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Board Certification application

Apply for Board Certification

You are one step away from earning the Board Certified Grief Coach (BCGC) designation. Review the eligibility requirements below, select your pathway, and complete your application.

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Before You Apply

Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements before submitting your application and certification fee.

Have completed a grief coaching training program from a recognized program or institution

Have completed a minimum of 25 supervised practice hours with clients

Have documentation of your training and practice hours available to submit

Agree to abide by the INBGC Code of Ethics and scope of practice guidelines

Be prepared to sit a remotely proctored certification exam

If you have questions about whether your training qualifies for the equivalency path, contact us before applying at support@inbgc.org.

Select Your Pathway

Both pathways lead to the same exam, the same credential, and the same professional standing. The only difference is whether you bring your own training or complete the INBGC curriculum first.

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Equivalency Path

$3750

For coaches who have already completed grief coaching training elsewhere.

Your certification fee covers:

  • Application and eligibility review
  • One practice exam attempt
  • Proctored certification exam
  • Supervised practice submission review
  • First year of credentialing and registry listing
Apply — Equivalency Path — $3,750

INBGC Curriculum Path

$5000

For coaches who want structured, exam-aligned preparation before testing.

Your total investment covers:

  • The complete INBGC grief coaching curriculum ($1,250)
  • Application and eligibility review
  • One practice exam attempt
  • Proctored certification exam
  • Supervised practice submission review
  • First year of credentialing and registry listing
Apply — Curriculum Path — $5,000

What Happens After You Apply

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Eligibility Review

We review your application and confirm your training qualifies. This typically takes 3–5 business days. We will contact you at the email address provided if we have questions.

2

Documentation Request

Once your eligibility is confirmed, we will send you instructions for submitting your training documentation and supervised practice records.

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Practice Exam Access

After your documentation is reviewed, you will receive access to your included practice exam. Use it to identify where to focus before sitting the proctored exam.

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Proctored Exam Scheduling

You will receive instructions for scheduling your remotely proctored certification exam through our proctoring platform.

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Credential Awarded

Candidates who pass are awarded the BCGC designation, listed in the INBGC public registry, and issued a digital credential.

Questions Before You Apply

Review the full certification details and FAQ on the Certification page, or contact us directly at support@inbgc.org. We typically respond within one business day.

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