Parent Coaching Institute Secures 10-Year Trademark Renewal for 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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The United States Trademark Office has granted a ten-year renewal of the Parent Coach Certification® registered trademark to the Parent Coaching Institute, extending protection through 2035. This renewal follows the original trademark grant in 2006, which required an extensive investigative period before approval. The trademark specifically identifies PCI's exclusive parent coach training program and solidifies the organization's position as a global leader in the parent coaching industry.
Gloria DeGaetano, founder and CEO of the Parent Coaching Institute, expressed enthusiasm about the renewal approval. Since no professional organizations currently monitor the parent coach training industry, PCI maintains rigorous standards for its certification program. The organization requires candidates to meet specific qualifications and complete a thorough enrollment process to ensure only high-level professionals with proven backgrounds in family support receive certification.
PCI's training program incorporates coaching techniques based on cutting-edge research and includes a nine-month practicum where candidates can practice coaching skills. DeGaetano recently discussed her journey building an international company around the previously unknown concept of parent coaching during an interview on the Business Growth Spotlight podcast, highlighting the mindset, passion, and evidence-based methodology that established PCI as the global industry leader.
The organization employs evidence-based strategies and a well-researched coaching framework that enables PCI Certified Parent Coaches® to work with parents in developing awareness of new possibilities. The strength-based framework and inquiry-based model used by PCI have demonstrated effectiveness in transforming parent-child relationships, particularly valuable during increasingly stressful and complex times for families.
The Parent Coaching Institute maintains its commitment to growing a global community of professionals dedicated to supporting parents. The organization's acclaimed distance-learning, graduate-level training program operates in affiliation with Southern New Hampshire University and enrolls family support professionals through a selective application process. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2026 Spring Term, scheduled to begin in late February 2026, with a February 1, 2026 application deadline. Additional information and application forms are available at https://www.ThePCI.org.
This trademark renewal carries significant implications for both the parent coaching industry and families seeking qualified support. For professionals, it reinforces the value of obtaining certification through a program with established standards and recognized credentials. For parents, it provides assurance that coaches bearing the Parent Coach Certification® designation have completed rigorous training and meet high professional standards. The continued trademark protection also helps maintain industry quality by distinguishing PCI-certified professionals from those without equivalent training, ultimately benefiting the families who rely on these services during challenging parenting situations.
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