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

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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

  • ​Get prepared and confident to help any woman

  • VIP Pricing expires May 10th, 2026

  • ​CEUs from 17+ global organizations

  •  No prerequisites required

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Girls Gone Strong's
Women's Coaching Specialist Certification

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

30-Day FREE Trial

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

  • ​Get prepared and confident to help any woman

  • VIP Pricing expires May 10th, 2026

  • CEUs from 17+ global organizations

  • ​No prerequisites required

Limited inventory. First-come, first-served.

CONSULTED AND COLLABORATED WITH, AND RECOMMENDED BY:

CONSULTED AND COLLABORATED WITH, AND RECOMMENDED BY:

Why Become a Certified Women’s Coaching Specialist?

Because 67–75% of all people who

hire a health, fitness, or nutrition

professional are women.

Because 67–75% of all people who hire a health, fitness, or

nutrition professinonal are women.

This Certification dives deep into often overlooked women-specific topics like...

This Certification dives deep into often

overlooked women-specific topics like...

  • Body image

  • Menopause

  • Perimenopause

  • ​Menstrual cycle

  • ​Disordered eating

  • ​Emotional eating

  • ​Restrictive eating

  • ​Pelvic Health

  • Pelvic floor

  • ​Endometriosis

  • ​Hormone changes

  • PCOS

  • ​Hashimoto's

  • ​And much more

  • Body image

  • Menopause

  • Perimenopause

  • ​Menstrual cycle

  • Disordered eating

  • ​Restricting calories

  • ​Emotional eating

  • ​Pelvic Health

  • Pelvic floor

  • Endometriosis

  • Hormonal changes

  • ​PCOS

  • ​Hashimoto's

  • ​And much more

…all within your scope of practice. Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to help any woman — at any stage of life — who comes to you for help.


You'll be qualified to write safe and effective training programs, coach nutrition habits and skills, and use women-specific behavior change psychology to empower women to reach their goals.

…all within your scope of practice. Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to help any woman — at any stage of life — who comes to you for help.


You'll be qualified to write safe and effective training programs, coach nutrition habits and skills, and use women-specific behavior change psychology to empower women to reach their goals.

The world's only comprehensive, evidence-based Women's Coaching Specialist Certification

Learn from 20 trailblazing women from 12 fields of study.

Including world-class PhDs, pelvic health & pelvic floor physical therapists, OB/GYNs, registered dietitians, nutrition coaches, and psychologists.

Plus, university researchers, health coaches, wellness coaches, personal trainers, and more.

Our unique coaching method combines the latest research with our experts' 400+ years of combined practical and clinical experience.

Get unlimited support.

Throughout the program, you'll receive answers to all of your questions and get as much help as you need.

Even after you graduate!

For the rest of your career, we'll be here to help.

Study from home at your own pace.

With no deadline start or finish, you can get certified at a flexible pace that fits your life.

No matter how busy you are.

Plus, we'll ship your textbook and workbook 100% free, no matter where in the world you live.

No prerequisites required.

Perfect for any health, fitness, or nutrition professional who works with women at different stages of life.

Whether you're an industry veteran, just getting started, or looking to change your career.

Attract more clients.

You'll gain the coaching skills to set yourself apart from other health, fitness, and nutrition professionals.

And become the go-to expert for women at all stages of life at your gym or in your community.

Confidently coach women

You'll be prepared and qualified to write safe training programs and coach nutrition habits...

...and use women-specific behavior change psychology to empower women to be strong, healthy, and confident in their lives and bodies.

Earn CEUs.

You'll qualify for CEUs from 17+ global organizations.

Including NASM, NSCA, ACE, ACSM, AFAA, ISSA, Canfitpro, REPs NZ, CIMSPA, AUSactive, and more.

100% Guarantee.

Try it free for 60 days.

You'll love what you're learning, or you'll simply return your textbook and Certification materials for a full refund.

Limited inventory. First-come, first-served.

Who should get a Women's Coaching Specialist Certification?

If you want to gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become the go-to expert to help women at every stage of life, this Certification is for you.

Our students and grads include:

  • Personal trainers

  • Health coaches

  • Wellness coaches

  • ​Nutrition coaches

  • Group fitness instructors

  • ​Strength & conditioning coaches

  • ​Yoga & Pilates instructors

  • Life coaches

  • Nurses & doctors

  • Healthcare professionals

  • Physical therapists

  • CrossFit & Sports coaches

  • ​Massage therapists

  • Midwives & doulas

  • ​Fitness enthusiasts

  • Anyone who wants to help women

  • Personal trainers

  • Health coaches

  • Wellness coaches

  • ​Nutrition coaches

  • Group fitness coaches

  • ​Strength & conditioning coaches

  • ​Yoga & Pilates instructors

  • ​Life coaches

  • ​Nurses & doctors

  • ​Healthcare professionals

  • ​Physical therapists

  • CrossFit & Sport coaches

  • ​Massage Therapists

  • ​Midwives & doulas

  • ​Fitness enthusiasts

  • Anyone who wants to help women

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


Whether you want to:

  • Get your first clients

  • Keep leveling up your skills

  • Follow your passion for helping women

  • Set yourself apart in a crowded industry

  • ​Start a career change or side business

  • Pursue your own health, fitness, and wellness goals

...Our Women's Coaching Specialist Certification will help you get there.

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.

Learn from 20 trailblazing women from 12 fields of study

Molly Galbraith,

WOMAN-IN-CHARGE AT GIRLS GONE STRONG

CREATOR OF THE GGS ACADEMY

“"When I first started in the fitness industry over 20 years ago...

There was very little women-specific coaching education available..

What was available was outdated, not evidence-based, or minimized the challenges that many women face throughout their health, fitness, and nutrition journeys.

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

Women deserve better.

So GGS pulled together 20 trailblazing women from 12 fields of study to create this industry-changing Certification.

After enrolling, you'll learn exactly how to empower women to be stronger, healthier, and more confident in their lives and bodies."

Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon, PhD

Former HEAD OF CURRICULUM
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 DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH

AT PRECISION NUTRITION

TORONTO, CANADA

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

You're going to walk away with knowledge and skills that change lives.

But this is more than just learning — you're going to practice applying it all.

Get ready to
start making a meaningful impact on the women you work with immediately."

Dr. Jessica Shepherd, OB-GYN

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

DALLAS, TEXAS, USA

“This Certification has set a new standard.

Not only for our industry — but for the
millions of women who will now have access to the care and support they deserve.

Even if you've been working with women for years, you'll gain a
deeper understanding of the physiological and psychological aspects of 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

Limited inventory. First-come, first-served.

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 & trianing women.

  • Our Experts - This Cert was developed by 20 trailblazing 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, molecular biology, exercise science, and gender studies, OB/GYNs, and more. (In fact, multiple female co-authors of the PN Certifications helped on this the 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, behavior change psychology, female anatomy and physiology, nutrition, exercise, 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, and 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 experts have worked with organizations such as 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 woman's unique relationship with her body, lack of confidence, self-doubt, feelings of shame, guilt, and self-judgement, emotional labor, social media, unrealistic expectations, the comparison trap, and diet culture.

Top industry professionals consider Girls Gone Strong the gold standard of coaching women.

Top industry professionals consider Girls Gone Strong the gold standard of coaching women.

Dr. John Berardi, PhD

co-founder of Precision Nutrition

“GGS 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

Top fitness INDUSTRY 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

“Girls Gone Strong is simply the best.

With 30 years of experience coaching female Olympic athletes, I know how important the work Molly and her team at Girls Gone Strong are doing.

If you coach women, I recommend you learn from GGS.

Hear from GGS Certified Women's Coaching Specialist

60 day money-back guarantee

If you're not happy with the Certification for any reason, just let us know within 60 days, and we'll give you a refund. No worries. No risk.

GGS has a proven track record you can trust — with tens of thousands of happy students and grads and an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

If you're not happy with what you learn, just let us know within 60 days, and we'll give you your money back. No worries. No risk.

GGS has a proven track record you can trust — with thousands of happy students and grads and an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau

A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau

Pricing

Pricing

30-Day FREE Trial

$0

After 30 days,

$124 USD/month for 12 months

Limited inventory. First-come, first-served.

*Textbook and workbook inventory is limited.

Don't miss out — we recommend enrolling now!

*Textbook and workbook inventory is limited. Don't miss out — we recommend enrolling now!

Here's what happens after you enroll...

  • You'll receive immediate access to your digital textbook and online learning platform so you can get started learning right away.

  • You'll also receive a printed hard copy physical textbook and workbook (shipped FREE to you anywhere in the world).

  • You can study whenever it works best for you and your life. This Certification is 100% self-paced, with no deadline to start or finish — so you can study stress-free on your own schedule.

  • Put what you're learning into practice right away with dozens of time-saving, done-for-you, women-specific forms, questionnaires, assessments, and tools.

  • Have questions along the way? You'll get amazing support from our Client Care Team and unlimited access to our GGS Academy Support.

  • You'll take a 15-question exam at the end of each chapter, consisting of both multiple-choice and true/false questions. Exams are open-book and untimed, and they're available in your online learning platform whenever you're ready.

  • A chapter exam grade of 73% of higher is required to pass, and you're given three opportunities to take each exam.

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

As a new graduate, we'll send you a beautiful hard copy certificate you can frame, hang on your wall, and share on your social media channels — letting everyone know you're the go-to expert for women.

Now that you're a GGS Certified Women's Coaching Specialist you'll have everything you need to safely and effectively coach and train women at every stage of life.

Important Note

Here's why it's important to guarantee your spot NOW in our Women's Coaching Specialist Certification

Textbook and workbook inventory is very limited to maintain world-class student support.

We only open enrollment twice per year, and the last enrollment sold out within hours. If you're interested, we recommend enrolling right away so you can guarantee your spot and get started immediately.

Enrolling right now secures your textbook and workbook before we open enrollment to the Pre-sale List next week.

Plus, you'll save up to 53% off the general public price of $1500.

Limited inventory. First-come, first-served.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the free trial work?

It's simple — and completely risk-free.

You’ll enroll and pay $0 today
You’ll get instant access to your online learning platform, including a digital version of your textbook so you can get started right away
In 30 days, you’ll make your first monthly payment of $124.99 USD
You’ll then pay $124.99 each month for the next 11 months for a total of 12 payments


If at any time during the first 30 days you decide the Certification isn’t for you, just email our Client Care Team at [email protected] and let them know, and they’ll take care of you.

Please note: spots are limited and this 30 Day Free Trial is only available for a limited time. If you've been on the fence, this is your chance to try the Certification completely risk-free.

What if I decide it's not for me within 30 days?

No problem at all. Simply email our Client Care Team at [email protected] before your 30 days are up, let them know you'd like to cancel, and they'll arrange for you to ship your textbook and workbook back to us.

Once we've processed your return, no payments will be charged — ever. You walk away with zero cost and zero commitment.

What happens once I enroll?

Within 10–15 minutes of enrolling, you'll receive a confirmation email with immediate access to your digital textbook and online learning platform — so you can get started today.

Your printed textbook and workbook will ship free to your door anywhere in the world within 5–10 business days.

From there, everything is self-paced. There's no deadline to start or finish — you work on your own schedule.

You'll also have access to our Client Care Team for support, and our closed Facebook group where you can connect with other students, find a study buddy, or get an accountability partner.

How long does it take to receive my textbook after I enroll?

You’ll get immediate access to a digital version of your textbook as soon as you enroll so you can get started with the Certification right away.

If you live in the US or Canada, we'll ship your physical textbook and workbook 100% free within 4–6 business days. You can expect the following timeline as long as there are no shipping delays:

United States: 4–7 business days
Canada: 5–7 business days

If you live outside of the US or Canada, your physical materials will be shipped after your first payment has been received.

International:

2–6 weeks

You'll get an email from one of our Client Care Team Members as soon as your package is shipped and on its way. The email will include a tracking number so you can follow your package as it makes its way to your doorstep.

Can I get started right away?

Yes — within 10–15 minutes of enrolling you'll get an email with immediate access to your digital textbook and online learning platform, including all the tools, templates, questionnaires, and videos.

You don't have to wait for your physical textbook to arrive. You can start learning — and start using what you're learning with clients — today.

Why should I become a GGS Certified Women's Coaching Specialist?

Because 67–75% of all people who hire a health, fitness, or nutrition professional are women — and most professionals still aren't trained to coach them well.

There's a massive gap between what women need and what most coaches are equipped to provide. This Certification closes that gap.


When you become a GGS Certified Women's Coaching Specialist, you'll be prepared to confidently help any woman — at any stage of life — who comes to you for support. That includes often-overlooked but critically important topics like:

Body image
Menopause & perimenopause
Menstrual cycle issues
Pelvic floor & pelvic health
Disordered eating
Emotional & restrictive eating
Endometriosis
Incontinence
Osteoporosis
Hormonal changes
PCOS & Hashimoto's
Digestive & gut health

...all within your scope of practice.

No other Certification brings together 20 trailblazing women's health experts from 12 fields of study — giving you the most complete, evidence-based women’s health education available anywhere.

The result: you become the go-to expert for women in your gym or community — and that's good for your clients and your business.

Who is the Certification for?

This Certification is for any current or aspiring health and fitness professional who wants to confidently coach women at any stage of life.

Our students and grads include:

Personal trainers
Health & wellness coaches
Nutrition coaches & nutritionists
Group fitness instructors
Strength & conditioning coaches
Yoga & Pilates instructors
Physios & rehab professionals
Healthcare professionals
CrossFit & sport coaches
Massage therapists
Midwives & doulas
Life & business coaches
Fitness enthusiasts

And we have thousands of students & grads in over 125 countries worldwide.

Whether you want to get your first clients, level up your existing skills, set yourself apart in a crowded industry, or pursue a career change — this Certification will work for you.

What's included in the Certification?

Physical Materials
GGS Women's Coaching Specialist Certification textbook (600 pages)
Companion workbook (100+ pages)
Official Women's Coaching Specialist Certificate (upon graduation)

Online Materials
Online learning platform (mobile-friendly)
Demonstration & coaching videos
Unlimited support from GGS Academy Experts

Time-Saving Bonuses
Client intake & assessment forms
Exercise program design templates

Case studies & scripts
Downloadable tools & questionnaires

Extra Money-Saving Bonuses
FREE worldwide shipping
100% tax deductible
Qualifies for CEUs from 17+ global organizations
Lifetime access to all materials

What does the Certification cover?

The Women's Coaching Specialist Certification is the world's only comprehensive, evidence-based, interdisciplinary Certification focused on coaching women.

You'll master the art and science of women-specific:

Anatomy & physiology
Coaching
Behavior change psychology
Mental health & well-being
Nutrition & supplementation
Exercise & programming
Rest, recovery, sleep & stress management

You'll get a 600-page textbook, a 100+ page workbook, and an online learning platform with coaching videos, movement screens, workout templates, client questionnaires, and assessment tools you can start using with clients right away.

For a detailed look at what's covered, download the Certification Overview PDF.

What will I be able to do once I'm certified?

Once you graduate, you'll be confident and qualified to:

Write safe and effective training programs for women at every stage of life
Coach women-specific nutrition habits and skills
Use women-specific behavior change psychology to help clients navigate real-world challenges
Have informed, supportive conversations about body image, diet culture, hormonal health, self-doubt, and more

Our grads have used this Certification to get their first clients, grow their existing practices, launch online courses, create new services, and build coaching businesses they love.

What makes this Certification different?

There are three main things that set our GGS Women’s Coaching Specialist Certification apart from every other Certification:

1. It's comprehensive. This is the only Certification that covers women-specific coaching, psychology, nutrition, exercise, anatomy & physiology, and programming all in one place — across every stage of a woman's life.

2. It's interdisciplinary. The curriculum was developed by 20 trailblazing women’s health experts from 12 fields of study — including PhDs, physiotherapists, a board-certified OB-GYN, Registered Dietitians, a licensed psychologist, and strength & conditioning coaches from the U.S., Canada, UK, Mexico, and Australia. And every chapter was written, reviewed, and edited by 6–10 of those experts.

3. It's evidence-based. With over 2,000 references in the 600-page textbook alone, the curriculum integrates the best available research with 400+ years of combined clinical and practical experience from our expert team.

No other Certification on the planet brings all three of these together — for women, at this level.

Do I need any prerequisites or prior experience?

There are no prerequisites required other than a desire to help women. This Certification is designed for professionals at every level — whether you're just getting started or you've been coaching women for years.

If you're new to the field, you'll get the comprehensive foundation you need to start with confidence.

If you're experienced, you'll deepen your knowledge, fill in the gaps, and walk away with tools and frameworks you can use with clients immediately.

I've been coaching for years. Will I still learn something new?

Absolutely — and our most experienced students are often the ones most surprised by how much they gain.

This Certification goes deeper into women-specific physiology, psychology, and behavior change than any other program in the industry.

Topics like pelvic health, hormonal changes, disordered eating, and menopause coaching are rarely covered in foundational certifications — and almost never covered together, at this depth, by this caliber of women’s health experts.


Many of our grads with years of experience tell us this Certification completely changed how they coach women — and how confident they feel doing it.

Will I get CEUs/CECs?

Absolutely. Our GGS Women's Coaching Specialist Certification has been approved for continuing education credits by over a dozen global governing bodies, including:

NASM: 1.9 CEUs
AFAA: 1.9 CEUs
ACE: 5.3 CECs
ACSM: 39 CECs
NSCA: 2.0 CEUs in Category C
ISSA: 20 CEUs
Precision Nutrition: 3 PN credits
Canfitpro: 4 CECs
CPTN: 14 CECs
AUSactive: 15 CPD points*
ESSA: 15 CPD points
CIMSPA: 10 CPD points**
REPs NZ: 20 CPD points
NCSF: 7 CEUs
NESTA: 4 CEUs
AFLCA: 6 CEUs
APTA - KY: Category 1 - 56 hours
State Board of PT - PA: 56 hours

Even if your organization isn't listed, we'll help you petition for approval. Our students have successfully gained CEUs from NETA, NFPT, AAPTE, IFPA, and many more. Just email us at [email protected], and we'll walk you through it.

* AUSactive approves education delivered within the Scope of Practice for Registered Exercise Professionals and have allocated CECs accordingly. AUSactive does not recognize the title of Coach as referred to within this program.

** Per CIMSPA, students and graduates within the UK who plan to utilize this material in a professional setting must hold a prerequisite Certification set at Level 3 Personal Trainer or equivalent.

How long does it take to complete this Certification?

This Certification is entirely self-paced — so there's no deadline to start or finish.

Most students aim to complete 1–2 chapters per week, which works out to about 3–5 hours per week. At that pace, you'll be a GGS Certified Women's Coaching Specialist in roughly 2–4 months.

And here's the best part: every chapter gives you tools you can start using with clients right away. So even before you graduate, your investment is already paying off.

What are the exams like—and what if I don't pass?

Each of the 23 chapters ends with a 15-question exam consisting of multiple-choice and true/false questions. Exams are open-book, untimed, and available in your online learning platform whenever you're ready. Most students complete them in 15–20 minutes. There is no final exam.

You need a 73% or higher to pass — and our students average 90%.

You have three attempts for each exam. If you don't pass within three tries, a small fee unlocks additional attempts. You won't be left stuck — the GGS team is here to support you every step of the way.

Is there really a 60-day money-back guarantee?

Yes, absolutely. Try the Certification for 60 days. If you're not satisfied for any reason, return your materials within 60 days of enrollment and you'll receive a full refund — no hassle, no hard feelings.

With tens of thousands of happy students & grads in over 125 countries, we stand behind this Certification completely. If it's not right for you, we'll make it right.