Get Certified as a Professional Business Coach

Our expert-led training courses will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to coach deeply and effectively.

AT THE CENTER FOR COACHING STRATEGIES, we partner with Shared Services Alliances, Child Care Resource Agencies, Non-profits, and other Organizations to provide evidence-driven coach training tailored to child care business needs.

The Center for Coaching Strategies offers 2 Levels of Certification to help business coaches develop strong, effective partnerships with clients. Taught by International Coaching Federation (ICF) Credentialed Coaches, we adhere to ICF professional standards in coaching.

Why Early Childhood Educator
Business Coaching?

Child Care is not like other Business Industries

ECE programs are motivated by a love for working with children, a solution to their own child care needs, and the intrinsic reward of running an early education program.

Our courses and resources have been developed and tested by real coaches working with child care program owners. Our instructors have helped to open, expand, and strengthen hundreds of child care businesses over the past decade.

Business Advising Alone is Not Enough

Early education programs need access to quality business training, mentorship, and business coaching. Business advising, help creating a budget, giving a resource, or advice on profit margins is simply not enough for these clients.

Our clients need life-changing, transformational coaching that addresses the real challenges they are facing, including feelings of guilt and shame, inequity, and discomfort with managing finances.

Our Solution

We provide beginner and advanced coach training courses so you can become a Certified Business Coach and help early child care educators start, grow, and strengthen their businesses.  Our courses are taught by expert instructors who will be available to meet with you one-on-one and provide guidance and support as you move through the course. You will join a community of other professionals taking the course and will have the opportunity to practice your coaching skills so you can graduate the course with confidence.

When you graduate the course you will receive a certificate, tons of useful coaching resources, and be invited to join our monthly Community of Practice meetings. We also provide ongoing one-on-one mentor coaching.  Our ECE business training is proven to be effective and impactful in changing the lives of our clients and helping them reach their business goals.

Our Mission

We are a nationwide, ICF recognized coach training institute leading the way with high-quality business and leadership coach training. Our primary focus is business and leadership coaching: Empowering coaches, non-profits, and clients with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive. We specialize in offering coach training to ECE Shared Services Alliances and those providing business training to early childhood educators.

For Coaches ~ By Coaches ~ Innovative ~ Equitable We Understand the Business of Child Care

Testimonials

“The course was full of resources that created thought-provoking conversations. It was easy to follow and I enjoyed the practice coaching sessions. This is an incredible value!”

– 2025 program graduate

“The Level 1 Coach Training course gave me solid, actionable training and practice. I now feel comfortable and confident in my ability to coach preschool and childcare business clients.”

– 2025 program graduate

“The best professional development training I have ever taken.”

– 2025 program graduate

As a professional coach, you can turn your passion for helping others into a force for change. By learning practical business and coaching skills, you will gain confidence in your ability to coach real clients, making a vital impact in your community.

Sign up for our Coach Certification Course and embrace the fulfilling journey of becoming a business and leadership coach.