The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) is a coach education and certification program for Canadian coaches. To become NCCP certified, coaches must complete the required training and evaluation for their specific sport and context.
The University of Ottawa's Coaching Science program outlines the NCCP certification pathway, which includes completing the Foundations of Coaching course, sport-specific training, and a coaching portfolio evaluation.
The ViaSport website provides a step-by-step guide on how to become an NCCP certified coach in British Columbia, including finding a coaching course, registering for a maintenance of certification period, and completing professional development.
The Government of Canada's website outlines the NCCP certification requirements, including the need for coaches to complete the Make Ethical Decisions module and the Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders program.
The Coaches Ontario website offers resources and support for NCCP coach developers, including a coach developer manual and a list of certified coach developers in Ontario.
The Coaching Association of Canada's YouTube channel features a video series on NCCP certification, covering topics such as the benefits of certification, the certification process, and maintaining certification.
The International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) website features research and development on the NCCP, including studies on coach education and certification.
The Lockers website offers an NCCP certification tool, which allows coaches to track their certification status, access coaching resources, and connect with other coaches.