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Your Path to Executive Coaching Starts Here

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.

Choose a Certification Path That Fits 

We offer a full range of professional development options for coaches at every stage. Whether you're launching a new practice, pursuing your next ICF credential, or expanding into niche expertise, the Center for Executive Coaching has a path for you.
Explore All Certification Paths Below

CEC Certifications & ICF Path Aligned Certifications

Start with the fundamentals or pursue your ICF credential with our practical, results-focused training. Whether you prefer to learn at your own pace or in a live format, each path includes the structure, tools, and expert support to help you coach with confidence.

Core Executive Coaching Certification

Start coaching right away with our flexible self-paced format and expert-led support.

Core Program

Full Program to ICF Certification

Everything you need for an ICF credential - training, mentor coaching, and performance evaluations included.

Full Program

Virtual Seminar Certification

Get certified in a fast-track, live virtual format. Includes our complete Core curriculum.

Virtual Seminar

In-Person Seminar Certification

Immerse yourself in hands-on learning at a destination seminar.

In-Person Seminar

Advanced & Niche Certifications

Elevate your expertise and expand your services with specialized certifications. These programs include deep dives into team coaching, academic-backed credentials, and advanced ICF pathways like the ACTC designation, ideal for coaches looking to stand out with niche expertise or dual credentials.

Get Certified

CEC Team Coaching Certification

Specialize in coaching teams with frameworks, supervision, and tools to navigate group dynamics.

Explore Team Coaching

Get Certified

ICF Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC)

For experienced coaches pursuing ICF's advanced team coaching credential. Includes coaching supervision.

Explore ICF ACTC

Get Certified

University-Backed Dual Certification

Earn your certification through our academic partnerships with respected institutions.

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Continuing Coach Education
Workshop Series

Stay sharp and maintain your ICF credential with CCE-eligible sessions led by top faculty. These 3-hour virtual workshops give you fresh tools, real-world strategies, and optional credentials to grow your coaching practice and stay ahead in the field.

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Expand Your Skills. Maintain Your ICF Credential

Join our 2025 Workshop Series for practical, CCE-eligible training delivered by world-class coaching faculty.

Session Topics Include:

  • Create Leverage & Grow Your Business
  • Agile Coach Certification
  • Consulting Skills for Coaches
  • Emotional Intelligence in Coaching
  • Coaching with Metaphors

Earn up to 24 CEUs through single sessions or discounted bundles.

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Program Best For Credential Path Format Time to Complete Key Features Price Learn More
CEC Core Program Independent learners who want flexibility with live faculty support CEC Executive Coach Certification Hybrid (On-Demand + Live Virtual) 3–6 months (varies by pace) Weekly training webinars, business development tools, access to faculty $5,490
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CEC Virtual Seminar Program Coaches who want a fast-tracked, live training format CEC Executive Coach Certification Live Virtual Immediate certification Live sessions, virtual breakouts, certification issued at completion $8,350
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CEC 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 $9,350
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CEC Team Coaching Certification Coaches who want to specialize in team coaching CEC Team Coach Certification Hybrid (On-Demand + Live Virtual) 3–6 months Team-focused tools, live group labs, flexible progression $3,900
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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 $9,350 – $12,330
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Full Program New and experienced coaches who want an accelerated program ACC & PCC Hybrid (On-Demand + Live Virtual) 3–4 months Includes all required training and mentor coaching hours acceleration by virtual seminar. $10,780
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ICF Program: Path to Certification Professionals seeking a certification experience that fits their schedule ACC & PCC Hybrid (On-Demand + Live Virtual) 3–6 months Structured curriculum, flexible pacing, peer support, mentor coaching $8,350
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BCC Program Professionals seeking a certification experience that fits their schedule BCC Hybrid (On-Demand + Live Virtual) 2-4 months Available select times each year, multi-hour live webinars, tools to keep $5,490
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Upgrade from ACC to PCC ACC-certified coaches ready to level up PCC On-Demand + Live Optional 2–3 months Pathway to earning all coach training hours $5,390
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ICF Advanced Certified Team Coaching Program Coaches pursuing ICF ACTC credential ACTC On-Demand + Live Optional 3–6 months Advanced team coaching training, coaching supervision hours, tools and practicum $4,080
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Continued Certified Coaching Series Coaches seeking to earn CCE hours for recertification & deeper skillsets CEUs (Coach Education Units) Live Virtual 3-hour sessions Available select times each year, multi-hour live webinars, tools to keep $150
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Why Coaches Choose the Center for Executive Coach Certification

Multiple Format Options

Self-paced, live virtual, in-person intensives

ICF-Accredited Programs

Self-paced, live virtual, in-person intensives

ICF-Accredited Programs

Self-paced, live virtual, in-person intensives

Real-World Training

Practical tools you can apply immediately

Recognized & Trusted

Thousands of coaches certified worldwide

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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.

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