Certification Maintenance

The Coaching Association of Canada and its partners recognize the value of having certified NCCP Instructors and Coaches that are engaged in professional development programs that reinforce the values of lifelong learning and sharing within the coaching community.

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In order for EC NCCP Instructors and Coaches to maintain their current certified status, they will be required to obtain Professional Development (PD) points. PD points can be earned through a multitude of activities in which Coaches already participate, including national and provincial sport organization conferences and workshops, e-learning modules, NCCP workshops, coach mentorship programs and active coaching. In most cases, Coaches are already earning their required PD points; maintenance of certification status is simply the introduction of tracking these points and recognizing Coaches for their efforts.

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Maintaining your Certification

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Maintenance of certification is essential to:

• Ensure Instructors and Coaches stay current with new coaching practices and knowledge;
• Maintain the integrity of the NCCP;
• Maintain consistency with the standards of other professions; and,
• Reinforce the values of lifelong learning and continuous improvement.

Certification within the NCCP is valid for five (5) years beginning the next calendar year after the date of certification. Maintenance of certification must be based on active coaching and professional development.

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The following renewal requirements must be completed annually:

• Hold and maintain an annual EC Sport Licence and Coach Status
• Hold an annual PTSO membership (Ontario Equestrian)
• Maintain Active status in the ECampus and NCCP Locker by submitting required PD points to the ECampus and completing any required training.

Any required courses completed through the ECampus or NCCP Locker are awarded Professional Development points. Additional courses completed in multi-sport or Equestrian environments can be submitted to your ECampus account for additional Professional Development points. In a 5 year cycle, coaches must earn the following number of PD points:

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Review the Professional Development Activity Guide

Review the Professional Development Updating form to submit updating hours.

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