Question 1

What is the Certified High Performance Coach (CHPC) designation?

Accepted Answer

CHPC is a proprietary coaching certification issued by the High Performance Institute (HPI), founded by Brendon Burchard. It trains coaches to deliver Burchard's 12-session, HP6-based coaching program to clients. It is not a credential issued by an independent professional body; it is a branded training certification specific to HPI's methodology.

Question 2

Is CHPC accredited by the ICF or another professional body?

Accepted Answer

No. CHPC is not accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) or any other major independent accrediting organization. Hours completed under CHPC training do not count toward ICF credential pathways (ACC, PCC, or MCC). Coaches who hold both CHPC and an ICF credential have obtained them through entirely separate programs.

Question 3

What is the HP6 framework?

Accepted Answer

HP6 refers to the six habits Burchard's research identified as the primary predictors of sustained high performance: clarity, energy, necessity, productivity, influence, and courage. These are divided into personal habits (clarity, energy, necessity) and social habits (productivity, influence, courage). The 12-session CHPC coaching program is built around helping clients develop and sustain these six habits.

Question 4

How long does CHPC coaching take, and what does it look like?

Accepted Answer

The standard CHPC engagement runs 12 weekly sessions, a 90-day program. Each session lasts roughly 60 minutes. The first six sessions ('Quick Wins') address habit exploration and early changes; the final six cover psychology, physiology, productivity, people skills, and purpose. Coaches work from standardized session outlines and client worksheets, making the format more structured than open-ended.

Question 5

Who can become a CHPC, and what does the training cost?

Accepted Answer

No prior coaching experience is required to enroll. The certification is delivered as a 4-day virtual intensive led by Burchard, with roughly 300 seats per cohort. As of recent cohorts, tuition is approximately $15,000, plus a $497 annual renewal fee after the first year. The program includes session materials, marketing training, and 12 months of community support.

Question 6

How does CHPC compare to ICF-accredited training programs?

Accepted Answer

ICF-accredited programs (such as those from the Co-Active Training Institute or iPEC) teach core coaching competencies defined by an independent professional body and count toward ICF credentials that many employers and clients recognize. CHPC teaches a specific proprietary methodology and does not feed into that credentialing system. The two paths serve different goals: ICF credentials signal broad professional standing; CHPC signals competence in Burchard's HP6 framework specifically.

Question 7

How many coaches have been certified under CHPC?

Accepted Answer

HPI certifies approximately 300 coaches per annual cohort. The program has been running since around 2012, so cumulative certified coaches number in the thousands, though HPI has not published a precise total. The program claims 150,000+ client sessions logged across 100+ countries.

Question 8

Is CHPC only for life coaches, or can professionals from other fields use it?

Accepted Answer

The certification is marketed broadly, to entrepreneurs, executives, therapists, and aspiring coaches alike, and explicitly states no prior coaching background is required. In practice, it functions as a standalone delivery system that any professional can layer onto their existing practice, rather than a foundational coaching education.

Question 9

Does the CHPC certification expire or require renewal?

Accepted Answer

Yes. After the initial certification year, CHPCs pay $497 annually to maintain active status. Coaches who recertify through additional cohorts gain access to expanded session libraries, up to 48 total sessions across four certification cycles.

Question 10

How does CHPC's prescriptive format affect the coaching experience?

Accepted Answer

The 12-session program follows standardized outlines and worksheets, which creates consistency across coaches but limits flexibility for clients whose needs fall outside the HP6 model. This format works well for clients who want a clear structure and defined outcomes. Clients seeking a more exploratory, personalized coaching approach may find it constraining. Asking your CHPC coach how they adapt when a client's situation doesn't fit the standard arc is a useful screening question.

Question 11

What does a CHPC certification actually tell me about a coach?

Accepted Answer

It tells you the coach was trained in Burchard's HP6 methodology and is equipped to deliver the specific 12-session structured program. It does not tell you whether the coach has any independent professional standing beyond HPI's own ecosystem. CHPC is not accredited by the ICF, EMCC, or any other major independent body, so the credential doesn't port into the broader coaching profession the way an ACC, PCC, or EIA does. It is a branded training designation, not a generalist coaching qualification. The program is designed for functioning, motivated clients pursuing performance improvement. It is not equipped to address clinical mental health conditions, trauma, eating disorders, or acute personal crises. A well-suited CHPC coach will name that scope boundary clearly and tell you what they won't take on.

Question 12

What should I ask a CHPC-certified coach before hiring them?

Accepted Answer

Ask whether they hold any credentials beyond CHPC. An ICF credential (ACC, PCC, or MCC) or an EMCC accreditation alongside it suggests a practitioner who has sought independent validation of their coaching competence beyond certification in a specific system. Ask how many paid coaching hours they have completed and how long they have been actively practicing. Ask how they handle clients whose situations fall outside the structured 12-session HP6 arc. A thoughtful coach will have a clear answer; one who hasn't considered it suggests limited adaptability. Ask what they won't work with. CHPC is designed for functioning, motivated high performers and is not equipped for clinical mental health needs, therapeutic intervention, or complex trauma. A coach who names that boundary clearly is operating within appropriate scope. Coaching is not therapy, and a CHPC certification does not change that.

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