Where Serious Coaches Come to Get Certified
The Center for Executive Coaching (CEC) is where experienced professionals, consultants, and leaders come to gain a practical, respected executive coaching certification— without the fluff.
the center for executive coaching
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.
Chosen by Leaders.
Trusted by Organizations.
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.
What Makes the CEC Certification Method Different
Developed to Get Immediate Results
Case-Driven Learning from Real-World Scenarios
Coaching Practice Sessions with Expert ICF-Certified Faculty
Learn at Your Pace or Fast-Track via Multi-Day Seminars
Business Development Advice and Resources
A Global Coaching Network with On-Going Support
Everything You Need to Coach with Impact
Every CEC certification includes a powerful suite of coaching tools, recorded training, and propriety frameworks all that will enable you to coach effectively from day one and continually build confidence with practice. While other programs charge extra and disappear after certification, we give you everything you need to get certified—and more than enough to build a successful, long-term career in executive coaching.
Our Support Goes Far Beyond Certification.
Certification is only the beginning. We don’t disappear after you graduate - instead, we stay engaged. Whether you’re preparing your ICF application, launching your business, or navigating client challenges, expert support is always within reach.
CEC Member Portal Access
Tap into 90+ hours of recorded trainings, downloadable toolkits, and program curated resources - available anytime you need them, all in one place.
Access to ICF Certified Faculty
Connect with our experienced, ICF-certified faculty for insights, feedback, and real-time answers to your coaching questions.
Guidance on ICF/BCC Application
Get step-by-step support as you prepare your application—so you know exactly what to submit and how to streamline the process.
Interactive Member Community
Join a worldwide network of fellow CEC coaches through our private LinkedIn group, peer practice sessions, and member-driven Affinity Groups.
Business-building Support
From best practices to client conversations and growth strategy, we equip you with tools and guidance to build a thriving coaching business.
With CEC’s approach, I signed a 3-year engagement with a major health system. It’s tracking toward seven figures.
Get Certified. Get Clients. Get Going.
Whether you're looking to build a practice, level up as a leader, or bring coaching into your organization, CEC gives you the foundation, tools, and support to succeed. Ready to get started?