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Girls Gone Strong | GGS-1 Women's Coaching Specialist Certification

THE INDUSTRY’S TOP CERTIFICATION FOR PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH WOMEN

Become the go-to health, fitness, and nutrition expert for women

Join us, go deeper, and learn what they don't teach you in school.

Master the art and science of coaching women
Feel confident and qualified to help any woman
CEUs from 17+ global organizations
No prerequisites required
Secure your spot early + save up to $400

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Personal trainers
Nutrition coaches
Group fitness instructors
Strength & conditioning coaches
Health & wellness coaches
Physios & rehab professionals
CrossFit & sport coaches
Healthcare professionals
Yoga & Pilates teachers
Massage Therapists
Life & business coaches
Midwives & doulas
Parents & teachers
Pre- & postnatal coaches
And fitness enthusiasts

We have thousands of students and grads in over 125+ countries around the world, including countries in Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Australia, and Africa.

So if you check one or more of these boxes:

A new trainer or coach wanting to get your first clients
A veteran who’s been working in health and fitness for years
Someone who’s passionate about helping women
Someone who wants to set yourself apart in a crowded industry
Or someone who’s considering a career change or starting a side business

Anyone who works with women will benefit greatly from this Certification.

(even if you have years of experience or are just getting started!)

The Women’s Coaching Specialist Certification qualifies for continuing education credits with the following organizations worldwide, including:

Even if your organization isn’t listed above, we’ll help you petition and gain CECs / CEUs. Our students have successfully petitioned and gained CECs / CEUs from NETA, NFPT, AAPTE, IFPA, and many more.

What makes this Certification different from every other Certification in the industry?

It's the world's first and only comprehensive, evidence-based, interdisciplinary Certification focused on coaching & training women.

Our Experts - This Cert was developed by 17 world-leading women’s health experts from 5 countries (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, and UK) and 12 fields of study including strength coaches, physios, Registered Dietitians, PhDs in psychology, exercise science, and gender studies, OB/GYNs, and more. (In fact, the three female co-authors of the PN Certification helped develop this Cert making it the perfect complement to PN Level 1.)
Our Curriculum - This comprehensive Certification will help you master the art and science of coaching and training women. You'll dive deep into women-specific coaching psychology, nutrition, exercise, anatomy and physiology, rest, and recovery all through an interdisciplinary, globally relevant lens. You’ll learn to help women with issues related to body image, lack of confidence, fear of "getting bulky", chronic stress, disordered eating, emotional eating, pelvic floor, pelvic health, osteoporosis, menopause, menstrual cycle, hormonal issues, Hashimoto's, PCOS (all within your scope of practice).

→ Download the Certification Overview and get a sneak peek at our textbook

Our Evidence-Based, Interdisciplinary Approach - You’ll get all the latest women-specific research (there are 1000+ references in our 600-page textbook!), integrated with the practical and clinical experience of our world-class experts.
Our Reputation - Our world-class experts have worked with organizations like Johns Hopkins, Baylor Medical, Precision Nutrition, and Yale, and our Certification is recommended by industry legends like Dr. John Berardi, Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon, Greg Nuckols, and renowned Olympic Sprint Coach Stu McMillan. Organizations like NSCA, Perform Better, GoodLife Fitness, and IDEA Fit trust our experts to educate their coaches and trainers on working with women.
Our Focus on Psychology - This Certification dives deep into women-specific behavior-change psychology and often-ignored topics that affect a woman’s health including: a women's unique relationship with her body, lack of confidence, self-doubt, feelings of shame, guilt, and self-judgment, emotional labor, social media, unrealistic expectations, the comparison trap, and diet culture.

Who created the Women’s Coaching Specialist Certification?

Molly Galbraith, CSCS

GGS Woman-in-charge, creator of GGS Academy

"When I first started in the fitness industry 19 years ago, I was often the only woman in the weight room. All my teachers and mentors were men, and there was almost zero women-specific coaching and training education available. What was available was outdated, shaming, or steeped in diet culture.

Given 67–75% of all people who hire a coach or trainer are women—that’s not OK.

Women deserve better.

So GGS pulled together 17 trailblazing women from 12 fields of study to create this industry-changing Certification that teaches health, fitness, and nutrition professionals (like you) how to coach women in the 21st century."

Developed by 17 of the world's most trusted women’s health, fitness, and nutrition experts.

Using the latest research and the 400+ years of practical and clinical experience, we created the world most comprehensive, evidence-based, and interdisciplinary Women's Coaching Certification in the world.

Our curriculum was written, developed, and reviewed by Molly Galbraith, CSCS, and 16 other world-class women’s health experts spanning 12 fields of study. That includes some of the top names in the industry, including...

Precision Nutrition* Curriculum Developers:

Precision Nutrition*

Curriculum Developers:

Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon, Dr. Helen Kollias, and Camille DePutter

As well as industry trailblazers:

Dr. Jessica Shepherd, OB-GYN; Dr. Meryl Alappattu, DPT; Marika Hart, PT; Ingrid Marcum, former National Olympic Weightlifting Champion.

We brought together experts from the U.S., Canada, UK, Mexico, and Australia to make this the most comprehensive, globally-relevant Certification in the world.

*Our collaboration with members of Precision Nutrition's curriculum development team has made the Women's Coaching Specialist Certification the perfect complement to Precision Nutrition Certifications.

Meet the 17 trailblazing women behind the GGS Women's Coaching Specialist Certification

Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon, PhD

HEAD OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AT PRECISION NUTRITION

toronto, canada

“As a developer of this Certification, I’m excited to be part of helping health and fitness professionals bring women’s coaching into the 21st century with this truly timely, progressive, and empowering approach.

The majority of people who hire a coach, trainer, or nutrition professional are women. Yet to date, few coaching organizations have truly met women’s diverse needs — until now.”

Dr. Helen Kollias, PhD

FORMER DIRECTORY OF RESEARCH

AT PRECISION NUTRITION

TORONTO, CANADA

“Take this Certification if you want to better understand, connect with, or empower the women you work with.

You'll learn everything you need to safely and effectively coach and train women at every stage of life — no matter what challenge or struggle they might be going through."

Dr. Jessica Shepherd, OB-GYN

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

DALLAS, TEXAS, USA

“We created this Certification to help any professional — of any discipline — who works with women.

Even if you've been working with women for years, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the physiological and psychological aspects for coaching and training women. You'll know exactly how to give women the coaching care they deserve."

Marika Hart, MS, PT

WOMEN’S HEALTH PHYSIOTHERAPIST
PERTH, AUSTRALIA

Heba Shaheed, PHPT, CN

PELVIC HEALTH PHYSIOTHERAPIST
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Dr. Larissa M. Mercado-López

ASSISTANT PROF - FRESNO STATE

FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, USA

Dr. Lisa Lewis, EdD, CADC-II

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, USA

Reshaunda Thornton, RD, LD

REGISTERED DIETITIAN,

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, USA

Ingrid Marcum

OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING

NATIONAL CHAMPION, USA

Click to see the entire team of Certification contributors

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Dr. John Berardi, PhD

co-founder of Precision Nutrition, CREATOR of Change Maker Academy

“The Women's Coaching Specialist Certification is second-to-none and is an absolute must for any coach or trainer who works with women.

Molly Galbraith is one of my go-to health and fitness experts, especially when it comes to coaching women.”

Greg Nuckols, CSCS

THE INDUSTRY’S TOP SCIENCE AND RESEARCH EXPERT

THE INDUSTRY’S TOP SCIENCE

AND RESEARCH EXPERT

"If you coach women, you owe it to yourself and your clients to learn from Girls Gone Strong.

I'm constantly impressed by everything they put out and by their commitment to following the scientific evidence over industry orthodoxy.”

Stu McMillan

LEGENDARY OLYMPIC SPEED

AND SPORT COACH

LEGENDARY OLYMPIC SPEED
AND SPORT COACH

“The GGS Academy is simply the best.

With 30 years of experience coaching Olympic female athletes, I know how important the work is that Molly and her team at Girls Gone Strong are doing. If you coach women, I recommend you learn from GGS.”

Jonathan Goodman

Founder Online Trainer Academy

“Girls Gone Strong is exactly what the fitness industry needs.

They're the best in our industry when it comes to women. If you train women or ever plan to, I recommend you learn from them.”

Learn every aspect of successfully coaching & training women step-by-step, from start to finish.

With our 593-page textbook you'll find the latest research in women-specific psychology, coaching, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, exercise, rest, recovery, rehabilitation, and exercise programming.

Plus, we tie it all together with dozens of case studies, and time-saving forms, questionnaires, exercise templates, and assessment tools that you can use with your own clients.

Certification Overview

Develop the skills to troubleshoot any coaching or training problem.

Our companion workbook and online training videos will deepen your understanding of coaching and training women, and give you the ability to turn your knowledge into results for you clients.

Working through real-life scenarios in case studies will help you be prepared and able to recall information on the spot when your working with your clients, friends, family (or whoever!) comes to you for help.

Lifetime access to the newest research and answers at your fingertips 24/7.

With your coaching textbook, workbook, online platform, and unlimited access to GGS Academy Support Team, you can quickly find answers to your client’s most pressing questions, from how to help them heal their relationship with their body to how to compassionately coach pelvic floor issues.

No more hunting online. No more wading through incomplete information from resources you can’t trust.

From easy-to-follow topic-specific chapters to accompanying videos and bonus downloads — all based on the latest research — we’ve made it a snap to locate exactly what you need… whenever you need it.

And you’ll have access to it for life.

Plus, you’ll get updates as new research emerges, so you’ll stay on the cutting edge and know how to keep your clients safe.

Raise the standard of care for women everywhere — while building a thriving business you love.

Finally… get a clear path to keeping your female clients safe and healthy through every stage of their journey and grow a thriving business at the same time.

You'll set yourself apart from other professionals, and become the go-to expert for women at your gym or in your community.

Our grads have gone on to develop their own workshops and products, become leaders in the industry, speak at events, build highly engaged communities of clients online and in person, and even work for Girls Gone Strong.

Take a peek at what our Certification grads have accomplished

Trista Eason, 34

GYM OWNER AND PERSONAL TRAINER

WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, USA

“Since getting certified, my business has grown quickly.

The knowledge I’ve gained has been so valuable, it's helped my gym and our coaching program stand out from our ‘competitors.'

By leveling up our coaching, our entire community of gyms and trainers have noticed and it’s pushed them to get better, too.”

Dale Hill, 58

PERSONAL TRAINER, NUTRITION COACH

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, USA

“Becoming a Certified Women’s Coaching Specialist helped me set myself apart as the go-to coach for women at my gym.

My business grew because the front desk staff and even other trainers at my gym started recommending my services.

I recommend putting women-specific coaching knowledge and skill in your coaching toolbox.”

Hilary Milsome, 61

PERSONAL TRAINER,

GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

“Starting a new career at 58 was pretty scary for me, especially because I don't look like a conventional personal trainer.

But this Certification gave me everything I need to empower women to be strong and confident — and now I get to empower women to be strong and confident for a living. It's a dream come true!”

Dr. Neha Rao, 40

SURGEON AND NUTRITION COACH

HARYANA, INDIA

“If you want to level up and serve women better, then this Certification is for you.

You'll gain a deeper understanding of the psychological aspects of coaching women, and it will be a game-changer for you and for your clients.

If you're thinking about enrolling, to wait, take action immediately. You'll be so happy you did!"

Grace Chika Eke, 27

PERSONAL TRAINER, NUTRITION COACH

SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA

“Since becoming a Certified Women's Coaching Specialist, I’ve used what I’ve learned to empower clients (and myself) on a daily basis.

I feel so confident and prepared to help women live stronger and healthier lives.

I couldn't be happier with my decision to get certified and help more women."

Pricing

Save up to $400 on the Women’s Coaching Specialist Certification when you add your name to the pre-sale list.

The general public price of our Women’s Coaching Specialist Certification is $1200 USD.

But when you join our free, no-obligation pre-sale list today, you’ll get the chance to enroll for $799 USD or $79 USD per month — up to 33% savings.

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60-Day No-Risk

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60-Day No-Risk

Money-Back Guarantee

When you enroll in the Women's Coaching Specialist Certification, there's literally zero risk to you.

If you’re not happy with what you learn, return your textbook and materials and we’ll give you your money back.

With thousands of happy students and grads in over 125+ countries around the world — GGS has a proven track record you can trust.

If you’re not satisfied for any reason let us know, and we’ll make it right. Guaranteed.

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Don't miss out!

The next Women's Coaching Specialist Certification group opens April 4th.

On April 4th, 2023, enrollment for the Women's Coaching Specialist Certification opens to a small group of health & fitness professionals — along with those thinking of joining the field.

(Spots are first-come, first-served, and we expect to sell out within hours after opening.)

When you join the free pre-sale list today, at no obligation, we'll send you more info about the program and give you the chance to enroll 24-48 hours before we open to the general public.

Plus, you'll save up to $400 off the general public price.

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When You Invest in Yourself, You Change the World

Feel good knowing that a percentage of every purchase you make is reinvested back into women.

For each Certification sold, a portion of your investment will be used to fund education for women in need.

Recipients include women living in developing countries, escaping domestic violence, re-entering the workforce after having children, caring for children with special needs, living with chronic illness or disabilities, and many more.

Purchasing one of our Certifications helps create a brighter future for these women and a better world for us all.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why become a Certified Women’s Coaching Specialist?

… all within a coach’s scope of practice.

You’ll also learn how to write training programs for women at any stage of life, coach women-specific nutrition habits and skills, and use women-specific behavior-change psychology to navigate critical and challenging situations about:

…and many other common roadblocks impacting women’s health in today’s world.

That means when you become a GGS Certified Women’s Coaching Specialist, you’ll not only gain the exact knowledge and skills to help any woman—at any stage of life…

… you’ll also set yourself apart, and become the go-to expert for women in your community and beyond.

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What specifically will I learn?

In the industry’s most comprehensive and trusted Women's Coaching Specialist Certification, you’ll get all the crucial information you need to safely and effectively coach and train women at every stage of life.

>> Download the Certification Overview and get a sneak peek at our textbook

By the time you graduate, you'll feel confident and, you'll be qualified to:⁠

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✅ Write training programs for women at every stage of life.

✅ Coach nutrition⁠ habits and skills for all struggles women experience.
✅ Make exercise and nutrition modifications for the many issues women experience.

✅ Use women-specific behavior change psychology to empower your clients to be safe, healthy, and confident in their lives and bodies.

✅ And so much more!⁠

You'll also dive deep into often overlooked topics like:

✅ Body Image

✅ Menopause

✅ Menstrual cycle

✅ Pelvic floor & pelvic health

✅ Incontinence

✅ Chronic stress
✅ Osteoporosis

✅ Disordered eating

✅ Restrictive eating
✅ Emotional eating
✅ Hormonal issues
✅ PCOS
✅ Hashimoto's
✅ ...and so much more

All within a coach's scope of practice!

And, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the psychological aspects of coaching women (which is where the magic happens!).

Including:

✅ The woman's relationship with her body

✅ Lack of confidence

✅ Fear of "getting bulky"

✅ Social media & comparison

✅ Diet culture
✅ Unrealistic expectations

✅ Self doubt

✅ Guilt

✅ Shame

✅ ...and so much more

You’ll get brand-new workout templates, coaching scripts, client questionnaires, case studies, and other tools that will save you and your business time, energy, and money

And you’ll get access to brand-new cutting-edge curriculum and research that will set you apart and transform the way you coach.

By becoming a GGS Certified Women's Coaching Specialist, you'll set yourself apart from other professionals, and become the go-to expert for women at your gym or in your community.

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Who is the Women’s Coaching Specialist Certification for?

This Certification is for any current (or aspiring) health and fitness professional who wants to help women feel strong, confident, and empowered in their lives and bodies.

Our students and grads include:

We have thousands of students and grads in over 125+ countries around the world, including countries in Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Australia, and Africa.

So if you check one or more of these boxes:

...you're someone who will benefit from this Certification. You'll gain the knowledge and skills to set yourself apart, and become the go-to expert for women in your community and beyond.

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I don’t have much time... how long does it take to get certified?

We know life is busy. And that’s exactly why we’ve designed our Women’s Coaching Specialist Certification to be entirely self-paced.

If you’ve got kids, a job, or other responsibilities to attend to, then you can customize your time and approach to suit your life and make sure you are getting the most out of the materials.

While there is no deadline to start or finish, many of our students (and now grads!) set a goal to complete 3–5 hours of studying per week to get through 1-2 chapters, including:

• reading the chapter in your textbook

• watching the accompanying videos and resources in the online portal

• answering the workbook questions

• and taking the chapter exam

There are 20 chapters in the textbook, so including all the exams, you’ll become a Certified Women’s Coaching Specialist in about 2-4 months.

The best part? Every chapter of our textbook gives you immediately actionable tools you can take advantage of right away. And if you can’t get through 3-5 hours in one week, don’t sweat it. You’ll already be reaping the benefits of your investment.

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What are the exams like?

There are short exams at the end of each chapter consisting of both multiple choice and true/false questions.

Exams are open book and untimed (on average, they take 15–20 minutes to complete), and are available in your online portal whenever you’re ready.

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What grade do I need to pass?

73% or higher is required to pass. Our students average 90% on the exams.

Once you pass your final exam, you’re officially a GGS Certified Women’s Coaching Specialist!

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What if I fail an exam?

You are given three opportunities to take each exam. If you don’t pass a given exam within three attempts, a small fee unlocks unlimited additional opportunities.

Remember you have unlimited support from the GGS Academy to lean on. We'll support you every step of the way! You've got this!

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Is the Certification eligible for CEUs (Continuing Education Units)?

Yes! The following organizations have already approved CEUs for the Women’s Coaching Specialist Certification:

• NSCA: 2.0 CEU

• NASM: 1.9 CEU

• AFAA: 15 CEU

• ACE: 7.2 CEC
• CanFitPro: 4 credits
• ACSM: 20 CEU

• AUSactive: 15 CEC*

• ESSA: 15 credits

• ISSA: 20 CEU
• CPTN: 14 CEC
• FitREC: Level B
• REPs New Zealand: 20 credits
• CIMSPA: 10 CEU

• AFLCA: 6 CEU

• NESTA: 4 CEU
• NCSF: 7 CEU
• Kentucky Physical Therapist Association: Category 1 - 28 hours

• Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy: 39 hours

*Fitness Australia approves the education delivered within the Scope of Practice for Registered Exercise Professionals and have allocated CECs accordingly to this program. Fitness Australia however doesn't recognize the title of becoming a Coach as referred to within this program.

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What if my Certification organization isn’t on the list?

Even if your organization isn’t listed above, we’ll help you petition and gain CECs / CEUs. Our students have already successfully petitioned and gained CECs / CEUs from the following organizations:

• NETA

• NFPT
• AAPTE
• IFPA

. . . and many more.

You’ll just need to send a course summary and a copy of your certificate to the organization to review.

Shoot us an email at info@girlsgonestrong.com for updates to our current list of approved organizations or for help with the petitioning process.

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How long does it take to get my textbook?

We ship your materials for free, anywhere in the world, within 5–10 business days. However, folks typically receive their materials more quickly than that. You can expect the following timeline for shipping as long as there are no shipping delays:

• United States: 4–7 business days

• Canada: 5–7 business days
• International: 1–4 weeks (depending on destination country)

You’ll get an email from Client Care Team Member Kimberly Boal as soon as she ships out your package. Her email will include a tracking number so you can follow your package as it makes its way to your doorstep.

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What makes your Certification different from other cert options?

It's the world's first and only comprehensive, evidence-based, interdisciplinary Certification focused on coaching women.

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What if I enroll and realize the program is not for me?

The Women's Coaching Specialist Certification comes with a 60-day money-back, guarantee.

If you’re not happy with what you learn, just return your textbook and materials within 60 days of enrollment. We’ll give you your money back, so there's absolutely no risk to you.

With thousands of happy students and grads in over 125 countries around the world, the GGS Academy is the industry-leader when it comes to women, and has a proven track record you can trust.

If you’re not satisfied for any reason let us know, and we’ll make it right. Guaranteed.

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Final Note

Women make up 67–75% of all people who hire a coach, trainer, or nutrition professional.

More women than ever want to eat and exercise in a way that keeps them safe, healthy, and strong.

And yet — women-specific health, fitness, and nutrition topics are rarely covered in Certs. 🤔⁠

Spoiler alert: a paragraph about menstrual cycle ain't gonna cut it. 🙄⁠

When you become a Certified Women's Coaching Specialist you’ll get everything you need to coach and train women at every stage of life (all within your scope of practice.)

By the time you graduate, you’ll feel qualified to write safe and effective training programs, coach nutrition habits and skills, and use women-specific behavior change psychology to empower women to be stronger, healthier, and more confident in their lives and bodies.

Girls Gone Strong is the global leader in evidence-based, interdisciplinary, women’s coaching & training education, and we invite you to join us in our mission of raising the standard of coaching care for women in the health & fitness industry.

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