How to Become a Credit Counselor
Credit counselors are becoming more in demand as our culture moves toward a credit-based currency system. There will always be someone who will abuse credit or wants to avoid getting in a credit bind. Follow some steps to become a credit counselor and take advantage of this growing job market.
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Instructions
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Look into the certified credit counseling training program through the NFCC. Visit the NFCC website to obtain information about certification.
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Take an accounting class at a local community college or university, as this will be good training for the field. Enroll in a basic mentoring or counseling course to obtain extra skills for the field.
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Apply for licensure with the Credit Counselor association, as this will help you in securing a job position.
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Search job listings on line for large credit counseling agencies. Look in your local paper and inquire with financial institutions to see if they hire certified credit counselors.
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Tips & Warnings
Check churches and county community centers to see if they have a need for licensed credit counselors.
Do not attempt to get a job as a credit counselor without getting licensed. It will hamper your chances of getting good employment and make you less reputable.
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Cristina Portillo
Jan 26, 2011
I am a Certified Credit Counselor and I started with a degree in Finance and in Credit Management. You can find these degree courses at you local Community College or University. -
girlgenius
Jun 03, 2009
It is not possible to become a NFCC-certified credit counselor without first being employed by a member agency. The warning that says "Do not attempt to get a job as a credit counselor without getting licensed. It will hamper your chances of getting good employment and make you less reputable" is completely untrue. Virtually no one is already certified when they start working for a credit counseling agency unless they were already certified while working for a different agency and their certification carried over. I know this because I am a certified consumer credit counselor. What you *do* need to get a job as a credit counselor is experience in one or more of the following: banking, collections, counseling, and/or non-profit organizations.
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repnwwoboss
Feb 20, 2009
When I couldn't find any information on the NFCC website I called the (800) # and was told that the training is only provided for their employees.
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repnwwoboss
Feb 20, 2009
When I couldn't find any information on the NFCC website I called the (800) # and was told that the training is only provided for their employees.
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Laurel346
Nov 09, 2008
Based on the NFCC's requirements for enrollment, How are you suppose to have 2 yrs prior experience before taking the courses to learn how?
