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Microcredential

Inspire others to lead healthier lives.

Ready to help clients make meaningful and lasting lifestyle changes? MCC’s Health and Wellness Coaching microcredential combines interactive coursework with hands-on learning. You’ll develop the client-centered coaching skills needed to help people achieve healthier outcomes. Whether you’re planning to jump straight into a career, pursue national certification, or apply your credits toward an associate’s degree, this program offers a powerful first step into a rewarding and growing profession.
AREA OF INTEREST
Health Sciences and Physical Wellness
DEPARTMENT
Health and Physical Education

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What You’ll Learn

In our Health and Wellness Coaching microcredential, you will learn: 

  • How to use a guiding, client-centered communication style 
  • Techniques to motivate lasting lifestyle and behavior change 
  • Strategies to help clients set and achieve meaningful health goals 
  • Practical coaching skills through interactive, hands-on learning 
  • How to build client confidence and support long-term success 
  • The pathway from microcredential to A.S. degree, MCC certification, and national board certification 

Build Key Skills

Client Coaching
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Program Details

Through interactive coursework and practical, hands-on learning, MCC's Health and Wellness Coaching microcredential prepares students with real-world coaching skills.
MICRO

Microcredential

Help patients change their lifestyles and stick to care plans. Develop coaching skills and a mindset focused on guiding patients toward self-efficacy for healthier outcomes.  

Length

9 credit hours
Students typically complete this program in 1 semester of full-time study.

Location

Online

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Microcredential Courses & Prerequisites

Pursue Certification or Further Education

Build skills that help clients work toward a healthier lifestyle with MCC’s Health & Wellness Coaching microcredential. 

Pursue Certification or Further Education

After completing this program, you’ll be eligible to pursue national certification in Health and Wellness Coaching. Or, further your education and apply the credits you’ve earned toward MCC’s Wellness Coaching and Health Management A.S. degree program.

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Award-winning, experienced, and supportive professors are committed to your success, ensuring you have the guidance and encouragement you need.

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