What are the tiers of NCDA Training?

The three tiers are a Master Trainer, FCD Instructor and CCSP Credential.

NCDA FCD Master Trainer Qualifications

Master Trainers are current instructors selected through an application process. Selection is based on specific criteria, commitment, and instructor experience.
Training is scheduled on as "as needed" basis or approximately every 3 years. Dates and deadlines will be announced on the NCDA website and NCDA will notify everyone on the NCDA Instructor Registry about future training.
NCDA offers an Instructor Registry and a training calendar on their website to assist in recruitment of qualified individuals to become new NCDA FCD Instructors.

NCDA FCD Instructor Qualifications

Selected through an application process. Selection is based on education, experience, and commitment.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications as indicated on the Become an FCD Instructor website.
Instructors must successfully complete an instructor training program given by an NCDA FCD Master Trainer to become an NCDA FCD Instructor.
NCDA offers an Instructor Registry and a training calendar on their website to assist in recruit of qualified individuals to become new NCDA FCD Instructors.
The NCDA FCD Instructor Registry offers:
- Advertisement of your classes on the NCDA Website
- Automatic receipt of updates to curriculum
- Your name appears on the registry as an NCDA FCD Instructor or Master Trainer.
- Notifications of any updates or changes to rules and upcoming trainings and conferences.

CCSP (Certified Career Services Provider) Credential

The CCSP credential is issued by the NCDA Credentialing Commission.
Credentialing is based on the successful completion of the NCDA FCD Training and Certification Program. Individuals must also complete the application process which includes an assessment. Details can be found on the NCDA CCSP website.
Access to apply for the credential is limited to those participants who complete the training from an NCDA FCD Instructor who is on the NCDA FCD Instructor Registry.
Recertification requires 30 hours of continuing education during the 3-year period.
There is a maintenance fee required to maintain the CCSP credential.

GCDF (Global Career Development Facilitator) Credential

Global certification is issued by the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE).
Certification is based on the individual participating in a CCE approved training. Individuals must also meet the education and experience requirements as indicated on CCE's GCDF application available at www.cce-global.org.
Certification is for 5 years with recertification requirements of continuing education.