Our Program
Empowering Individuals and Caregivers through Specialized Training for Rewarding Careers in Mental Health.
What We Offer
- Offering a 28-week training program, with full scholarships, for people with lived experiences with disabilities, their caregivers to become certified mental health coaches.
- Creating access to stable, high paying careers for people who are traditionally underemployed and underpaid. Employment opportunities available at Toivoa and beyond.
- Addressing the mental health care shortage and high demand for healthcare everywhere.
Course Schedule
We offer training 3 times a year which includes the following
Program Start Dates
The 10-month program begins in August 2024 and will have additional start dates in January, April, and August of 2025.
Program Structure
A 10-week curriculum involving 20 hours per week, divided into 10 classes along with 10 hours of asynchronous work.
Practice Skill Assessment
10 weeks of logged Practice Skill Assessment sessions that include 5 patient hours and an additional 5 hours of asynchronous work.
Exam Preparation
An 8-week support period to prepare for the National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach exam, which is offered in March, July, and November.
Specialized Training
Comprehensive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training.
Certification Outcome
Board certification results are received within 6-8 weeks of taking the exam.
Course Overview
Qualifications
- Coaches must have an associate degree or higher, 4000 hours of work experience in any field.
- Complete an NBHWC approved training program.
- Complete 50 health & wellness coaching sessions.
- Be able to commit to 145 Instructional Hours, 25 Practicum Hours, and 30 Study Hours during the 28-week training program.
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Pricing and registration
At Toivoa Coaching Academy, we value openness and affordability.
Top-tier training from experts
A convenient, fully online and accessible format
Dedicated mentorship and ongoing career support
Flexible payment options, from three to nine monthly installments
Our dynamic program is available three times a year—fall, spring, and summer. Get in touch today to discover more about our enrollment and payment options that best suit your lifestyle. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together!
Join Our Spring 2025 Class
Enroll now for the session starting March 2nd through September 13th, 2025.
Curriculum Schedule (10 Weeks)
- Week 1 (Dec. 2-6)
- Week 2 (Dec. 9-13)
- Week 3 (Dec. 16-20) Practical Skill Assessment 1 (PSA 1)
- Week 4 (Dec 23-27) (Wed. Dec 25th off)
- Week 5 (Dec 30-Jan 3) (Wed Jan 1st off)
- Week 6 (Jan. 6-10)
- Week 7 (Jan. 13-17) Practical Skill Assessment 2 (PSA 2)
- Week 8 (Jan. 20-24)
- Week 9 (Jan 27-31)
- Week 10 (Feb. 3-7) Practical Skill Assessment 3
Practicum – Logging Coaching and Feedback (10 Weeks)
- Week 1 (Feb 10-14)
- Week 2 (Feb 16-21) Faculty Feedback
- Week 3 (Feb 24-28)
- Week 4 (March 3-7) Faculty Feedback
- Week 5 (March 10-14)
- Week 6 (March 17-21) Faculty Feedback
- Week 7 (March 24-28)
- Week 8 (March 30-April 4) Faculty Feedback
- Week 9 (April 7-11)
- NBHWC Exam Application Window Opens (April 12-May 15, 2025)
- Week 10 (Pril 14-18) Faculty Feedback
NBHWC Exam Preparation (8 Weeks)
- Week 1 (April 21-25) Synchronous
- Week 2 (April 28- May 3) Asynchronous
- Week 3 (May 5-9) Synchronous
- Week 4 (May 12-16) Asynchronous
- Week 5 (May 19-23) Synchronous
- Week 6 (May 26-30) Asynchronous
- Week 7 (June 2-6) Synchronous
- Week 8 (June 9-13) Asynchronous