Health Coach Certification

Master Health Coach Training

As a Master Certified Health Coach, you’ll advance your career and transform lives. This program is about the dedicated coaches and the clients they inspire. Gain the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to guide others toward their goals.

Become a Master Certified Health Coach

Practical, Hands-On Training to Elevate Your Coaching Skills

In the Master Health Coach Training, students learn proven behavior change and advanced coaching skills through a required live, instructor-led course focused on the psychology of health coaching. Upon completion, graduates are equipped to structure individualized coaching programs using evidence-based coaching methods to guide and support their clients to make positive, lasting behavior changes. Graduates meet the training program requirements for the National Board Certification Exam, enhancing their professional credibility and career prospects.

After earning your Master Certification, you will:

Structured Programs

Be Able to Provide Clients structured coaching programs

One-on-One

Have real training experience to coach clients in 1-on-1 sessions

Certificate

Have earned an elite credential, broadening employment Options

National Board Exam

Meet the program requirement to sit for the NBHWC Board Exam

Tuition & Registration

Master Health Coach Training

24 Week Course Begins

September 2, 2024

Requires Mandatory Online Class:
Wednesdays 8pm-10pm ET
9/2/24 – 3/9/25*

$2,875

* Followed by a self-paced Practical Skills Assessment with 3 live mentor coaching feedback sessions

Alternative days and times may be available, please contact us at (866) 446-1967 for more information.

Payment plans are available to residents of the United States.

Pathway to National Board Certification

The Dr. Sears Master Health Coach Training meets the rigorous standards set forth by the National Board for Health & Wellness coaching (NBHWC). Once you earn your Master Health Coach Certification from the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute, you meet the training requirements to sit for the exam. Upon passing, you become a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), giving you an elite credential and expanding your employment opportunities.

What to Expect Each Week

Live or Recorded Calls

Live Virtual Classrooms

Reading Assignments

Reading Assignments

Interactive Learning

Interactive Learning Modules

Peer-to-Peer Coaching Sessions

Discussion Board

Discussion Board Collaboration

Course Content

The Master Health Coach Training is an online, live instructor interactive course. Each weekly session includes: preparatory coursework, live class attendance, post-live session coursework, health & wellness coursework, optional resources

  • Intro to Coaching & Communication 
  • Ethics & Professional Standards 
  • Various Health & Wellness Topics 
  • Coaching for Sustained Behavior Change 
  • Positive-based Approach to Change 
  • Introduction to Evidence-Based Coaching Techniques, like Motivational Interviewing, Appreciative Inquiry, and Compassionate Communication
  • Various Health & Wellness Topics 
  • Early Stage Coaching Tools: Values Card Sort, Bubble Sheets, Wellness Wheel, Wellness Vision, Focus Priorities, Long Term Goals 
  • Later Stage Coaching Tools: Short Term Goal Setting, Creating Accountability and Managing Progress 
  • Various Health & Wellness Topics 
  • Initial Consultation 
  • First & Early Coaching Sessions 
  • Later Sessions & Program Termination 
  • Group Coaching Sessions 
  • Coach Self-care and Development 
  • Various Health & Wellness Topics 
  • Record and submit initial consultation and 3 coaching videos with volunteer client 
  • Complete and submit 4 written reflections 
  • Participate in 3 20-minute one-on-one instructor-led, mentor-coaching feedback sessions 

Access Our Master Course Outline

Get an in-depth look at the topics covered in the Master Training. Download the Master Training Course Outline.

Register with a Payment Plan

3 Month
Payment Plan

Master Health Coach Training

Down payment of $986

+ 2 monthly payments of $987

Total: $2,960

Includes $85 payment plan fee

6 Month
Payment Plan

Master Health Coach Training

Down payment of $505

+ 5 monthly payments of $503

Total: $3,020

Includes $145 payment plan fee

9 Month
Payment Plan

Master Health Coach Training

Down payment of $336

+ 8 monthly payments of $338

Total: $3,040

Includes $165 payment plan fee

12 Month
Payment Plan

Master Health Coach Training

Down payment of $255

+ 11 monthly payments of $255

Total: $3,060

Includes $185 payment plan fee

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We would love to learn more about your unique goals and explore the courses that best fit you.

(866) 446-1967

Our Accreditations & Approvals

The Dr. Sears Wellness Institute is an Accredited and Approved Health Coach Certification Program by leading organizations in the health and wellness industry. As a pioneer in health coaching, the institute is recognized for their outstanding education, resources and support.

NBHWC Approved Training Program
HCANZA
University of Massachusetts Global
Continuing Coach Education
ACE American Council on Exercise
National Association of Nutrition Professionals
Americorps
NCCPA
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
American College of Sports Medicine
NBHWC Approved Training Program
HCANZA
University of Massachusetts Global
Continuing Coach Education
ACE American Council on Exercise
National Association of Nutrition Professionals
NCCPA
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
American College of Sports Medicine
NBHWC Approved Training Program
HCANZA
University of Massachusetts Global
Continuing Coach Education
ACE American Council on Exercise
National Association of Nutrition Professionals
Americorps
NCCPA
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
American College of Sports Medicine

Testimonials

In the coaching setting, the advanced course of study allowed me to grow in a new way which has dramatically impacted my confidence with one-on-one coaching as I use the different methods I learned. I am more than thankful that I took the class as it added to both my daily life and my professional endeavors.

Kim V.Master Certified Health Coach

A big thanks for the program that helps people make better choices for themselves and their families through the science-based knowledge imparted in these courses.

Aurora J.Master Certified Health Coach

You are going to be amazed at how well put together this program is! It was worth every dollar! You will learn so much about how to help yourself and others have a healthier lifestyle.

Cherise T.Certified Health Coach

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