Career Counselor

Career decisions are increasingly complex due to rapid occupational change, digital hiring systems, and shifting worker expectations. Our Career Counselor course responds to the growing demand for career support that is measurable, equitable, and scalable—preparing you to deliver structured, ethical, and results-oriented interventions while maintaining the human-centered skills that build trust and transformation.

During this career coaching training, you will progress from foundational counseling principles through advanced practice-building and credential readiness. The course blends established career development theories (Trait-Factor, RIASEC, Super's theories, and SCCT) with modern deliverables, including resumes, personal branding, job search strategy, specialized population support, and responsible artificial intelligence (AI) tool integration with privacy safeguards.

This vocational counselor program culminates in a capstone project in which you will design a complete end-to-end career counseling solution for a client or organization—integrating theory, communication, technology, outcomes measurement, and a viable business/monetization plan.

Licia Dewing

Licia Dewing is a globally recognized career strategist and former recruiter with 17 years of experience helping professionals find the right role-fit—and helping organizations define what "right fit" actually means. Known for building executive teams from the ground up, she brings a sharp lens for strengths assessment, career alignment, and market reality. After a career sabbatical in 2013, Licia transitioned from recruitment into career counseling and strategy, developing an approach that blends empathy with practical direction—clarifying identity, values, transferable skills, and next-step plans that lead to real outcomes. She now works with leaders and career changemakers worldwide through intensives, workshops, and keynotes, and was named a LinkedIn Top Voice for Careers in 2023.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Any word processing application (not included in enrollment).
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.