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Organization Name: 6 Seconds Emotional Intelligence Network (Six Seconds)
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Program Name: EQ Coach Certification
Program Type: Level 2
Program Hours: 224.00
Organization Description:

Six Seconds is the world’s leading emotional intelligence (EQ) organization -- a global nonprofit dedicated to empowering people to live, lead, and coach with emotional intelligence. Since 1997, we’ve been equipping changemakers with science-backed tools and training to bring EQ into action, and we've reached over 10 million people.

Our Associate Brain Coach Certification is built on the belief that coaching with emotional intelligence transforms lives. Rooted in over two decades of global research, our approach supports coaches in developing deep self-awareness, empathy, and practical strategies for meaningful, lasting change.

Trusted by coaches and organizations in over 200 countries -- including partners like the United Nations, FedEx, and Microsoft -- Six Seconds’ methods combine rigorous science, powerful tools, and a vibrant worldwide community of EQ practitioners. Whether you’re beginning your journey or deepening your impact, we’re here to help you coach from the heart with evidence-based excellence.

Program Description:
Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Coach Certification (6 Seconds EQCC) is an in-depth, transformational course that is accredited at the highest level by the International Coaching Federation (, Approved Coach Training Program, 223.5 hours) and Antioch University (9 semester-units, almost 1/3 of your MBA or MA).
 
Coaching is a powerful process to support people to create positive change – which takes thoughts, feelings, and actions working together. In this course, you’ll learn to apply International Coaching Federation (ICF) Core Competencies for the essentials of coaching. You'll go deeper with a transformational emotional intelligence framework to make coaching highly effective by tapping the neuroscience of emotions and change. Plus you'll access practical tools to provide metrics for growth and measurable ROI.
 
The program includes six modules of active, brain-based learning with *extensive* practice and feedback. The content is based on 40 years of practical teaching experience and taught by expert, supportive faculty. Along the way you earn multiple certifications, including EQ Practitioner and EQ Assessor, to deepen your expertise and strengthen your positioning as a world-class expert.
 
After completing the Emotional Intelligence Coach Certification, you will be prepared to develop an effective practice as business or personal coach (internal or independent) with expertise in the ICF Competencies, powerful EQ tools, and a structure to make coaching into a transformational process. One key differentiator of this program is the deep integration of emotional intelligence as a toolset for your clients, with robust measures and development processes, and even more, for the development of self as coach so you are more aware, present, and purposeful in this work.
Organization: 6 Seconds Emotional Intelligence Network (Six Seconds)
PO Box 1985
Freedom, CA 95019
josh@6seconds.org
https://www.6seconds.org/certification/coach-certification/
Phone: 831.763.1800
Student Contact: Mrs. Jennifer Wiley
staff@6seconds.org
Phone: 805.452.7330
Learning Method: Combination
Language: Chinese, English
Coaching Specialties: Business/Organizations, Career/Transition, Coaching Other Coaches, Executive, Leadership, Life Vision & Enhancement, Personal/Organizational
Approval Start Date: November 9, 2017 Accreditation Renewal Date: January 31, 2028
Locations: China
United Arab Emirates
United States
California