The Foundations Certification Program is the ideal starting point for aspiring cancer coaches, peer supporters, or anyone passionate about helping survivors rebuild their lives. No prior coaching experience is required. We’ll teach you everything you need to ethically and confidently support cancer survivors using trauma-informed, evidence-based strategies.

Cancer survivors face unique physical, emotional, and social challenges — and they deserve expert support beyond medical care.
Our Foundations Certification Program prepares you to walk alongside survivors with compassion, clarity, and confidence.

Whether you prefer the energy of a live, hands-on intensive or the flexibility of self-paced online learning, the Cancer Wellness Institute offers two powerful ways to become a certified cancer coach.

Become a Certified Cancer Coach: Foundations Program

Format Options:

Online 12-Week Program: Self-paced modules, live mentoring calls, lifetime access
In-Person 5-Day Intensive: Available in select cities globally

What You’ll Learn

Both formats cover the same comprehensive Foundations curriculum:

Cancer Survivorship Fundamentals: Understand the short- and long-term impacts of cancer and treatment
Core Coaching Competencies: Trauma-informed coaching, scope of practice, client-centered goal setting
Behavior Change Theory: How to support sustainable lifestyle shifts
Pillars of Health: Sleep, stress, movement, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing
Powerful Questioning & Communication Skills
Ethical Considerations & Boundaries in Cancer Coaching
Real-World Practice & Tools You Can Use Immediately

Upcoming Live Foundations Trainings:

Immerse yourself in a transformational, small-group training experience.

Location: Offered in select cities worldwide
Schedule: 5 consecutive days of live instruction, practice, and mentorship
Includes: Full CWI Certification, printed materials, live coaching labs, peer mentoring
Ideal for: Learners who thrive in an interactive, real-time environment

Upcoming In-Person 5-Day Intensives

Wilmington, NC – February 23–27, 2026
Minneapolis, MN – June 22–26, 2026
Toronto, Canada – August 2026
Dubai, UAE – April 2027
Ireland – June 2027
Charlotte, NC – April 2028
(Additional cities and dates may be added based on demand.)

Join the Waitlist for In-Person Training

Who This Program is For:

Aspiring health coaches
Cancer survivors and caregivers
Advocates working with survivorship communities
Wellness professionals seeking a new specialty

Why Choose Cancer Wellness Institute?

Globally recognized, trauma-informed curriculum
Approved for CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits
Created by a cancer survivor and leading patient advocate
Lifetime access to course updates and tools
Personal mentorship, live support, and global community

Who Should Enroll?

Aspiring coaches ready to specialize in survivorship
Cancer survivors and caregivers becoming peer supporters
Healthcare professionals adding coaching to their services
Advocates passionate about whole-person healing

No previous coaching certification required.

Enroll Now | Online Course

What You'll Learn:

Core cancer coaching competencies
Cancer survivorship basics and late effects
Scope of practice and ethical guidelines
Behavior change theory and trauma-informed care
Client-centered communication and goal-setting techniques

Online 12-Week Program

Learn from anywhere, on your schedule.

Format: 12 weeks of online learning with lifetime access
Includes: Video lessons, live group Q&A sessions, downloadable tools and templates
Ideal for: Learners needing flexibility or balancing other commitments
Rolling Enrollment: Start when you are ready. Course is drip-fed over 12-week period from date of enrollment. You have up to 1 year to complete the course and successfully pass the exam.
Bonus: Business of Coaching Module included. Plus, 1-year free access to CWI Insiders support for new coaches.