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.

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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.
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