Distance Credentialed Facilitator (e-DCF)

" Add a credential to your resume " Enhance your existing facilitation skills " Harness the powerful forces of technology in order to serve your customers more effectively " Obtain 40 Contact Hours

In this age of technology, electronic communication will become routine as facilitators use more distance facilitation modes including email, telephone, online web information, etc., to work with their customers. This training, which leads to the Distance Credential Facilitator (DCF) credential, educates and trains facilitators in using accepted technology-supported techniques and related resources, knowledge of ethical standards, best practices,and the application of distancedelivered services. DCF training will address issues related to human development, career/employment, and overall effective behavioral functioning, with major focus on the skills, resources, and best practices required to deliver facilitation services via distance methodologies.

Why become a Distance Credentialed Facilitator? " Establishes that the best professional practices and ethical standards are being used " Enhances credibility of the agency and facilitator " Enables the facilitator and organization to reach and help more customers, regardless of their physical location " Enhances the facilitator's effectiveness by combining facetoface and distance contact and improves efficiency " Connects the agency and facilitator with networks and resources related to distance facilitation

Course Competencies: " History/orientation of Distance Facilitation " Using Appropriate Research and Resources " Life/Career Development Models " Planning " Distance Facilitation Process " Technology " Assessment " Distance Communication " Ethical/Legal " Consultation/Support

Requirements for Participation (must satisfy one or more of the following): " Be certified, in good standing, as a Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) OR " Hold a Masters level degree in a helping professional field; AND, have successfully completed a graduate level career development course, AND, be able to document 2,000 hours of career development or related experience.

Note: Successful completion of the DCF Training will be good for a period of 5 years. Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree may enroll in the DCF course, but must complete the described eligibility requirements within the 5year period to receive the DCF Credential.

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Career Development
Training & Instruction