Embrace Change Coaching Certification program

The Embrace Change Coaching Certification program (“ECCC,” or “E-triple-C”) is a 4-month, entry-level coach training and certification program for coaches of color who want to coach clients of color.

The next cohort is anticipated to launch in 2025.

An overview of our program:

  • ECCC is a coach training program taught by ICF-credentialed Faculty who are coaches of color themselves.

  • ECCC includes 75 total student contact hours.

  • The program includes live, synchronous training sessions (45 hours) as well as asynchronous training hours (30 hours).

  • There are no pre-requisites to enroll for interested applicants.

  • The program will be taught entirely in English and will be delivered virtually through Zoom.

Mission and Vision: Why we created the Embrace Change Coaching Certification program

We created this program in recognition of the fact that there is a huge need for a program like this to give more coaches of color the foundation, skills, and experience they need to coach clients of color.

It is our mission through ECCC, to educate, train, and launch BIPOC coaches to new heights––as well as to move the needle on the diversity of the coaching industry at large. This, in turn, is part of Embrace Change’s larger mission to get all women of color––and people of color––the money, power, and respect that we deserve in the workplace.

Our aim with the beta round of ECCC is, in part, to create a streamlined coach training program to support participants to build their coaching skills and become comfortable and confident in their coaching know-how in practice.

Our learning philosophy for ECCC is rooted in the belief that every coach brings unique strengths, perspectives, and lived experiences that enrich the learning ecosystem for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and empowering space that centers people of color and fosters growth.

At Embrace Change, we agree to abide by the standards and ICF Coaching Education Accreditation Code of Conduct. Please note that we are not currently an ICF accredited provider.

Program training dates

The beta round of this small-cohort coaching certification program will commence on March 23, 2023, all live, synchronous group coaching sessions will take place over Zoom, between 12pm and 2pm ET, on the following dates:

  • Saturday, March 23

  • Sunday, March 24

  • Saturday, March 30

  • Sunday, March 31

  • Saturday, April 13

  • Sunday, April 14

  • Saturday April 20

  • Sunday, April 21

  • Saturday, April 27

  • Sunday, April 28

  • Saturday, May 4

  • Sunday, May 5

  • Saturday, May 11

  • Sunday, May 12

  • Saturday, May 18

  • Sunday, May 19

  • Saturday, May 25

  • Sunday, May 26

  • Saturday, June 1

  • Sunday, June 2

  • Saturday, June 8

  • Sunday, June 9

View the Curriculum Overview and Scheduled Dates for Mandatory, Live, Synchronous Sessions:

Additional Details

  • This 77+ hour coach training program includes:

    • 22 mandatory, live, synchronous group sessions

    • 11 hours of Mentor Coaching (group and individual)

    • Peer coaching practice

    • Weekly homework assignments (readings, videos, reflection exercises, and other activities)

    • Final coach performance evaluations.

  • Aside from the live, synchronous group coaching sessions, we recommend that participants set aside a minimum of ~3-4 hours per week to complete in a meaningful and educational manner.

  • 90 to 120 minutes long.

  • Yes. Please reach out to us if you have questions about our Attendance, Participation, or other related Policies.

    Our contact information is below.

  • At only $5,500, the investment for this one-of-a-kind program is significantly lower than for other comparable coaching certification programs currently available, many of which start at $10K and can even go up to $17K or more.

    Tuition is payable in a one-time, upfront payment of $5,500 or 4 monthly installments of $1,375 with the first installment due at the point of enrollment.

Embrace Change Team Members:

Payal Shah, PCC, ELI-MP, Director of Coach Education
Vince Zabala, Curriculum Development
Sheba Remy Kharbanda, Chief Operations Officer
Yovani Washington, Executive Assistant
Cynthia Pong, JD, Founder and CEO

Reach out to the team at training@embracechange.nyc

If you would like to join the waitlist for future rounds of ECCC, please register your interest here:

Questions? Please contact Embrace Change’s Director of Coach Education, Payal Shah, PCC, ELI-MP, at training@embracechange.nyc, or reach out to the Embrace Change team through the phone number in the footer.