Credentialing
What is a CCNI Coaching Credential?
Using core coaching skills and competencies established by CCNI, we offer the premier Christian coaching credential in the industry. With a CCNI Christian coaching credential, the public is assured that you have mastered the required coaching skills and qualifications for industry-standard Christian coaching. To obtain the CCNI credential – Christian coaches must:
- Be or become a current member in good standing with CCNI.
- Comply with rigorous accountability to ethical standards of practice.
- Demonstrate true coaching experience, (real clients, not just scenarios or role-plays).
- Receive qualified mentor coaching from an instructor who has obtained professional Christian coaching credentials.
- Require professional references from Christian peers in the coaching industry.
- A New Christian Coaching Credential is $200 for Members and $400 for Non-Members which includes one year membership with CCNI.
How is Credentialing Different from Certification?
A credential is sometimes called a certification which can create some confusion. The key difference is that the credential is awarded through an objective third party other than a specific training school. Credentials demonstrate you have met the standards of competency for the industry as a whole as compared to distinct requirements of your training school which vary greatly. Here is a quick summary of nuances between credentialing and certification:
Credentialing
- Confirms you have met the standards of competency for the industry.
- Is a voluntary process of validating knowledge, skills, and abilities beyond the scope of your coaching school.
- Uses standardized requirements for coaching skills proficiency.
- Measures your skill development against the industry standard.
- Is nationally recognized because they are awarded by a 3rd-party, unbiased organization.
Certification
- Is the process of providing a certificate to show completion of your studies in a certain subject. A certificate enhances your professional expertise in the proficiencies outlined by your school.
- Prepares you for a certain level of skill proficiency as defined by the school/program.
- Measures your skill development against school/program standards.
- Shows that you have satisfactorily met the requirements of your school/program.
Become an Accredited CCNI Program
The Christian Coaches Network International (CCNI) encourages programs to become CCNI Accredited for their coach training, education, and support programs. The following are standards by which all training programs must abide.
The purpose for CCNI providing accreditation for Christian programs is to provide a biblical based platform which is recognized as one of the highest standards of achievement within the Christian coaching industry. Coach training schools, programs, and other programs that incorporate coaching that desire CCNI’s accreditation must demonstrate Christian faith principles as well as solid coaching techniques within those programs.
What are the Requirements to Earn the CCNI Credential?
| Requirements | CCC | CPCC | CMCC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training Hours* | 60 hours | 125 hours | 200 hours |
| Coaching Experience | 100 hours | 500 hours | 1,500 hours |
| Mentor Coaching | 10 hours | 10 hours | 10 hours |
| Christian references | Required | Required | Required |
| Recording & Transcript | Required | Required | Required |
| Written Assessment | Required | Required | Required |
| Fee | $200 (members) | $200 (members) $400 (inc. new membership) | $200 (members) $400 (inc. new membership) |
| Renewal | Every 3 years Additional 40 Continuing Coach Education hours $100 (members) $300 (inc. new membership | Every 3 years Additional 40 Continuing Coach Education hours $100 (members) $300 (inc. new membership | Every 3 years Additional 40 Continuing Coach Education hours $100 (members) $300 (inc. new membership |
Anyone who has a current coaching credential can apply for a CCNI Coaching Credential
| Requirements | CCC | CPCC | CMCC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Coaching Credential | Proof of Credential | Proof of Credential | Proof of Credential |
| Christian references | Required | Required | Required |
| Fee | $100 (members) $300 (inc new membership) | $100 (members) $300 (inc new membership) | $100 (members) $300 (inc new membership) |
How do I Apply for a CCNI Credential?
A written log of coaching hours must be provided digitally. Sessions must be synchronous and can be paid or pro-bono. Sessions must be dated after the recognized coach specific training begins. Each session must be at least 20 minutes in length. The log must include a coded name for the client to protect confidentiality (please do not use the client’s full name), the duration of the session, whether the session was paid for pro-bono, and the full date of the session. Group/Team coaching counts as one session. The experience log must demonstrate a minimum of 8 different clients with 25 of the hours occurring within the 18 months before submitting the credential application.
A written log of mentor coaching must be provided digitally. Applicants must demonstrate at least 10 hours of mentor coaching by a mentor coach holding the credential (or above) the candidate is applying for. The mentor coaching hours must occur over a three-month period or longer. Of the 10 hours of mentor coaching, a minimum of three must be one-on-one. The remaining seven hours may be one-on-one or in a group. The log must contain the mentor coach’s full name and credential, the mentor coach’s contact email and/or phone number, the start date and the end date for mentor coaching, and the total number of individual versus group mentor coaching hours.
Three written Christian character reference letters must be provided with your application. These character reference letters must demonstrate familiarity with your coaching skills and your conduct and lifestyle as a Christian. We recommend letters from an existing client, a pastor or a church leader, and a coaching colleague.
Candidates for new credentials not holding other credentials recognized by CCNI must submit a performance evaluation. The evaluation consists of the submission of a recording (one audio file mp3 or mp4 is recommended) and the session transcript in a Word document. The recording and transcript will be evaluated by a CCNI assessor upon submission to verify the coach’s demonstration of the appropriate level of core competencies for the credential applied. The audio recording must be clear and understandable. The coach must have the permission of the client to record the session and submit it with the application. The session must be between 20 and 50 minutes. Coaching will not be assessed beyond the 50-minute mark. The recording must be from an actual coaching session between you and a paid or pro-bono client (not part of education). The client may not be a coach unless they are a regular client. The transcript must be word-for-word and use speaker titles “Coach” and “Client”. The statements by each speaker must be separated on different lines and include timestamps.
Measurements
Christian coaching is the expression of the Biblical worldview within the coaching conversation. As Christians who coach Christians, we allow for the expression of faith to be manifested and to guide client relationships and resulting coaching conversations. Therefore we are measuring both of the following:
Your coaching skill effectiveness against industry standards.
Your ability to allow for and coach around expressions of faith without crossing the boundaries of professional coaching.
Recording Specifications
Content: Applicant will submit one recording for the CCC, CPCC or CMCC credential. For the purposes of this oral demonstration, this recording must incorporate the elements and distinctions of the Christian faith.
(If you have any questions on what those might be, please see these Christian Coaching Competencies.)
Time: The length should be 20-50 minutes.
Transcript: A transcript of the conversation is required.
Release: The client should sign a written release allowing for the recording. The coach should maintain the signed agreement. Please do not submit the release with your recording.
The CCNI credential is valid for three years. To renew, complete a renewal application and provide a digital written log demonstrating 40 coaching-specific continuing education hours in the three years since the award of your credential. Additional mentor coaching hours by a coach at or above your credential renewal level may count as continuing education. Other coaching-specific education may include: coaching academics, CCE’s, RDU’s, CCNI CEU’s, CCNI events, similar Christian coaching events, etc. The log must contain the full date of training or event, the name of the course or event, the name of the instructor and the instructor’s contact email and/or phone number, the name of the organization or training school providing the event or training, the total number of hours, and the total number of CCE/CEU’s awarded.
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