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 solidifies the organization's exclusive rights to the certification mark that identifies its specialized parent coach training program, first established in 2006 after extensive investigation by trademark authorities.
Founder and CEO Gloria DeGaetano expressed enthusiasm about the renewal, emphasizing the importance of maintaining rigorous standards in an industry lacking professional oversight organizations. "Since there are no parent coach training professional organizations monitoring the industry, we take Parent Coach Certification® training seriously," DeGaetano stated. "Parents deserve the best. So, with candidates needing to meet specific qualifications, and with a thorough enrollment process, we ensure we certify high-level professionals who have a proven background and experience working in family support."
The trademark renewal carries significant implications for both the parent coaching industry and families seeking qualified support. As the recognized standard-bearer in parent coach certification, PCI's continued trademark protection helps maintain quality control in a field that directly impacts family relationships and child development outcomes. The organization's evidence-based approach combines coaching techniques derived from cutting-edge research with practical application through a nine-month practicum component.
DeGaetano recently discussed PCI's methodology and growth on the Business Growth Spotlight podcast, sharing insights about building an international company around the then-novel concept of parent coaching. PCI Certified Parent Coaches® employ strength-based frameworks and inquiry-based models that transform parent-child relationships by helping parents develop awareness of new possibilities in their parenting approaches.
The Parent Coaching Institute maintains its commitment to developing a global community of professionals dedicated to supporting parents during increasingly complex times. The organization's graduate-level distance learning program, offered in affiliation with Southern New Hampshire University, continues to accept applications for the 2026 Spring Term through the February 1, 2026 deadline. Prospective applicants can find additional information at https://www.ThePCI.org.
This trademark renewal underscores the ongoing professionalization of parent coaching services and provides assurance to families seeking qualified support that PCI-certified coaches meet established standards of training and competency. The continued protection of the Parent Coach Certification® mark helps maintain industry integrity while supporting the development of skilled professionals equipped to address modern parenting challenges.
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