Develop and Advance Your Coaching with CNM Coach Training
At CNM Coach Training, we equip individuals from all backgrounds to lead impactful, transformational conversations. Whether you’re supporting someone through career choices, financial decisions, or educational goals, our training provides the tools you need to coach with confidence and purpose.
Our flexible training pathways are designed to meet you where you are. You can begin with Coach Essentials Training, which offers a strong foundation in core coaching skills. If you’re looking to focus on financial empowerment, Financial Coach Training provides specialized tools to support clients in managing their finances. Ready to advance your practice? Coach 2.0 is a 20-hour advanced course for those who have completed Coaching Essentials or Financial Coach Training. It’s designed to help you deepen your skills, explore new strategies, and apply your coaching in secondary and postsecondary settings. To support your journey, CNM and CNM Ingenuity offer a variety of tuition assistance options; visit the CNM Ingenuity Funding Resources page for details.
For those seeking a full spectrum of coaching expertise, completing the entire pathway leads to Certification as a CNM Certified Coach.
Coach Essentials Training
The Coach Essentials class is a 20-hour, interactive training that addresses core coaching skills. Participants will learn powerful questioning, active listening, and practical coaching techniques. We help you learn essential coaching tools for working with clients, families, and students.
Available Coach Essentials Trainings
- In Person: March 18-20, 2026 | $1,009 | Register Now
- Zoom: April 15-17, 2026 | $1,009 | Register Now
- In Person: August 19-21, 2026 | $1,009 | Register Now
- Zoom: November 4-6, 2026 | $1,009 | Register Now
- In Person: May 5-7, 2027 | $1,009 | Register Now
“ I appreciated learning a different set of skills/perspectives that I can utilize not just in my work, but also in my life (and especially with myself!). A great course to learn how to reframe communication skills and how we interact with others. “
~E. McCarthy, Santa Fe Community College
Financial Coach Training
Financial Coach Training is an engaging, problem-based course designed to immerse you in the essentials of financial coaching. This 40-hour training covers key financial concepts, budgeting, debt management, and more. You’ll learn to empower your clients with vital financial knowledge, improve financial situations, and develop personalized strategies to address financial challenges. Equip yourself to identify and assist those in need with our comprehensive Financial Coach Training.
Available Financial Coach Trainings
- In Person: July 15-17 | July 22-24, 2026 | $1,599 | Register Now
- Zoom: December 2-4 | December 9-11 | $1,599 | Register Now
- Zoom: March 10-12 | March 17-19 | $1,599 | Register Now
- In Person: June 16-18 | June 26-25 | $1,599 | Register Now
“ This course was a truly meaningful experience. It’s helped me grow professionally and has given me tools I can use to better support my colleagues and contribute to the community. “
~Noel V., Sunward Credit Untion
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Coach 2.0 Training
Coach 2.0 is a 20-hour, advanced training designed for those who have completed Coach Essentials Training or Financial Coach Training. This interactive course builds on foundational coaching skills and applies them to secondary and postsecondary settings. Participants will deepen their understanding of coaching philosophy, strengthen their ability to guide students and clients, and gain hands-on experience with new tools and techniques.
Available Coach 2.0 Trainings
- In Person: May 6-8, 2026 | $1,009 | Register Now
- Zoom: June 16-18, 2026 | $1,009 | Register Now
- Zoom: August 26-28, 2026 | $1,009 | Register Now
- In Person: November 18-20, 2026 | $1,009 | Register Now
- Zoom: February 17-19, 2027 | $1,009 | Register Now
- In Person: May 19-21, 2027 | $1,009 | Register Now
“This training was exactly what I needed to level up my coaching skills. I knew I was missing pieces that could help my clients move past barriers, and this class gave me the tools, tips, and a safe space to practice. The instructors were knowledgeable, respectful, and present throughout. The time flew by because we were learning and applying the material constantly. I loved the experience and highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their coaching. “
~Amy McMaster, Financial Coach, NOCAC
Advanced Coach Training: Older Adults
Advanced Coach Training: Older Adults is a one-day, interactive training designed for coaches who want to strengthen their ability to effectively support older adult clients. This advanced course explores the unique experiences, strengths, and challenges of today’s older adults while building best practices for coaching in later life. Participants will deepen their understanding of age-related transitions and develop practical strategies to help older adults achieve both professional and personal goals. The prerequisite for this class is having completed Coach Essentials Training or Financial Coach Training.
Available Older Adults Trainings
- In Person: March 31, 2026 | $499 | Register Now
- In Person: September 24, 2026 | $499 | Register Now
- In Person: April 15, 2027 | $499 | Register Now
“This training was exactly what I needed to level up my coaching skills. I knew I was missing pieces that could help my clients move past barriers, and this class gave me the tools, tips, and a safe space to practice. The instructors were knowledgeable, respectful, and present throughout. The time flew by because we were learning and applying the material constantly. I loved the experience and highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their coaching. “
~Amy McMaster, Financial Coach, NOCAC
Advanced Coach Training: Academic Coach
Advanced Coach Training: Academic Coaching is a 2.5 day, interactive training designed for coaches who want to strengthen their ability to effectively support students and academic clients. This advanced course explores the unique pressures, developmental stages, and systemic factors that shape today’s learners, while building best practices for coaching in educational settings.
Participants will deepen their understanding of academic transitions, motivation, executive functioning, and goal setting, and develop practical strategies to help students achieve both educational and personal success. The prerequisite for this class is completion of Coach Essentials Training or Financial Coach Training.
Available Academic Coach Trainings
- In Person: October 7-9, 2026 | $449 | Register Now
“ This course was a truly meaningful experience. It’s helped me grow professionally and has given me tools I can use to better support my colleagues and contribute to the community. “
~Noel V., Sunward Credit Untion
Advanced Coach Training: Leadership
Advanced Coach Training: Leadership Coaching is a one day, interactive training designed for coaches who want to strengthen their ability to effectively support leaders and leadership teams. This advanced course explores the evolving demands of today’s leadership landscape, including organizational culture, influence, decision making, and change management, while building best practices for coaching in leadership contexts.
Participants will deepen their understanding of leadership development, identity, power dynamics, and strategic growth, and develop practical strategies to help leaders achieve meaningful organizational and personal outcomes. The prerequisite for this class is completion of Coach Essentials Training or Financial Coach Training.
Available Leadership Trainings
- In Person: April 22, 2027 | $449 | Register Now
“This training was exactly what I needed to level up my coaching skills. I knew I was missing pieces that could help my clients move past barriers, and this class gave me the tools, tips, and a safe space to practice. The instructors were knowledgeable, respectful, and present throughout. The time flew by because we were learning and applying the material constantly. I loved the experience and highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their coaching. “
~Amy McMaster, Financial Coach, NOCAC
Advanced Coach Training: LGBTQ
Advanced Coach Training: LGBTQ+ Coaching is a one day, interactive training designed for coaches who want to strengthen their ability to effectively support LGBTQ+ clients. This advanced course explores the lived experiences, strengths, and systemic challenges impacting LGBTQ+ individuals, while building best practices for inclusive, affirming coaching.
Participants will deepen their understanding of identity development, intersectionality, resilience, and key life transitions, and develop practical strategies to help LGBTQ+ clients pursue meaningful personal and professional goals. The prerequisite for this class is completion of Coach Essentials Training or Financial Coach Training.
Available LGBTQ Trainings
- In Person: September 17, 2026 | $449 | Register Now
“This training was exactly what I needed to level up my coaching skills. I knew I was missing pieces that could help my clients move past barriers, and this class gave me the tools, tips, and a safe space to practice. The instructors were knowledgeable, respectful, and present throughout. The time flew by because we were learning and applying the material constantly. I loved the experience and highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their coaching. “
~Amy McMaster, Financial Coach, NOCAC