Become the Health & Wellbeing Coach You Were Meant to Be

YourCoach Academy is where passionate people become real health coaches. We blend science-backed training, hands-on practice, and our own best-in-class coaching philosophy to prepare you for a thriving coaching career. You’ll learn how to create measurable impact for clients while building the confidence and skills to shine in any coaching setting.

YourCoach Health is the only operating system for behavior change, powered by a global community of health & wellbeing coaches. We offer a full practice-management solution for coaches, and partner with companies, providers, and health plans to deliver real health coaching to the people who need it most — while creating meaningful, paid opportunities for coaches. Our mission is simple: make health coaching accessible to everyone, everywhere, and prove its impact on health outcomes in real time.

Through YourCoach Academy, we’re training the next generation of coaches to meet the highest standards in the industry — and to step into the workforce ready to create measurable, lasting change.

Yes, we’ve built our curriculum fully aligned with the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) competencies and content outline. More importantly, you’ll graduate with the real-world skills to not only pass the exam but also succeed in building powerful coaching relationships.

If you’re ready to empower others to make lasting changes in their health and wellbeing — whether you’re brand new to coaching, transitioning from another health-related career, or adding coaching to your current work — this program is for you. To enroll, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old – We work with adult learners who are ready to engage in professional training.
• Have reliable internet access – Our program is delivered online, so you’ll need a steady connection for live classes and assignments.
• Have a high school diploma (or equivalent) – A solid educational foundation is essential for the pace and depth of our curriculum, plus it is required to apply for NBHWC certification.

In addition, the NBHWC requires applications to have either:

• An associate degree (or higher) OR
• 4,000 hours (about 2 years full-time) of documented work experience

If you meet these qualifications, you’re ready to apply - no prior coaching experience or health and wellbeing experience is required. We’ll give you all the tools, training, and support to become a real health coach and launch your coaching career.

The 20-week program will be a mix of interactive live Zoom classes (4 hours/week) and engaging self-paced lessons (~2 hours/week) on our Academy platform — designed to fit into your real life while keeping you connected and accountable. You’ll get access to interactive modules, downloadable tools, curated readings, class recordings, and our proprietary coaching technology to practice like a pro.

We keep our cohorts intentionally small so every student gets personalized feedback, space to practice, and meaningful connections with peers and instructors. Plan for 5–6 hours a week, including live classes, independent learning, and practice coaching. Think of it as the perfect blend of commitment and flexibility.

You’ll build a strong foundation in:

• Coaching presence, empathy, and active listening
• Motivational Interviewing & behavior change science
• Chronic disease prevention & lifestyle medicine essentials
• Ethics, cultural humility, and social determinants of health
• Goal-setting, accountability, and empowering clients to thrive
• Real-world coaching skills you’ll use from day one

Absolutely. Every week includes opportunities to practice coaching in a safe, supportive space with constructive feedback. You’ll also have access to instructors (all active, successful coaches), peer connections, optional office hours, and resources including interactive modules, downloadable tools, curated readings, class recordings, and proprietary coaching technology to help you practice like a pro.

The application is simple, and no payment or credit card is required to apply. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance - spots are limited to maintain small cohorts and personalized support. Once accepted, you’ll be notified within two business days and receive a payment link. Tuition is $4,295, and scholarships are available for those with financial need. You can request consideration for a scholarship by emailing academy@yourcoach.health.

Fill out our quick online application to get started!

Email us at academy@yourcoach.health — we’re here to help you take the next step toward becoming a real health coach.