Group Coaching Certificate Training
Become a
Group Coaching Specialist
Next Cohort Begins January 14
Early Registration: 20% off through November 30th!!
Promo Code: specialist
Program Schedule Click Here
Program Structure & Curriculum
The program meets weekly, with schedule breaks for holidays and time off, and covers 24 coaching competencies and skills across five core categories.
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Category I: Building Trust, Rapport & Coaching Presence
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Category II: Enhancing Communication Skills
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Category III: Applying Skills Specific to Groups
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Category IV: Cultivating Self-Management Skills
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Category V: Propelling Health Behavior Change
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Provided for:
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Physician Assistant
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Registered Nurses
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Pharmacist
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CHES, and other health professional
About the Group Coaching Certificate Program:
The Group Coaching Certificate Program (GCCP) is a six-month advanced training designed to elevate the skills of National DPP Lifestyle Coaches. Developed and tested through collaboration between the CDC and the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC), this program equips coaches with the confidence and competencies needed to effectively facilitate group-based National DPP sessions and support participant success.
Is This Training For You?
This program is ideal for Lifestyle Coaches with at least one year of experience facilitating the National DPP Lifestyle Change Program—particularly those serving priority populations and looking to strengthen group facilitation skills.
You may be an ideal candidate if the following describes you:
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You’re currently a Lifestyle Coach or Master Trainer for the National DPP Lifestyle Change Program
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You’ve facilitated at least one full cohort
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You have reliable access to a computer and internet
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You’re able to attend a live, virtual weekly class (60–120 minutes) for approximately 6 months.
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You can complete 10–30 minutes of weekly knowledge-checks prework before each class
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Your employer supports your participation
Program Impact Highlights:
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Coaches who completed the Group Coaching Certificate Program (GCCP) reported improved confidence in their skills across multiple core competencies.
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Participants led by GCCP-trained coaches attended more sessions, stayed enrolled longer, and were more likely to achieve risk-reduction milestones than participants led by coaches who had not completed the training.
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Focus group findings showed high satisfaction and appreciation for the flexible program structure.
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These outcomes underscore the value of the GCCP as a meaningful pathway to strengthening coaching quality and improving participant outcomes within the National DPP Lifestyle Change Program.
What You'll Gain:
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Use CDC approved materials
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Learn in a rich group setting led by two CDC - National DPP Master Trainers
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Earn the Group Coaching Specialist designation
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Gain confidence in group facilitation and behavior change methods
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Receive a certificate upon successful completion of the final exam
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National Recognition & Career Growth
Email Your Questions
Elevate your coaching with our intensive certificate program designed exclusively for National DPP Lifestyle Coaches
Facilitators
Patty Farias Sanchez has a Bachelors in human and social services, she is certified as a health and wellness coach (CHWC) through Wellcoaches, Inc. She has been a National DPP Lifestyle Coach since 2013 and a Master Trainer since 2015, and a Group Coaching Specialist since 2023. Patty is Co-Founder of PIVOT X Coach Training, Ltd.
Greg Hottinger has a Masters in Nutrition, is a Registered Dietitian, and has worked in the disease prevention and weight loss field for more than 25 years. He worked at the Duke Diet & Fitness Center, Biggest Loser Club website, and co-wrote Coach Yourself Thin (Rodale Press, 2012). He is a faculty member for Wellcoaches, Inc and co-owns NOVO Wellness and PIVOT X Coach Training, Ltd. He has been a trainer for the National Diabetes Prevention Program since 2016.
TESTIMONIALS
I was very skeptical at first to start the program because I felt like I had enough training to facilitate my groups. What more could they teach me? Boy was I wrong! This experience took me a few notches up. This training experience aligned with and helped enhance my skills and experience in group coaching. It will foster my continuous improvement in this field of work. The facilitators worked great together and led an exceptional group of future leaders!
Capreia Davis