Professional Development That Changes Outcomes for Young People

Youth Coaching Institute offers ICF-accredited certification programs and skill-building courses that equip your team with evidence-based coaching tools grounded in adolescent development science.

  • 800+

    Certified Coaches

  • 98%

    Certification Success Rate

  • ICF & CCE

    Dual Accreditation

We’ve had the pleasure of training youth coaches for:

Self-Paced E-Learning

Skill Building Without the Commitment of Certification

Ideal for teams that want practical coaching techniques quickly. These courses can be completed in under a week and come with bulk pricing for organizations.

Foundational Youth Coaching Skills

E-Learning
$ 297 per person
  • Ideal for: Parents, educators, and youth program staff who want to add coaching skills without pursuing full certification
  • Essential techniques include active listening, powerful questioning, goal-setting, and navigating difficult conversations
  • 4-8 hours self-study, 60 days access

Learning Science & Academic Coaching

E-Learning
$ 297 per person
  • Ideal for: Academic coaches, tutors, student success staff, and educators supporting middle school through college students
  • Techniques for executive function development, growth mindset cultivation, study strategies, and support for ADHD and first-generation students.
  • 4-8 hours self-study, 60 days access

Live Certification Programs

ICF-Accredited Credentials for Your Team

Our three-tier certification pathway lets staff enter at the right level and advance over time. Each program is stackable, so prior coursework always counts toward the next credential.

Certified Youth Well-being Coach

Ideal for youth-serving professionals who want to integrate coaching skills into their existing role to support deeper 1:1 or group well-being work.
$ 1,750 per person
  • 36 training hours, 14 weeks typical completion
  • Accelerated in-person option available for groups of 6+
  • What's included:
  • Basic Coaching Skills & Adolescent Well-Being Science (6 self-study lessons)
  • Practicum & Supervision Seminar 1 (7 weeks live Zoom or 1 week in-person)
  • Evidence-Based Coaching Interventions 1 (5 self-study lessons)

Certified Youth Resilience Coach

Ideal for aspiring professional coaches, those in leadership roles over coaching staff, or professionals exploring private coaching practice as a side career or career pivot.
$ 5,495 per person
  • 76 training hours, 22 weeks typical completion
  • ICF Level 1 Accredited Path, CCE BCC Approved Training Path
  • What's included:
  • All CYWC courses (Courses 1–3)
  • Practicum & Supervision Seminar 2 (7 weeks live Zoom)
  • Evidence-Based Coaching Interventions 2 (5 lessons)
  • Evidence-Based Coaching Interventions 2 (5 lessons)
  • Business of Coaching (4 lessons)
  • Mentor Coaching 2 Group (5 weeks live Zoom)
  • CYWC & CYRC earned

Certified Youth Behavioral Health Coach

Ideal for professionals serving or aspiring to serve youth within behavioral health or health systems.
$ 5,990 per person
  • 91 training hours, 30 weeks typical completion
  • All CYRC courses (Courses 1–8)
  • Lifestyle Medicine for Adolescents (11 self-study lessons)
  • CYWC, CYRC, & CYBHC earned
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allison reynolds
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I cannot say enough good things about this coaching program. As an MSW student who works directly with incarcerated youth, I found this program to be incredibly deep, meaningful, and professionally valuable. It added so many tools to my toolbox and truly equipped me with the skills I need to better coach, support, and empower the youth I work with. This program gave me a deeper understanding of resilience, personal growth, and how to help people recognize their own potential, especially those who have faced adversity. The material was powerful, practical, and immediately applicable to the work I do every day. What also makes this program stand out is that it not only teaches you how to become a stronger coach, but also how to grow your business and supports you in building the professional foundation needed to do this work well. That combination of skill-building, personal development, and business guidance makes it incredibly valuable. Honestly, this program felt like it was on the level of one of my graduate classes in terms of building my professional skill set. It was thoughtful, well-developed, and such an important class. I would recommend it not only to anyone working with emerging adults, but to anyone who wants to better understand, support, and help human beings of any age grow, heal, and build resilience. I highly recommend it. Also, Dr. Leah is AMAZING!
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Daniela Pacher
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I could not recommend YCI more! The program is extensive, thorough, professional, enjoyable and practical. The people are lovely, and the entire experience was worth every penny for those seeking input on their path to helping young people.
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Sara Rossi Raccagni
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I decided to train with YCI because it was the only one with a solid scientific basis, which I believe is crucial from an ethical perspective. I completed both the Youth Resilience Coach and Youth Health Coach programs. It was the best investment I could have made: the instructors are highly trained and do know how to create the ideal environment for continuous growth.
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Fabio Friscia
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I highly recommend the services of YCI to anyone interested in improving their skills to coach young people. Between the material and the classes, their offer is absolutely stellar! I am giving just 5 stars because giving a hundred is not possible!
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Shahnaz Bonadurer
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I am very glad that I had the chance to take the Youth Well-being course at the Youth Coaching Institute. Being part of this community, meeting like-minded people, engaging in peer coaching experiences, and having access to many great resources, tools, videos, and meaningful conversations made a real difference in my coaching journey.
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Leslie C. Newbold
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Dr. Leah Mazzoula’s course at the Youth Coaching Institute is truly exceptional. It’s clear how much care and expertise went into creating a program that’s science-based, evidence-backed, and incredibly supportive. I highly recommend it to anyone working with teens, parents, or anyone looking to grow as a coach and human being.
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Heather Mooney
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Incredibly grateful that I was strongly recommended to attend this program by another YCI alum (the amazing Cyndy Etler "the teen life coach"). After completing my coaching certificate I *totally* get why Cyndy insisted I attend YCI when I shared the intentions of becoming a coach! It's been instrumentally helpful in a multitude of ways and much more of a mindset shift than anticipated. All of the instruction, coaching practice and mentoring has been integral to my success as a coach. Appreciate the ongoing positive regard, growth mindset, and perpetual support for our continued coaching development as we navigate the various pathways for our careers.
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Robert McClellan
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I entered this program hopeful, but unsure of what to expect. It exceeded my expectations in so many ways. The training was thorough, supportive, and engaging. I feel equipped and eager to continue this important work! Highly recommend.
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Claire Gatonby
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I work extensively with the youth and found the YCI Youth Coaching course very insightful and valuable. The combination of theory and practical with tips on how to use this in meaningful interactions was highly beneficial. I would recommend this course.
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Kody Hersh
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I appreciated YCI's model of independent self-study combined with live classes for coaching practice and discussion. The content of the self-study materials has been really helpful for me as a youth professional in refreshing my knowledge of adolescent development, and learning how to use that knowledge to provide effective support as a coach. Program leaders are gifted and knowledgeable, and admin staff provided prompt and skilled support.

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