Become a National Board CertifiedHealth and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)Eligibility Requirements

Click HERE for the NBHWC Practice Exam

Applicants are responsible for verifying NBHWC exam eligibility prior to applying. Application fees are non-refundable

To Qualify for the National Board Certification Exam you must:

Complete an NBHWC Approved Training Program

Applicants will be required to upload a certificate of completion and/or the NBHWC Exam Eligibility Letter.

  • Program Name
  • Date of Completion
  • Date of Final Practical Skills Assessment
  • NBHWC Seal of Approval

Complete 50 sessions

Complete 50 health and wellness coaching sessions

Document completion

Document completion of an associate’s degree (or higher) or 4,000 hours of work experience
Application documents can be downloaded below. Proof of program completion will be provided by the NBHWC Approved Training Program upon completion of the approved program.
Eligibility requirements must be completed prior to the exam application deadline.

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