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FAQ: US Trademark Renewal for Parent Coaching Institute's Certification Program

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PCI's renewed trademark gives certified coaches a competitive edge with exclusive credentials recognized as the industry standard for parent coaching professionals.

PCI's certification process requires specific qualifications, a thorough enrollment procedure, and a nine-month practicum to ensure high-level professional standards.

PCI's evidence-based coaching transforms parent-child relationships and supports families during stressful times, creating stronger family bonds worldwide.

PCI originated the parent coaching industry in 2000 and built an international company around a concept the world had never heard of.

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FAQ: US Trademark Renewal for Parent Coaching Institute's Certification Program

The Parent Coach Certification® is a registered trademark granted by the US Trademark Office to Parent Coaching Institute, signifying their exclusive parent coach training program and PCI's role as a global leader in the parent coaching industry.

PCI first received the trademark in 2006 after an extensive investigative period, and it was recently renewed in November 2025 for another ten years, extending through 2035.

The renewal is significant because there are no parent coach training professional organizations monitoring the industry, so PCI's trademark helps maintain high standards and ensures parents receive coaching from qualified professionals with proven backgrounds.

Candidates need to meet specific qualifications and go through a thorough enrollment process to ensure PCI certifies high-level professionals with proven background and experience working in family support.

The training provides coaching techniques based on cutting-edge research and includes a nine-month practicum where candidates practice coaching, using evidence-based strategies and a well-researched coaching framework.

PCI was founded in 2000 by Gloria DeGaetano, an acclaimed educator and thought-leader who originated the parent coaching industry and continues to lead the organization as CEO.

PCI is headquartered in Bellingham, Washington and offers an acclaimed distance-learning, graduate-level training program in affiliation with Southern New Hampshire University.

Applications are being accepted for the 2026 Spring Term, which begins in late February 2026, with an application deadline of February 1, 2026.

For more information or to download an application form, visit www.ThePCI.org or call 425-449-8877.

PCI Certified Parent Coaches® use a strength-based framework and inquiry-based model that transforms parent-child relationships, working with evidence-based strategies to help parents create awareness of new possibilities.

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