Life and Career Coaching Certificate

The life and career coaching certificate prepares students to assist clients in achieving goals in areas such as life transitions, significant relationships, physical health, emotional well-being, career choices and spirituality. Rider’s certificate program is designed to meet the educational requirements for certification as a Board Certified Coach through the Center for Credentialing and Education, Inc. There are three pathways to completion of required coursework, depending on your educational background.

1. For students who hold a master’s degree in counseling or a doctoral degree in a social or behavioral science (e.g. social work, education, health, or business), one course is required.
2. For students who hold a master’s degree in a social or behavioral science other than counseling (e.g. social work, education, health, or business), two courses are required.
3. For students who hold a bachelor’s degree or a graduate degree in a field outside of social or behavioral science (e.g. mathematics, biology), three courses are required.