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Elevate your impact as a career coach with tools, training, and support

PARWCC’s Career Coaching Institute is your gateway to building confidence, expanding your toolkit, and transforming lives through purpose-driven coaching. Whether you’re helping clients explore new career paths, navigate change, or achieve big goals, this is where you’ll find the structure and support – and the world-renowned certifications – to solidify yourself as an expert guide in the evolving workforce.

This institute offers a deep bench of resources, including foundational coaching principles and specialized strategies for working with students, veterans, career changers, and executives. It’s where career coaches come to develop, connect, and lead with intention.

Check out what you can expect from the Career Coaching Institute…

Certifications & Core Programs

If you want to build a strong career coaching foundation or deepen your existing expertise, PARWCC’s certification programs will empower you to transform your clients’ lives. These programs emphasize clarity, empathy, and strategy as you develop the tools you need to coach through all stages of your clients’ career, life events, and employment sectors.

  • Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC)

    The Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC) program provides comprehensive training in coaching techniques, covering career transitions, promotions, and professional growth. Led by veteran coach Diane Hudson, the program offers robust video modules and detailed coaching frameworks to support clients in reaching their goals. Participants develop methods for building client relationships, assessing career paths, and creating action plans. By the end of the CPCC program, participants are equipped with high-impact coaching skills that enhance their client services.

    Certified Student Career Coach (CSCC)

    The Certified Student Career Coach (CSCC) program equips career services professionals with specialized skills for guiding students through career planning and early professional development. This program includes training in vocational theories, assessments, and empowerment strategies tailored to student needs. Participants learn to support students with customized coaching tools and resources that address their unique career challenges. Completing the CSCC program positions professionals to effectively guide students from academic environments into their career paths.

    Certified Veteran Career Strategist (CVCS)

    The Certified Veteran Career Strategist (CVCS) program, led by Retired Colonel Don Orlando, offers specialized training in supporting veterans as they transition to civilian careers. Participants learn techniques to translate military experience into civilian strengths, preparing them to guide veterans effectively. The program covers unique strategies to help veterans navigate career transitions, ensuring a successful shift to the civilian workforce. Through CVCS training, career professionals build expertise in addressing the distinct needs of veterans, helping them achieve professional growth and success.

    Certified Empowerment and Motivational Professional (CEMP)

    The Certified Empowerment & Motivational Professional (CEMP) program provides strategies to build resilience and motivate clients toward success. Created by Jay Block, this program trains participants to help clients overcome stress and develop positive mindsets in professional settings. Participants gain techniques for empowering clients to manage workplace challenges and achieve their goals. With CEMP training, career professionals are equipped to foster lasting client motivation and resilience, enhancing their overall coaching effectiveness.

  • Balanced Harmony: Where Mental Health Meets Career Mastery Master Series

    Join this two-part webinar series designed to empower career coaches with the tools, mindset, and strategies to support their clients and themselves through the emotional complexities of career development. This series offers a space for career professionals to pause, reflect, and strengthen their emotional resilience while learning how to integrate mental health awareness into their coaching practice. 

    Emotional Intelligence for Career Coaches Master Series

    Transform your coaching practice with practical emotional intelligence techniques designed specifically for career and résumé professionals. This intensive two-part master class equips you with accessible tools to help clients manage emotions and achieve better outcomes during career transitions. You’ll learn through direct experience, practicing techniques you can use right away with clients. Return to your practice with new confidence in helping clients manage career transition emotions.

Recent Institute Programming

Explore advanced topics that challenge and inspire – from emotional intelligence to multi-generational career transitions and beyond. These webinars and Master Series sessions connect you with seasoned coaches and new perspectives to fuel your professional growth and refine your coaching voice.

Exclusive downloads

  • Federal SES Changes White Paper
  • Client Discovery Session Scripts
  • Career Clarity Worksheets
  • Goal-Setting Frameworks
  • Career coaching case studies

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