Board Certified Coach (BCC) Coach Training Programs (Overview)

Tuition 
Full-pay & payment plans available


Duration
Available in 30- or 60 Hour Training


Class Size
10-24 Per Group


Delivery
Hybrid: OnDemand + Live Virtual
Optional: Self-Study

Elevate Your Practice

Quickly, Easily and Affordably


As an experienced professional, you possess an extensive range of knowledge, skills and capabilities. You can build upon your years of academic and work experience without costly, time-consuming post-degree trainings with our Board Certified Coach Trainings. Plus you can attend these programs via self-paced or live (online or in-person) creating a schedule that works for you.

The Board Certified Coach (BCC) is the only coaching credential that incorporates your verified education, professional training and work experience. Depending on the degree you hold you can attend either our 30-hour Board Certified Coach training or our 60-Hour Board Certified Coach training.


Get detailed information on our ICF Accredited & Board Certified Coach training programs.

Offered in conjunction with the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE), an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) – our Board Certified Credential (BCC) Certifications are the fastest way to improve the profile, quality and effectiveness of your professional services.

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Why earn a Board Certified Coaching (BCC) credential?


When you add a Board Certified Coach (BCC) credential to your professional toolkit, you gain fresh, innovative and holistic ways to work with those you’ve dedicated your life to. Becoming certified as a coach is one of the fastest ways to broaden your services and appeal to a new client base.

Coach training greatly enhances the impact you have on the lives of your clients. It also increases positive word-of-mouth about you and your services. These self-innovative tools have strong appeal to the growing number of individuals who seek a more collaborative, holistic connection with their providers.

And as an additional bonus, graduates of our BCC programs can apply their coursework toward earning an International Coach Federation (ICF) credential.

Want a few more details on the Board Certified Coach? Read our blog post about how to become a Board Certified Coach.

“Coaching has changed what I do so completely, it’s hard to even remember how I used to practice. I see myself as a healer now, capable of reaching out and helping somebody make a true difference in their life, as opposed to simply making their teeth look nicer.

Dr. Kim Kutsch

“Coming to Coach Training World was one of the best decisions I ever made. My former coach training left me woefully unprepared for real-world coaching. I am certain that I can be a successful coach and I have the tools necessary! I would and have recommended your Whole Person Coach program not only to future coaches but to anyone who wants to go along the path of self-discovery and personal transformation.”

Monica Wheeler – Whole Person Certified Coach

Your Pathway to Earning your Board Certified Coach (BCC) credential


1 COACH TRAINING

Your education and experience determine your training path.

You’ll enroll in either our 30-hour or 60-hour BCC coach training program, tailored to your qualifications and coaching goals.

2 CCE COACHING EXPERIENCE

To earn your credential, you must coach outside the training program.

If finding clients is a challenge, Coach Training World connects you with the clients you need.

3 BCC APPLICATION

Application requirements are a little different for each field.

What you can expect based on your current level of experience: Board-Certified-Coach-Requirements.

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We’re happy to help navigate you through this portion of the credentialing process by gathering forms that typically include:

  • BCC application form
  • Verification of experience form
  • Professional endorsement form
4 BCC EXAM

The exam is an independent verification of your coaching knowledge and proficiency. It is administered via computer-based testing at centers throughout the world. We’re here to help you prep!

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The exam covers the following topics:

  • Screening and orientation in coaching
  • Fundamental coaching skills
  • Assessments in coaching
  • Coaching approaches for individuals
  • Coaching approaches for business and organizations
  • Ethical and professional practice in coaching

Benefits of a Board Certified Coach (BCC) Credential


Stronger Provider-Patient Partnerships for Lasting Outcomes

Coaching strengthens provider-client relationships, leading to greater success and long-term self-management. By fostering deeper engagement, coaching empowers clients to take an active role in their progress.

Unlike traditional advisory methods where practitioners simply instruct clients, coaching emphasizes collaboration.

This approach encourages clients to participate in shaping their own personalized, sustainable plans, resulting in more meaningful and lasting outcomes.

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The CCE now offers four specialty designations.

This optional add-on helps you expand your client base with verified professional credentials and endorsements, enhancing your credibility across business cards, websites, and social media.

Specialty Areas Include:

  • Executive / Corporate / Business / Leadership Coach
  • Health and Wellness Coach
  • Career Coach
  • Personal / Life Coach
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Liability Insurance for Board Certified Coaches (BCCs)

Board Certified Coaches can obtain liability insurance covering up to $1,000,000 per claim and $3,000,000 total through Lockton Risk Services, Inc.

This insurance is available for credentialed professionals in the following coaching fields:

  • Executive Coaching
  • Health & Wellness Coaching
  • Career Coaching
  • Life & Personal Coaching

Choosing Your Board Certified Coach Training Track


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If you possess any of these qualifications:

  • National Certified Counselors (NCCs) or Fully State-Licensed Counselors
  • Master’s or Ph.D. in Counseling
  • Doctoral degree in social or behavioral science (social work, education, health, business)
  • 2,500 hours of experience over a period of at least five years and a bachelor’s degree or higher in any field

    >> You qualify to attend the BCC-30 program

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If you possess any of these qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or higher in social or behavioral science (social work, education, health, business)
  • Recognized coaching credential and a bachelor’s degree or higher in any field

    >> You qualify to attend the BCC-60 program

Still wondering if Coach Training World and Whole Person Coaching is right for you?

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“The training I received at Coach Training World enables me to blend the skills I’ve honed over my career and combine them with new skills to empower women to live their richest, most joyful lives.”

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“I believe freely sharing appreciation with the people around us will help make the world a better place, and I can’t get enough of people who share that point of view. I can’t imagine anything better than working to help people realize their full potential.”

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“Coaching has enabled me to help individuals find in themselves the kind of value, meaning and grounding that it took me years to find in myself. Through coaching, I can consolidate my experiences and studies into a personalized plan and approach matched to each client’s needs and aspirations.”

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“Coaching has allowed me to become an entrepreneur doing what I love. Prior to becoming a coach, I never in my wildest dreams thought I would be able to build a business doing something I was passionate about.”

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“After becoming a certified professional coach, I had the freedom to explore my unconventional process of living sober without struggle.”