Why Become Board Certified?
The National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) is accelerating the professionalization of the field of health and wellness coaching.
NBHWC has collaborated with the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) since 2016 to provide a robust board certification examination which has led to more than 10,000 National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coaches that hold the NBC-HWC credential. The esteemed NBC-HWC credential represents training, education, and assessment standards, allowing for the profession to advance in all aspects of health care and wellness.
The National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching board exam is based upon extensive research and countless hours of work by the top professionals in the industry.
The National Board Certification credential (NBC-HWC) represents the profession’s highest standard. For details on how you can join other highly-trained, qualified individuals who have become National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coaches (NBC-HWCs), click here.
benefits of certification
- Become part of our NBC-HWC National Directory for people in search of a qualified health & wellness coach
- Experience greater job opportunities from employers seeking the NBC-HWC credential
- Advocate for their profession by supporting training and education standards for this growing field
- Differentiate themselves with the NBC-HWC logo to highlight the fact that they are board-certified in the profession
- Join the NBC-HWC community with private networking opportunities for learning and shared resources.
- Attend Meet & Greets throughout the country, offered only for National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coaches.
- Receive invitations to NBHWC Quarterly Connects and other NBHWC-sponsored events featuring industry experts and providing complimentary continuing education credits.