Student & Emerging Professional Membership
Begin building your professional home
Student & Emerging Professional Membership is designed for individuals preparing to enter or newly entering the field of clinical health and well-being coaching.
This membership provides access to learning, community, and professional resources while supporting early career development.
Who This Is For
Currently enrolled college or university students, academic residents, graduate students, post-docs, professionals within one year of graduation, and new coaches who have completed a coaching program of more than 75 hours within the past year.
What You’ll Gain
Early Career Support
- Access to all Core Professional Member benefits, excluding voting rightsUp to 6 full-time staff professional memberships included
- Opportunities to connect with professionals, educators, researchers, and leaders in the field
Learning & Development
- Complimentary access to Academy-hosted workshops
- Discounts on workshops, masterclasses, specialization tracks, and events
- 10% discount on Academy-hosted certification exam preparation
Community & Connection
- Participation in working groups and learning labs
- Access to the community platform for forums and peer connection, as available beginning February 2027
A Starting Point for Professional Growth
This membership offers students and emerging professionals a meaningful way to engage with the Academy, build connections, and grow into the field with support.