Integrative Health and Well-being Coaching Certificate Program

The University of Houston Integrative Health and Well-being Coaching Certificate Program provides an opportunity for students to gain expertise in the science of behavior change, the coaching process, and approaches to support client-driven, holistic well-being within the cultural context of individual’s lives. Our hybrid certificate program begins with a three-day online intensive, with the remainder of the 36-week program, including coaching skills practice with clients, delivered 100% virtually. Emphasis is placed on the foundational knowledge and practical skills of the coaching process standards and competencies of the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching NBHWC.

The Program

Health Coaching is a professional field experiencing tremendous growth in market growth. The University of Houston Integrative Health and Well-being Coaching (UH IHWC) Certificate Program trains and empowers future health coaches to help their clients and patients to develop and design their own path towards optimal health by emphasizing the well-being of the whole person. The UH IHWC Certificate Program provides an opportunity to learn from industry leaders. Our cohort model helps to create an online community and professional support. The UH IHWC Certificate Program is:

Designed by Experts
Created to meet and exceed the rigorous standards set forth by the NBHWC. Faculty include pioneers and national experts in the field of Health Coaching, all of whom are certified by the NBHWC.
Focused on Community
Designed with cultural sensitivity to our region, state, and beyond, to prepare coaches to positively impact their clients. The program is built around adult learning approaches to meet the needs of busy professionals and students enrolled in other academic programs.
Tailored to Competencies
Guided by Twelve Competencies and Learning Objectives designed for students to complete the program with all requirements to sit for the National Board Exam, including the Practical Skills Test and the requisite 50-session practice log.

National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching Approved Training Program

University of Houston - Integrative Health and Well-being Coaching is an approved Health and Wellness Coach Training & Education Program by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for the HWC certifying examination to become a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC).

Overview

Certificate Overview

Duration 36 Weeks

Program Fee $3,250

Early Registration Program Fee $2,925

Early Registration Deadline Wednesday, March 31, 2025 | 5:00 PM CST

*To be considered as a registered student, applicants must have been accepted and remitted the program fee in full by the Early Registration Deadline.

Certificate Program Information Sessions

Contact Us

Please contact Dr. Adam Martinez, Director
UHIntegrativeHealthAndWellbeingCoaching@uh.edu

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