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Certification

Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors

Certification Description
There are two paths to the ACC credential: 1. Submission of an ACTP Certified Graduate Application, which is available for those applicants who received certification through an Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP), and 2. Submission of a ACC Portfolio Application, which is available for: Graduates of ICF ACSTH programs or graduates of accredited programs, prior to the program's approval date, Graduates of non-accredited programs, and Applicants who acquired their Coach-Specific Training at a variety of programs.

Certifying Organization
International Coach Federation
https://www.coachfederation.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Associate Certified Coach Website

Certification Description
CDI'S expectation is that all candidates seeking CARW certification have previously studied and practiced the art of resume writing. The candidate's knowledge of the necessary competencies may come from the books the committee recommends as preparation tools, or actual paid or unpaid writing experience. While there is no hard and fast rule concerning the years of experience a writer should have before taking the exam, the CDI certification committee recommends that the certification candidate has at least one year of writing experience prior to taking the exam.

Certifying Organization
Career Directors International
http://careerdirectors.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Advanced Resume Writer Website

Certification Description
The Certified EC-Council Instructor (CEI) program is designed for individuals who want to become certified to deliver EC-Council's suite of professional certification programs. The CEI program provides resources for individuals to become industry-recognized trainers specializing in the field of information security.

Certifying Organization
EC-Council
https://www.eccouncil.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified EC-Council Instructor Website

Certifying Organization
Career Directors International
http://careerdirectors.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Employment Interview Consultant Website

Certifying Organization
Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches
http://www.parw.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Employment Interview Professional Website

Certification Description
As one of a select group of elite resume writers, your portfolio of work stands out for its innovation, for the advanced formatting that grasps the attention of the reader, and in the superior command of the language. Certified Master Resume Writers have proven themselves by submitting a portfolio of work that has been judged by a panel of CMRW peers. Professionals who themselves are TORI Award Winners and worldwide leaders of the industry.

Certifying Organization
Career Directors International
http://careerdirectors.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Master Resume Writer Website

Certification Description
The Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) offered by the ASTD Certification Institute offers workplace learning and performance (WLP) professions an opportunity to enhance credibility and prove value in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
The ASTD is pleased to announce the operational launch of the CPLP credential in 2006. This is a broad-based credential for the learning and performance professional. It covers nine areas of expertise as defined by the ASTD Competency Model, which are: Designing Learning, Improving Human Performance, Delivering Training, Measuring and Evaluating, Faclitating Organizational Change, Managing the Learning Function, Coaching, Managing Organizational Knowledge, and Career Planning and Talent Managment.

Certifying Organization
American Society for Training and Development
https://www.td.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Professional in Learning and Performance Website

Certification Description
You want to educate your clients in workshops or one-to-one coaching, create online identities, stay up-to-date on new industry trends, and be skilled in performing job search and career management activities.

Certifying Organization
Career Directors International
http://careerdirectors.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Professional in Online Job Search and Reputation Management Website

Certifying Organization
Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches
http://www.parw.com

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Professional Resume Writer Website

Certification Description
The CDI Certified Industry Resume Specialist allows you to gain certification in your chosen industry.

Certifying Organization
Career Directors International
http://careerdirectors.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Resume Specialist: Accounting and Finance Website

Certification Description
The CDI Certified Industry Resume Specialist allows you to gain certification in your chosen industry

Certifying Organization
Career Directors International
http://careerdirectors.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Resume Specialist: Administration and Clerical Website

Certification Description
The CDI Certified Industry Resume Specialist allows you to gain certification in your chosen industry

Certifying Organization
Career Directors International
http://careerdirectors.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Resume Specialist: Education Website

Certification Description
The CDI Certified Industry Resume Specialist allows you to gain certification in your chosen industry

Certifying Organization
Career Directors International
http://careerdirectors.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Resume Specialist: Emergency Services Website

Certification Description
The CDI Certified Industry Resume Specialist allows you to gain certification in your chosen industry

Certifying Organization
Career Directors International
http://careerdirectors.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Resume Specialist: Engineering and Science Website

Certification Description
The CDI Certified Industry Resume Specialist allows you to gain certification in your chosen industry.

Certifying Organization
Career Directors International
http://careerdirectors.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Resume Specialist: Financial Services Website

Certification Description
The CDI Certified Industry Resume Specialist allows you to gain certification in your chosen industry

Certifying Organization
Career Directors International
http://careerdirectors.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Resume Specialist: Healthcare and Medical Website

Certification Description
The CDI Certified Industry Resume Specialist allows you to gain certification in your chosen industry

Certifying Organization
Career Directors International
http://careerdirectors.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Resume Specialist: Hospitality and Tourism Website

Certification Description
The CDI Certified Industry Resume Specialist allows you to gain certification in your chosen industry

Certifying Organization
Career Directors International
http://careerdirectors.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Resume Specialist: Information Technology Website

Certification Description
The CDI Certified Industry Resume Specialist allows you to gain certification in your chosen industry

Certifying Organization
Career Directors International
http://careerdirectors.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Resume Specialist: Legal/Law Website

Certification Description
The CDI Certified Industry Resume Specialist allows you to gain certification in your chosen industry

Certifying Organization
Career Directors International
http://careerdirectors.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Resume Specialist: Non-Profit Website

Certification Description
The CDI Certified Industry Resume Specialist allows you to gain certification in your chosen industry.

Certifying Organization
Career Directors International
http://careerdirectors.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Resume Specialist:Public Relations and Marketing Communications Website

Certification Description
The CDI Certified Industry Resume Specialist allows you to gain certification in your chosen industry

Certifying Organization
Career Directors International
http://careerdirectors.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Resume Specialist:Sales and Business Development Website

Certification Description
The CDI Certified Industry Resume Specialist allows you to gain certification in your chosen industry.

Certifying Organization
Career Directors International
http://careerdirectors.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Resume Specialist:Trades and Construction Website

Certification Description
Candidates must pass all four (4) WPDP competencies exams (History of Workforce Development, Business & Jobseeker Specialist, Unemployment Insurance Specialist, and Labor Market Information Specialist).

Certifying Organization
International Association of Workforce Professionals
https://iawponline.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes

Certified Workforce Specialist Website

Certification Description
Individuals who obtain the Distance Credentialed Facilitator (DCF) title can effectively provide assistance to clients in the area of life career development and planning. They may also facilitate the fostering and maintenance of interpersonal relationships, but essentially in the context of helping clients to plan for and maintain successful functioning within the world of work. Distance Credentialed Facilitators can offer their services via appropriate technology-assisted methods (phone, e-mail, etc.). They will seek supervision/consultation, as required by the ethical standards that apply to Distance Credentialed Facilitation and those standards that govern their professional scope of practice.

Certifying Organization
Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc.
http://www.cce-global.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes

Distance Credential Facilitator Website

Certification Description
A Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC) will be nationally recognized as a professional with training in best practices in Distance Counseling. Distance Counseling is a counseling approach that takes the best practices of traditional counseling as well as some of its own unique advantages and adapts them for delivery to clients via electronic means in order to maximize the use of technology-assisted counseling techniques. The technology-assisted methods may include telecounseling (telephone), secure email communication, chat, videoconferencing or computerized stand-alone software programs.

Certifying Organization
Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc.
http://www.cce-global.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes

Distance Credentialed Counselor Website

Certification Description
Global Career Development Facilitators (GCDFs) help people meet career goals by providing career facilitation and guidance. GCDFs work alongside professionals with more extensive training in government employment agencies, schools, universities, corporate human resources departments, private consultancy firms, and many other settings.

Certifying Organization
Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc.
http://www.cce-global.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? No
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Global Career Development Facilitator Website

Certification Description
ICF defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential, which is particularly important in today's uncertain and complex environment. Coaches honor the client as the expert in his or her life and work and believe every client is creative, resourceful and whole. Standing on this foundation, the coach's responsibility is to: Discover, clarify, and align with what the client wants to achieve Encourage client self-discovery Elicit client-generated solutions and strategies Hold the client responsible and accountable This process helps clients dramatically improve their outlook on work and life, while improving their leadership skills and unlocking their potential.

Certifying Organization
International Coach Federation
https://www.coachfederation.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Master Certified Coach Website

Certification Description
This certificate is appropriate for counselors who work with students ages preK-12 grade in educational settings. These school counselors may work with individuals, small groups, a whole class or the entire school to advance student learning academically, emotionally and socially, and in the area of career development. Some may focus their counseling primarily in the area of student assistance, college planning, academic testing or a more general guidance delivery model. All school counselors practice in a manner designed to advance student learning in the areas of academics, social/emotional and career development.

Certifying Organization
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
http://www.nbpts.org

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

National Board Certification - Early Childhood through Young Adulthood/School Counseling Website

Certification Description
The National Certified School Counselor (NCSC) is a specialty credential which recognizes counselors who possess a minimum of a master's degree in counseling with coursework in school counseling and who have passed a challenging national application and examination process. NCSCs have a strong commitment to the school counseling profession and to providing high quality services to students, parents, teachers and communities.

Certifying Organization
National Board for Certified Counselors
http://www.nbcc.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

National Certified School Counselor Website

Certification Description
Seize this opportunity to enhance your career and promote your credibility as a Nationally Certified Resume Writer (NCRW).
Professionals of all kinds in the industry are candidates;
Independent resume writers, Career coaches, College placement office counselors, Military transition staff, and Outplacement staff.

Certifying Organization
National Resume Writers Association
https://thenrwa.wildapricot.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Nationally Certified Resume Writer Website

Certification Description
The International Coach Federation Professional Certified Coach Credential (PCC) is for the proven coach.

Certifying Organization
International Coach Federation
https://www.coachfederation.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Professional Certified Coach Website

Certification 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
https://talentguard.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Professional in Career Management Website

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