The ECMTF project will design and introduce a series of training courses for those seeking, or already undergoing, initial or continuing training, particularly in the fields of career management, career coaching and outplacement.Of the three courses to be developed, the first will be addressed to senior, more established instructors, whereas the remaining two will be addressed to new practitioners or those considering entry to the profession. All of the courses will be based upon current certification criteria for career management professionals as established by the International Board for Career Management Certification (IBCMC Europe).Activities will involve initial analysis of existing training, definition of up-to-date skills profiles (to meet current industry needs), adaptation of requirements for certification, introduction and piloting of the three training courses and development of an e-learning platform for final course output. The proposed result is a certified vocational training course available through an electronic learning environment (e-learning).A dedicated project website will be established to act both as a common platform for partner communication and as the final vehicle for training output. Further dissemination is planned via electronic mailings and the circulation of project reports (CD-Rom format) to a wide range of relevant national and regional bodies across the partner countries. Towards the end of the project, the results and achievements of ECMTF will be presented at an international conference for the industry, in addition to the hosting of a specialist press event.