Frequently asked questions

There are no prerequisites for the Senior Professional Résumé Writer (SPRW)™ certification course; however, participants may benefit from some post-secondary education and/or prior work experience. 

What is the time commitment for the Senior Professional Résumé Writer (SPRW)™?

The Senior Professional Résumé Writer (SPRW)™ program typically takes 3-4 hours per week for 7 modules. You will learn through on-demand videos, live calls, homework and practical hands-on learning with your own client. The SPRW program is paced so you can complete it and attend the 3-day business bootcamp in 8-9 weeks, even while working full-time.

Tuition varies based on payment plan which starts at $900/month for 3 months. We offer flexible financing options, bundling discounts and international pricing to support your professional development.

Yes, our certification is accredited by leading global coaching organizations and recognized worldwide.

Yes, we discuss current topics like AI in career coaching during our cohort calls as well as during the live 3- Day Live Business Bootcamp.

Through the SPCC live cohort calls, we discuss different tools, some with an AI component, that can be helpful in job searches. We also frequently discuss the transparency and accessibility of AI to ensure coaches and their clients are using new tools ethically and effectively.

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The second cohort of 2026 officially begins on March 15th, 2026.

The 3-day Live Business Bootcamp for this cohort will be held on June 24-27, 2026 and is highly recommended upon graduation to help you launch your career coaching practice part-time or full-time.

If you are interested in career coaching, we highly recommend joining the upcoming cohort - even if you are busy, have vacations planned, etc - the IACC team will work with you to ensure you are able to get the most out of the program while still maintaining your schedule.

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There are three instructors for the SPCC course. There is one main instructor, a cohort facilitator, and a Capstone Project instructor. All instructors are well-vetted, qualified, have excellent credentials, and are overseen by Founding Instructor, Cara Heilmann.

The Senior Professional Career Coach (SPCC)® cohorts typically are on average 10 participants, so we can ensure each student gets the individual support they need to succeed as a coach upon graduation.

Note that at some times of the year, the course size may exceed or be less than the average. We have successfully taught cohorts as large as 50 participants and will assign additional trainers to support a large cohort and ensure that you are well supported in your learning.

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Yes! The SPCC program requires that participants participate in weekly live cohort calls and are active members of the community discussions on the IACC’s online forum.

If you want to continue connecting with your instructors and the IACC community of coaches, we welcome you to join our community for graduates called The Path, and continue your learning and progress alongside a community of your peers.

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