous coach exp. (30-2500hrs.) & exam. Renewal/5 yrs., 100 hrs. cont. edu, $40
DCC (DCF gone) – class $349-399, Req. MS + LPC/NCC. 3 approved providers, 15 hrs. (2 day) course, 6 wk. review, $100 app. fee. Renewal/5 yrs., 20 hrs. of cont. ed.
GCDF - $100 app. fee., various formats & multiple providers. Renewal/5 yrs. -75hrs.
CDF vs. GCDFAttend Career Development
Facilitator (CDF)training by approved vendor ($900-$1500)
Apply to Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) to obtain your GCDF designation (application fee)
Training is offered in various formats and locations - see NCDA.org for schedule
MORE CERTS & NAT’L ORGSJCTC/JCDC – CPAN, $895, 3 full days,
regional and int’l. locations, no renewalCPCC - PARW/CC, $1195 inc. materials
and exam, self-paced, 6 modules. 8-12 wks. likely but must be done in 1 yr.
CWDP – NAWDP, $75/175, edu./exp. req., doc. 10 comps., 2 refs., 4 spec. (youth, mgmt., job seeker, bus/emp.). Renewal/3 yrs. , 60 hrs. cont. edu, docs., fees
ASSESSMENT CONSIDERATIONS
Who is approved to certify?Are you eligible or certified to
administer?To groups or individuals?To purchase/to sell?Always do your homework
(ethics involved, always take yourself, etc.)
ASSESSMENTSCPP offers many including: Strong Interest Inventory (SII)Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI )Strengths Finder – Gallup Certified
Strengths Coach 1) Successful Strengths Coaching2) Accelerated Strengths Coaching
DiSC - many authorized providersSelf Directed Search (SDS),Holland, no
cert.
COMMON CHARACTERISTICSInitial application (with fee)Continuing educationRenewal process (with fee)Membership in organizationCode of EthicsMore fees to re-take/extend
FACTORS TO CONSIDERDo your research & know your learning style
What is the format?What is your current levelof experience?Where is your skills gap?
MORE FACTORS TO CONSIDERWho is your target audience?Who offers the training?
An organization or personFounder/Current trainersReputation/ReachResources offered
What will is the total cost? ROI?
BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATIONSGain credibilityLearn new skills Stay cutting edgeFaster than a degreeDistinguish yourself/brand yourselfAlign with experts in the industryLearn about new organizations/resourcesLearn and network with others
POSSIBLE BENEFITSIf applicable for the certification program:
Display adherence to ethical codesEarn continuing education hoursGet added to directoriesMeet employer criteria
REVIEW CONSIDER and RESEARCHYour goals, current knowledge & exp.Your audience and training contentFormat, length, cost, ROIRequirements –maintaining credential,
membership, etc.Training provider – reputation, references,
reach
1) www.coachcertifications.com – for coaching2) www.Allcertifications.com – for all careers
3) The Essential Guide to Career Certifications by Paula Brand & Shahrzad Arasteh www.paulabrand.com/the-guide
4)http://www.ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/facilitator_overview - about CDF & calendar of training offered
QUESTIONS?Thank you for attending!
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