Coaching Adolescents
Self-Guided | Virtual
Specialize in coaching tweens, teens, and young adults with our Coaching Adolescents course. Designed for certified coaches who have already completed ICF-, CCE-, or NBHWC-accredited coach training elsewhere and want to add a youth specialization to their credentials. This self-paced course equips coaches to apply adolescent well-being science to promote self-care, positive identity, social connection, social and emotional learning, academic resilience, and psychological flexibility. Trainees will receive a completion certificate and credit for coach continuing education hours as follows: 16 ICF resource development hours, 16 CCE BCC continuing education hours, 13.5 NBHWC continuing education hours (CEA-000531-1).
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The Core Benefits of the Coaching Adolescents Course
Youth Specialization
This course specifically targets coaches looking to specialize in working with tweens, teens, and young adults, providing a focused approach to youth coaching.
Expertise in Adolescent Development
Learn the critical aspects of adolescent development and resilience building, equipping you with the knowledge to effectively support and guide young clients through their unique challenges.
Continuing Education Flexible and Self-Paced Learning
The virtual, self-guided format of the course allows for flexibility, enabling coaches to learn and progress at their own pace while balancing other professional commitments
Continuing Education Credits
Upon completion of the course, trainees not only gain specialized knowledge in youth coaching but also earn 16 coach continuing education hours, contributing to their ongoing professional development and credential maintenance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This course is specifically designed for certified coaches who wish to add a specialization in coaching tweens, teens, and young adults to their credentials.
The course focuses on the science of adolescent development and resilience building, providing in-depth knowledge and skills for effectively coaching young individuals.
Yes, it’s a self-guided, virtual course, allowing you to learn at your own pace and schedule, which is ideal for busy professionals.
Upon completion, trainees will receive a certificate of completion along with 16 coach continuing education hours, contributing to their professional development and credential maintenance.
By specializing in adolescent coaching, you’ll be able to expand your client base and offer more targeted services, enhancing your ability to support and guide young individuals through their unique challenges and developmental stages.
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