Program Overview:
Qatar Finance and Business Academy has launched an innovative program designed to train career counselors, empowering professionals with the expertise and skills needed to deliver impactful guidance services that foster career growth and development. This program provides participants with the opportunity to earn a prestigious, globally accredited certification in career counseling from the National Career Development Association (NCDA), a leading organization in career counseling and professional growth.
This certification equips professionals in relevant sectors with the tools to offer effective career counseling that aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030, particularly its emphasis on nurturing human development.
The program spans 120 training hours over 13 days, thoughtfully delivered in Arabic to ensure clarity, accessibility, and a deep understanding of the material.
Importance of the Certification:
Through its partnership with the National Career Development Association (NCDA), the program aims to provide participants with comprehensive and exceptional training, enabling them to achieve their academic and professional goals with efficiency and professionalism.
Benefits of the NCDA Certification:
- Global Recognition: The NCDA certification is an internationally recognized standard that validates the quality and competence of career counselors.
- Skill Development: The certification enhances participants' professional and knowledge-based skills, equipping them to deliver high-quality counseling services.
- Career Advancement: Holding this certification opens new doors in the job market, enhancing participants’ career prospects and increasing employability.
- Credibility and Reliability: The certification lends credibility and reliability to participants in the field of career counseling, boosting their confidence and empowering them to make a positive impact in their professional paths.
The certification qualifies individuals for the following responsibilities and roles:
- Academic Guidance
- Personal and Social Support
- Career Planning
- Fostering institutional belonging
- Enhancing educational quality.
Program Objectives:
- Developing Counseling Skills: Equip participants with advanced counseling skills to deliver high-quality professional guidance services.
- Certified Professional Qualification: Enable participants to earn certifications accredited by the National Career Development Association (NCDA), enhancing their credibility in the job market.
- Expanding Professional Networks: Build strong professional connections with peers and career counseling experts, while improving collaboration with local community institutions, government, and private entities
- Practical Applications: Apply counseling theories and methodologies in real-world settings and implement effective professional guidance programs and activities aimed at enhancing students' career skills.
- Enhancing Academic and Career Performance: Support target groups in identifying their career interests, achieving their academic and professional aspirations, raising career awareness, and introducing them to various career fields and academic disciplines
Target Audience:
- Career Services Providers on employment platforms
- University Graduates seeking careers in career counseling and guidance.
- Talent Acquisition Specialists.
- Career Services Providers and Career Counselors in government entities.
- Career and Academic Counselors in schools and universities.
Program Content:
Day 1:
- Introduction to the program, certification, and registration
Day 2-3:
- Chapter 1: Building Helping Relationships
Day 4-5:
- Chapter 3: Career Development Theory and Application
Day 6-7:
- Chapter 4: The Role of Assessment in Career Planning
Day 8:
- Chapter 5: Ethics for Workers and Professional Service Providers
- Chapter 9: Designing and Implementing Career Planning Services
Day 9:
- Chapter 2: Training and Group Leadership
- Chapter 6: Career Guidance Services for School Students
Day 10-11:
- Chapter 8: Job Search Skills and Work Readiness
Day 12:
- Chapter 7: The Role of Career Information and Technological Resources in Career Planning
- Chapter 10: Cultural Diversity
Day 13:
- Detailed Review and Discussion of the Mock Exam
Additional Information:
- Exam Language: Arabic or English, based on the participant's preference
- Training Hours: 120 total training hours, comprising 60 hours of in-person sessions and 60 hours of self-study
- Delivery Method: Course will be held online
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