Become a Recovery Coach

Before you can register for training, you must complete a Vulnerable Sector Check. This is a required part of our enrollment process to ensure safety and accountability in all training spaces.

⚠️ This step must be initiated before selecting your training.

Important Notes:
Before you can register for training, you must complete a Vulnerable Sector Check. This is a required part of our enrollment process to ensure safety and accountability in all training spaces.

Important Notes:

• ✅ You can request your Vulnerable Sector Check online by clicking the link below.
• ✅ Or, you can visit your local police service in person and request a Vulnerable Sector Check. Be sure to bring government-issued ID and allow for processing time.
• ✅ After submitting your request, whether online or in person, please send a copy of your full detailed proof of purchase to: training@rcacanada.ca
• ✅ We do not need the completed check before training starts, but the process must be initiated and the receipt submitted before moving forward with registration.

👉 Request Your Vulnerable Sector Check Calgary Area

👉 Request Your Vulnerable Sector Check Edmonton Area

Your next step is to create a Protraxx account. This account is where your training progress, certificates of completion, and course records will be tracked throughout your journey with Recovery Coach Academy Canada.

Important Notes:

• ✅ Please use a personal email address (not a work or company email) when signing up. This ensures you’ll always have access to your account, even if your job title changes.
• ✅ Once your Protraxx account is set up, come back to this page to register for your courses.
• 🚨 You must register for Canadian classes directly from this page in order to be eligible for funding provided by the Alberta Government.

To get started, click the link below to create your Protraxx account:

👉 Create your ProTraxx Account

Foundations in Recovery Coach Training is your first step. This intensive course is where you’ll build the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to support recovery in a participant-centred, ethical, and practical way.

⚡ This is a facilitated, 30-hour in person course. This training is a required first step before you can move forward with additional courses such as Ethical Considerations, Professionalism, the Advanced Coaching Development Program, Specialized Skills Training, and the Panel Interview.

Important Notes:

✅ Full attendance (100%) is mandatory to meet Alberta Government funding requirements and to move forward in the Recovery Coach pathway.
✅ Be prepared to fully engage - this training asks for your attention, reflection, participation, and willingness to step into vulnerable, challenging conversations.
✅ You’ll leave this training with a stronger understanding of recovery, professional boundaries, participant-led support, and practical recovery coaching tools.

👉 If you are registered for an upcoming Foundations of Recovery Coach Training course, you will receive an email with course details, preparation tips, and your attendance expectations.

👉 Click here to register for an upcoming training

Your next step is completing the Ethical Considerations in Recovery Coaching course. This training challenges you to think critically about ethical decision-making, participant autonomy, and the complexities of supporting recovery in real-world settings.

⚡ This is a virtually facilitated, 16-hour online course. This course is essential preparation for the Professionalism in Recovery Coaching, the Advanced Coaching Development Program, Specialized Skills Training, and the final Panel Interview process.

Important Notes:

✅ Full attendance is required to receive your certificate of completion.
✅ Topics include ethical responsibilities, managing dual relationships, informed consent, confidentiality, participant rights, navigating role clarity, and the impact of bias and stigma in the helping relationship.
✅ You will leave this course better equipped to navigate ethical dilemmas with courage, thoughtfulness, and participant-centred care.
✅ Completion of this course is a required step in continuing through the Recovery Coach certification pathway.

👉 If you are registered for an upcoming Ethical Considerations course, you will receive an email with details, preparation guidelines, and what to expect.

⚡ This training is required before moving into the Professionalism in Recovery Coaching, the Advanced Coaching Development Program, Specialized Skills Training, and the Panel Interview process.

👉 Click here to register for an upcoming training

The next step is completing the Professionalism in Recovery Coaching course. This course deepens your understanding of professional conduct, ethical practices, and the lived experience of professionalism in recovery support work.

⚡ This is a virtually facilitated, 12-hour online course. This training is required before moving into the Advanced Coaching Development Program, Specialized Skills Training, and the Panel Interview process.

Important Notes:

✅ Full attendance is required to receive your certificate of completion.
✅ This course will explore topics such as professional boundaries, dual relationships, social media conduct, confidentiality, and the role of lived experience in maintaining professionalism.
✅ You will leave this training with a clearer understanding of how to represent yourself, your organization, and the Recovery Coaching field with integrity, humility, and accountability.
✅ Completion of this course is mandatory to continue along the Recovery Coach pathway.

👉 If you are registered for an upcoming Professionalism in Recovery Coaching course, you will receive a detailed email with preparation instructions and course expectations.

👉 Click here to register for an upcoming training

After completing your foundational courses, the next step is participating in the Advanced Coaching Development Program.

⚡This is a virtually facilitated, 20-hour online course. The Advanced Coaching Development Program is a four-week Skill-Building Series, designed for Recovery Coaches who are ready to take the next step in their practice. Built for those who have completed the foundational training (steps 3-5), this program offers a structured opportunity to deepen skills, explore complex coaching moments, and continue building confidence in the field.  

Important Notes:

✅ Guided by experienced Recovery Coaches, each session introduces new tools, coaching styles, and real-time feedback to strengthen your approach.
✅ This course is a space to grow, challenge your practice, and stay connected to a supportive network committed to ongoing development.
✅ The Advanced Coaching Development Program is a key step in bridging the gap between learning and practice, preparing you for the final panel interview
✅ Full participation in the Advanced Coaching Development Program is required to move forward in the Recovery Coach certification pathway.

👉 Please email training@rcacanada.ca to learn more about our upcoming Advanced Coaching Development Program.

Alongside the Advanced Coaching Development Program, you will complete Specialized Skills Training to further sharpen your abilities and expand your knowledge in key areas of Recovery Coaching.

⚡ Specialized Skills Courses are designed to equip you with advanced tools for participant support, ethical practice, and system navigation. These courses offer deeper dives into specific topics that strengthen your practice and help you better support a wide range of recovery journeys.

Important Notes:

✅ Topics vary but may include cultural humility, crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, advocacy strategies, compassionate interventions, and recovery capital development.
✅ You will select and complete the specialized skills courses that best fit your professional goals and the needs of the communities you serve.
✅ Each course builds on your foundational training, adding depth and flexibility to your Recovery Coaching practice.
✅ Completion of Specialized Skills Courses is required before proceeding to the panel interview.

👉 Please email training@rcacanada.ca to learn more about our upcoming Specialized Skills Trainings.

The final step in your Recovery Coach journey is the Panel Interview. This is a formal assessment designed to evaluate your readiness to serve as a Recovery Coach.

⚡ The panel interview affirms your readiness to serve as a Recovery Coach with integrity, confidence, and care. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding, reflect on your growth, and apply what you have learned throughout your training.

Important Notes:

✅ The panel will include experienced Recovery Coaches and leaders who understand the work and the realities of supporting recovery.
✅ You will be asked to reflect on key concepts such as ethics, professionalism, boundaries, recovery-oriented support, and participant autonomy.
✅ The panel is a conversation, not a test - it’s designed to honour your journey, highlight your growth, and affirm your readiness.
✅ Successful completion of the panel interview finalizes your Recovery Coach training pathway and confirms your eligibility for certification.

Click here to set up your panel interview.