We've opened to the public a small number of classes from our Certified Personal and Executive Coach (CPEC) program at the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute for those who want to experience top-notch personal development and coach training courses on an a la carte basis. Once these courses are filled, registration closes. We suggest you register quickly. If you are interested in our full certification program, begin with the CaPP Institute's Coach Training Intensive. For more information, visit www.cappinstitute.com.

Each course is taught in three, live one-hour sessions in a teleclass format. Once registered, you will be given instruction to log in via your computer (you can see PowerPoints, chat, listen and speak directly from your computer!) or dial in from your phone. You may choose from a 12 pm Eastern session or a 7 pm Eastern session.

Happiness Habits: Busting the Myths and Learning the Practical, Everyday Habits of Joy, Fulfillment, and Meaning

Research shows that as human beings, we are poor predictors of what actually makes us happy. If you want to learn the ingredient required to truly build and maintain happiness in your everyday life over an extended period of time, this course is for you. You will walk away with concrete, practical steps and hands-on experiences that empower you to tangibly increase your happiness level. If you are using this course to help others, it will also give you practical strategies for helping clients, employees, and those you lead to build greater happiness and well-being in their lives. Based in solid research from renowned researchers from around the world, you do not want to miss this foundational positive psychology course. This course was developed by Valorie Burton and is taught by one of the CaPP Institute's highly-experienced, ICF-credential faculty members who holds a graduate degree in applied positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.

Dates: Thursdays, November 8th, 15th and 29th, 2012 at 12 pm or 7 pm Eastern Time
Investment: $225 / Early bird rate (register by October 18th) $199

Goal Setters and Goal Getters: The Art and Science of Setting and Reaching Meaningful Goals

How do you set goals that set you up for success? What dos you do when a strategy doesn't seem to be working? Who is most likely to achieve their goals? What are the most common mistakes and myths that sabotage your goals? These questions and more will be answered in Goal Setters and Goal Getters. As a coach, one of your most important deliverables is helping clients reach their goals effectively, efficiently and more quickly than they would without a coach. It is imperative that you understand the research and practical approaches to goal settting and goal getting that will empower you and your clients to thrive. This course was developed by Valorie Burton and is taught by one of the CaPP Institute's highly-experienced, ICF-credential faculty members who holds a graduate degree in applied positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.

Dates: Tuesdays, January 8th, 22nd and 29th, 2013 at 12 pm or 7 pm Eastern Time
Investment: $225 / Early bird rate (register by November 27th) $199

Coaching Practice Foundation

Want to build a strong foundation on which to build your coaching practice? It all begins with having the right tools and a professional approach that empowers you to stand out from the crowded field of coaches. Coaching Practice Foundation is the first of the CaPP Institute's CPEC Business Smarts courses. In this course, you will learn how to:

• Set up a highly profitable practice
• Create and customize your client welcome packet and toolkit
• Establish the right fees and services
• Set up a system for capturing contacts and staying touch with client, prospects and referral sources
• Identify your niche audience so that you can build a strong foundation for marketing your practice

You will receive sample letters, coaching agreements, and welcome packet so that you can use them as a springboard to customize all the materials you need to launch your practice. This course is taught live via an online training platform. If you are unable to login via computer, you may dial into you class sessions and participate by phone. Classes are recorded and you will receive full access to recordings, PowerPoints and other class materials so that you can revisit the material as often as you need to! This course was developed by Valorie Burton and is taught by one of the CaPP Institute's highly-experienced faculty members who run their own highly-profitable coaching practice. Ms. Burton will also co-teach one session with the instructor.

Dates: Thursdays, October 11th, 18th and 25th at 12 pm or 7 pm Eastern Time
Investment: $225 / Early bird rate (register by September 27th) $199