| | Topic Codes | | Format Codes |
| | 1. | Helping skills | | Distance: Online home study, traditional home study, subscription home study |
| | 2. | Labor market information and resources | | Hybrid: Live program and distance components incorporated into one training program |
| | 3. | Assessment | | Instructor training: Initial training course to become a GCDF Instructor- only qualifies as continuing education for those who already hold a GCDF |
| | 4. | Diverse population | | Live program: Educational workshops, college/university courses, seminars, conferences, lectures, interactive teleconferences, webcasts, or phone broadcasts |
| | 5. | Ethical and legal issues | | |
| | 6. | Career Development models | | |
| | 7. | Employability skills | | |
| | 8. | Training clients and peers | | |
| | 9. | Program management/implementation | | |
| | 10. | Promotion and public relations | | |
| | 11. | Technology | | |
| | 12. | Consultation | | |
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