CCC: Certified Career Counselor
Certified Career Counselor (CCC), issued by National Career Development Association. 60 coaches in our directory list it.
- What it means
- A National Career Development Association credential for graduate-trained counselors who specialize in career counseling.
- What it takes
- A master's or higher in counseling (counselor education, counseling psychology, school, clinical mental health or rehabilitation counseling) from an accredited program, eight core graduate courses, a career specialization (600 supervised hours of career counseling, 60 hours of approved career continuing education, or NCDA's Facilitating Career Development course), and a case-study assessment. Valid 3 years; renewal needs 30 hours of continuing education.
- What it tells you
- Graduate-level counseling training plus a career specialty; a strong signal for career decisions, especially where personal or mental health issues are involved.
- Issued by
- National Career Development Association
A coach listing a credential on their website is not proof they hold it: check it with National Career Development Association.