Our National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) approved Master Certified Wellness Coach (MCWC) is your best pathway to qualification for the NBHWC National Board Certification Exam.
NBHWC-approved programs like Catalyst Coaching Institute meet or exceed the NBHWC published standards for health and wellness coach training and education, meaning you graduate from our program qualified and highly prepared to take the exam to earn the designation of National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC).
Our MCWC course is for both new and experienced coaches who want to take their practice to the next level by taking the National Board Exam. The NBHWC-approved Master Certified Wellness Coach & National Board Exam Package includes the same training and programming as the Certified Wellness Coach (CWC) program along with all of the required coursework for the exam for a total cost of $3,945. This total price is a savings of $500 over purchasing the CWC course and then adding on the MCWC program separately. (See our full list of program options on the Certification Registration page.)
What does the MCWC program provide?
The MCWC program fulfills all of the requirements needed to take the National Board Exam through the NBHWC.
You’ll complete 84.5 “contact hours” of training during the 2-day virtual core training weekend. You’ll complete 8 interactive sessions, have opportunities for skills practice and choose from 28 recorded wellness webinars.
Our goal is to get you exam-ready, and increase your confidence in utilizing evidence-based skills to coaching individuals. Catalyst Coaching Institute offers preparatory classes and study groups for the NBHWC Certifying Examination at no additional charge for enrolled students.
And because we want your business to succeed, we also provide an educational section on the business side of health coaching during the 2-day core training program.
Benefits of Becoming a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach
National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coaches (NBC-HWCs) are trained to the highest standard in the profession, which brings numerous benefits to the practice:
- Increased Credibility: By meeting the highest standards in knowledge, skill, and ethical conduct, you’ll increase your clients’ trust by proving your accountability. Not only does this protect your clients through the most effective and safest practices, it also solidifies the profession’s credibility.
- Elevated Standards: National Board certification signals to your clients that you have studied the latest science-backed techniques and practices to ethically and successfully change behaviors.
- Critical Distinction in the Industry: The title “health coach” is unregulated, but when you can back up that title with NBHWC Certification, you stand out in a crowded field.
About the Master Certified Wellness Coach / Pathway to National Certification
Everything you need to prepare for the NBHWC Certifying Examination, plus the supportive resources to succeed.-
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Catalyst two-day live virtual core training
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8 two-hour live training sessions via Zoom
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Interactive sessions scheduled during the evening to work with your busy schedule
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MCWC series schedule aligned with the application window for the national exam
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Program prepares you to sit for the NBHWC national exam
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Practice coaching sessions alongside a trained mentor coach; giving you feedback in real time
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Six-month, interest-free financing available
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28 recorded wellness webinars available to view on your schedule
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84.5 contact hours
FAQs
To sit for the board exam, the NBHWC requires that you participate in a NBHWC-approved training program, complete 50 health coaching sessions, and have an associate’s degree (or higher). Our NBHWC-approved MCWC program is a perfectly aligned pathway.
No, the NBHWC only requires an associate’s degree or higher, so you can make a rewarding career switch from any profession.
As a primarily self-paced program, this will depend on your schedule and flexibility. Completing the NBHWC-approved MCWC program can take anywhere from 6 to 8 months or longer to complete.
Yes! You can absolutely sign up for MCWC to pursue national certification. Some coaches prefer to complete CWC training, go into practice for a little while, and then come back and add on the MCWC training pathway for NBHWC national certification. CCI’s NBHWC-approved programs are designed to work with and around your personal needs.
All students can take advantage of a 6-month, no-interest payment option available at the time of purchase through PayPal.
Yes! Catalyst Coaching Institute’s community of fellow coaches is here to help you throughout your journey. We also offer continuing education resources, a coaching toolkit and The Coaching Lab podcast to help you stay current on the latest research in the coaching and wellness world. And our annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium is an in-person event designed to help you recharge and stay connected.
Yes! Our NBHWC-approved continuing education courses satisfy certain Continuing Education Units (CEUs) required to maintain your professional standing. The NBHWC requires NBC-HWCs to fulfill 36 hours of CEUs every three years to maintain their certification, and our library of on-demand courses has a wide variety of options to keep you compliant.
Once you complete the NBHWC-approved MCWC program, you will receive an email from the NBHWC notifying you of your eligibility and providing you with the next steps for scheduling your exam.