Certificate in Faith Based Wellness Coaching, Spiritual Wholeness

Total program length

18 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Six to nine months

General education

Not required

Professional application courses

3 credit hours

Academic unit

HBIU Training Institute

Total credits

18

Duration

1 years

• Apply evidence-based coaching models to promote holistic wellness across diverse community populations.
• Evaluate the intersection of personal spiritual formation and professional ethical conduct in service delivery.
• Design comprehensive wellness plans that prioritize community health, resilience, and sustainable growth.
• Communicate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to advance organizational missions and objectives.
• Integrate biblical principles of stewardship and leadership into the development of wellness initiatives.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in active listening and empathetic dialogue to support individual development.
• Course Outline
• Semester 1 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• COU101
• Foundations of Interpersonal Communication
• 2
• None
• PSY110
• Principles of Holistic Wellness
• 3
• None
• PHI205
• Professional Ethics and Personal Values
• 3
• None
• SOC210
• Community Engagement and Leadership
• 2
• None
• COU101 — Foundations of Interpersonal Communication: This course explores the mechanics of effective listening and verbal expression in supportive settings. Students analyze communication styles and develop techniques to foster trust and clarity. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• PSY110 — Principles of Holistic Wellness: Students examine the biopsychosocial aspects of wellness, emphasizing the integration of mental and spiritual health. The course explores strategies for resilience and character development within individuals. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• PHI205 — Professional Ethics and Personal Values: This course examines foundational ethical frameworks and the role of personal values in professional decision-making. Students evaluate moral challenges in interpersonal and organizational contexts. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• SOC210 — Community Engagement and Leadership: Students study the role of servant leadership in organizational success and community service. The curriculum focuses on identifying organizational needs and fostering collaborative environments. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 2 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• COU302
• Advanced Coaching Methodologies
• 3
• COU101
• MGT315
• Organizational Stewardship and Resource Management
• 2
• None
• RES400
• Applied Research in Community Service
• 1
• None
• CAP450
• Capstone: Integrative Project
• 2
• All Core Courses
• COU302 — Advanced Coaching Methodologies: This course covers advanced techniques in supportive coaching, including goal setting and resource mapping. Students practice facilitating dialogue that empowers individuals to achieve personal development. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT315 — Organizational Stewardship and Resource Management: This course focuses on the ethical management of resources within nonprofit environments. Students analyze fiscal responsibility and volunteer coordination from a servant leadership perspective. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES400 — Applied Research in Community Service: Students learn to evaluate program effectiveness through data collection and qualitative assessment. This course provides the research foundation necessary for evidence-based community interventions. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• CAP450 — Capstone: Integrative Project: Students execute a culminating project that applies coaching and wellness principles to a real-world community challenge. This project synthesizes academic theory with ethical practice to demonstrate professional readiness. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED). Preference is given to individuals with prior volunteer experience in community, nonprofit, or faith-based environments. Prospective students must submit an application packet including a professional statement detailing their commitment to ethical service, academic goals, and their desire to engage in the intersection of professional wellness and spiritual development. Culminating Project The Capstone Project serves as the final integration of the Certificate program, requiring students to develop a comprehensive wellness initiative designed for a specific nonprofit or faith-based organizational setting. Students are expected to assess organizational needs, design a targeted coaching strategy, and implement a pedagogical framework that reflects both professional standards and a commitment to servant leadership. The project functions as a tangible expression of the student’s academic progress and their ability to bridge theory with ethical community practice. Deliverables include a detailed project proposal, a literature review supporting their coaching model, and a final written analysis evaluating the potential impact of their initiative. This project emphasizes the application of biblical stewardship and ethical reasoning, requiring students to articulate how their work honors the inherent value of individuals while promoting organizational health. Successful completion requires demonstrating both academic excellence and a reflective integration of faith-informed character development, proving the student's readiness to facilitate transformative change in a professional capacity.

• To qualify for graduation, students must complete all 18 credit hours with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. In addition to meeting these academic standards, candidates must demonstrate successful completion of the Capstone Project, confirming their readiness to apply learned principles in a practical, ethical manner. Academic achievement is viewed as a prerequisite for effective service, and students must exhibit high levels of integrity throughout their tenure.
• Beyond academic requirements, students are expected to show evidence of spiritual maturity and character development. This includes active participation in community service opportunities and engagement in personal spiritual formation reflections that align with the institution’s commitment to service and integrity. Graduation signals not only the acquisition of technical knowledge but also the readiness to serve communities with wisdom, humility, and a steadfast commitment to the common good.
• Career Opportunities
• Community Wellness Liaison
• Faith-Based Program Coordinator
• Nonprofit Support Specialist
• Community Outreach Facilitator
• Wellness Ministry Administrator
• Community Engagement Manager
• Important Notices
• The program educates ethical professionals who demonstrate technical excellence, servant leadership, professional integrity, and a commitment to apply sound principles to advance faith-based organizations, strengthen communities, and contribute responsibly.
• HBIU is a lawfully operating nonpublic faith-based postsecondary institution that maintains its status under section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes. The University annually affirms its compliance with the requirements applicable to faith-based institutions in Florida through Commission for Independent Education.
• HBIU accreditation from QAHE (for quality assurance in pre-tertiary and higher education mechanisms). QAHE offers globally recognized accreditation and quality assurance for higher education, training providers, and professional institutions worldwide. Students should consider the nature and scope of this recognition in relation to their individual certification and professional goals.
• Transfer credit is evaluated individually based on course content, credit hours, grades, institutional documentation, program requirements, and applicable university policies. Although HBIU provides academically structured programs, no institution can guarantee that another college, university, employer, licensing board, or credential-evaluation service will accept its credits or credentials. Students are encouraged to obtain advance written confirmation from the intended receiving organization.
• The program develops academic knowledge and applied competencies for service in faith-based organizations, nonprofit institutions, community programs, and related professional environments. Some occupations associated with the subject area may be regulated by governmental or professional authorities. A degree from HBIU demonstrates completion of the University's academic requirements but does not, by itself, confer professional licensure or legal authority to perform regulated services.
• Where a program is related to an external certification, eligibility is determined exclusively by the applicable certifying organization. Certification bodies may establish additional requirements involving education, examinations, experience, background screening, continuing education, or membership. HBIU does not guarantee certification eligibility or examination approval unless a formal written agreement expressly provides otherwise.
• Career and occupational information is provided to help students make informed educational decisions. Employment outcomes depend on factors such as the graduate's experience, geographic location, professional qualifications, employer requirements, economic conditions, interviewing ability, and any applicable licensure or certification requirements. Completion of a program does not constitute a promise of employment, promotion, job placement, or a particular occupational title.
• This program is delivered through online instruction. Students must have access to the technology, equipment, internet service, software, and learning resources identified in the University's technology requirements.
• Internship or field-experience participation is subject to academic eligibility, site availability, supervisor approval, and the requirements of the participating organization. The University assists students with the placement process but cannot guarantee placement with a particular organization, supervisor, location, or schedule.
• Students are responsible for reviewing the catalog, understanding program requirements, providing accurate information, meeting academic and financial obligations, and verifying whether the program supports their intended educational or professional goals.
• Completion of a University program does not authorize a graduate to use a professional title that is protected or restricted by law. Graduates must use titles that accurately reflect their education, credentials, employment role, and current licensure or certification status.
• Credential abbreviation | Certificate in Faith Based Wellness Coaching, Spiritual Wholeness
• Total program length | 18 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Six to nine months
• General education | Not required
• Foundational faith based wellness coaching courses | 12 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 3 credit hours
• Final applied project | 3 credit hours
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• COU101 | Foundations of Interpersonal Communication | 2 | None
• PSY110 | Principles of Holistic Wellness | 3 | None
• PHI205 | Professional Ethics and Personal Values | 3 | None
• SOC210 | Community Engagement and Leadership | 2 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• COU302 | Advanced Coaching Methodologies | 3 | COU101
• MGT315 | Organizational Stewardship and Resource Management | 2 | None
• RES400 | Applied Research in Community Service | 1 | None
• CAP450 | Capstone: Integrative Project | 2 | All Core Courses