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Your Path to Coaching Success
The Center for Executive Coaching offers multiple paths to becoming a certified executive coach, all grounded in proven methodologies that deliver real results. With practical tools, live faculty-led practice, and a member site featuring hundreds of hours of content, CEC supports your success every step of the way. Whether you prefer self-paced learning, virtual seminars, or in-person sessions, there’s a format to match your goals and lifestyle, including the opportunity to earn a prestigious, university-backed dual certification.
CEC Certification Programs
CEC Core Program
Self-paced with live faculty support. Ideal for coaches who prefer flexibility and want to start immediately.
Virtual Seminar Program
Earn your certification in a live, interactive virtual format. Choose a 2-day weekday or 3-day weekend option.
In-Person Seminar
Join us for an immersive, multi-day training experience at a CEC-hosted venue, where you'll gain new skills and practicing them in real-time.
Team Coaching Certification
University-Backed Certification
Why Choose the Center for Executive Coaching?
Explore Our Program Paths by Format
Virtual
Combine on-demand learning with live virtual webinars according to your schedule. Start anytime and go at your own pace.
Intensive Virtual
Join a 2-day weekend or 3-day weekday live seminar and earn your certification fast. 100% online learning.
Intensive In-Person
Immersive multi-day seminar at a CEC-hosted destination with hands-on learning and peer interaction.
"CEC helped me go from curious to confident. The tools were practical, the faculty incredibly supportive, and I appreciated having different program formats to choose from depending on my schedule."
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CEC Core Program |
Independent learners who want flexibility with live faculty support |
CEC Executive Coach Certification |
On-Demand + Live Support |
3–6 months (varies by pace) | Weekly coaching labs, business development tools, access to faculty |
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Virtual Seminar Program |
Coaches who want a fast-tracked, live training format |
CEC Executive Coach Certification |
Live Virtual |
Immediate certification | Live sessions, practical labs, certification issued at completion |
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In-Person Seminar |
Coaches who learn best in a hands-on, immersive environment |
CEC Executive Coach Certification |
In-Person |
Immediate certification | Peer interaction, real-time feedback, post-event member access |
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CEC Team Coaching Certification |
Coaches who want to specialize in team coaching |
CEC Team Coach Certification |
Hybrid (On-Demand + Live) |
3–6 months | Team-focused tools, live group labs, flexible progression |
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University-Backed Certifications |
Professionals seeking academic recognition alongside coach training |
Dual CEC + University-Issued Certification |
Online or In-Person |
5–6 months (online) / 3 days (seminar) | Weekly live labs or 3-day immersive, academic and CEC credential |
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Join a Free Info Session
Not sure which path is right for you? Attend a live info session to meet a CEC program expert, get your questions answered, and see how our certifications work in the real world. No pressure, just real insight to help you move forward with confidence.