Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching Micro-Certificate of Graduate Study (mCGS)

The Micro Graduate Certificate (mCGS) is a powerful add-on for UVM graduate students. In just 9 credits, you can graduate with two qualifications—your graduate degree and a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) credential.

Want to connect more effectively with others at work, in leadership, or in daily life? Learn evidence-based strategies to inspire motivation, set goals, and support meaningful, lasting change.

Why Add the mCGS to Your Graduate Program?

Career-Ready Skills

• Gain evidence-based coaching and communication techniques
• Learn Motivational Interviewing to guide conversations that inspire meaningful action
• Understand behavioral change theories and practices to explore how and why people make decisions

Built-In Flexibility

• Seamlessly integrates into elective spaces within existing graduate programs
• Interactive classes where you'll practice communication strategies that foster trust, empathy, and clarity

High Exam Success Rate

UVM students consistently achieve strong results on the NBHWC exam

Who Is This For?

With thoughtful planning, students can graduate with two qualifications—without extending the length of their program. This certificate is ideal for:

• Nursing graduate students (already integrated into UVM’s new master’s curriculum)
• Graduate nutrition students (first course soon to be required)
• Occupational therapy and other health professional students
• Business students
• Education students
• Counseling and social work students
• Ph.D. and Ed.D. students

We’re collaborating with programs across UVM to integrate this certificate into more graduate programs. If you're a current or prospective graduate student, this is your opportunity to gain a practical, nationally recognized skill set that enhances your career and your ability to support others.