Preamble
Business coaching is a self-regulated industry. WABC is committed to setting the highest international standards of ethics, integrity and professional responsibility for members by engaging in self-regulatory activities that build and maintain public trust. This non-certification designation program is one such activity.

Overview
The Registered Corporate Coach (RCC) designation is typically for those who are newer to business coaching. It is held by over a thousand professionals around the world who have sought to rapidly learn and integrate principles, skills and techniques so they can coach effectively in businesses and organizations. Programs are offered throughout the year by RCC Instructors in various locations.

Registered Corporate Coaches are trained in both internal and external coaching. As internal coaches they work with executives and managers, both individually and in groups, to strengthen the organization’s corporate culture. As external coaches they work with business professionals at all levels to achieve personal and professional success. RCC is an independent credential (no prerequisite credential required) and is a non-certification designation.

Guiding standards
The RCC designation program is guided by a list of relevant skills, both fundamental and advanced, that are necessary to practice business coaching. The program covers internal and external coaching.

Granting institution
The RCC designation is awarded by WABC, headquartered in Canada. To keep the process transparent and independent, candidates are trained and evaluated by third-party RCC Instructors.

How to obtain the RCC designation
You are an ideal candidate for the RCC if you have significant business or professional experience, and if you can work independently, grasp complicated concepts easily and draw on personal experiences to deliver practical applications. Specifically, you must meet these requirements:

• Must pass a screening interview with an RCC Instructor;
• Must meet minimum WABC membership requirements for practitioners (currently WABC Affiliate Membership);
• Must hold WABC membership for at least one year; and
• Must successfully complete an RCC designation program.

How to list the RCC designation
Current holders may list this WABC designation in full as follows: Registered Corporate Coach™ or as initials without periods as follows: RCC™ or both ways as follows: Registered Corporate Coach™ (RCC™).

Please Note: WABC members who hold any educational degrees, or any professional designations from organizations other than WABC, must have these credentials (now and in the future) verified by WABC if they wish to list them in any materials that display WABC trademarks (e.g., WABC name, logo, designations). This requirement applies to members' own materials (e.g., marketing and promotional material, résumés, business cards, website, email signature block) that contain WABC trademarks as well as to WABC materials (e.g., website, member correspondence). For full details, refer to our Use of Designations Policy, Trademarks and Logo Use Policy and Logos and Guidelines.

How to maintain the RCC designation
Effective March 4, 2003, you must be a WABC member for one year to obtain the RCC designation (previously, continuous membership was required). After the one-year period, there are no requirements to maintain this designation.

Can the RCC designation be revoked?
No.  

What's your next step?
Learn more. Get more details about the RCC programs available.
Get in touch. Contact WABC.

More information

*What is a non-certification designation?
Registered Corporate Coach (RCC) is considered an intermediate designation. It is not as rigorous as a certification program, yet it offers the benefits of a business coaching designation based on life experience.

Other WABC programs
Credentials for Business Coaches

WABC reserves all rights in connection with the RCC designation, including the right to change the requirements of the RCC designation, and to replace the RCC designation.