Board Certified Coach
About the BCC
The Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE) created the Board Certified Coach (BCC) credential as a means to independently verify that applicants have met professional coaching competency standards established by CCE and subject matter experts. These standards reflect the common knowledge, skills and abilities of a professional coach.
The BCC is a mark of quality. It demonstrates to the public that a professional coach has:
- Met educational and training requirements
- Passed a psychometrically sound coach specific examination
- Obtained experience in the field of coaching
- Professional peer references
- Accountability of an enforceable ethics code
- Commitment to continuing education
The achievement of the Board Certified Coach credential solidifies the professional identity of the coach. The BCC credential is attractive to professionals who would like to provide independent third party verification that they have achieved certain coaching competency standards.
Become a Board Certified Coach
Inaugural period: CCE recognizes that qualified coach-training programs administer national and regional certifications. Applicants holding qualified certifications* may be eligible to apply during the inaugural period and will not be required to submit an endorsement or verification of experience.
Explanation of Qualification Differences
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Coaches holding a recognized coaching credential
Doctoral degree in a social or behavioral science (Ex. social work, education, health, business)
Master's or Ph.D. in counseling
Bachelor's degree or higher in any field
National Certified Counselor (NCC) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Coaches with at least 2,500 hours of experience over at least 5 years
* In order for a coach’s certification or credential to be considered, the credential or certification must be submitted for approval. To request such consideration prior to application, please submit the required information via email (bcc@cce-global.org), fax (336-482-2852) or mail (CCE, 3 Terrace Way, Greensboro, NC 27403).