The Certified Career Counselor ™ (CCC) credential is intended for a career counselor with an advanced degree (master’s, educational specialist or doctoral level) in counselor education, counseling psychology or closely related counseling degree, engaged primarily in a career counseling practice or other career counseling related services. The Certified Career Counselor credential recognizes two important factors in training and experience, including both counseling and a specialization in career development, theory and practice.