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January 27, 2010

St. Edward's University PEC Career Management Certification System

The PEC can help career coaches find success and a rewarding career in this emerging field. The CMCS course is for anyone currently in a career counseling, educational or consulting role as well as anyone looking to transition to the career management industry.

This comprehensive curriculum will prepare individuals with the knowledge, skills and a systematic framework to deliver career services in a range of settings — whether community-based agencies, K–12 schools, colleges and universities, private practice, business, or government.

Curriculum for Career Success
The CMCS course combines the latest in career management strategy and tactics with real-world experience from industry experts. You’ll learn how to:

  • Develop winning strategies tailored to various career transition paths
  • Use the Career Development Model®, a structured approach to facilitate change
  • Select, administer, integrate and interpret assessments to unique career profiles
  • Identify, organize and synthesize resources to help clients with career decision-making
  • Develop, plan, and evaluate programs that address individual and group career goals
  • Implement job search and branding strategies to help clients secure work opportunities, create successful careers, and progress in their work
  • Learn how to use technology in the remote career coaching and counseling process
  • Understand how ethics and best practices lead to long-term success

Sign up today for this comprehensive course that includes 60 hours of instruction.

  • Feb. 16–April 29, 2010
  • Meets for 10 weeks; Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6–9 p.m.
  • Total course cost is $2,295; textbook is $95

For more information, view the course curriculum, or contact Teri Turner at 512-428-4103.

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