The Mayo Clinic Wellness Training & Certification Program is all-inclusive training led by an array of Mayo Clinic experts. One registration fee includes the 12-session online training course, including the virtual online workshop which is a four-day interactive training. The “live” distance learning component includes webinars and conference calls, as well as skill development with peer coaching practice and mentor coach feedback. Mayo Clinic Wellness Coach Certification, upon successful completion of the program, is also included in the registration fee. Upon successful completion of the program, you may choose to also certify with the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching.
Access to all online course & materials
All live webinars and conference calls
Peer coaching experience with minimum of 3 faculty-mentored interactions
4-day virtual immersive training workshop with Mayo Clinic experts
Certification hours and training
Evidence-based communication skills and coaching strategies that have been shown to positively impact behavior change are taught in twelve weekly sessions. Interactions with other students in the virtual classroom through discussions, watching videos, and sharing coaching resources make up the core foundation of this comprehensive training.
Online classes allow you to do all of the training from your own location, in your own time. (*Besides live sessions and virtual four-day workshop).
Weekly live interactive webinars provide further opportunity to interact with Mayo faculty, ask questions, and learn practical coaching skills. It is important to note that these interactions are required parts of the course, and are offered in Central Time (CT).
Opportunities to practice and receive feedback on your developing coaching skills are essential. For multiple weeks during the course, you will meet in peer coaching dyads, triads or private sessions with mentor involvement, using distance communication technology, to complete practice coaching assignments.
A four-day *virtual* immersive wellness experience with Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program staff and other Mayo Clinic experts that provides opportunities to practice foundation coaching skills in a safe and supportive environment. This workshop includes many experiential elements such as motivational interviewing training, resiliency training, breakaway sessions and more.
Graduates of the Mayo Clinic Wellness Coach Training Program are eligible to apply for the Mayo Clinic Wellness Coach Certification (at no additional charge). They are also encouraged to pursue the national wellness coach certification through the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching.
