Career Details

Certified Career Counselor Educator

Description

This credential is designed to recognize faculty and other counselor educators whose primary focus is on the field of career counseling and career development including research, publications, scholarly work and other contributions to the field of career counseling.

Certifying Organization

National Career Development Association

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? No

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

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Certified Vocational Expert (Fellow)

Certifying Organization

American Board of Vocational Experts

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

American Board of Vocational Experts

Type

B - Advanced

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Certifying Organization

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Type

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