Transform Lives &
Elevate Your Impact
as a Certified Coach
Research–based coaching training rooted in positive psychology that's designed for leaders, professionals, and aspiring coaches.
Next Live Online Coaching Training Intensive: December 5–7, 2026
- ICF-Accredited Coach Training
- Rooted in Positive Psychology
- Business Development Foundation
Upcoming Coach Training Intensive
December 5–7, 2026
Spend three life-changing days learning to transform lives, create breakthroughs, and leave your mark on the world…
You’re making an impact.
Are you ready to make even more?
Coaching is a rapidly growing profession in high demand, but many struggle to get started because…
- They don't know which programs they can trust to deliver the results they want
- They wonder if they have time to incorporate training into their already busy schedule
- They don't know the path to succeed at coaching at their current level of professional success or higher
- They feel like it's "too late" to start something new in their career
- They don't realize the existing opportunities to coach within organizations (even their own)
- They need the tools and training needed to have a successful coaching business
At The CaPP Institute™, we equip established and aspiring coaches with the educational and foundational tools to become exceptional in their field, whether in individual practice or in a corporate setting leading and developing teams.
What’s the Opportunity in Your Challenge?
The coaching question that helps us find possibility, build resilience, and create value through change.
A FREE Interactive Virtual Coaching Session with Valorie Burton, MCC, MAPP

Your 4-Step Path to Coaching Mastery
We Eliminate The Guesswork & Support You However Far You Want To Go
Step 1
Coach TrainingIntensive
(CTI)
- Certificate in Personal Development Coaching
Step 2
Certified Personal & Executive Coach(CPEC)
- CPEC Certification
Step 3
Mentor Coaching Experience(MCE)
- ICF ACC Eligibility
Step 4
AdvancedProfessional Coach
(APC)
- APC Certification
- ICF PCC/MCC Eligibility
What Our Certified Coaches are Saying

Coaching Spotlight
Featured articles and success stories from our CaPP program graduates.
Bruce Pieper is a human resources professional who now coaches and consults with senior leaders at NASA; he was accomplished by any measure. And yet something still felt unfinished… Dive into what he had to say about his training experience here at The CaPP Institute™.

Bruce Pieper
NASA
Dr. Carol Parker-Walsh says she walked away with something she hadn’t anticipated: a sharper coaching presence that translated directly into results. She has since landed multiple six-figure contracts with executive leadership — and credits the transformation in how she coaches for making the difference.

Dr. Carol Parker Walsh
JD, PhD, PCC
Coaching
+ Positive Psychology
PODCAST
Join your podcast host Valorie Burton, founder of the Coaching and Positive Psychology Institute ™, for practical inspiration, how-to’s, and engaging conversations that show you how to build a life you love and help others do the same through the power of coaching and positive psychology.

What is Coaching?
What is coaching, really? And how is it different from counseling, consulting, mentoring, training, or even AI? If you’ve ever considered…

7 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Coach Training Program
Learn the seven biggest mistakes people make when choosing a coach training program and the practical questions that can…

How to Make Decisions That Actually Align With Your Values
Have you ever achieved a goal that looked successful on the outside… but didn’t actually feel fulfilling? In this episode…

On-Demand Training with Valorie Burton
Ready to Take Your Coaching Practice to the Next Level?
Learn proven strategies to conduct impactful group coaching sessions that drive results and foster growth for every participant. Lifetime access — learn at your own pace and revisit anytime.
Four-Part Series for
Current & Aspiring Coaches

Skeptics Guide to Becoming a Coach
A lot of people are skeptical about Coaching. CaPP Institute™ founder Valorie Burton used to be one of those people. In this episode, she answers…

Coaching vs Counseling, Mentoring and Consulting
Coaching as a profession is only about three decades old. This makes it the new kid on the block, which means it is often misunderstood. In this…

Why Coaches Should Study Positive Psychology
What is the academic foundation for Coaching? Is there research to back up whether or not coaching works? In this episode of…

8-Point Checklist for Choosing the Right Coach Training Program
Figuring out the best coach training program for you can feel overwhelming. There are a ton of programs, promises and even industry jargon that…
Additional Resources
for aspiring & established coaches
Free Courses, Downloads, & Tools
Coaching courses, articles, and downloads designed to help you become a highly effective coach.
Coaching & Positive Psychology Podcast
Listen to the latest episodes of the podcast with The CaPP Institute™ founder, Valorie Burton, as well as past episodes.

Free Download
The Path to Becoming a Successful Coach
Considering becoming a personal or executive coach? Get your FREE ultimate Q&A guide.

