Steps to Earn Your NBHWC Certification
5 Steps to Become a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach
- Start with the 1.0 Essential Life Coach Training Program
- Include the Wellness Specialization Add-On
- Complete the Advanced Health Board Course
- Log 50 coaching sessions
- Pass the NBHWC Board Exam
Start with the 1.0 Essential Life Coach Training Program
The 1.0 Essential Coach Training Program sets a strong coaching foundation aligned with the NBHWC coaching competencies. This program also meets standards for ICF Certification and includes:
- 26 sessions focused on foundational coaching skills with 8 Group Mentor Coaching hours included
- 3 one-on-one Assessments for coaching development
- Build Your Life’s Work business-building course
- 24 Health & Wellness Case Study Videos and Quizzes
Successful completion of this program concludes Step 1 in the NBHWC Certification Track, and also qualifies you to apply for the International Coach Federation (ICF) Associate Credential.
Include the Wellness Specialization Add-On
The Wellness Specialization Add-On is a self-paced specialization that covers the basic tools and skills specific for working with clients on health and wellness-related topics. This self-study course includes:
- 12 sessions designed for independent study and learning
- 12 Additional Health & Wellness Case Study Videos and Quizzes
- Pre-Recorded Wellness Workshops
Successful completion of this Wellness Self-Study qualifies you for a Wellness Certificate and concludes Step 2 in the NBHWC Certification Track.
Complete the Advanced Health Board Course
The Health Board Coach Training Course is an 8-session training course that completes the NBHWC Certification Track training requirements and prepares coaches to sit for the NBHWC Board Exam. This course includes:
- 8 sessions focused on the tools and skills needed to work with clients on health and wellness-related topics
- Motivational Interviewing Videos with a knowledge check to help prepare you for the Board Exam
- A Practical Skills Assessment
- CTEDU’s Practice Health Board Exam
As you conclude Step 3 in the NBHWC Certification Track, CTEDU’s Practice Exam will equip you with the final tools you need to prepare for the NBHWC Board Exam. This free practice exam, compiled from NBHWC community examples, helps you assess and improve your skills. While ungraded, it’s a prerequisite for your CTEDU certification, aiding you in identifying learning gaps and refining your study plan for the actual exam.
Log 50 Coaching Sessions
Following the completion of all the training requirements for the NBHWC Certification Track and prior to sitting for the Health Board Exam, coaches are required to log 50 health and wellness coaching sessions that meet the following criteria:
- Sessions must be a minimum of 20 minutes in duration
- 75% of each coaching session must be devoted to coaching facilitation and not education
- Additional requirements for your NBHWC coaching log can be viewed here
Pass the NBHWC Board Exam
After successfully completing this training and logging your 50 coaching sessions, you are eligible to take the National Health Board examination.
Be sure to review all the resources provided to you by CTEDU and especially reference the Practice Exam materials to ensure you are prepared to pass!
Congratulations!
Once you’re certified, you are more than prepared to kick off your personal health and wellness coach training practice or join a corporate environment, where select insurance carriers will reimburse your clients for your services. You may even discover one of the many other creative ways to implement your training to make the world a better place.
