Are you a career services professional seeking to amplify your impact and credibility? Becoming a Board-Certified Coach (BCC) through a certified career coach program can be a transformative step in your career. The NACE Coaching Certification Program (CCP) is meticulously designed to equip career services members with the expertise and ethical standards needed to excel as career coaches and achieve the prestigious BCC credential, offered by the Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc. (CCE).
The BCC certification stands as a powerful endorsement, signifying to clients and peers alike that you have achieved a recognized level of competence in the field of career coaching. It’s a mark of distinction that enhances your professional identity and opens doors to greater opportunities.
What Does BCC Certification Signify?
Earning the BCC credential demonstrates a comprehensive commitment to professional excellence in coaching. It assures the public that a certified career coach has:
- Rigorous Education and Training: Completed a program that meets established coaching competency standards.
- Validated Expertise: Successfully passed a psychometrically sound, coach-specific examination.
- Practical Experience: Gained substantial experience in the real-world application of coaching methodologies.
- Professional Endorsement: Received positive evaluations from professional peer references.
- Ethical Accountability: Adheres to a stringent and enforceable code of ethics.
- Continuous Development: Committed to ongoing professional development and continuing education in the coaching field.
The BCC certification provides independent, third-party verification of your coaching competency, solidifying your professional standing and increasing client confidence. For professionals looking to distinguish themselves and demonstrate their commitment to the highest standards in career coaching, the BCC credential is an invaluable asset.
Explore the Program in Detail – Download Your Brochure
To gain a comprehensive understanding of the coaching certification program, including detailed information on prerequisites, program costs, and assessment procedures, we encourage you to download our brochure today.
Comprehensive Modules in Our Certified Career Coach Program
Ethical and Professional Practice in Coaching
30 HR | 60 HR
A foundational module focusing on the critical importance of building trust and rapport within the coaching partnership. This module delves into the principles of commitment and confidentiality, providing a robust understanding of the ethical responsibilities and professional standards that underpin effective coaching practice.
Visual Thinking to Enhance Career Coaching
30 HR | 60 HR
This module unlocks the power of visual thinking in coaching. Participants will master techniques to help coachees organize their thoughts, improve communication, and transform abstract ideas into tangible concepts through creative visualization activities.
Coaching Skills and Practice Management
30 HR | 60 HR
Explore the essential skills for conducting impactful and ethical coaching sessions. This module focuses on best practices for creating a mutually respectful environment, utilizing empowerment strategies, and leveraging positive reinforcement to build strong coaching alliances.
Coaching for Empowerment
30 HR | 60 HR | Onsite Workshop
This onsite workshop examines effective reinforcement techniques throughout the coaching process. Key topics include adopting nonjudgmental approaches, modeling acceptance, and fostering openness to empower coachees from diverse populations.
Assessments and Coaching
30 HR | 60 HR
Gain a deep understanding of how assessments are effectively utilized within the coaching process and their specific applicability to the coachee. This module equips coaches with the knowledge to leverage assessments for deeper client understanding and more impactful coaching interventions.
Capstone: Career Coaching Intensive
30 HR | 60 HR | Onsite Workshop
In this immersive two-day onsite program, you will master effective coaching techniques for both individual and group settings. Engage in a robust learning experience featuring facilitated discussions, guided activities, and collaborative group work to refine your coaching expertise.
Orientation to Coaching
60 HR
Immerse yourself in the foundational elements of coaching. This module covers overarching responsibilities, essential coaching skills, the coaching process framework, and the critical ethics that guide professional coaching practice.
Coaching Fundamentals
60 HR
Build a strong base in coaching fundamentals. Learn core coaching skills including effective goal setting, strategic question framing, the art of active listening, and methods for accurately assessing coachee progress.
Foundations of Assessment and Coaching
60 HR
Expand your understanding of assessments and their strategic role in coaching. This module explores factors that can influence coaching outcomes, methods for evaluating the coaching environment, and elements that impact effective decision-making within the coaching context.
Unconscious Bias and Coaching
60 HR
This critical module provides a detailed examination of unconscious bias and its potential impact within the coaching process. Develop strategies to recognize and mitigate unconscious biases to ensure equitable and effective coaching for all clients.
Fundamentals of Ethics and Coaching
60 HR
Delve into the ethical guidelines that govern professional coaching. Through facilitated discussions, coaches will analyze standards, explore strategies for managing coach-client relationships ethically, and identify pathways for continuous professional development in ethical practice.
Communication Strategies and Coaching
60 HR
This in-depth three-part webinar series focuses on the essential communication skills necessary to effectively initiate a coaching plan. Attendees will learn techniques for asking insightful questions for deeper understanding and listening attentively to identify key factors influencing the coaching plan’s success.
Special Accommodations
NACE and our testing vendor are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who require special arrangements to complete assessments. If you require special accommodations, please notify NACE by submitting the request form prior to testing. There are no fees associated with accommodation requests.
Questions?
For any inquiries regarding the Certified Career Coach Program, please contact Amanda Vaughn, Coaching & Accreditation Specialist, at [email protected] or call 610.625.1035.
