Coaching certification programs include; life coaching, family coaching, holistic coaching, career coaching, professional coaching, mentor coaching and professional organizer coaching.
Coaching certification programs support the professional growth and development of the coach, and maintain professionalism in the coaching industry. Coaching certification programs provide ongoing training and support for the coach and maintain a code of ethics.
Certification programs provide coach credentialing that set common, maintainable standards. They also provide education to help the coach put attainable goals into perspective for the client in areas where the client may be having difficulty or have failed.
Training can take one month or up to one year to complete. Coaching certification programs supplement the personal, professional and educational background knowledge in a field of expertise, that often take years to acquire. Most coaching certification programs are offered on line through professional organizations or universities.
Many coaching certification programs require continued professional growth to remain certified. Annual re-certification fees range from $100 to $500.