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Business and Marketing Foundations

The business and marketing course for the coaches who think they hate marketing.

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On-demand modules

Learn at your pace with digital content crafted by industry experts to fit your professional rhythm

Live feedback

Direct mentorship from seasoned coaches who understand the nuanced landscape of career development

Community

Join live weekly cohort calls to deepen your learning and get support. Plus online community chats with classmates and instructors.

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Who we created this for

Build the Skills to Confidently Market and Grow Your Coaching Business

The Business & Marketing Foundations course gives you the clarity, tools, and confidence to attract the right clients, communicate your value, and build a sustainable coaching business without the overwhelm.

Perfect for

New and aspiring career coaches who want a clear, simple roadmap for marketing themselves and landing paying clients without feeling pushy, salesy, or lost.

Coaches and IACC graduates who feel confident in their coaching skills but need help building visibility, attracting clients, and turning their expertise into consistent income.

Graduate Success Stories

Ruth Vitkovits

“I loved how intimate and focused this course is on the person. It is relevant, speaks to humans, and isn't just about building skills. It is applicable today in our turbulent professional situations - a much-needed reminder to take time for yourself and prepare for the journey ahead.”

Ruth Vitkovits

Senior Professional Career Coach

Bob Gardner

“This course was a game-changer for launching my coaching practice. I was overwhelmed by marketing — but the strategies, tools, and clarity I gained made everything feel doable. I’ve already started attracting clients!”

Bob Gardner

Senior Professional Certified Career Coach

Gayle Morihara

“This course was incredibly thorough, filled with fun activities and engaging content. It gave me valuable tools to better understand and address the challenges my clients face in the workplace, while also helping them build greater resilience. One of the highlights was connecting weekly with fellow coaches—those sessions were both inspiring and energizing!”

Gayle Morihara

Senior Professional Career Coach

“I loved how intimate and focused this course is on the person. It is relevant, speaks to humans, and isn't just about building skills. It is applicable today in our turbulent professional situations - a much-needed reminder to take time for yourself and prepare for the journey ahead.”

Ruth Vitkovits

Senior Professional Career Coach

“This course was a game-changer for launching my coaching practice. I was overwhelmed by marketing — but the strategies, tools, and clarity I gained made everything feel doable. I’ve already started attracting clients!”

Bob Gardner

Senior Professional Certified Career Coach

“This course was incredibly thorough, filled with fun activities and engaging content. It gave me valuable tools to better understand and address the challenges my clients face in the workplace, while also helping them build greater resilience. One of the highlights was connecting weekly with fellow coaches—those sessions were both inspiring and energizing!”

Gayle Morihara

Senior Professional Career Coach

What You’ll Learn

8-Week Program Designed to Drive Real Growth for Your Coaching Business

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Module 1
Define Your Starter Niche

Get clear on who you serve and why it matters. Learn how to choose a niche that helps you stand out without boxing you in.

Module 2
Outline Your Coaching Service

Turn your expertise into a clear, compelling offer. Learn how to package your services in a way that feels authentic and easy for clients to say yes to.

Module 3
Craft Your Core Copy

Learn what to say on your website, in emails, and across your social channels. Build messaging that sounds like you, attracts the right clients, and communicates your value with confidence.

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Module 4
Set Up Your Essential Coaching Tools

Skip the tech overwhelm. Get simple, ready-to-use tools and templates so you can run your business smoothly from day one.

Module 5
Find Your First (or Next) Clients

Use real-world, repeatable tactics that feel natural, not salesy, to start booking clients and generating momentum.

Module 6
Build Your Marketing Strategy

Create a simple, repeatable marketing rhythm you’ll actually stick to. Learn how to stay visible, consistent, and aligned with your goals.

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Module 7
Lead Yourself as an Entrepreneur

Strengthen your confidence, build productive habits, and navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship with clarity and resilience.

Module  8
Test, Tweak & Grow

Perfection isn’t required. Learn how to evaluate what’s working, adjust what isn’t, and continuously level up your business with intention.

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Our Team

Meet your coaching team

Learn from a career coach and marketing strategist with 20+ years of experience whose superpower is turning “I hate marketing” into “wait... that was kind of fun.

Nicole
Nicole
Croizier
Principal Trainer and Canadian Region Manager
B. Communications, SPCC, Master Certified Marketing Consultant, Certified Product Marketing Manager

Nicole Croizier is a Senior Professional Career Coach and marketing strategist with over 20 years of experience helping coaches build confident, thriving practices through smart, authentic marketing that never feels forced. Her specialty is turning “I hate marketing” into “this actually works, and feels good.”

Nicole
Croizier
Principal Trainer and Canadian Region Manager
Program Outcomes

Your pathway to professional 
coaching excellence

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Gain Confidence

Build the marketing confidence every coach needs, without feeling salesy or overwhelmed. Learn the essential skills and simple frameworks that help you talk about your work clearly, attract the right clients, and show up with ease and authenticity.

Strengthen Your Toolkit

Get the practical tools, templates, and strategies that make running and marketing your business feel doable. From defining your niche to creating your offer, writing your core copy, and finding your first clients, you’ll walk away with everything you need to build momentum.

Get Certified on Your Schedule

Designed for busy professionals and business owners, this course lets you learn at your own pace from anywhere. Stay supported through weekly live cohort calls, peer collaboration, and instructor feedback that help you implement what you learn with confidence.

Pricing

Flexible Pricing Options

We offer flexible payment plans and annual commitments to meet you where you are.

One-Time Payment
Business & Marketing

$2,199

Flat rate, paid upon registration
3 Monthly Payments
Business & Marketing

$850

/mo

Monthly payments, beginning at registration

FAQs

Common questions about our certification programs

Can I take Business & Marketing Foundations before I’m fully ready to launch my business?

Yes. Many participants take Business & Marketing Foundations while they are still in training or early in their journey so they can build clarity and confidence before launching.

Others take it after they’ve launched to refine their strategy, improve consistency, or break through a growth plateau. The program is designed to support you wherever you are in the process.

Should I attend the 3-day Live Business Bootcamp if I’m taking Business & Marketing Foundations?

If you are also completing a certification such as SPCC, SPRC, or SPRW, we recommend attending the 3-day Live Business Bootcamp once after your first certification program and before Business & Marketing Foundations.

Business & Marketing Foundations complements the Bootcamp by helping you build on what you learned in the 3-day Live Business Bootcamp to refine, implement, and sustain your business and marketing strategy over time.

Do I get to meet and interact with other participants in the Business & Marketing Foundations course?

Yes! You’ll participate in live group sessions and have access to the IACC community where you can connect with other coaches, share ideas, and learn from peers who are building their practices alongside you.

Many participants find that this community element is one of the most valuable parts of the experience.

How much of the Business & Marketing Foundations course is theory vs hands-on learning?

The International Association of Career Coaches (IACC)® is committed to practical, applied learning.

In Business & Marketing Foundations, the focus is on helping you do marketing — not just learn about it. While you’ll learn enough theory to understand the “why” behind each concept, the majority of the program is practical and action-oriented, with live feedback and support to help you apply what you’re learning.

You can expect to receive:

  • Messaging and positioning frameworks
  • Business and marketing templates
  • Sample copy and examples
  • Real-time feedback and implementation support
What is the time commitment for the Business & Marketing Foundations course?

The Business & Marketing Foundations course typically takes 2–4 hours per week over approximately 9 weeks. You will learn through on-demand video lessons, live group sessions, practical exercises, and real-world implementation in your own business. You won’t only be building your knowledge, you’ll be building and implementing your marketing plan and business throughout the course.

The program is designed so you can complete it alongside a full-time role or existing coaching practice.

What is the minimum requirement to take Business & Marketing Foundations?

There are no formal prerequisites for the Business & Marketing Foundations course. This program is designed for career coaches, résumé writers, or those with related businesses at any stage who want to build confidence in their business and marketing skills.

That said, the course is most valuable if you are actively building, launching, or growing a coaching or résumé writing practice, or planning to do so in the near future.

Still have questions?

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