Master Professional Career Coach (MPCC)®
The mastery-level certification that advances your coaching practice, strengthens your professional judgment, and equips you to support clients through complex, high-stakes career challenges.
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.
Get Certified to Coach at a Master-Level
The MPCC certification is designed for experienced coaches who are ready to deepen their craft, refine their presence, and support clients through complex, high-stakes career challenges with clarity and confidence.
Perfect for
Experienced career coaches who want to move beyond foundational techniques and develop the advanced mindset, intuition, and strategic skills required to work with senior-level clients.
SPCC graduates and established practitioners ready to elevate their practice, expand their methodology, and deliver deeper, more transformative outcomes for the people they serve.
Graduate Success Stories
"I chose the MPCC because of its simplicity. The program was manageable as I continued a full-time recruiting job. The cohort was small enough that we could learn from each other. We exchanged ideas about starting a business and the trials for those who already had one. The materials were rich with resources that helped shape what service offerings could look like and even sales strategies to find an ideal client."
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 Master Professional Career Coach
"I launched my business and within 3 months I surpassed a major revenue milestone! I continue to be successful, and I credit Cara's constant support, new ideas and her quick responses to my questions. Plus, she is always a solid voice of reason when I need it. My investment with Cara and The Path has been invaluable!”
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Master Professional Career Coach
"I chose the MPCC because of its simplicity. The program was manageable as I continued a full-time recruiting job. The cohort was small enough that we could learn from each other. We exchanged ideas about starting a business and the trials for those who already had one. The materials were rich with resources that helped shape what service offerings could look like and even sales strategies to find an ideal client."
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 Master Professional Career Coach
"I launched my business and within 3 months I surpassed a major revenue milestone! I continue to be successful, and I credit Cara's constant support, new ideas and her quick responses to my questions. Plus, she is always a solid voice of reason when I need it. My investment with Cara and The Path has been invaluable!”
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Master Professional Career Coach
A Master-Level Certification Built on Real-World Experience and Professional Contribution
Coaching Hours — Demonstrating Depth of Practice
Show that you have coached consistently, ethically, and at a high level by submitting verified coaching hours. This represents your ability to guide clients through complex, real-world career challenges with confidence.
Client Support Hours — Going Beyond the Session
Document the behind-the-scenes work that strengthens your client outcomes—research, résumé feedback, interview prep, communication, and strategic planning. These hours reflect the full scope of your professional impact.
Personal Development — Advancing Your Own Growth
Demonstrate your commitment to continual improvement. Submit evidence of training, courses, mentorship, or development experiences that have strengthened your coaching mindset and elevated your practice.
Thought Leadership — Contributing to the Profession
Share the content, insights, and expertise you’ve created to help others—articles, presentations, workshops, podcasts, or community education. These contributions show your role in advancing the field of career coaching.
Community Participation — Engaging With and Supporting Others
Provide proof of your involvement in communities of practice, peer coaching, volunteerism, or initiatives that support the broader coaching ecosystem. This reflects your commitment to connection and service.
Certification Path — Earning Your MPCC
The MPCC designation is available to SPCC graduates who demonstrate the required experience and submit all documentation for a certification fee of $3,500 USD. Many graduates choose to follow the IACC’s guided Path, designed to help you intentionally build the experience needed to achieve your MPCC with clarity, support, and structure.
Meet your mentorship team
Learn from seasoned master coaches who bring decades of real-world practice, insight, and contribution to the profession.
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Cara Heilmann is a globally recognized career coach and visionary leader who has transformed thousands of lives by teaching others how to coach with purpose, integrity, and real-world impact.
Annette Garsteck is an award-winning HR and talent strategist with more than 25 years of experience transforming people operations at global organizations. She leads IACC Insights, turning complex workforce trends into clear, actionable guidance for today’s career coaches.
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Michelle is a master résumé writer with 7+ years’ experience and creator of the SPRW course, ensuring every IACC experience reflects excellence, care, and community.
Build Mastery
Deepen your coaching expertise with advanced methodologies and mentor-level insight. Strengthen your professional presence, sharpen your judgment, and build the confidence to support clients through complex, high-stakes career decisions and transitions.
Expand Your Professional Toolkit
Go beyond foundational coaching tools and develop the techniques used by master practitioners. Learn how to navigate nuanced client scenarios, uncover deeper patterns, facilitate meaningful breakthroughs, and elevate the overall impact of your coaching practice.
Join a Community of Elite Practitioners
Become part of a global network of experienced coaches who are raising the standard of the profession. Share insights, collaborate on complex cases, and grow alongside peers who are equally committed to mastery.
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