More Than Just An NBHWC Approved Training Course

Pathway

Your path to becoming a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach

Discover how to coach with confidence and increase both your own and your clients’ empowerment using our exclusive Empowered Well-Being frameworks. Embark on an exciting and transformative journey with our 6-month NBHWC-approved health and wellness coach training.

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Our Pathway Empowered
Well-Being Holistic Approach

Our exclusive Empowered Well-Being & Reactive Distress models will support your personal development and the well-being of your clients. The models are rooted in Positive Psychology and include Acceptance and Commitment theory concepts. Empowered well-being allows individuals to thrive in all 8 wellness dimensions – Emotional, Financial, Environmental, Spiritual, Physical, Social, Vocational, and Mental. It means having greater resilience than stressors. Pathway teaches you a system to shift from distress to empowerment, so you and your clients can live a more empowered and joyful life.

We offer competitive tuition rates, seasonal discounts, and powerful program bonuses. Find out more about the value of Pathway and the pricing.

Pathway Program Details

Here’s are more details on the Pathway program including curriculum breakdown, pricing options, and information about the exam preparation.

Curriculum Overview
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Pathway Curriculum Overview

Pathway is a 6-month online health & wellness coach training that helps individuals become a more confident, empowered version of themselves. Led by board-certified coach instructors, this immersive program is based on HCI’s exclusive Empowered Well-Being models. These models provide a practical framework to increase personal empowerment across eight dimensions of wellness. The program is designed to be engaging, rigorous, and fun. By participating in this hands-on community-based training, you’ll transform your life and the lives of your future clients.

The Pathway curriculum includes synchronous (40+ hours of virtual live instruction) and asynchronous (24 weekly pre-recorded video lessons, peer buddy coaching practice, and personal reflection activities) content, providing practical and interactive learning experiences. One-on-one mentorship is provided, and Pathway instructors are committed to helping students become effective and confident coaches.

Elevate your personal growth and master diverse coaching skills, evidence-based practices, health and wellness knowledge, and recognized ethics and standards with the Pathway curriculum. Gain confidence in the coach’s scope of practice and take your coaching career to new heights!

Here’s an overview of what you’ll learn:

Orientation: Welcome to the Pathway Program

Welcome to orientation, the exciting first step in your journey to becoming a successful health & wellness coach with Pathway! This is where we’ll give you a sneak peek into the incredible features of our robust training program, including logistics, feedback mentorship sessions, and buddy coaching assignments. Prepare to immerse yourself in a transformative experience that will equip you with the skills to excel in your coaching career.

Module 1: Coaching Framework & Conversational Skills

Get ready to tap into your coach potential in Module 1 of Pathway! This immersive curriculum will equip you with a robust coaching toolkit that includes Appreciative Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, and assessment skills across eight key wellness areas using HCI’s exclusive Empowered Well-Being Model. You’ll learn the Empowered Process of Coaching from A to B, a powerful framework that allows you to confidently guide a session and respond to client desires and challenges without a script. We’ll also cover the essentials of a successful coaching relationship, including creating SMART goals, assessing client readiness for action, and supporting self-efficacy.

Module 2: Integrating Health & Wellness Topics into Coaching

Take your coaching skills to the next level in Module 2 of Pathway! This phase of our curriculum focuses on health and wellness, equipping you to support clients with various concerns, including heart health, diabetes, weight management, and chronic pain conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia. You’ll learn how to combat inflammation and promote an anti-inflammatory lifestyle while cultivating mindfulness as a powerful coaching tool. As we wrap up our journey through the eight dimensions of wellness, we’ll celebrate your arrival as an Empowered Well-Being Coach.

Preview the live class curriculum here and self-paced curriculum here.

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NBC-HWC Credential Board Exam

Pathway is an Approved Health and Wellness Coach Training & Education Program by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). NBHWC Approved Programs meet the required standards in instructional hours, practical skill development and assessment, and faculty qualifications in the instruction of the competencies related to health and wellness coaching.

HCI pathway program

Graduates of HCI Pathway will receive a certificate and proof of eligibility for the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching exam to earn the prestigious National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) credential – the highest standard in the profession. Developed in collaboration with the National Board of Medical Examiners, the NBC-HWC credential is a testament to your expertise and excellence as a health and wellness coach.

NBHWC requires board exam applicants submit the following:

  • Proof of eligibility from an NBHWC Approved Training Program
  • Proof of an associate’s degree or higher OR documentation of 4000 hours of work experience in any field
  • A coaching log of 50 coaching sessions completed after graduation
  • An application and exam fee

Pathway Pricing

The Pathway Program is competitively priced, and we offer flexible payment options. We believe there’s no better return on investment than doing work that lights you up, aligns with your mission and values, and enables you to help others live their best lives—while living your best life too!

At HCI, we make every effort to help you afford your training. We run seasonal promos with generous tuition discounts, offer amazing bonuses with enrollment, and also offer payment plans.Guarantee your seat in the Pathway Program now.

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FAQs

  • What makes Pathway different from other coaching programs?

    There are many reasons our course stands out from other coaching programs out there! Here’s what makes our NBHWC-approved program unique:

    No prerequisites or requirements for recertification: No experience or degree required for Pathway! Anyone 18+ can enroll in our program. Become an Empowered Well-Being Coach and skip the recertification fees.

    Personalized 1:1 mentorship & comprehensive, high-quality feedback: As a Pathway student, you’ll submit coaching session videos with transcripts for comprehensive feedback. Our highly-qualified instructors provide personalized mentorship and go beyond NBHWC requirements, offering both verbal and written feedback. Unlike other programs, recordings and transcripts allow for detailed assessment, ensuring specific feedback for your growth opportunities.

    HCI-exclusive Empowered Well-Being Wellness & Reactive Distress models: Our program takes a holistic approach to health and wellness, teaching you two unique wellness models to assess clients and support their wellness across eight dimensions. With our in-depth curriculum, you’ll learn stress resilience techniques and build the skills to coach clients toward optimal health. And the best part? You’ll have these resources for long-term success in your coaching practice!

    Functional learning: Our curriculum is hands-on and practical! You’ll get coaching practice and experiential exercises, plus a buddy partner to practice with in a safe, supportive environment.

    Robust Instruction in Coaching Skills: Learn Appreciative Inquiry, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, and Nonviolent Communication tools. Other program goes beyond others by providing comprehensive training in all these tools!

    Vibrant & global supportive community: Join our tight-knit HCI community of 20,000+ and experience the benefits of a small, supportive learning cohort! In our live classes, you’ll make lasting connections with peers who will challenge and uplift you. Learning together has never been so fun! Build a network of like-minded friends that will last beyond graduation.

    Personal transformation: At HCI, we practice what we preach! Join Pathway to work on your own personal transformation while learning to coach others. Using the Empowered Well-Being Model, you’ll identify areas of wellness that need improvement, increase your stress resilience, and level up your self-care. With coaching and mentoring support every step of the way, Pathway promises to be a truly transformational experience. Join us today and start changing lives!

  • Are there exams or extra fees?

    We have incorporated quizzes into our programs to help you absorb the material. During your time in the Pathway program, you will receive personalized feedback from your instructor, and also have the opportunity to practice coaching with your peers. Please note that our Pathway program requires the purchase of a textbook and suggests two additional books for optional reading.

  • What will I learn in the Pathway coaching program?

    The Pathway program teaches the foundations of effective health and wellness coaching outlined by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC), which includes competencies in coaching structure, coaching process, health and wellness, and ethics and legal.

    Our 6-month training, led by board-certified health & wellness coach professionals, is designed to help you take control of your life and become the person you want to be. The comprehensive curriculum is rooted in HCI’s exclusive Empowered Well-Being models, which will increase your own and your clients’ empowerment across eight dimensions of wellness. Our program will teach you potent coach tools and techniques such as Motivational Interviewing, Appreciative Inquiry, and Nonviolent Communication, as well as how to cultivate mindfulness, lead centering practices, and support your clients with increasing their stress resilience.

    After you complete the course, you’ll have a thorough understanding of the key elements of a successful coaching relationship, how to guide a session effectively, the importance of coaching presence, techniques for active listening, how to utilize Appreciative Inquiry-based coaching, Motivational Interviewing skills, and strategies for evoking intrinsic motivation to address any client concern.

    Additionally, you will have evidence-based information and practices to to support clients with health concerns, such as stress management, blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, inflammation, arthritis, and weight management.

  • What can I do with my Pathway Empowered Well-Being Coach Certification?

    After graduating from Pathway, you’ll earn certification as an Empowered Well-Being Coach (CHWC) from Health Coach Institute (HCI). You’ll have plenty of career opportunities to choose from, including corporate wellness coaching, wellness companies, healthcare organizations, digital therapeutic companies, Veterans Affairs, and health insurance companies. Some graduates choose to start their own coaching business, while others use their training to expand their professional practice in fields like fitness coaching, mental health counseling, medicine, or corporate leadership.

  • Do you offer payment plans?

    Yes, we do! At HCI, we make every effort to help you afford your training. You can learn about the options available to you by reaching out to a Pathway Clarity Coach at (650) 887-1027.

Why Choose Pathway?

Training in HCI-exclusive Empowered Well-Being Wellness Models

Learn two unique wellness models to assess clients and support their holistic wellness across eight dimensions of health. You will take a deep dive into each wellness area, improve your stress resilience, and be empowered to do the same with clients.

1:1 Mentorship & Extensive Practical Feedback

As a Pathway student, you’ll receive live, personal attention from faculty, 1:1 mentorship, plus written, individualized feedback on 3 coaching sessions to help you understand your strengths, opportunities, and recommendations for further growth.

Robust Instruction in Powerful Coaching Methodologies

Learn Appreciative Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, and Nonviolent Communication tools to enhance your coaching confidence, empower your clients and evoke their behavioral change.

Discover how Pathway can help you take your coaching career to exciting new heights.

Meet Our Pathway Faculty

brooke jeffries HCI faculty

Brooke Jeffries, MS, CN, NBC-HWC

Brooke Jeffries is the Lead Instructor and Program Director of the HCI Pathway Program. With a wealth of knowledge in nutrition, health, and coaching, Brooke is a Certified Nutritionist, National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and an advisor on the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching Program Approval Commission. Her passion for personal growth is infectious, and her expertise is unparalleled. Before joining HCI in 2019, Brooke managed a team of dietitian coaches, ran a successful private nutrition practice, and worked in corporate coaching. Over the past decade, she has mentored countless coaches in building robust coaching and clinical skills.

Laura DuBois, MS, PT, NBC-HWC

For Laura DuBois, teaching and mentoring is part of her DNA. She enjoyed a long career as a Physical Therapist before making the very natural transition to Coaching, and now her role as a Pathway Faculty instructor lets her bring ALL of her gifts and skills to the table. Her enthusiasm for coaching is palpable! In addition to her Faculty role in the Pathway Program, Laura runs her own coaching business and supports professional women to be their most empowered selves.

Taylor Colvey, MA, NBC-HWC

Taylor has over 15 years of experience working as an academic/mental health counselor in multiple educational settings. She has worked with different populations of students over the years, including: migrant, low-income, first-generation, veteran, and re-entry college students.After gaining experience in Trauma-Informed Care Practices and Social-Emotional Learning, it led her to pursue further training in the wellness field. In 2018, she became Certified in Health & Wellness Coaching.Taylor currently helps soloprenuers to increase their Mind-Body resilience so they may live out their life’s purpose. It is an exciting time of great change in the healthcare field and she enjoys supporting the next generation of Board Certified Health & Wellness Coaches at Health Coach Institute!

Jennifer McDonald, ScD, CHES, NBC-HWC

Jennifer McDonald brings approximately 20 years of diverse professional experience in the health and wellness field to her work as an educator and wellness coach. As a coach, Jen specializes in helping individuals understand the multiple dimensions of influence impacting their behavior, focusing on self-advocacy, resilience building, realistic, attainable goal setting, and self-compassion. Her victim advocacy experience and training bring a trauma-informed lens to her work. As an educator, Jen excels at providing students with the tools, skills, and confidence they need to apply what they are learning in the classroom to real life work and problem solving.

National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach Career Opportunities

Pursuing certification as a Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach is a great way to enhance your coaching resume and access expanded career opportunities.

Our NBHWC-approved course is for you if want to:

Work directly with healthcare providers
Get a job in the healthcare system or a corporate coaching setting
Confidently coach clients without a script
Empower clients to be the experts of themselves and what they need
Receive personalized 1:1 mentoring to improve and enhance your coaching skills
Help clients get unstuck using powerful coaching methodologies
Expand your health & wellness knowledge with coaching skills to use within your business
Learn in real-time with a vibrant community for support and encouragement

The NBHWC-Approved Pathway Program: How You’ll Learn

ACADEMIC. INTERACTIVE. ENGAGING.

Get ready for a smooth and fun online learning journey with Pathway! Each week, you’ll access a new pre-recorded video lesson and attend live classroom-style trainings to enhance your learning experience. With an estimated workload of only 7-9 hours per week, you can easily fit this intensive program into your busy schedule.

Live Classroom Environment

Attend weekly live virtual sessions with expert instructors who are dedicated to empowering you with the skills and knowledge to become a confident and effective coach. Experience learning in a supportive community environment, where you can ask questions, share insights, and grow alongside your peers.

1:1 Mentorship & Personal Feedback

Get mentored by our Pathway board-certified coach instructors, with feedback on coaching sessions to identify your strengths and growth opportunities.

Buddy Coaching Sessions

Practice coaching with peers to build confidence and apply course content in a safe and supportive environment.

Coaching Demos

Access coaching demonstrations to observe quality coaching skills in action.

24 Video Lessons

Asynchronous (pre-recorded) video content is rolled out weekly, with 1 new lesson available each week for 6 months.

Various Multimedia Formats

Program content is delivered via video, audio, and written resources, with personal assessments, as well as quizzes.

Start Your Journey To Becoming A National Board-Certified Coach

Join the Pathway Program. Coach with Confidence. Enhance your career as a Board-Certified Coach.

START YOUR JOURNEY TO BECOMING A NATIONAL BOARD-CERTIFIED COACH

Join the Pathway Program. Coach with Confidence. Enhance your career as a Board-Certified Coach.