WABC has led the industry in offering business coaching credentials since our inception in 1997. As organizational, coaching and client needs have evolved, our credentials have pivoted to reflect business coaching advancements and best practices. Although these credentials are still valid and can continue to be listed by their holders, we no longer offer these legacy credentials.
WABC has led the industry in offering business coaching credentials since our inception as NABC in 1997. As organizational, coaching and client needs have evolved, our credentials have pivoted to reflect coaching advancements and best practices.
Our current credentials reflect the most up-to-date practices and are aligned with our evidence-based standards. We have retired several credentials that WABC offered in the past.
Although these credentials are still valid and can continue to be listed by their holders, we no longer offer the following credentials.
The former NABC (now WABC) was a pioneer in business coaching when it introduced the Certified Business Coach (CBC) credential and program in 1997.
The initial CBC credential was intended for coaches working with owners of small businesses (fewer than 100 employees) and entrepreneurial start-ups.
To achieve the legacy CBC credential, coaches had to pass a rigorous screening process and examination on coaching business owners and CEOs in the small business market.
This credential was discontinued in 2002, and replaced on November 13, 2008 by the new WABC Certified Business Coach™ (CBC™) credential.
There are no requirements to maintain the legacy CBC credential. Credential holders must list this credential as Certified Business Coach and/or CBC. Please refer to our Use of WABC Credentials Policy for more information.
WABC reserves all rights in connection with the CBC credential, including the right to change the requirements of the CBC credential, and to replace the CBC credential.
The former NABC (now WABC) introduced the Certified Executive Coach (CEC) credential and program in 2001.
The CEC credential was intended for coaches working one-on-one with high-level executives, and fast-track or high-potential managers in organizations. A CEC primary qualification was to understand the requirements of high-level leadership and management, yet to provide perspective by operating from a different point of view from the client’s.
To achieve the CEC credential, coaches had to pass a rigorous screening process and a program of one-on-one coaching of executives in organizations.
This credential was discontinued in 2002.
There are no requirements to maintain this credential. Credential holders must list this credential as Certified Executive Coach and/or CEC. Please refer to our Use of WABC Credentials Policy for more information.
WABC reserves all rights in connection with the CEC credential, including the right to change the requirements of the CEC credential, and to replace the CEC credential.
The former NABC (now WABC) introduced the Registered Internal Corporate Coach (RICC) credential in 2000.
Candidates who successfully completed a Registered Corporate Coach (RCC) program were given the option of using either the RCC or the RICC credential, as a way to distinguish coaches who focused on internal coaching.
While some coaches opted to use the RICC credential, most did not. In response to feedback from both instructors and participants, the RICC credential was discontinued in 2003.
There are no requirements to maintain this credential. Credential holders must list this credential as Registered Internal Corporate Coach and/or RICC. Please refer to our Use of WABC Credentials Policy for more information.
WABC reserves all rights in connection with the RICC credential, including the right to change the requirements of the RICC credential, and to replace the RICC credential.
The former NABC (now WABC) introduced the RCC Instructor credential in 2000.
RCC Instructors taught the formerly named Registered Corporate Coach (RCC) credential programs. Those programs were targeted to qualified managers, consultants, coaches, psychologists, human resources and training professionals who learned the skills to become effective corporate coaches in business and organizational settings.
WABC offered the RCC Instructor credential from 2000 to 2007. On March 19, 2007, the RCC Instructor credential and trademark were transferred to Advantage Coaching and Training (ACT), the parent company responsible for training RCC Instructors.
ACT reserves all rights in connection with the RCC Instructor credential (and discontinued Authorized RICC Instructor credential), including the right to change the requirements of the RCC Instructor credential, and to replace the RCC Instructor credential.
