Apply for Comensa Credentials

Why Credentialing Matters

Being credentialed as a COMENSA coach:

• Confirms your professionalism and competence.
  
  

• Provides formal recognition of your training and coaching experience.
  
  

• Enhances credibility with clients and peers.
  
  

• Allows you to progress through levels as you grow your coaching practice.
  
  

The full list of reasons is available in the COMENSA Credentialing Policy (p4).

Levels of Credentialing

COMENSA has three credentialing levels, based on coaching experience and training hours:

1. CCC – COMENSA Credentialed Coach Level 1
   
   

   • Training: 60 hours
     
     

   • Coaching: 100 hours (90% paid)
     
     

2. CSC – COMENSA Senior Coach Level 2
   
   

   • Training: 120 hours
     
     

   • Coaching: 500 hours (90% paid)
     
     

3. CMC – COMENSA Master Coach Level 3
   
   

   • Training: 200 hours
     
     

   • Coaching: 2,500 hours (90% paid)
     
     

Pathways to Credentialing

There are two pathways:

1. Pathway 1 – Standard Credentialing
   
   

   • You meet the required formal training hours.
     
     

   • Follow steps in BLACK + Pathway 1 (BLUE).
     
     

2. Pathway 2 – Credentialing via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
   
   

   • You have coaching experience but not enough formal training hours.
     
     

   • Follow steps in BLACK + Pathway 2 (ORANGE).
     
     

Decision Checklist

Ask yourself:

• Do I have the required formal training hours?
  
  

  • YES: Follow BLACK + Pathway 1 BLUE
    
    

  • NO: Follow BLACK + Pathway 2 ORANGE
    
    

Next Step

• Click the link provided to view all documents required for credentialing and for RPL.
  
  

• Gather your training records and coaching logs before applying.