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What does a Health Coach do?

A health coach recognizes that people have unique dietary, emotional and physical needs. They help people reach their goals and implement lifestyle changes that improve their overall health and wellness with exercise, nutrition and psychology. They work in a variety of settings from health clubs to corporations, virtual coaching to healthcare.

How do Health Coaches make an impact?

A health coach partners with people to help them discover their own unique skills, strengths, abilities and untapped potential. They help people create realistic goals through self-discovery while providing guidance for how to make healthy changes that work for them and their lifestyle.

What is the role of a Health Coach in the fitness industry?

While many fitness pros are focused on the physical aspects of fitness, health coaches focus on the client's overall lifestyle. A health coach provides relevant, applicable and skill-based strategies, beyond a workout program, that influence positive behavior change. Because of this health coaches are in high demand.

We offer two pathways toward achieving your health
coach certification:

Health Coach Study Program

Our fundamental program rooted in behavior-change science and principles of lifestyle medicine, addressing the core competencies of health coaching in a single learning experience.

Certification accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)

Best for: Those looking for a proven and flexible study program that will educate and prepare you for your certification exam and career.

Time from start to finish: 3-6 months on average

Programs from:

$1,299 $844.35 - $2,299 $1,494.35

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Health Coach Advanced
Study Program

Our most comprehensive, expert-led program packed with the advanced coaching skills, hands-on training and practical experience you need to accelerate your career from the start.

Certification accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), training approved by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC).

Best for: Those looking for an immersive, hands-on learning experience that provides personal mentoring, live feedback, and the most advanced health coaching strategies.

Time from start to finish: Up to 1 year

If you have a background in health and fitness and are prepared to take the exam, you can register here.

FAQs

You can become an ACE Health Coach by passing the ACE Health Coach certification exam. In order to sit for the ACE Health Coach certification exam you must satisfy the following requirements:

  1. Be at least 18 years old.
  2. Have completed high school diploma (or the equivalent).
  3. Hold a current CPR and AED certification with a live skills check*
  4. Present a current government-issued photo ID with signature (driver's license, passport, military ID)

*CPR and AED certificates are both required in the U.S. and Canada. Candidates outside the U.S. and Canada are only required to hold a current CPR certificate due to differing international laws regarding AED use by non-medical professionals. Candidates taking an ACE exam must complete a CPR/AED course that includes a live skills check prior to registration.

The ACE Health Coach Certification is the only NCCA-accredited health coach certification available. When you become an ACE Certified Health Coach, you are widely respected as being the most qualified professional to coach clients. You hold the most recognized certification in the industry that can lead to the most sought-after opportunities. And with ongoing support and guidance from ACE throughout your career, you will have access to the exclusive tools and resources you need to thrive as a health and fitness pro. While both study programs prepare you to earn an NCCA-accredited certification, the ACE Health Coach Advanced Training Program is also an approved Health and Wellness Coach Training & Education Program by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC).

The Health Coach Advanced Training Program is the best path to complete the education requirement to apply to sit for the NBHWC exam. Please check www.NBHWC.org for all requirements before applying to sit for the NBHWC exam.

Within the Health Coach Advanced Training Program, the course Health Coach Lab: Live Skills Assessment fulfills the practical skills assessment requirement. Once you have completed this course you will receive a certification of completion with the program name and date of completion to include with your exam application. Please check www.NBHWC.org for all requirements before applying to sit for the NBHWC exam.

We've created a free guided tour that shows you how the program works. Learn more here.

Everyone learns differently and the time it takes varies. For the ACE Health Coach certificates, most complete this in 3-6 months from the time they start studying to when they sit and pass their exam. For ACE Health Coach Advanced Training Program, it is recommended to take up to 1 year to complete the program from start to finish.

If you're already an ACE Health Coach, reach out to us and we'll recommend a personalized pathway for you to complete this program and enhance your career. Chat Now or call (888) 519-9844.

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