| 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 full professional counselor license (e.g., LPC, LPCC, LMHC) 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. |
| Experience |
30 hours of postdegree coaching experience working with individuals, groups or organizations. Experience form completed by a professional coach, supervisor or colleague. |
| Endorsement |
One professional endorsement. Endorsement form completed by a professional reference. |
| Examination |
BCC examination Applicants must pass the BCC examination to be awarded the BCC credential. |
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Fees
All fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable. If you have any questions regarding the requirements, please contact CCE prior to submitting an application. |
$229 (NCC) application review fee. $279 (non-NCC)application review fee. $40 annual maintenance fee for certificate holders. |
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Continuing Education For continued certification |
Recertification requires confirmation of 70 clock hours of continuing education accrued within your five-year recertification cycle as determined by CCE. Of the 70 clock hours, four clock hours must be earned in the area of ethics. The remaining 66 clock hours must fall within at least one of the six BCC competency areas. |
| Other requirements | |
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* 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 information at the bottom of the Requirements page |
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| BCC United States Requirements | ||
| Education* |
Master's degree or higher in counseling* Sealed official transcript from the educational institution * |
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| Training |
Completion of a minimum of 30 hours of professional coach training from a CCE-approved coach training provider. |
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| Experience |
30 hours of postdegree coaching experience working with individuals, groups or organizations. Experience form completed by a professional coach, supervisor or colleague. |
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| Endorsement |
One professional endorsement. Endorsement form completed by a professional reference. |
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| Examination |
BCC examination Applicants must pass the BCC examination to be awarded the BCC credential. |
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Fees
All fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable. If you have any questions regarding the requirements, please contact CCE prior to submitting an application. |
$279 application review fee. $40 annual maintenance fee for certificate holders. |
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Continuing Education For continued certification |
Recertification requires confirmation of 70 clock hours of continuing education accrued within your five-year recertification cycle as determined by CCE. Of the 70 clock hours, four clock hours must be earned in the area of ethics. The remaining 66 clock hours must fall within at least one of the six BCC competency areas. |
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| Other requirements | ||
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* 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 information at the bottom of the Requirements page |
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| BCC United States Requirements | |
| Education* |
Doctoral degree in social or behavioral sciences* Automatically accepted fields are business, management, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, medicine, health and wellness, education, and law. Other related fields will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Sealed official transcript from the educational institution * |
| Training |
Completion of a minimum of 30 hours of professional coach training from a CCE-approved coach training provider. |
| Experience |
30 hours of postdegree coaching experience working with individuals, groups or organizations. Experience form completed by a professional coach, supervisor or colleague. |
| Endorsement |
One professional endorsement. Endorsement form completed by a professional reference. |
| Examination |
BCC examination Applicants must pass the BCC examination to be awarded the BCC credential. |
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Fees
All fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable. If you have any questions regarding the requirements, please contact CCE prior to submitting an application. |
$279 application review fee. $40 annual maintenance fee for certificate holders. |
|
Continuing Education For continued certification |
Recertification requires confirmation of 70 clock hours of continuing education accrued within your five-year recertification cycle as determined by CCE. Of the 70 clock hours, four clock hours must be earned in the area of ethics. The remaining 66 clock hours must fall within at least one of the six BCC competency areas. |
| Other requirements | |
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* 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 information at the bottom of the Requirements page |
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| BCC United States Requirements | |
| Education* |
Master's degree or higher in social or behavior sciences* Automatically accepted fields are business, management, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, medicine, health and wellness, education, and law. Other related fields will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Sealed official transcript from the educational institution * |
| Training |
Completion of a minimum of 60 hours of professional coach training from a CCE-approved coach training provider. |
| Experience |
30 hours of postdegree coaching experience working with individuals, groups or organizations. Experience form completed by a professional coach, supervisor or colleague. |
| Endorsement |
One professional endorsement. Endorsement form completed by a professional reference. |
| Examination |
BCC examination Applicants must pass the BCC examination to be awarded the BCC credential. |
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Fees
All fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable. If you have any questions regarding the requirements, please contact CCE prior to submitting an application. |
$279 application review fee. $40 annual maintenance fee for certificate holders. |
|
Continuing Education For continued certification |
Recertification requires confirmation of 70 clock hours of continuing education accrued within your five-year recertification cycle as determined by CCE. Of the 70 clock hours, four clock hours must be earned in the area of ethics. The remaining 66 clock hours must fall within at least one of the six BCC competency areas. |
| Other requirements | |
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* 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 information at the bottom of the Requirements page |
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| BCC United States Requirements | |
| Education* |
Bachelor's degree or higher in any field of study*
Sealed official transcript from the educational institution * |
| Training | Completion of a minimum of 120 hours of professional coach training from a CCE-approved coach training provider. |
| Experience |
30 hours of postdegree coaching experience working with individuals, groups or organizations.
Experience form completed by a professional coach, supervisor or colleague. |
| Endorsement |
One professional endorsement. Endorsement form completed by a professional reference. |
| Examination |
BCC examination Applicants must pass the BCC examination to be awarded the BCC credential. |
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Fees
All fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable. If you have any questions regarding the requirements, please contact CCE prior to submitting an application. |
$279 application review fee. $40 annual maintenance fee for certificate holders. |
|
Continuing Education For continued certification |
Recertification requires confirmation of 70 clock hours of continuing education accured within your five-year recertification cycle as determined by CCE. Of the 70 clock hours, four clock hours must be earned in the area of ethics. The remaining 66 clock hours must fall within at least one of the six BCC competency areas. |
| Other requirements | |
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* 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 information at the bottom of the Requirements page |
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| 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 must require documentation of continuing education in order to renew. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of their coaching certification to CCE for review prior to submitting the BCC application. In order for your coaching certification to be considered, please contact CCE at cce@cce-global.org. |
| Training |
Completion of a minimum of 60 hours of professional coach training from a national or regional coach training program. |
| Experience |
Minimum of 30 hours of postdegree coaching experience working with individuals, groups or organizations.
Experience form completed by a professional coach, supervisor or colleague. |
| Endorsement |
One professional endorsement.
Endorsement form completed by a professional reference. |
| Examination |
BCC examination 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. |
$279 application review fee. $40 annual maintenance fee for certificate holders. |
|
Continuing Education For continued certification |
Recertification requires confirmation of 70 clock hours of continuing education accrued within your five-year recertification cycle as determined by CCE. Of the 70 clock hours, four clock hours must be earned in the area of ethics. The remaining 66 clock hours must fall within at least one of the six BCC competency areas. |
| Other requirements | |
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* 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 information at the bottom of the Requirements page |
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| BCC United States Requirements | |
| Education* |
Bachelor's degree or higher in any field*
Sealed official transcript from the educational institution * |
| 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 |
2,500 hours of postdegree coaching experience over a period of five years or more working with individuals, groups or organizations.
Experience form completed by a professional coach, supervisor or colleague. |
| Examination |
BCC examination Applicants must pass the BCC examination to be awarded the BCC credential. |
| Endorsement |
One professional endorsement.
Endorsement form completed by a professional reference. |
|
Fees
All fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable. If you have any questions regarding the requirements, please contact CCE prior to submitting an application. |
$279 application review fee. $40 annual maintenance fee for certificate holders. |
|
Continuing Education For continued certification |
Recertification requires confirmation of 70 clock hours of continuing education accrued within your five-year recertification cycle as determined by CCE. Of the 70 clock hours, four clock hours must be earned in the area of ethics. The remaining 66 clock hours must fall within at least one of the six BCC competency areas. |
| Other requirements | |
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* 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 information at the bottom of the Requirements page |
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Subject matter experts performed a gap analysis, which revealed a significant crossover in counseling and coaching competencies. These experts compared coaching competencies gathered from more than 19 professional coaching textbooks and periodicals with counseling competencies measured by the National Counselor Examination (NCE).
The subject matter experts identified overlapping portions and independently verified that NCCs and fully state-licensed counselors have met many competencies through a rigorous measurement and credential verification process. To obtain a Board Certified Coach (BCC) credential, NCCs and fully state-licensed counselors are required to obtain coach-specific training to cover the educational gap related to the differences (or "gap") between coaching and counseling competencies.
Since CCE develops and administers the NCE, CCE was able to evaluate the overlap in coaching and counseling competencies. CCE would apply credit for overlapping competencies for other social sciences, such as social work and psychology, if CCE could verify that those competencies were covered in the respective credentialing verification processes. Credentialing bodies for other social sciences disciplines are welcome to contact CCE to assist in providing a similar gap analysis (e.g., between psychology and coaching).
FOR APPLICANTS with NON-U.S. DEGREES
Applicants with non-U.S. degrees: If you earned your degree(s) outside the United States, you will need to have the degree(s) evaluated by an international transcript evaluation service and submit the results of the international degree equivalency evaluation with your application to CCE. CCE accepts evaluations completed by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO); Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE); International Education Research Foundation, Inc. (IERF); and World Education Services, Inc. (WES).
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