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NCCP Evaluation Options
Candidates pursuing the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) certification have two main evaluation options to choose from. Each option is designed to meet different needs and circumstances, so you can decide which pathway works best for you.
Cohort Coaching Evaluation
This is the recommended choice for candidates who are seeking a structured, supportive, and comprehensive pathway.
What's included?
- Weekly online meetings with coach developers. Receive personalized feedback and guidance to help you succeed.
- NCCP modules built-in: Includes EC NCCP Long-Term Equestrian Development, NCCP Planning an Equestrian Practice, and NCCP Analyzing Beginner Performance.
- Video-based evaluation: Demonstrate your skills via video submissions, allowing for detailed and flexible assessments.
- Defined expectations: Each session is planned to ensure you understand the benchmarks and expectations for success.
- Logistics: Candidates must have access to:
- A facility, three riders, and three horses.
- Internet, a laptop (mobile devices are not fully compatible), and a camera.
- For English candidates, a horse accustomed to lunging with side reins.
Fees:
- Instructor: $500 + GST
- Competition Coach: $600 + GST
- Competition Coach Specialist (CCS): $1,100 + GST
- Please Note: Fees are subject to change.
Cohort Availability:
We aim to deliver at least two Cohorts per year:
- One Cohort starting in January.
- Another Cohort starting in September.
Additional Information:
- Not sure which context is right for you? Learn more LTED and EC NCCP Levels of Certificationhere.
- Check the Cohort Requirements Checklist for Instructors here.
- Check the Cohort Requirements Checklist for Instructors here.
In-Person Coaching Evaluation
This is a one-day assessment conducted at a designated facility. It is best suited for candidates who feel well-prepared, confident in their coaching abilities, and have a solid understanding of NCCP standards.
What’s Included?
- Single-Day Assessment: Direct evaluation of your coaching skills in a practical setting.
- Who It’s For: This option is best suited for candidates working under the mentorship of an NCCP-certified Instructor or Coach certified within the past 10 years, or an active and qualified Coach Developer. Unlike the Cohort, this option does not include the guidance or preparatory support of Coach Developers—it focuses solely on the evaluation process.
- Logistics: The facility, riders, and horses required for the lessons will be provided by us, ensuring you have everything needed for the evaluation.
Fees:
- Instructor: $1,000 + GST
- Competition Coach: $1,200 + GST
- Please Note: Fees are subject to change.
In-Person Availability:
We aim to offer two English evaluations per year.
Western and Drive discipline evaluations are offered upon request. For more information, please contact coaching@albertaequestrian.com.
Additional Information:
- Not sure which context is right for you? Learn more LTED and EC NCCP Levels of Certificationhere.
- Check the In-Person Requirements Checklist for Instructors here.
- Check the In-Person Requirements Checklist for Competition Coach here.
Be Notified
Want to be notified when registrations open for our next evaluations? Sign up for our Coach e-News here. We typically send only two to three emails per year.
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