Our course stands out from other coaching programs for many reasons. Here’s what makes our NBHWC-approved program unique:

• No prerequisites or requirements for recertification: No experience or degree required for Pathway! Anyone 18+ can enroll in our program. Become an Empowered Well-Being Coach and skip the recertification fees.

• Efficient 3-Month Program: Obtain your coaching certification in only 12 weeks—faster than a typical semester!

• Interactive Weekly Coaching Labs:
  Our weekly coaching labs offer a supportive and non-judgmental environment where students can experiment with new skills, receive constructive feedback from faculty, and learn through hands-on experience.

• Tailored Guidance and Expert Evaluation: Pathway students benefit from personalized mentorship and top-notch feedback on their coaching skills. Our seasoned instructors exceed NBHWC standards, providing individualized mentorship and feedback, including verbal and written assessments

• HCI-exclusive Empowered Well-Being Wellness & Reactive Distress models: Our program takes a holistic approach to health and wellness, teaching you two unique wellness models to assess clients and support their wellness across eight dimensions. With our in-depth curriculum, you’ll learn stress resilience techniques and build the skills to coach clients toward optimal health. And the best part? You’ll have these resources for long-term success in your coaching practice!

• Functional learning: Our curriculum prioritizes practical experience! You'll participate in coaching practice, reflective exercises, and experiential activities. Additionally, you'll engage in peer practice, fostering a safe and supportive learning environment.

• Comprehensive Coaching Skills Training: Dive into Appreciative Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, and holistic wellness tools. Our program stands out by offering robust instruction in all these essential areas!

• Vibrant & global supportive community: Join our tight-knit HCI community of 36,000+ and experience the benefits of a small, supportive learning cohort! In our live classes, you’ll make lasting connections with peers who will challenge and uplift you. Learning together has never been so fun! Build a network of like-minded friends that will last beyond graduation.

• Personal Growth Journey: Experience personal growth firsthand with HCI's Pathway program! Utilize the Empowered Well-Being Model to identify areas for self-improvement, enhance stress resilience, and elevate your self-care practices. With dedicated coaching and mentoring at every stage, Pathway guarantees a transformative journey. Join us now and begin changing lives!

We've integrated weekly quizzes into our program to enhance your learning experience. Retake the quizzes as many times as you need.

You will have three attempts to take the final exam, which prepares you for the NBC-HWC Credential Board Exam with scenario-based questions. Feel confident you are prepared with our tested approach.

The Pathway program teaches the foundations of effective health and wellness coaching outlined by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC), which includes competencies in coaching structure, coaching process, health and wellness, and ethics and legal.

Our 3-month training, led by board-certified health & wellness coach professionals, is designed to help you take control of your life and become the person you want to be. The comprehensive curriculum is rooted in Pathway's exclusive Empowered Well-Being models, which will increase your own and your clients’ empowerment across eight dimensions of wellness. Our program will teach you potent coaching tools and techniques, such as motivational interviewing and appreciative coaching, and how to cultivate mindfulness and support your clients in increasing their stress resilience.

After you complete the course, you’ll have a thorough understanding of the key elements of a successful coaching relationship, how to guide a session effectively, the importance of coaching presence, techniques for active listening, how to utilize Appreciative Inquiry-based coaching, Motivational Interviewing skills, and strategies for evoking intrinsic motivation to address any client concern.

Additionally, you will have evidence-based information and practices to to support clients with health concerns, such as stress management, blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, inflammation, arthritis, and weight management.

After graduating from Pathway, you’ll earn certification as an Empowered Well-Being Coach (CHWC) from Health Coach Institute (HCI). You’ll have plenty of career opportunities to choose from, including corporate wellness coaching, wellness companies, healthcare organizations, digital therapeutic companies, Veterans Affairs, and health insurance companies. Some graduates choose to start their own coaching business, while others use their training to expand their professional practice in fields like fitness coaching, mental health counseling, medicine, or corporate leadership.

Yes, we do! At HCI, we make every effort to help you afford your training. See our payment options here.

No! Unlike our competitors, no additional required textbooks or pre-requisite courses are required to complete first. You get everything you need in our comprehensive course delivered through our online Learning Hub.

Pathway is offered three times a year, typically with a start in the Spring, Summer, and Fall.