Systems Business Coach®
Signature Certification Program
Become a world-class small business coach with certification, proven systems, client tools, and a global community to support your success.
Trusted by 700+ Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Worldwide
Certification: A Complete Small Business Coaching System
Becoming a Certified Systems Business Coach® gives you more than a credential. It gives you a complete business coaching system built from over a decade of real-world success supporting small business owners.
This flagship program is designed for professionals who want to confidently coach, train, and support small business owners using proven systems, tools, and processes. You’ll receive full access to the SBC Toolkit, a comprehensive library of tools, templates, processes, slide decks, presenter notes, and client-ready resources. Everything you need to begin coaching effectively from day one.
This program is more than training. It’s a professional pathway, a community, and a complete system that gives you the confidence, structure, and resources to succeed as a small business coach while maintaining full autonomy to coach and teach your own programs.
Join Certification to access a complete coaching system, earn credibility, and make a lasting impact on small business success.
VIRTUAL TRAINING
12 WEEK COMMITMENT
2 HOURS CLASSES
Additional Course Details:
- Live, Online, and Interactive
- Industry Recognized Certification upon completion
- ICF-Aligned Training – Gain coaching skills recognized by the International Coaching Federation.
- Comprehensive Resources – Licensed access to tools, templates, and client-ready systems.
- Proven Results – Master the 52 Core Business Competencies every small business owner must know to become Organized and Profitable®.
Who should take the Systems Business Coach® Certification Program?
This program is ideal for anyone who wants to help business owners organize, systematize, and succeed while building a rewarding coaching practice backed by a globally recognized credential.
You should join if you are:
A coach ready to specialize in small business coaching and expand your impact.
A helping professional such as a consultant, accountant, banker, or economic development officer who already works with small business owners and wants to bring a coach approach to your work.
A career changer or entrepreneur with business experience who wants a credible, structured path to becoming a successful small business coach.
An organization or agency leader who supports small business growth and wants your team trained and licensed to deliver consistent, high-quality coaching results.
Certification means you’re not starting from scratch. You’ll build your own business plan, learn structured lead-generation strategies, and receive ongoing marketing support to help you grow your practice. You’ll also be featured on our website as part of a global network of certified coaches who share a common mission: strengthening small businesses and the communities they support.
At Systems Business Coach Inc.® (SBC), we empower small business owners and aspiring coaches with practical education, hands-on training, and proven coaching strategies. Our certification program blends adult learning principles, neuroscience, and human behavior insights with real-world business practices—ensuring every participant develops the confidence and skills to help small businesses grow and thrive.
Week 1: Lead the Way– Setting the Standard in Small Business Coaching Excellence
Week 2: Introducing the Effective Small Business Coaching Method
Week 3: Application of the Effective Business Coaching Method
Week 4: Coaching Your Way through a Business Plan
Week 5: Applying Systems Thinking in Small Business Coaching Conversations
Week 6: Asking the Right Questions: A Coaching Strategy for Small Business “People” Problems
Week 7: Building Winning Teams: A Coaching Blueprint for Small Business HR Success
Week 8: Financial Red Flags: Coaching Small Business Owners
Week 9: Live Coaching Lab: Real-Time Practice with Small Business Owners
Week 10: Strategic Pathways: A Coach’s Guide to Building a Thriving Practice
Week 11: The Art of Coaching Questions: Navigating Business Challenges with Clients
Week 12: Vision in Action: Business Plan Presentations and Graduation Celebration.
Major Assignments Overview
Assignment 1: Personal Coaching Business Plan Development
Assignment 2: Client Coaching Experience
Assignment 3: Comprehensive Learning Presentation
These assignments are an integral part of the Empowering Excellence: Systems Business Coach® Certification Program, ensuring you graduate with both knowledge and hands-on experience.
Why This Program?
This comprehensive certification equips you with:
Proven coaching techniques tailored for small business success
Practical tools to address real-world challenges in leadership, HR, finance, and strategy
Confidence and competence to launch or grow your own coaching practice
Alignment with the latest coaching methodologies and business growth strategies
This Certification course is now part of our ICF-accredited Level 1 (ACC) and Level 2 (PCC) programs.
The Certified Systems Business Coach® Training Program is built to give you the skills and confidence to coach small business owners effectively. By the end of this course, you won’t just understand the theory — you’ll know how to apply it in real coaching conversations that make a difference.
What You’ll Learn
How to Use Systems Thinking in Business Coaching
You’ll learn how the different parts of a business connect, how a change in one area impacts the rest, and how to use this perspective to solve problems and guide smart decisions.The Essentials of Running a Small Business
From leadership and operations to finance, marketing, and team building, you’ll get a clear understanding of the fundamentals. This knowledge helps you step into your clients’ world and coach them with real insight.Core Coaching Skills That Build Trust
Great coaching is built on connection. You’ll strengthen skills like active listening, asking powerful questions, and giving feedback that helps clients grow and move forward.Bringing Systems Thinking Into Coaching Sessions
Beyond theory, you’ll practice using systems thinking directly in your coaching, helping clients see their business as a whole and spot opportunities for meaningful change.Connecting Coaching to Business Goals
You’ll learn how to make sure each coaching conversation ties back to your client’s bigger goals, so they see real progress in their business.Supporting Clients Through Change
Growth can be messy. You’ll be equipped to guide small business owners through transitions, helping them plan for change and handle challenges with confidence.Staying Curious and Positive
A curious, appreciative mindset is at the heart of great coaching. You’ll learn how to keep sessions open, forward-looking, and encouraging for your clients.Coaching Ethics You Can Rely On
You’ll get clear on professional standards like confidentiality, respecting client autonomy, and keeping healthy boundaries, so you can coach with integrity.Preparing to Launch Your Own Coaching Practice
Finally, you’ll learn how to build and grow your own business as a Certified Systems Business Coach®, with tools and strategies you can use right away.
By the End of the Program
You’ll walk away ready to deliver practical, ethical, and systems-focused coaching. More importantly, you’ll have the confidence to help small business owners tackle challenges, improve performance, and reach their goals.
Grounded in science and backed by more than 10,000 hours of research and development, our Successful Business Field Guide is the foundation of this program. Built on proven business principles and real-world coaching strategies, it was created with one goal in mind: to reduce the small business failure rate.
This isn’t just another course. It’s a complete business development system for coaches—born from our founder’s dedication, advanced education, and years of hands-on experience. When you join, you’re not just learning; you’re gaining the tools, strategies, and confidence to build a thriving coaching practice from the ground up.
What You’ll Get
Best-in-class tools, templates, and systems to support your small business clients
A proven coaching method designed for entrepreneurs
Practical skills training so you know how to attract and retain clients
Professional branding and marketing materials—proposals, posts, and resources to grow your business
A feature on the Systems Business Coach® website to boost your visibility
Connection with a global community of coaches who share your passion for small business success
Ongoing training and support to keep you learning and growing
Build Your Coaching Business
Your certification opens the door to much more than one-on-one coaching. You’ll also gain the ability to lead group coaching sessions and training programs using our pre-tested, ready-to-deliver courses. This means you can expand your services, reach more clients, and increase your impact as a coach.
Invest in Your Growth and Theirs
When you earn your certification, you’re investing in more than your career. You’re investing in a versatile, purpose-driven coaching practice that empowers you to make a real difference in the lives of small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Join us and take the next step toward becoming a confident, successful, and impactful small business coach.
More than a training program, becoming a Certified Systems Business Coach means having licensed access to all the SBC tools, templates, courses, marketing material, everything you need to build a successful coaching practice.
This access is granted on day one of your training.
Tuition:
International Students (Non-Canadian): $3,995 USD
Canadian Students: $3,995 CAD + tax (“elbows up” pricing included)
Flexible Options
We understand every coach’s situation is unique. That’s why we offer location-based pricing and payment plans to make the program accessible.
Ready to explore your options? Book a meeting with us today and find the right path for you.
Fall 2025
Starts: November 4th, 2025 – January 27th, 2026.
Tuesdays, 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET
Winter 2026
Starts: January 12th, 2026 – March 30th, 2026.
Mondays, 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET
Spring 2026
Starts: March 11th, 2026 – May 27th, 2026.
Wednesdays, 9:00 am PT / 12:00 pm ET
Spring / Summer 2026
Starts: May 7th, 2026 – July 12th, 2026.
Wednesdays, 1:00 pm PT / 4:00 pm ET
Fall 2026
Starts: September 8th, 2025 – November 24th, 2026.
Tuesdays, 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET
Foundation Graduates will automatically be invited to join the Certification Course. For everyone else, please book a meeting to see if this is the right place for you to start.
This program is a core component of our ICF-accredited pathways:
Level 1 – Professional Certificate in Small Business Coaching: Boot Camp, Self-Paced Foundations, Certification, and Mentor Coaching.
Level 2 – Advanced Certificate in Small Business Coaching: Boot Camp, Live Foundations, Certification, and Mentor Coaching.
Earn your ICF ACC or PCC credential while becoming a Certified Systems Business Coach®. Gain a dual certification and the complete system, skills, and support you need to confidently coach small business owners anywhere in the world.
The Certified Systems Business Coach® designation recognizes your specialized ability to support small business clients using a systems-based approach. It gives you licensed access to 1:1 and group small business coaching tools, templates, processes, slide decks, and presenter notes. Learn to coach and facilitate using a proven method that both attracts clients and significantly reduces small business failure.
Talk to one of our Program Advisors to choose the path that’s right for you.
OPEN TO CERTIFIED COACHES
WEEKLY, NOON PACIFIC TIME
1 HOUR WORKSHOPS
Continued Success Program
Starting May 2024, participate in bi-weekly one hour workshops. Starting with:
GOALS: We keep them in our head. Small business owners need to write them down and share them.
VALUES: Coaching Practice: Uncovering Core Values for Small Business Success
PROMISE: Eliciting Business Insights: A Virtual Workshop on Evoking Awareness through Company Promise Exploration
VISION: Vision and Creative Tension: Catalyzing Small Business Success
LEAD: Leading Small Business Owners: What to Do, Think About, and Who to Be
ENERGY: Energizing Small Business Owners: Showing Support, Empathy, and Concern
COMMUNICATION : Effective Communication with Frustrated Small Business Owners: Demonstrating Confidence with Strong Emotions
In attending these workshops, coaches will embark on a transformative journey that enriches both their coaching practice and their ability to support small business owners effectively.
Through a series of immersive experiences, coaches will delve into the world of small business coaching, gaining a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurs.
These workshops not only align with essential ICF core competencies, earning valuable continuing education credits, but they also emphasize the development of specialized business competencies tailored to the small business coaching context.
Coaches will strengthen their skills in areas such as effective communication, handling strong client emotions, demonstrating empathy and concern, and guiding clients through critical questions related to their business journey.
The result is a well-rounded and competent coach who can empower small business owners to thrive while advancing their own coaching practice.
$59 per month
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Help Small Business Owners Build Their Dream Business, while You Build Yours
A Certified Systems Business Coach ® helps entrepreneurs create an Organized & Profitable ® business – using the best practices of coaching: where neuroscience and human behaviour are applied for optimal engagement and results.
