What is a consumer credit counselor and how to become one

Key steps to become a consumer credit counselor

1. Explore consumer credit counselor education requirements

   Most common consumer credit counselor degrees

   Bachelor's

   57.3 %

   Associate

   17.7 %

   High School Diploma

   13.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific consumer credit counselor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Inbound Calls	9.59%
   Debt Management	8.86%
   Consumer Credit	8.49%
   Medication Administration	7.48%
   Action Plan	7.32%

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3. Complete relevant consumer credit counselor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New consumer credit counselors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a consumer credit counselor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real consumer credit counselor resumes.

4. Research consumer credit counselor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage counsel for all IP and employment matters.
   • Implement localization of subscription license agreement and IP in Mexico and Brazil.
   • Assist with counseling clients that are in foreclosure referring them to programs within the company and other agencies.
   • Assist borrower in filling out various foreclosure prevention documents.

5. Apply for consumer credit counselor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a consumer credit counselor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams