Which coaching certification should I pursue?

When you are finally ready to get formal training & certification in coaching, the options can seem endless and overwhelming. In this episode I will break down my top 3 recommendations for certifications that are great options for OT's. ICF credential; BCC credential & the NBC-HWC credential. The first place to start is the ICF (this is the global standard for coaching). If you are interested in pursuing the other two credentials, check & be sure that the school you want is also accredited by the ICF (this will save you time, energy & money down the road). Not all BCC or NBC-HWC are also accredited by the ICF, so do your research. Here is a quick breakdown of all the acronyms you will hear in today's episode along with the websites. First, the ICF Credential: This is the link to learn more about the ICF: https://coachingfederation.org/ This is the link to begin looking for an ICF-credentialed school: https://apps.coachingfederation.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=ESS Once you are on the site, there are 3 different types of acronyms you will notice Level 1=ACSTH "Accredited Coach Specific Training Hours" programs *least amount of hours required (60 hours) *starts the pathway for ACC credential (Accredited Certified Coach) Level 2 & Level 3=ACTP "Accredited Coach Training Program" *most comprehensive program (125+ hours to 200+ hours) *starts pathways toward PCC (Professional Certified Coach) or MCC (Master Certified Coach) credential Continuing Coaching Education (CCE) =continuing coach education BCC= Board Certified Coach: https://www.cce-global.org/bcc NBC-HWC=National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach https://nbhwc.org/