Membership
A community of practice for business coaches.
Community, opportunity, and tools, for business coaches, by business coaches.
We are an Alliance of Certified Business Coaches.
The PBCA is home to more than a hundred business coaches from around the world who share best practices, tools, strategies, support, and friendship. We get to know each other on skills calls, on our forums, in our peer groups, and in person.
Membership Benefits
Community
Community calls, peer groups, conferences, and real relationships with other working coaches.
Opportunity
Team up with certified business coaches and collaborate on larger engagements.
Tools
An extensive library of proven tools and knowledge built for business coaches, by business coaches.
Who PBCA Membership Is Built For
We have a full range of members, from beginning coaches to some of North America’s most established and highest-earning business coaches and consultants. The best part of the PBCA is that no matter your experience level, you will be supported and welcomed by everyone.
The PBCA is for business coaches only. Every member-coach is a Certified Professional Business Coach (CPBC).
What’s Included in PBCA Membership
PBCA membership includes:
- Tools — Access to an extensive library of proven tools and knowledge built for business coaches, by business coaches, free for you to download, customize, and private label with your own name and logo.
- Monthly Peer Groups — Professionally facilitated mastermind sessions where you get the help you need, while also providing your peers any help you can offer.
- Community Calls — Periodically, member-coaches host teleconferences or webinars to share best practices, programs, tools, or strategies they are using in their own practices.
- Conferences and Retreats — Our Annual Conference is a 2½-day live conference of workshops, seminars and roundtables. The Master Coach Retreat is for business coaches billing more than $150,000 per year; its content and notes are shared afterward with the entire membership.
Be Independent, Yet Don’t Be Alone
Our member-coaches:
- value their independence, but they don’t want to be alone.
- are smart enough to create all of their tools and programs from scratch, but would rather invest their time working with clients than developing all of their own material.
- have an “abundance” mindset and appreciate that the “whole” of our membership is so much greater than the sum of our individual coaches.
Members are encouraged to collaborate on larger coaching opportunities, in joint-coaching engagements and special project work.
From Certification to Membership
The PBCA pathway is straightforward: complete the 4-day Certified Professional Business Coach (CPBC) program, earn the credential, and become eligible to join as a member-coach. In order to become a PBCA Member, PBCA CPBC Certification is required: it provides the foundation of the PBCA concepts, so that we all speak the same language.
We supply proven methods and tools for veteran coaches, as well as simplifying the path to becoming a coach.
Continuing Development Inside the Alliance
Increase your expertise with additional courses and practical certifications offered by the PBCA:
- BEE and LEE Certification — Proven evaluation tools for coaching advancement with clients.
- Master Coach Certification
- PBCA Business Operating System (BOS) Certification — PBCA’s proprietary Business Operating System, for business coaches, by business coaches.
Frequently Asked Questions About Membership
Who can become a PBCA member?
In order to become a PBCA Member, PBCA CPBC Certification is required. The PBCA is for business coaches only.
What do I get with PBCA membership?
Members receive access to the PBCA tool library, monthly facilitated peer group calls, community calls, the Annual Conference, Master Coach Retreat content and notes, and the broader community of certified business coaches across the United States and Canada.
How is the PBCA different from a coaching franchise?
PBCA members do not report income, do not pay royalties, and are not limited by territorial restrictions. Membership is month-to-month, and the name and logo you promote is your own.
Do I have to be PBCA-certified to join?
Yes. PBCA membership requires the Certified Professional Business Coach (CPBC) credential. The certification course is the entry point to membership.
What happens at PBCA peer group calls?
Peer group calls are professionally facilitated mastermind sessions where member coaches share real client challenges and receive practical input from other certified coaches. They run monthly and are a core member benefit.
Are there conferences or in-person events?
Yes. The Annual Conference is a 2½-day live conference of workshops, seminars and roundtables. The Master Coach Retreat is an exclusive retreat for seasoned business coaches; its content and notes are shared afterward with the entire membership.
How do I apply for membership?
The path to membership begins with PBCA certification. After completing the Certified Professional Business Coach (CPBC) program, you become eligible to join as a member-coach. Start by submitting an application or requesting a meeting with our team.