CEC Member Support
The Center for Executive Coaching offers multiple paths to becoming a certified executive coach, all grounded in practical tools, expert-led support, and optional ICF accreditation. Whether you want to learn at your own pace, attend live sessions, dive into a team coaching niche, or earn a dual certification with a university partner, CEC offers the right fit for your goals and lifestyle.
Stay Supported. Connected.
Thriving.
You’re never on your own at CEC.
Our Guided Support model connects you with experienced ICF-certified faculty and program advisors throughout your coaching certification. Whether you’re choosing a path, navigating ICF requirements, or growing your coaching practice, there’s always someone here to help. Experience timely, expert guidance from those who lead our programs and know the coaching journey firsthand.
The CEC Member Advantage
The Support That Comes with Being a CEC Member
Access to Faculty & Advisors
Tap into the deep expertise of our ICF-Certified Faculty and Program Advisors. Get support throughout your learning and as you apply for your ICF credentials.
Weekly Training Webinars
Bring your questions to our faculty-led sessions—whether they’re about coaching technique, client challenges, or certification steps.
Info Sessions & Office Hours
Not sure where to begin? Join our free Info Sessions or attend member office hours once you get started to get clarity and next steps – fast.
Practical, Real-Time Help
Need to check a requirement? Clarify a concept? Reach out through our member channels and get prompt responses from our team.
Designed for the Real World. Backed by Experience.
Founded by a Harvard MBA and refined over nearly two decades, our programs are trusted by professionals across industries and around the world. We offer flexible certification paths, world-class faculty, proven tools, and ongoing support that goes far beyond the training. Our curriculum was built by coaches who’ve worked with real clients, inside real organizations, solving real challenges. You won’t find abstract theory here, just proven frameworks, practical tools, and direct training that gets results.
Executive Coach Certification
ICF Path to Certification
The Center for Executive Coaching ICF-accredited programs are all-inclusive and built to guide you to master more than the International Coaching Federation (ICF) competencies, ensuring you have everything you need for completing Level 1 and Level 2 certification requirements. Whether you choose an accelerated path or move at your own pace, you’ll complete all program requirements and follow the most straightforward path to applying for ICF certification.
Executive Coach Certification
CEC Executive Coach Certification
The Center for Executive Coaching’s Executive Coach Certification is a widely respected credential that signifies excellence in the field. We offer multiple paths to becoming a CEC Certified Executive Coach, all grounded in the same practical tools and core competencies found in our ICF-accredited programs. That means the work you complete with us can also count toward an ICF certification, if and when you choose to pursue it. Whether you prefer to learn at your own pace, join full-day seminars, or earn a dual certification with a university partner, CEC offers flexible program options to match your goals and lifestyle.
Join a Free Info Session
Discover what makes CEC's Executive Coaching Certification Program stand out, and get your questions answered live by our expert program advisors.