Career Details

Professional in Career Management

Description

Certifcation as a PCM is regarded as the pinnacle of training and professional development in the career management profession. Whether your goal is to be a career specialist, a career center manager, a OneStop career counselor, a private practice, or to define your own path, having the PCM certification will help you achieve your goals.

Certifying Organization

TalentGuard

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Professional Resume Writer

Certifying Organization

Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Nationally Certified Resume Writer

Certifying Organization

National Resume Writers Association

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Professional Certified Coach

Certifying Organization

International Coach Federation

Type

B - Advanced

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