FOR APPLICANTS with NON-U.S. DEGREES

All application materials must be submitted in English. If application materials are not available in English, applicants must arrange to have an English translation provided at their own expense. CCE accepts translations from professional translation organizations including the University Language Services.The translation must be forwarded directly to CCE by the professional translation organization.

Board Certified Coach

Application Requirements for National Certified Counselors (NCCs) or Fully State-Licensed Counselors

BCC United States Requirements
Education*	Master's degree or higher* Sealed official transcript from the educational institution *
Certification	Must hold a current and active National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential or a current and active state-issued counselor license. A copy of your current and active certification ID, certificate or verification letter.
Training	Completion of a minimum of 30 hours of professional coach training from a CCE-approved coach training provider. CCE-approved training provider list
Experience	30 hours of postdegree coaching experience working with individuals, groups or organizations. Experience form completed by a professional coach, supervisor or colleague. Verification of Experience Form
Endorsement	One professional endorsement. Endorsement form completed by a professional reference. Professional Endorsement Form
Examination	BCC examination at one of 180 assessment locations. Click here for assessment sites. Applicants must pass the BCC examination to be awarded the BCC credential.
Fees All fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable. If you have any questions regarding the requirements, please contact CCE prior to submitting an application.	$249 USD application review fee. $40 USD annual maintenance fee for certificate holders. Please make check or money order payable to CCE and attach to your application. or Complete the credit card information located in the payment section of the application. Application
Continuing Education For continued certification	Recertification requires confirmation of 100 clock hours of continuing education accrued within your five-year recertification cycle as determined by CCE. Of the 100 clock hours, three clock hours must be earned in the area of ethics. The remaining 97 clock hours must fall within at least one of the six BCC competency areas.
Other requirements
* Degrees must be from a postsecondary educational institution or program accredited by an accrediting agency or state approval agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. For non-U.S. degrees, please see the sidebar at left.