COACHING FROM A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE
30, 60 and 120 HOUR
Online Coach Certification Programs 

Coaching from a Christian Perspective

30-60 or 120 hour Online Coach Certification Training

 

To register or to request information about how to become certified as a life coach, business coach or in another area of speciality, email us HERE  or contact us through our contact form HERE. If you would like to proceed with enrollment, click on the "ENROLL NOW" button above. 

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​Barnabas Institute of Professional Coaching is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Barnabas Team. The Barnabas Team has been a CCE approved provider for the 30 hour Coaching from a Christian Perspective (hybrid) training since 2018. Barnabas Institute has been a CCE approved training provider since 2023 and certified as a training school and coach certification provider (Identification Number: DHE 78323-00) approved by the State of Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education, through the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development:​

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• Coaching from a Christian Perspective (CPC) 30 Hour Training Program 

• Coaching from a Christian Perspective (CPC) 60 Hour Training Program 

• Coaching from a Christian Perspective (CPC) 120 Hour Training Program 

 

The 30, 60 and 120 hour professional coach certification training programs require successful completion of the applicable courses for each program:

 

• Coaching from a Christian Perspective (CPC) 30 Hour Training Program: Includes one, thirty-hour course to be completed - Christian Perspective Coaching 401

• Coaching from a Christian Perspective (CPC) 60 Hour Training Program: Includes two, thirty-hour courses to be completed - Christian Perspective Coaching 301 and Christian Perspective Coaching 401

• Coaching from a Christian Perspective (CPC) 120 Hour Training Program: Includes four, thirty-hour courses to be completed - Christian Perspective Coaching 101, Christian Perspective Coaching 201; Christian Perspective Coaching 301 and Christian Perspective Coaching 401

 

The 30, 60 and 120 hour coach certification programs are designed for applicants who hold a qualifying degrees or diplomas and are seeking to fulfill requirements for the Certified Professional Coach (CPC) coach certification (see eligibility requirements HERE) or the Board Certified Coach (BCC) coach certification through the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE) (see requirements at http://www.cce-global.org/Credentialing/BCC/Requirements). 

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The Coaching from a Christian Perspective course series achieves the CPC and BCC core competencies for coaches by focusing on the knowledge and required for a professional coaching practice: Ethics and Regulatory Guidelines; Coaching Knowledge and Applications; Assessment and Practice Management.  

 

Course learning is achieved through weekly assigned reading, course assignments, experiential and observational learning, peer discussion, and coaching role play or practice sessions. The average total estimated time commitment per course is 30 hours. 

 

Students pursuing this path to BCC or CPC credentialing must complete the appropriate coach certification program based on the CCE educational requirements.  

 

• CCE Required Endorsements: Upon successful completion of the course, we will be happy to assist BCC Applicants with CCE required professional endorsements upon successful completion of the training program.

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• CCE or BIPC Required Verification of Experience: For BCC or CPC Applicants needing verification of professional coaching experience, a coaching verification package including three verification sessions is available for applicants who have completed our approved training programs. For more information click below: ​

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• CCE or BIPC Required 30 Hours of Coaching Experience:  For BCC or CPC Applicants interested in exchanging coaching services with one or more peer coaches while completing the required 30 hours of coaching experience within three months, a Coaching Experience Exchange and Verification Package is offered, subject to enrollment of peer or volunteer clients. For more information click below:

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Coaching from a Christian Perspective Coach Certification Course Series

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The 30, 60 and 120 hour Coaching from a Christian Perspective certified coach training programs achieve the BCC core competencies for coaches by focusing on the requirements of a professional coaching practice:

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Ethical and Professional Practice

Assessments in Coaching

Coaching Knowledge and Application

Practice Management

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The training program is divided into four, thirty-hour courses and designed for applicants who hold a qualifying educational degrees and are seeking to fulfill requirements for the Board Certified Coach (BCC) coach certification through the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE) (see requirements at http://www.cce-global.org/Credentialing/BCC/Requirements) and/or the Certified Professional Coach (CPC) coach certification offered through the Barnabas Institute. For easy identification purposes, the four courses are referred to as CCP 101, CCP 201, CCP 301 and CCP 401. 

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The training courses are designed to be completed 100% online through a virtual, on-demand format and structured to build the candidate's coaching skills, knowledge and competencies beginning with course 101 and continuing through courses 201, 301 and ending with course 401. In accordance with the CCE eligibility requirements, candidates should take the following course(s):

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Coaching from a Christian Perspective Coaching Certification

Program Description​ 

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The Coaching from a Christian Perspective 30, 60 and 120 hour coach certification programs have been approved by the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE) and achieve the BCC core competencies for professional coach training by emphasizing (1) coaching knowledge and applications, (2) ethics and regulatory guidelines, (3) practice management, and (4) potential assessments needed for professional coaches working from a Goal-Focused perspective with individuals, businesses and organizations. Students will have the opportunity to explore an area of personal interest for more in-depth focus for one assignment from a specific coaching area in which they have interest.

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Learning is developed through assigned readings, video assignments, online discussion forums, learning activities, practice coaching sessions and personal reflection reports. There will be an exam over the assigned reading, video training, online discussions, learning activities and practice coaching interactions at the end of each course. The exams may include multiple choice, short answer, and true/false questions. Students must score a 70 or above on the exams in order to successfully complete each course. Grades are calculated on a “points possible” basis.  The number of points earned is divided by the number possible.

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Students must have regular internet access to complete this course.

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Successful completion of each applicable course is required to fulfill the CCE requirements for professional coach certification training for qualified individuals who plan to pursue Board Certified Coach certification (BCC) and/or the BIPC requirements for candidates who plan to pursue the Certified Professional Coach certification (CPC).​

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One or more textbooks are required for each course and available on Amazon and at other book retailers.

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Additional reading materials, video assignments, practice coaching exercises, reflection posts and discussion boards are provided through the online course materials.

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Learning Development

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Learning is developed through assigned readings, online discussion forums, short video training assignments, coach training activities and reflection posts. The total estimated time commitment per course is 30 hours. Students must score 70% or better on a written exam in order to successfully pass this course.

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Students will need regular access to the internet.

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Successful completion of 30, 60 or 120 hours of training will allow qualified individuals to pursue Board Certified Coach credential (BCC) and/or the Certified Professional Coach (CPC) credential.

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Program Prerequisites

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 The 30, 60 and 120 hour coach training programs are designed for applicants who hold a qualifying degrees or diplomas and are seeking to fulfill requirements for the Certified Professional Coach (CPC) coaching certification through BIPC or the Board Certified Coach (BCC) coaching certification through the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE) (see requirements at http://www.cce-global.org/Credentialing/BCC/Requirements). 

 

The Barnabas Institute's educational requirements for Certified Professional Coach credentialing match the educational requirements for the BCC, however, a separate review of degree programs and prior coaching certifications may be beneficial.

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Textbook/Reference Information

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One or more textbooks are required for each course and available for purchase on Amazon and at other book retailers. The books required for each course will be provided upon request or through our Catalog HERE .

 

Required Reference is: BCC Code of Ethics (2010) http://cce-global.org/Assets/Ethics/BCCcodeofethics.pdf 

 

Additional reading materials, video assignments, practice coaching exercises, reflection posts and discussion boards are provided through the online course materials.

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How to Succeed in the 30, 60 and 120 Hour Programs

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The courses are designed to prepare you to become a certified coach as a BCC and/or CPC.  Read assignments and all course announcements carefully. All assignments, reflections and discussion topics are important learning activities and required for successful completion of the course. 

 

Attendance Policy - Engaged participation is required to complete the training program and meet CCE training requirements.  Attendance is established by submission of all assignments, reflection posts and discussion topics in the online platform.

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Program Dates, Cancellations and Refunds

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The courses are virtual classes that are available on demand and completed at your own pace. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, it is anticipated that candidates will complete each thirty (30) hour course in three to six weeks but not more than three months. In the unlikely event that a scheduled BCC training course must be canceled, registrants will be notified of the cancellation not less than one week prior to the scheduled course start date and registrants will be granted a full refund or may choose to enroll in an upcoming session. If circumstances prevent you from completing a course in which you have enrolled, please let us know within the following time frames in order to receive a refund or partial refund less any credit card processing fees: 

 

• Days 1 through 3 after enrollment = 100%

• Days 4 through 10 after enrollment = 50%

• Days 11 through 21 after enrollment = 25%

• Day 22 after enrollment and beyond = 0%

 

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Questions?

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We are happy and available to answer any questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact us through email (barnabasinstituteofcoaching@gmail.com) or through the Request Information button below if you have any questions about  our programs or how to become a certified coach.

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