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Our certifications help dedicated coaches build real skills. They’re designed for people who want to learn, apply, and support clients at a higher level.
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Here’s why Spencer Institute is for you
Real world outcome-based training
Confidence-building techniques
Results-based coaching skills
interactive online training
Responsive student support team
Our Mission
trusted source of quality education
Since the Spencer Institute and NESTA were launched in 1992, it has been our mission to help you become a high-level success in all aspects of your coaching/training career. Our programs are easy to follow, yet properly challenging. Each is developed with your success in mind. We help you build a successful career, regardless how you want to structure your coaching business.
We have structured each course so you learn quickly and understand coaching concepts, and put your new knowledge and skills to use. When you finish your course(s) of choice, you will be able to confidently help and guide your clients towards their goals and visions while you enjoy a successful career.
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Established in 1992
Spencer Institute/NESTA:
The Association for Coaches & Trainers
Start or expand your coaching education and career with us. You will be given everything you need to gain the needed skills, earn your certification(s), gain confidence, and build a highly successful coaching practice or training business.
What We Offer
About Spencer Institute

Unique course certifications to serve the educational needs of diverse coaching types

Immersive learning to reinforce interrelated concepts - client intake, assessment and coaching strategies - to give coaches confidence needed to work with clients right away

Coaches learn ways to master communication for effective dialogue with clients

Interactive content for engagement and retention

Student support as needed and a highly responsive customer service team

Each of our programs consider more than education on the topic provided but also extend into the application of the content in a coaching environment

Inclusion of multiple coaching theories and Coaching Designs

Diverse program offerings