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Type of Designation:
Professional certification: For practitioner business coaches*
Introduced November 13, 2008 | Status: Open
Purpose
The CBC designation:
- Sets international standards for practitioner business coaches through a practitioner designation, and clearly identifies these standards for buyers of business coaching
- Provides an independent, robust, transparent assessment process that recognizes appropriate levels of education and continuing professional development for practitioner business coaches
- Contributes to the definition, development and self-regulation of the business coaching profession
Overview
The Leading Credential for Practitioner Business Coaches™
The WABC Certified Business Coach (CBC) designation is intended for practitioner-level business coaches. It is an international designation that recognizes business coaches who apply their coaching to a narrower range of contexts. Business coaches at this level may be internal coaches who practice within one organization, or external coaches who provide limited services to a narrow client base, usually to a fixed agenda related directly to business outcomes. The CBC is a stand-alone credential and the first level of certification.
Guiding standards
The CBC designation is the product of rigorous research, development and testing. The program is guided by a definition of business coaching and a set of practitioner-level coaching competencies developed by WABC through extensive study and industry consultation. CBC is an evidence-based designation that undergoes a comprehensive annual review to ensure that it stays relevant and continues to set the highest international standards for practitioner-level business coaches.
Granting institution
The CBC designation is awarded by WABC, headquartered in Canada. To keep the process transparent and independent, the WABC Accredited training providers were evaluated by third-party assessors from the Professional Development Foundation (PDF) in the UK.
How to obtain the CBC designation
You are an ideal candidate for the CBC if you actively practice as a practitioner-level business coach. Specifically, you must meet these requirements:
- Must successfully complete a WABC Accredited (Practitioner Level) program; and
- Must meet minimum WABC membership requirements for practitioners, currently WABC Affiliate Membership (you have five years from the date you graduated from the WABC Accredited (Practitioner Level) program to become a member.)
How to list the CBC designation
Current holders may list this WABC designation in full as follows: WABC Certified Business Coach™ or as initials without periods as follows: CBC™ or both ways as follows: WABC Certified Business Coach™ (CBC™). Please Note: WABC members who hold educational degrees, or professional designations from organizations other than WABC, must have these credentials (now and in the future) verified by WABC before using, or continuing to use, any WABC designation or other WABC trademark. For full details, refer to our Use of Designations Policy, Trademarks and Logo Use Policy and Logos and Guidelines.
How to maintain the CBC designation
You must renew the CBC every five years. Renewal is strict but not onerous. You must meet the following requirements:
Effective January 1, 2011, a re-certification fee applies every five years (approximately £150).
Can the CBC designation be revoked?
Yes, under certain circumstances. Examples include not meeting the credential verification or re-certification requirements or being cited for a legal or ethical violation.
What's your next step?
Register for a program today. Learn more about the programs leading up to the CBC.
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More information
*What is certification?
Certification is a voluntary process by which a nongovernmental body recognizes an individual who has successfully met predetermined qualifications.
What is unique about a professional certification designation?
It is the most rigorous level of credentialing available for individuals. Professional certification programs that follow industry best practices require validation, carry re-certification requirements and are subject to revocation. The CBC program adheres to these best practices.
What are the benefits of a WABC Accredited® program?
The CBC designation is only available through WABC Accredited programs. When you take a WABC Accredited program, you’re getting the most credible, reliable and relevant business coach training there is. Learn more about the benefits of a WABC Accredited program.
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Designations and degrees
WABC reserves all rights in connection with the WABC Certified Business Coach (CBC) designation, including the right to change the requirements of the CBC designation, and to replace the CBC designation. |
