The Institute of Professional Grief Coaching (IOPGC) is a grief coaching education and certification organization that trains individuals, professionals, and organizations to support people through grief using a heart-centered, non-therapeutic coaching model. The business also extends beyond certification into media, publishing, and consumer education through GRIEF TV on The Roku Channel, Udemy courses and books by founder Dora Carpenter.

 

Its unique value proposition is its explicit reframing of grief from something purely dark and debilitating into a transformative journey toward growth, purpose, and gratitude. IOPGC differentiates itself by combining professional coach training, personal grief education, founder-led thought leadership, and accessible multi-channel content into a unified ecosystem centered on emotional resilience and post-loss renewal. Its business model blends premium live certification, self-paced digital education, niche professional training, media distribution, and intellectual property-driven brand expansion.

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Grief rarely moves in a straight line. One day a person is handling work, family, and daily routines. The next, a birthday, voicemail, anniversary, or empty chair can bring everything back to the surface. In those moments, many people ask not only what is a grief coach, but whether this kind of support can help them keep living while carrying loss.

 

Read “What is a Grief Coach and What Do They Do?” here.

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FROM GRIEF TO GRATITUDE COACH CERTIFICATION PROGRAM​

 

Gain the knowledge, skills, resources, and confidence to guide clients through the transformative journey of managing the painful emotions of grief, reclaiming their sense of purpose, and moving forward in life with meaning. Choose from three tailored learning paths to suit your goals and schedule.​ Enroll now and pay later options available. 

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PLATINUM PROGRAM

Dora Carpenter’s Signature Experience. This premium eight-week program, facilitated live via Zoom, offers a deeply immersive and interactive learning environment. Designed for those who value personalized guidance, the Platinum Program includes the Intern-While-You-Learn Component, where you coach a pro-bono client to ensure you graduate with both competence and confidence. Limited class sizes foster a supportive cohort environment where participants learn, grow, share, and sometimes cry together. 

 

Ideal For: Individuals seeking an intensive, hands-on learning experience.​​

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Program Cost: $1,797

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GOLD PROGRAM

Flexible Hybrid Model with Personalized One-on-One Support. The Gold Program offers the convenience of self-paced learning combined with personalized, one-on-one guidance to help you succeed. Along with all the features of the Silver Program, this package includes three one-on-one coaching calls. These tailored sessions provide the opportunity to address your unique questions, challenges, and goals. Additionally, you’ll have access to your recorded sessions to stay on track and deepen your understanding of the material. Enrollment is based on availability of one-on-one office hours to ensure each participant receives the highest level of individual support. If enrollment is closed, you will be placed on the waiting list.

 

Ideal For: Those who need a balance of flexibility but want the added benefit of individual support while progressing through the program.​​

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Program Cost: $997

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SILVER PROGRAM

​Comprehensive Self-Directed Online Learning. The Silver Program is a fully online, self-paced course designed for independent learners. The program includes engaging video lessons, text and audio resources, a downloadable workbook, and a robust toolkit to support your journey. You have 365 days of access to complete the program, and certification requires a minimum score of 80% on the pre-certification assessment.

 

Ideal For: Independent learners who value flexibility and prefer to work at their own pace.

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Program Cost: $497

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WORKPLACE GRIEF COACH CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

 

Comprehensive Self-Directed Online Learning. Grief doesn't clock out when employees clock in. As leaders, HR professionals, and coaches, we know that life’s hardest moments often show up at work—silently shaping behavior, productivity, and morale. Program is fully online. You have 365 days of access to complete the program, and certification requires a minimum score of 80% on the pre-certification assessment.

 

Ideal For: HR professionals, organization leaders, and team managers. Grief coaches, life coaches, health and wellness coaches, and business coaches. Workplace wellness consultants. DEI and employee support leaders. Therapists and chaplains supporting employee wellbeing. Anyone ready to bring heart-centered leadership to the workplace.

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Program Cost: $497

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Interested in enrolling in a program, but have additional questions? Schedule a chat with Dora Carpenter or a team member here.

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