Registered Corporate Coach™ Program Overview

RCC Program Overview

The RCC designation is considered an intermediate designation in that it reflects training that is typically shorter than a certification program, yet offers the benefits of a professional designation based on life experience. (Certification programs usually take longer to complete and require post-certification requirements for maintenance.)

The RCC program uses an accelerated course structure and has been designed for individuals who can work independently, grasp complicated concepts easily, and draw on practical applications through personal experiences.

The ideal candidates for this program are typically:

External or internal coaches working with businesses
Internal professionals interested in performance coaching
Those with previous work experience in coaching, consulting, managing, and training
Specialists in human dynamics such as therapists, life coaches, human resource professionals, and organizational development consultants

Registered Corporate Coaches™ (RCC) are trained in both internal and external coaching. Internally, they work with executives and managers, coaching to strengthen the organization's corporate culture. As an external coach, they work with business professionals at all levels to achieve personal and professional success.

The RCC is awarded to those member coaches who pass a screening process and successfully complete a training program that requires demonstrating coaching skills necessary for making highly effective coaching interventions in the business setting.

Organizations seeking to credential more than one RCC candidate are encouraged to consider an on-site training program. This training program is provided by one of our Instructors, and is structured for internal coaches working with corporations or executives, and addresses how to use coaching to handle the most common issues faced by corporate employees, managers and executives. RCC coaches have significant life experience working in business and/or with performance issues.

Obtaining the RCC Designation

The RCC designation is granted by the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches (WABC). To obtain this designation, you must be a member of WABC in good standing, and successfully complete an RCC Program, which is approved by WABC. Acceptance into the program includes:

Pass a screening interview with Nancy Allen. To be considered, you'll need to meet these minimum WABC qualifications:

Transitioning into, or in the early years of, business coaching practice, either as an external or internal coach
Document at least seven years' business/organizational experience (this means coaching and non-coaching working experience in the private and/or public sectors)

Submit the program registration form and remit full payment of the RCC Program, which also includes a one-year WABC Affiliate Membership, to IMPACT Training & Development before commencement of program. Students who are already experienced business coaches may elect to apply for WABC Full Membership, our highest level membership at this time, for an additional fee. Please click here for further membership details.

Submit a WABC membership application-if you aren't already a member-in the category you choose and qualify for. RCC Program participants are sent joining information at the time they purchase the RCC Program. Please contact WABC at membersupport@wabccoaches.com if you'd like further information.

Fully complete all the RCC Program requirements within six months of course start date including: Successfully complete the workshop.

Receive three hours of follow-up coaching by one of your instructors to ingrain the learning from the workshops. Complete course homework that includes course reflection questions and practice coaching hours for each tool and skill introduced in the program. Participants must exhibit an understanding and proficiency in utilizing tools introduced in the program.
Provide a minimum of 3 coaching evaluations that indicate the client's perspective on the coaching experience. Evaluations must be different professional clients.
Pass a written examination based on content presented in the workshop to determine your ability to personally apply the information to a corporate setting.
Receive the Registered Corporate Coach™ (RCC) designation and certificate from the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches.

Using the RCC designation List this designation as Registered Corporate Coach™ and/or as RCC. Please refer to our guidelines for more information.

Maintaining the RCC designation

Effective March 4, 2003, there are no requirements to maintain this designation. WABC reserves all rights in connection with the RCC designation, including the right to change the requirements of the RCC designation, and to replace the RCC designation.

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