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

Applicants holding a national/regional certification in coaching and at least a bachelor’s degree or higher in any field*

This option will expire on December 31, 2012. In order to be considered under this option, your application must be postmarked by December 31, 2012.

BCC United States Requirements
Education*	Bachelor's degree or higher in any field of study* Sealed official transcript from the educational institution *
Certification	Must hold a qualifying current and active coaching certification. A certification as defined by CCE is a voluntary process by which a nongovernmental agency or association grants recognition to an individual who has met predetermined qualifications specified by the agency or association. Such qualifications must include graduation from an accredited or approved training program, acceptable performance on a qualifying examination, and completion of some specified amount or type of work experience. The certification granted must be time-limited and require documentation of continuing education in order to renew. In order for your coaching certification to be considered, please contact CCE at cce@cce-global.org.
Training	Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of their coaching certification to CCE for review prior to submitting the BCC application.
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.