Successfully Navigate Military Transitions with the AcademyGMC CTCM Certificate in 2026

Academy of Government and Military Coaching (AcademyGMC) 40-Hour ICF-Accredited Certificate

What happens when the uniform comes off, but the questions about identity, purpose, and belonging remain?

This is the reality countless service members face as they leave a world defined by mission, camaraderie, and clarity. More than a career change, transition is an inner journey filled with endings, uncertainty, and the hope for a new beginning.

At the Academy of Government and Military Coaching (AcademyGMC), we honor that journey. That is why we created the Certificate in Transition Coaching for the Military (CTCM) that is an ICF-accredited 40-hour certificate designed to support service members with coaching competencies, understanding, and tools.

Military service member transition

After years of service, stepping into civilian life can feel like stepping into the unknown. Military service ties to identity, community, rhythm, language, purpose. When that structure shifts, service members often wrestle with questions that shape who they are becoming. Questions may show up like:

·       Who am I outside the uniform?

·       Where do I belong?

·       How do I rebuild?

·       What’s next for my career and my life?

The CTCM training ensures these personalized questions receive compassionate, structured, and professional support.

Colleagues collaborate in online training, using laptops and notes.

Why This Program Matters

Military personnel carry remarkable strength, discipline, and resilience. The transition out of service often introduces shifts that go beyond finding a new role.

Drawing on William Bridges’ Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change, the CTCM helps coaches recognize the three core phases of transition:

• Endings – letting go of roles, identity, and community

• The Neutral Zone – navigating uncertainty and restructuring

• New Beginnings – redefining purpose and integrating what’s next

This framework creates space for coaches to meet clients where they are with understanding of the “in-between” space, empathy, and deep listening.

What Participants Can Expect

The CTCM are live, interactive online sessions designed specifically for government and military contexts to strengthens your ability to:

• Understand the military culture and the nuances of reintegration

• Create grounding, supportive coaching relationships

• Help clients navigate identity shifts during transition

• Encourage clients to reflect, process, and design new meaning

  

  Adults engaged in a learning session

Who Should Attend

This certificate is ideal for:

• Professional coaches (ICF ACC, PCC, or aspiring coaches)

• Military transition professionals

• Federal government HR specialists

• Veteran support staff

• Leaders guiding employees through major transitions

• Anyone passionate about supporting service members with dignity and insight

Even though the curriculum uses military examples, the concepts apply to all government transitions, making it a perfect fit for professionals navigating organizational, career, and life changes.

Program Details

2026 First Offering

• Start Date: February 2, 2026

• Schedule: Mondays, 6:00 to 8:00 PM ET for 10 weeks

  
  

If you feel called to support this population, the 2026 cohort is your opportunity to step into that work with excellence. Visit the online coaching certification offered by AcademyGMC and sign up today!