This course intended for healthcare professionals from a variety of backgrounds and develops an understanding of health behavior change science and equips the student to develop motivational interviewing and coaching competencies to help clients adopt individually designed lifestyle changes conducive to optimal health and wellness. Online classwork includes both asynchronous learning and weekly synchronous class and mentor coaching sessions. Students must complete a minimum of 60 hours of individual health coaching. This course is an approved training program by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching. Successful completion of this course allows students to be eligible to sit for the national certification exam from NBHWC.