I was a BlueRio Institute student for the Life Map Coaching course aimed toward veterans/service members and their families. I was looking for a course that would educate me on what it means to be a coach but also challenge me to really act like a coach. Jessi’s course exceeded all of my expectations…

I felt that, after completing the course, I could fill a void in assisting service members as they pursue their collegiate degrees. Master’s degree programs in higher education administration rarely teach you about veterans—this course is a much-needed component to be a successful educational administrator in a time of more diverse student populations….Nearly every module left me with the sensation of, “Wow, I never even thought of that.” I was further challenged to think creatively, celebrating that every potential client is unique and does not perfectly fit into a box. …Completing a course with BlueRio Institute is both deeply educational and interpersonal. I will always connect with Jessi to learn more about coaching and refine my skillset. She’s one of a kind.
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Mr. Matthew Cintron-Quiñones, BCC, CLMC, CVDC (2021 Graduate)

A Program Built on Experience

For more than 15 years, BlueRio Strategies and the BlueRio Institute have provided high-caliber leadership, coaching, and professional development programs.

For over a decade, BlueRio has offered one of the nation’s first CCE/BCC-approved full coaching certification programs specifically designed to prepare coaches to serve military-connected individuals and their families.

Founder Jessi LaCosta has spent more than a decade working alongside service members, veterans, military families, and organizations that employ them—facilitating career transitions, Life Mapping, leadership development, and resilience coaching.

Her vision is simple:

To help build resilient individuals, stronger leaders, healthier communities, and workplaces where people can thrive with dignity, purpose, and compassion.

If you have questions about the certification, your goals, or whether this program is the right fit, I invite you to reach out.

I would be honored to speak with you.

Jessi LaCosta
Founder, BlueRio Strategies & BlueRio Institute

“After an intense experience at the echelon of Veterans Coach Training, it is hard to stand back and not want to dive right back from where I have just come. Forum discussions wrought with deep exchanges of thoughts, personal experiences and knowledge; study materials which just made us just want to delve further and further into the matter; assessments checking our learning from time to time; and vibrant webinars answering our deepest queries. It never felt I am miles away from everyone else and I felt completely at home, everyone taking me under their wings and giving me a few of their own feathers to add to my own wings to fly. The passion to make a difference was fired further as we all felt we all had already made a difference to each other! The entire course went smoothly with our teacher Jessi always patiently answering every query and always on our side to coach us to delve further so we give our best. I am proud to have taken this unique and one-of-a-kind Veterans Coach Training Program.”

As a military spouse I wanted a way to support other spouses in a tangible way. By reminding me of academic material I learned in school, this program allowed me to see that I already had a solid foundation for coaching, but it filled in the gaps, like the differences between coaching and therapy, and setting a plan for client-directed, intense, short term coaching to help the client achieve a specific goal or move forward from their current space. I am now a competent, talented coach.”

 

CANCELLATION FEES

CANCELLATION POLICY FOR ONLINE DELIVERY-

After enrolling/purchasing, you enter your course within 45 days of purchase. If you cancel within your 14-day trial period, which begins when you enroll and enter your course you will get a full refund. Cancellation requests must be made in writing and emailed. You may keep any items you have downloaded for your own use.

** Those who have enrolled in a Preview Version of this Course will have only 7 days to request a Refund.

*** For customized programs, group enrollment , in-person/on-site training and scholarships,  14-day trial is not applicable, as well as 45-day start date. 

Exceptions may be made for emergencies within a 30-day window. No refunds for any cancellations after 31 days. Funds may be rolled into other offerings such as one-on-one coaching or into a different training program.

****CANCELLATION FOR MILITARY Active Duty/Reservists/National Guard

Upon written approval with proof of need, an Active Duty or Reservist/National Guard, may withdrawal or pause their enrollment due to the potential impact of military duties, e.g., unanticipated deployments or mobilization, activation, and temporary duty assignments on their training status and financial responsibilities.

If enrolled through a Credential Assistance Program, any refunds that are due will NOT be given directly to the learner – rather proceeds will be returned. Also only upon approval by the by that program team will a course/exam be extended. Notification of this need must be in writing and emailed.