Mark Rattray

Micro-Credentialing Journey with Function First Coaching

Micro-Credentialing with Function First Coaching: Customize Your Coaching Journey

At Function First Coaching, we celebrate the uniqueness of every coaching journey. Your expertise and passion within your specific area of practice make your journey distinct. That’s why we offer you the opportunity to customize your coaching path and earn a prestigious micro-credential based on your accumulated Continuing Coaching Education (CCE) units.

How Micro-Credentialing Works: Earning your Badge

Micro-credentialing at Function First Coaching involves completing a series of thematically connected coaching courses. These courses provide you with in-depth knowledge, skills, and tools tailored to your chosen area of practice and coaching focus. This journey includes the Dive Into a Coach Approach™ program, starting with Level 1-Core Fundamentals (12 hours), followed by Level 2A- Relationship Mastery (10 hours), 2B Technical Mastery (10 hours), and Level 3.0 Live Implementation (10 hours).

Stand-Alone Designation

A micro-credential can be pursued as a stand-alone designation, signifying your dedication to specialization and excellence in coaching within your field.

Recognition of Growing Knowledge

Earning a micro-credential formally acknowledges your growing knowledge and expertise as a coach. It demonstrates your commitment to staying current in your area of practice and continuously enhancing your coaching skills.

Customization of Your Coaching Journey

Micro-credentialing allows you to tailor your coaching journey to align with your goals and passions. Whether you’re a pediatric occupational therapist, a physical therapist, a nutritionist, or a healthcare leader, our micro-credentials are designed to fit your expertise.

Earning Your Micro-Credential Badge

Upon completing a minimum of 42 CCEs (and potentially up to 50 CCEs) with Function First Coaching, you’ll be eligible to earn a customized micro-credential badge. This badge represents your dedication to professional growth and highlights your specialization within your field.

Tailored to Your Area of Practice

Your micro-credential badge is designed to match your area of practice and coaching focus. For example:

• A pediatric occupational therapist may earn a “Parent Coaching” badge.
• A physical therapist specializing in health and wellness may receive a “Health and Wellness Coach” badge.
• A physician specializing in lifestyle medicine and wellness coaching might earn a “Wellness Coach” badge.
• A physician focusing on pain management and holistic health could proudly display a “Pain Management Coach” badge.
• A nutritionist focusing on dietary guidance can proudly display a “Nutritional Coach” badge.
• An athletic therapist specializing in motivation and performance enhancement might earn a “Motivational Coach” badge.
• A mental health practitioner dedicated to mental wellness and resilience may be awarded a “Mental Wellness Coach” badge.
• A healthcare leader may showcase their expertise with a “Holistic Leadership Coach” badge.

Your Path to Excellence

At Function First Coaching, we recognize that every coaching journey is unique. Micro-credentialing allows you to deepen your coaching skills, specialize in your chosen field, and proudly display your expertise with a customized badge.

Explore the Possibilities

Discover the world of micro-credentialing at Function First Coaching and embark on a journey of continuous learning and specialization. Whether you’re pursuing a micro-credential as a step towards a professional certificate or as a stand-alone designation, we’re here to support you in recognizing and showcasing your specialized coaching proficiency.