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- Format not verified
- Additional training required
Health coach training research
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Compare costs, credential paths, learning formats, and prerequisites before you commit.
ACEACE Health Coach Certification (Basic package) | AFPACertified Master Health and Wellness Coach | DukeDuke Health & Wellbeing Coach Training (DHWCT) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Known minimumTuition subtotal $1,309.00 | Known minimumTuition subtotal $3,548.00 | Known minimumTuition subtotal $4,950.00 |
| Format | Format not verified | Blended online with live sessions | Format not verified |
| Board path | Additional training required | Approval documented | Approval documented |
ACE
ACE Health Coach Certification (Basic package)
Known minimumAdditional training requiredTuition subtotal $1,309.00AFPA
Certified Master Health and Wellness Coach
Known minimumApproval documentedTuition subtotal $3,548.00Duke
Duke Health & Wellbeing Coach Training (DHWCT)
Known minimumApproval documentedTuition subtotal $4,950.00
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Certificates, board credentials and licenses, explained.
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Required add-ons, exam fees and amounts still to confirm.
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Four researched programs, listed alphabetically by provider. Each card shows the exact path, cost status, format and approval label.
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Credential basics
A school certificate and a board credential are different steps.
The training you choose should match the credential you want. We show the exact program path and link to the current official requirements.
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Training program
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Set by the certifying body
Separate credential steps
Eligibility, application and exam rules are set by a certifying body, not by the school.
Awarded by the board
Board credential
Awarded only after those extra steps. Completing training alone does not award it.
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