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Wainwright Global Institute of Professional Coaching

TURN YOUR EXPERIENCE INTO LASTING IMPACT

Become a Certified Professional Coach in just 16 hours

With live, hands-on training, a proven coaching system, and the tools to begin building your own coaching practice.

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Become a certified coach in just 16 hours. Over 6,700 coaches trained.

REAL TRAINING. LASTING IMPACT.

  • University Graduate-Level Accredited Curriculum

  • Live Interactive Online or In-Person

  • Step-by-Step Coaching System

  • Business Training & Marketing Support

Why Wainwright Global?

More Than a Certification. A Foundation for Your Future.

Becoming a professional coach is about more than earning a credential. It's about developing the skills, confidence, and practical tools to help people create meaningful change. At Wainwright Global, our training is designed to help you move from learning about coaching to actually doing it.

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  • Small Classes. Personal Attention.

    With a maximum of six students in our live group classes, you'll have opportunities to participate, ask questions, and receive personalized guidance.

  • Real Coaching Experience.

    You'll practice coaching during your training, experience the process from the client's perspective, and begin developing confidence through hands-on learning.

  • A Proven Coaching System.

    Learn the Wainwright Coaching System™, a step-by-step process you can use to help clients clarify their goals, overcome obstacles, and move forward.

  • Business-Building Tools Included.

    Explore how to create coaching packages, establish your fees, attract clients, and begin building a professional coaching practice.

Discover Our Certification Programs

Choose Your Training Experience

Your Goals. Your Schedule. Your Future.

Whether you prefer learning in a small group, receiving private instruction, or attending an in-person training, Wainwright Global offers professional coach certification designed to fit your learning preferences.

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Live Online Group Certification

$2,997

Experience 16 hours of live, interactive coaching training in a supportive small-group environment. Learn, practice, and develop your coaching skills alongside others who share your desire to make a difference.

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Live Online One-on-One Certification

$4,997

Receive personalized instruction from a WGI Certified Master Coach, with flexible scheduling and individual attention.

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Live In-Person Certification

$4,997

Immerse yourself in two days of interactive coaching training at selected locations in the United States and Canada.

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A Coaching System You Can Actually Use

From Your First Coaching Conversation to Your First Clients.

Imagine completing your certification training knowing not only what coaching is, but also how to conduct a professional coaching session. That's the purpose of the Wainwright Coaching System™. Our structured approach gives you a practical framework for helping clients:

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  • Clarify what they truly want.
  • Recognize the obstacles standing in their way.
  • Establish meaningful goals.
  • Develop achievable action steps.
  • Stay accountable as they move forward.

And because professional coaching is also a business, we'll introduce you to the practical tools for turning your coaching skills into services you can offer.

You bring your experience and your desire to help others. We provide the training, structure, and tools to help you begin.

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Real Coaches. Real Experiences. Lasting Impact.

Hear From Our Graduates.

More than 6,700 coaches have trained with Wainwright Global.

Our graduates come from different backgrounds, professions, and stages of life. What brings them together is a desire to help others create meaningful change.

Discover what they have to say about their training, the confidence they developed, and the ways they've applied their coaching skills.

“I feel I know how to complete a session with a client already.”

Tim A. O’Connor Tim A. O’Connor

“The training method ensured complete student participation and provided tools that could be used immediately.”

Esther L Hammond Esther L Hammond

“This course is well organized and presented. The activities are good and I learned true skills for being a coach.”

Lydia Jun Li Lydia Jun Li

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Your Questions, Answered

Everything You Need to Know to Get Started.

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Can I really learn professional coaching skills in just 16 hours?

Our program is designed around live, interactive learning and hands-on coaching practice. You'll learn a structured coaching system and begin applying it during your training.

Do I need previous coaching experience?

Our foundational CPC® program is designed for aspiring coaches as well as professionals who want to add coaching skills to their existing work.

Will I practice coaching during the course?

Yes. Hands-on practice is an essential part of the Wainwright Global training experience.

Will I learn how to start a coaching business?

Yes. Business-building instruction is included, covering coaching packages, fees, marketing, and practical steps toward attracting clients.

What happens after training?

You'll complete the applicable certification requirements and have access to WGI's graduate support resources.

How do I get started?

Explore the available certification formats, choose your preferred training option, and follow the enrollment instructions. If you'd like help deciding, you're welcome to book a free information call.

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Curious About Becoming a Professional Coach?

Your journey can begin with a little exploration. Discover practical information to help you understand the coaching profession, consider your opportunities, and take your next step.

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Your Next Chapter Starts Here.

What If the Experience You've Gained Could Help Someone Else Transform Their Life?

You don't need to have every answer. You don't need to know exactly where your coaching journey will lead. You simply need the desire to make a difference and the willingness to take the next step.

At Wainwright Global, we're here to help you turn that desire into practical coaching skills, professional confidence, and a new opportunity to serve others.

Become a Certified Professional Coach in just 16 hours.

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Compare Training Options

Compare tuition, class size, scheduling, and location.

Choose Your Training Experience
Training Experience Live Online Group $2,997 Live Online One-to-One $4,997 Live Training In-Person $4,997
Live Training 16 hoursLive, interactive training 16 hoursLive, private instruction 16 hoursCompleted over 2 days
Class Size Up to 6 studentsSmall-group learning One-to-oneYour own Certified Master Coach Up to 16 studentsLearning together in person
Scheduling Weekday or weekendFour 4-hour sessions or two 8-hour sessions Flexible schedulingClass hours arranged around your availability Two-day formatContact WGI to arrange dates
Where You Attend Live onlineZoom class Live onlinePrivate online sessions In personNewport Beach, CA; other locations by arrangement
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Details from WGI’s published course pages. Additional coursework and certification requirements apply. View each course for full details.
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