As the first step in the pathway, this short eLearning module is FREE and your first introduction to NCCP certification and the Canadian coaching framework (approximately 15 minutes).

Competition Coach Specialist - English - Dressage candidates must meet the following certification-specific admission requirements:

• Be at least 20 years of age.
• Show proof of 2 or more years of coaching athletes at 2nd level or higher with at least one score over 65% at EC Gold shows
AND have completed the certification below. If you have not completed an EC NCCP Competition Coach Certification, but have several years of experience, click the Email Proof button to send Ontario Equestrian a request to be considered for direct application to the Competition Coach Specialist certification, or contact our coaching team at coaching@ontarioequestrian.ca

Before registering for evaluation, all candidates must obtain a minimum of Registered Coach Status with Equestrian Canada.

This short, FREE, eLearning module walks you through all the steps to obtain EC Registered Coach Status.

As you progress towards becoming an EC NCCP Certified Competition Coach Specialist, there is plenty of training available to help you reach your goal and prepare for the portfolio and coaching submissions for evaluation. Most of the training, though optional, is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Review the training available and find training opportunities offered in a virtual environment or live and in-person.

Training should be completed prior to moving to evaluation.

The following live training modules offered by the Coaching Association of Ontario are recommended in preparation to become certified. You will be taken to an external website to register.

The following online evaluations must be completed to be certified. You will be taken to an external site to complete evaluations administered by the Coaching Association of Canada.