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NBC-HWC – National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach

NBC-HWC – National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach vs 3 alternatives compared

Exam fee, level, duration, validity and salary side by side. Blank cells mean we do not have verified data yet.

NBC-HWC – National Board Certified Health & Wellness CoachCHES – Certified Health Education SpecialistCPH – Certified in Public HealthEMT – Emergency Medical Technician Certification
VendorNBHWCNCHECNBPHENREMT
LevelIntermediateIntermediateAdvancedBeginner
Exam fee$395$225–$325$250–$330$80–$120
Duration————
Passing score————
Valid for————
Typical salary$50K–$85K$50K–$80K$60K–$100K$35K–$60K
Prerequisites————

Which should you choose?

Should I take NBC-HWC – National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach or CHES – Certified Health Education Specialist first?

Both are rated Intermediate. Pick the one whose exam domains match the job you want, and check which one employers in your area ask for.

Should I take NBC-HWC – National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach or CPH – Certified in Public Health first?

NBC-HWC – National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach is the lower-level certification (Intermediate vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take NBC-HWC – National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach or EMT – Emergency Medical Technician Certification first?

EMT – Emergency Medical Technician Certification is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Intermediate), so it is usually the better first step.