Harrison & Associates East LLC has been qualified by the Center for Credentialing and Education, Inc. (CCE) as a Registered Credential Training Provider, RCTP No. RCTP1003-GCDF, to provide the FCD training course qualified for credit for eligibility for the Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) credential. 

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Harrison & Associates International 

See what our students are saying...

"This class truly has improved my skills as a Career Professional and has benefited both myself and my clients. I have also gained a lot of confidence in my ability to coach clients now that I have learned about best practices and put to practice a ton of skills." Anonymous 2023 Trainee

"Melyssa was great! She made the entire process simple and easy to use and was always there to answer questions." Anonymous 2023 Trainee

"Melyssa was amazing! I love how the course was set up and the wealth of knowledge she has." Felicia Serano-Shtivelman, Recovering Corpoholics

"The many resources we received and were able to practice as part of the assignments were very informative and helpful to my current line of work."

"I appreciate Melyssa's professionalism in running the program, making it fun and challenging, and keep me accountable to do my best work." Dave Smith, Liberty University

"I like that it could be differentiated for your particular setting. I was able to apply the learning to exactly what I will be doing as a school counselor." Julie Long, Lexington School District 1

"The instructor, Melyssa Harrison, did a great job - both as a facilitator and as a role model for demonstrating the CDF competencies :)" George Brownett, Career Transitions Program Coordinator, St. Johns River State College

"Excellent!  I really learned a lot about myself as well as becoming prepared to be a career services provider." Michaela Hackman, Substitute Teacher, Anderson & Pickens County Schools

"The training was excellent, very engaging exercises and homework." Siclinda Canty-Elliott, Adjunct Instructor, Virginia Western Community College

"You've made an incredible everlasting impression. You're an amazing instructor and leader." Danielle Miller, Office Manager, The Burris Legal Group, PA

“Your training course has given me real-life applications for my job. It was different from my co-workers’ training and I can truly say I feel very equipped to effectively perform my job well. Thank you Melyssa!” S.Stewart, Vocational Programme Coordinator, Sunrise Adult Training Centre

"The FastTrack CDF course was definitely worth the investment. I chose it based off a strong endorsement from someone who has their GCDF."  Les Sessoms, Program Navigator, Clover Park Technical College

"Continue to offer this training to all professionals who work with clients from all walks of life." Juan Alvarez, Regional Director, USDA

"Great training.  Improved confidence in field. Higher self-concept overall and an ability to jump right into planning new services. This class was a ton of work, but it was all worth it and relevant.

I never felt like I wasn’t learning something or enhancing knowledge in some way.  Thank you for a great course." - Kristy Magee, Career Development Director & Coordinator, Mount Aloysius College

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Solutions for Working Professionals

As a result of meeting the ever evolving needs of the working professional, Harrison & Associates International has designed an intense high impact 1 ½ to 6-month fast track GCDF/CCSP Training Course also known as the FCD Training Course. The course is fully certified by National Career Development Association (NCDA) and requires 120 hours of study utilizing the NCDA Facilitating Career Development Training Curriculum approved by Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE).

One Course - Multiple Credential Earning Possibilities! 

Completers of the FCD Training & Credentialing Program have the potential to earn one ore more of the following Credentials:

GCDF - Global Career Development Facilitator 

CCSP - Certified Career Services Provider

CMCS - Certified Master of Career Services

CCC - Certified Career Counselor

Online Class Format:

Our classes combine 3 live online classroom sessions and 96 eLearning hours. This 120-hour course is designed to be completed in as little as 1½  up to 6-months. You set your own pace.

Attendance Options:

You have two options for completing your classroom live classroom seat hours:

Virtual Classroom: Students attend live classroom via Zoom. Travel is not required.

In Person: In-person training can be arranged for organization and groups. Contact us for additional details.

Virtual (Face-to-face (F2F)) Classroom Schedule:

​Virtual F2F classroom sessions are held on Mondays from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm EST.

Graduations are held on Mondays from 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm EST unless otherwise posted. 

Private One-on-One FCD Training

Private one-on-one FCD training is available on a limited basis for individuals seeking a flexible, personalized learning experience. Sessions are scheduled around instructor availability. Contact us for current rates and availability.

Customized Organizational Training:

Harrison & Associates International designs customized training programs tailored to your organization’s unique professional development needs. We offer flexible options based on your preferred location, dates, times, training length, delivery format, and group size.

Whether you are seeking training for a small team or a larger organization, our programs are designed around your goals, not a minimum enrollment requirement.

Contact us today to discuss your training objectives and receive customized pricing and availability information.

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Discounts / Group Rates:

We offer discounts for Veterans ($50 off). Enter promo code: military at checkout.

Volume discounts for groups of three or more. Contact us for the current rate.

Cash Payment Discount Rate is for individuals who pay with Zelle, money order or check. Recommend to send via priority or certified mail.

Contact us to take advantage of either of these discounts.

Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Training & Credentialing Program

What does it cost?

The training fee to complete our GCDF/CCSP (FCD) Training Course is only $1,400. This fee includes the required textbook in hardcopy or eBook format, shipping fees, initial year of NCDA membership, and CCSP credential application fee.

About Us:

We are the forerunner of Fast Track Career Development Training.

​Harrison & Associates International pioneered the Fast Track Facilitating Career Development (FCD) Training format, offering a flexible, accelerated learning experience designed to meet the needs of today’s busy professionals.

Our training programs are led by Melyssa Harrison, Founder and Principal of Harrison & Associates International. With more than 30 years of expertise in workforce and career development, Melyssa is a nationally recognized career development leader and an NCDA FCD Master Trainer, GCDF Instructor, SCDA Instructor, CMCS, and CWDP.

Melyssa is committed to providing engaging, and supportive, and student-centered learning experiences that prepare professionals with the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools needed to effectively support individuals through career exploration, career transitions, and workforce development. 

Experience the Harrison & Associates International difference and discover why career professionals across the United States and around the world choose our Fast Track Career Development Training Programs.