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Discover the people, programs, and purpose that make the Center for Executive Coaching the trusted certification provider for serious coaches worldwide.
A Trusted Leader in Executive Coach Education & Certification
The Center for Executive Coaching (CEC) was founded with a clear mission: to equip professionals with the skills, tools, and confidence to lead transformative coaching conversations that lead to real results with clients. With thousands of graduates across 40+ countries, our programs are built for serious coaches who want to make a measurable impact on today’s leaders - whether they’re working with executives, teams, or organizations.
Our flexible, real-world approach has earned us a reputation for delivering results for coaches and their clients, without the fluff found in other programs. That’s why over 95% of our members say they would recommend CEC to a colleague. From certification through lifelong community and support, we stay with you as you coach as you grow and ensure you thrive in this profession.
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What Makes Us More Than a Program
The in-person seminar was exactly what I needed to take my coaching to the next level. The hands-on format, the tools, and the real-time interaction with faculty made it worth every minute.
When leaders need to level up—individually or across their organizations—they turn to the Center for Executive Coaching. Our alumni represent a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, government, technology, education, non-profits, and corporate enterprises.
From coaching high-level executives at Fortune 500 companies to developing talent within public institutions and universities, our training is trusted for one reason: it works.
We’re proud to support professionals at organizations like NASA, Johns Hopkins, FedEx, Cisco, the U.S. Navy, and Salesforce. No matter the industry, our programs equip coaches to lead with clarity, credibility, and lasting impact.
Healthcare
Including U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Johns Hopkins and more.
Government
Including various departments within the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army.
Non-Profit
Including Vera Institute of Justice and more
Technology
Including Salesforce, Crunchyroll, Paylocity and more.
Corporate
Including Yeti, Russell Reynolds, Rate, Schwab and more.
Education
Including the University of Kansas, University of Kentucky, MIT and more.
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