GOAL FOCUSED COACHING
30, 60, and 120 HOUR
Online Coach Certification Programs

Goal Focused Coaching 

30 · 60 · 120 Hour 100% Online Coach Certification Training Programs

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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 training provider since 2018. Barnabas Institute has been a CCE approved training provider since 2023 and is 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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• ​Goal Focused Coaching (GFC) 30 Hour Training Program 

• Goal Focused Coaching (GFC) 60 Hour Training Program 

• Goal Focused Coaching (GFC) 120 Hour Training Program 

 

The goal focused coaching professional coach training programs are completed by successfully completing the applicable courses for each program:

 

• Goal Focused Coaching (GFC) 30 Hour Training Program:  Includes one, thirty-hour course to be completed - Goal Focused Coaching 401

• Goal Focused Coaching (GFC) 60 Hour Training Program:  Includes two, thirty-hour courses to be completed - Goal Focused Coaching 301 and Goal Focused Coaching 401

• Goal Focused Coaching (GFC) 120 Hour Training Program: Includes four, thirty-hour courses to be completed - Goal Focused Coaching 101, Goal Focused Coaching 201; Goal Focused Coaching 301 and Goal Focused Coaching 401

 

 

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) coach certification through BIPC 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). 

 

The Goal-Focused Coaching course series achieves the core competencies for coaches by focusing on the knowledge and required for a professional coaching practice:

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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 CPC or BCC coach certification must complete the appropriate program based on the applicable educational requirements.  

 

• Required Endorsements: Upon successful completion of the applicable training program, we will be happy to assist CPC and BCC Applicants with professional endorsements required for CPC or BCC credentialing applications.​

• Required Verification of Experience: For credentialing candidates needing verification of professional coaching experience for CPC or BCC application purposes, a coaching verification package, including three verification sessions with a professional coach, is available for coaches who have completed our professional coach training programs. For more information click below: 

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

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Goal-Focused Coach Certification Online Course Series

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The 30, 60 and 120 hour online coach certification training programs achieve the 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 Goal-Focused Coaching online coach certification 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 Certified Professional Coach (CPC) 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 training courses are designed to be completed through an online, virtual, on-demand format and structured to build the candidate's coaching skills, knowledge and competencies beginning with session 101 and continuing through sessions 201, 301 and ending with session 401.*  In accordance with the BCC and CPC (as applicable) eligibility requirements, candidates should take the following course(s):

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Goal-Focused Coaching Certification Course Description​

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The Goal-Focused training program has been approved by the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE) and achieves the BCC core competencies for certified 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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Course learning is developed through assigned readings, online discussion forums, short weekly video training opportunities, 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 the applicable training program is required to fulfill the requirements for certified coach training for qualified individuals who plan to pursue the Certified Profession Coach (CPC) or Board Certified Coach (BCC) certifications.​

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One or more textbooks are required for each course. They may be purchased 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 opportunities and 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 the Board Certified Coach (BCC) credential offered through the Center for Credentialing and Education. Successful completion of 30, 60, 120 or 360 hours of training will allow qualified individuals to pursue the Certified Professional Coach credential (CPC) offered through the Barnabas Institute of Professional Coaching.

Course Prerequisites

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 In order to satisfy the requirements of this Program, individuals who wish to apply for the CPC or BCC coach certification must be able to demonstrate that they have met specific educational requirements. For information regarding CCE's educational requirements for Board Certified Coach certification, visit: 

 

https://www.cce-global.org/credentialing/bcc/requirements

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The Barnabas Institute's education 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 .

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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 this Course

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This course is designed to prepare you to become a CPC or BCC certified coach. Read assignments and all course announcements carefully. All assignments, coaching activities, reflections and discussion topics are important learning activities and required for successful completion of each course. 

 

Attendance Policy - Engaged participation is required to complete the training program and meet training requirements.  Attendance is established by completing all assignments, reflection posts and discussion topics in the online learning 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 regarding our programs and how to become a certified coach. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

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