The 2026 CFJST – 2-Page Federal and Private Industry Certification – 30 CEs

From Kathryn Troutman, April 8, 2026

Writing the 2-page Federal or Private Industry Resume
That is Targeted, and Landing an Interview is TOUGH!

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Ten Steps to a Federal Job® Certification Program is updated to cover:
Learn Coaching and Training Methods

  • 2-Page Federal Resume
  • 2-Page Private Industry Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Interview Prep and Practice
  • USAJOBS – Tips and Challenges
  • Keyword Lists using AI
  • Writing Accomplishments with RP CCAR Builder – and AI short versions
  • Selecting the right job announcements, analyzing qualifications
  • Confidence-building for a very tough job market!

CFJST / CFCC provides 30 CEs and Licenses You to teach 4 curricula until Sept. 30, 2029! (3-Year Certification)

  • Ten Steps to a Federal and Private Industry Job®
  • The Stars are Lined Up For Military Spouses®
  • Student Ten Steps
  • Creating Your First Resume®

TRAINING RATES ARE DISCOUNTED !

2026 Certification Fees – DISCOUNTED PRICES UNTIL MAY 31, 2026 –

New Certification:

  • Individual registration: $3,312 SPECIAL PRICE – $2,900
  • 2+ first-time attendees from the same office: 15% discount: $2,866 SPECIAL PRICE – $2,500 each

Recertification:

  • Individual recertification registration: 25% discount: $2,366 – SPECIAL PRICE – $1,999
  • 2+ recertifications from the same office: $2,248 – SPECIAL PRICE – $1,750

2026 DATES FOR THE SIX CFJST / CFCC CLASSES

Virtual Classes are five sessions – 3.5 hours
Live classes are 2.5 days

Virtual – Session 2: March 11 to April 8
Wednesdays, 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET
3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8

Live – Session 4: Andrews AFB, MD – June 15-17, 2026
3 days, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm ET
Location: The Club at Andrews, 1889 Arnold Ave, Andrews AFB, MD
Live Class information – View here

Virtual – 6: July 23 to August 20
Thursdays, 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm ET
7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20

Live – Session 7: Honolulu, HI – August 25-27
3 days, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm HST Tues and Wed; 9 to 1:00 on Thursday
(The last day will be Virtual: HR with Charles Clark)
Location: Hub Co-working Hawai’i, Workshop Room, 1050 Queen St, Suite #100, Honolulu, HI
Live Class information – View here

Virtual – Session 8: September 10 to October 8
Thursdays, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm ET
9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8

Virtual– Session 9: October 15 to November 12
Thursdays, 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm ET
10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12

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New samples, updated texts, and PPTs:

1. Ten Steps to a Federal Job®, Jobseeker’s Guide – 2025 – new samples
2. Federal Resume Guidebook, 8th Ed., 2025 – all new 2-page federal resumes
3. The Stars are Lined Up For Military Spouses, 3rd Ed., 2025 – all new case studies
4. Transitioning Your Federal Resume to Private Industry, 2025 – Federal Resumes turned into 2-Page Private Industry Resumes

Order Books Here


EACH ATTENDEE FOR THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM WILL RECEIVE:

A set of Federal Resume Books for your federal resume coaching!
20 of the new Jobseeker’s Guides – 10th Edition!

THREE-YEAR CERTIFICATION – THE CFJST / CFCC PROGRAM FOR 2026
will license you until Sept. 30, 2029

REGISTER NOW FOR A 2026 CLASS

QUESTIONS? Course Registrar:
Nicole Becker, nbecker@resume-place.com

PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Kathryn Troutman
kathryn@resume-place.com