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 three powerful ways to become a certified cancer coach.
Become a Certified Cancer Coach: Foundations Program
Format Options:
Online 12-Week Program: Self-paced modules & optional live mentoring calls | $1,995 USD
Live Online Intensive: Entire Foundations course in live, 5-day instructor-led online training | $2,495 USD
In-Person 5-Day Intensive: Available in select cities globally | $3,195 USD
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: Choose Between Live Online or Live In-Person Options
Schedule: 5 consecutive days of live instruction, practice, and mentorship
Includes: Full CWI Certification, all course materials, live coaching labs, peer mentoring
Ideal for: Learners who thrive in an interactive, real-time environment
Upcoming In-Person 5-Day Intensives: Schedule Coming Soon
Upcoming Live Online 5-Day Intensives: February 23-27.
Who This Program is For:
Aspiring coaches with no prior coach training
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.
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.
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Download our free Curriculum Guide to explore the course structure, weekly topics, and certification details.