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CFJST and CFCC certification

Trainer Certification

Certify to deliver Ten Steps workshops in your office or agency. The dual CFJST and CFCC credential is the most recognized federal job search training credential in government HR.

2024 Ten Steps to a Federal Job® Certification Programs

World’s First, Most Exclusive & Only Dual Credential in Federal Job Search Training

30 CEUs | 3 year Certification | 2024 Class Dates » | 2025 Class Dates »

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WHAT’S NEW FOR CFJST / CFCC IN 2024!

Teach and Coach Your Clients for 

Federal Jobs in 2024

Live and Virtual Classes
Ten Steps to a Federal Job®
– New / Expanded –
Stars are Lined Up for Military Spouses®
New / Expanded HR Day Curriculum

2 Book Awards for The Stars are Lined Up for Military Spouses – Kathryn Troutman

The INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD® announces the

2020 Winners & Distinguished Favorites!

  • Winner – Military Non-Fiction
  • Distinguished Favorite – Careers

The ground-breaking Ten Steps to a Federal Job® Certification Program is the US Government Human Resources’ most-respected and most-recognized federal job search training and career coaching credential. Successfully complete the program and you will earn TWO certifications:

  • Certified Federal Job Search Trainer® (CFJST)
  • Certified Federal Career Coach® (CFCC)

You’ll also receive your Exclusive Instructor’s License for the Ten Steps® curriculum. Note that only licensed personnel are authorized to teach all 4 of the Ten Steps® programs:

  • Ten Steps to a Federal Job®
  • The Stars are Lined Up for Military Spouses® on USAJOBS – Winner of Two Book Awards
  • Writing Your First Resume®
  • Ten Steps to a Pathways Internship for Students and Recent Grads©

25 Books come with the Certification Training –
Value of over $600 included in the Certification Training Program
Book Collection:
5 Federal Resume Books by Kathryn Troutman for your personal library and coaching reference
Bonus Books: 20 Federal Career Books to give to your clients …
military, spouses, students, first-time resume writers

Developed in 2002 by Kathryn Troutman, President, The Resume Place, Inc. (established in 1973). More than 3500 career and employment personnel from the military, US government, colleges/universities and private practice have earned their certifications and re-certifications since 2002.

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