There's Wellness Coaching and there's Expert Wellness Coaching 

Final Practical Skills Assessment

• Each student will be required to pass the final coaching assessment, which is a collection of 6 recorded coaching sessions using an authentic client.
• This is your time to shine! By the end of the 16 weeks of live coaching sessions with the other students in your cohort, you will be fully prepared to complete and pass this final assessment.

The NBHWC has utilized the following books to help create the coaching competencies. We recommend slowly adding these to your library. These are not required for our program. 

Best beginner coaching book

• Coaching Psychology Manual- Second Edition 

Recommended Books- Suggested by the NBHWC

• Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change - Second Edition
• Motivational Interviewing in Health Care: Helping Patients Change Behavior (Applications of Motivational Interviewing)
• Changing to Thrive: Using the Stages of Change to Overcome the Top Threats to Your Health and Happiness
• Co-Active Coaching: Changing Business, Transforming Lives
• How To Be A Health Coach: An Integrative Wellness Approach
• The Wisdom of the Whole: Coaching for Joy, Health, and Success 

Recommended for coaches in the medical field

• Nurse Coaching: Integrative Approaches for Health and Wellbeing
• Relationship Power in Health Care: Science of Behavior Change, Decision Making, and Clinician Self-Care

Are there other costs/programs I need to become certified? 

There are no other costs to becoming certified with ECC. Our program qualifies you as a CEWC (Certified Expert Wellness Coach) and you will receive a letter of eligibility to apply for the National Exam. 

What sets ECC apart from other programs? 

While we don't know what everyone offers, we can tell you that we pride ourselves on keeping our cohorts small. You'll participate in mock coaching in a small, supportive group. Your peers will quickly become friends and be your biggest supporters on this new adventure.

When you join ECC, you become part of our family. We are here with you every step of the way and will work 1:1 with you to ensure you're progressing through the program. To us, you are not just another number. As a small business, we appreciate each of our students and commit to providing an excellent experience. We are grateful to all who enroll in our program.

Lastly, our curriculum is comprehensive and easy to digest. Our modules are laid out with short videos, text, recommended additional readings, and short quizzes to help you prepare for the National Exam. 

Why is your program 5 months when others are shorter? 

Coaching is a beautiful skill, yet it is just that, a skill. It takes time and practice to master a skill. It's why our coaches graduate with the confidence to truly help their clients. It's impossible to gain all the required skills in a weekend. 

Why is your coaching program more expensive? 

We believe in quality over quantity. Our goal is not to enroll mass numbers at low rates. Our goal is to provide a high-quality curriculum, a supportive environment, 1:1 support, numerous opportunities for in-depth feedback on your coaching, continuous opportunities for improvement and growth, and more importantly, success in your future endeavors!

Our program is designed to be small and supportive. Learning a new skill is an investment and it truly does take time, practice, and feedback to master the skills of coaching. Our graduates leave with confidence and the skills necessary to pass the intensive National Exam.

We often have students who have graduated from other programs, who did not pass the National Exam and are seeking a scholarship to lessen the cost of enrolling in yet another program. That doesn't happen with our graduates. Quality over quantity. 

What can I do with my certification? 

You can work in corporate wellness, for an established coaching business (online or in-person), or you can start your own coaching practice. 

What happens if I don't finish? 

You have a full year to complete the program. After one year (from the start of the cohort), there is a re-enrollment fee of $500 to join another cohort. 

Do you offer assistance in acquiring the 50 coaching sessions (post graduation) required to sit for the National Exam?

Yes, we have created 10+ strategies to support our graduates in achieving their 50 sessions. This includes a ready-made flier to distribute to local churches, schools, non-profits, a Facebook community to advertise within, cross- cohort connections, and an opportunity to coach our new students. ECC staff will help you along the way!

Do you accept international students? 

Yes! In the past 12 months, we've had students from 20 states and 3 countries! 

Help, I still have questions! 

And we have answers!

We want you to feel confident when you invest in our program and in yourself. We pride ourselves on transparency and are available to answer your questions.

Book a no-pressure Q&A call with our Success Coach, Tara, for more information. Booking a call will also generate a coupon code for enrollment.

Questions can also be emailed to [email protected] or [email protected].