The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) provides standardized, inclusive coach education across Canada. Launched in 1974, the NCCP is developed by the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) in partnership with the Government of Canada, provincial/territorial governments, and national/provincial/territorial sport organizations.

In Alberta, the Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation (SPAR) Branch is the authorized delivery agent for the NCCP. Qualified NCCP Learning Facilitators who have undergone nationally standardized training, lead all NCCP sessions in order to produce skilled and knowledgeable coaches.