Etiquette Training Institute
​Etiquette Training Institute®
PAGEANT COACH CERTIFICATION
Certificate Program
Transform your passion for pageantry into a purpose-driven business with our Pageant Coach & Director Certification, a comprehensive training program designed for new and emerging pageant coaches who are ready to empower contestants—and build winning brands.
This exclusive certification is offered in partnership with Ocielia Gibson (Sprowl), former Miss Black USA and founder of Slay Your Pageant Coaching. With a proven track record of 26 contestants placing in pageants worldwide, Ocielia brings unmatched insight into what it truly takes to prepare contestants to compete with confidence, character, and crown-ready presence.
VIRTUAL CERTIFICATION OVERVIEW
SATURDAY
April 4, 2026 - 11 am CST
​ENROLLMENT DEADLINE:
March 21, 2026​
Certification Fee:
​​Competition Coach - $1,250.00
Spring Special - $599
Earn Digital Certificate Upon Completion
Self-Paced
24 Hours
What You’ll Learn
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Pageant etiquette, protocol, and professional standards
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Interview preparation and on-stage presence
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Confidence, poise, and personal branding development
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Coaching strategies that elevate contestants beyond appearance
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Ethical leadership and contestant advocacy
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Building, branding, and monetizing a pageant coaching business
This training was incredibly detailed and helped me formulate a plan to help my clients win! - Johnson, VA
Who This Certification Is For
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Aspiring pageant coaches and directors
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Etiquette professionals expanding into pageantry
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Former contestants ready to transition into coaching
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Entrepreneurs passionate about mentoring and empowerment
Build a Winning Pageant Coaching Business?
If you have a passion for pageantry and a desire to empower contestants to compete with confidence, excellence, and purpose, this certification was created for you.
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The Pageant Coach & Director Certification equips new and emerging coaches with the skills, structure, and credibility needed to guide contestants beyond preparation and toward performance, presence, and podium-level success.
Proven strategy, professional etiquette, and intentional coaching.​​
ABOUT THE ETI
PAGEANT COACH CERTIFICATION
Self-Paced
Interacive Modules
Hands-on Assignments
Certification Overview: A Preview
About Ocielia
A former beauty pageant contestant and winner, Ocielia brings a unique perspective and knowledge to the art of pageantry. Click here to learn more about the former Miss Black USA.
ETI Pageant Coach Certification
The ETI Pageant Coach Certification is an advanced training designed for etiquette professionals who are ready to expand their coaching services into the world of competitive pageantry. This certification equips coaches with refined techniques, elevated presentation standards, and proven coaching strategies that prepare contestants to compete with confidence, clarity, and distinction.
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Through a structured, multi-module curriculum, participants gain the tools needed to guide contestants through every phase of the pageant journey—from preparation and presentation to performance and professionalism. The program emphasizes high-level communication, polished stage presence, strategic wardrobe planning, and interview mastery, ensuring coaches are prepared to support contestants at local, national, and international levels.
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REGISTRATION: Open Now
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COURSE DURATION: 24 Hours (3 Months)
(The ETI Pageant Certification can be completed at your pace)
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PREREQUISITE: Pageant Coach candidates must have completed at least the basic etiquette certification or ETI certification renewal.
The ETI Difference
✔ Learn from Proven Leadership
Train under Ocielia Gibson (Sprowl)—former Miss Black USA and founder of More Than a Pretty Face Pageant Coaching, whose methods have led 26 contestants to place in pageants worldwide.
✔ Build Confidence—Not Just Contestants
You’ll learn how to coach poise, presence, interview readiness, and stage confidence—skills that empower contestants long after competition day.
✔ Turn Passion Into a Business
This program goes beyond coaching technique. You’ll gain the foundation to build, brand, and grow a pageant coaching or directing business with integrity and impact.
✔ Stand Out as a Certified Professional
Earning this certification elevates your credibility with contestants, parents, and pageant organizations.
For questions or to register
Contact the ETI Certification Team
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info@etiquettetraininginstitute.com
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Consultants in Training (CITs)
(For registered students only)
nationaloffice@etiquettetraininginstitute.com
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Live Chat (24 hours a day)
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What's Included in ETI Pageant Certification
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Full access to ETI’s online learning platform, allowing you to complete coursework at your own pace
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A comprehensive digital certification manual, designed as a long-term reference for coaching and program development
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One-year membership in the National Etiquette Professionals Network (NEPN)
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Professional listing in the NEPN Membership Directory, increasing visibility and credibility
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Access to the NEPN Member Platform, including resources, updates, and professional connections
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Official ETI Pageant Coach Certification, recognizing your completion and professional readiness
About the Etiquette Training Institute (ETI)
ETI is a professional development organization dedicated to preparing educators, coaches, and consultants to deliver high-impact etiquette and personal development training. Through structured certifications, practical methodology, and industry-aligned standards, ETI equips professionals to build credible businesses while empowering individuals to present themselves with confidence, competence, and distinction in academic, social, and professional settings.
Your Next Step Starts Here
If you’re ready to stop watching from the sidelines and start shaping winners—with purpose, professionalism, and preparation—this certification is your next move.
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👉 Enroll Now and begin your journey as a certified Pageant Coach or Director.
RENEW YOUR BASIC ETIQUETTE CERTIFICATION
$299.00
SPRING 2026 SPECIAL
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Renew your etiquette certification and begin your journey to pageant coaching or renew and become a part of one of the largest professional etiquette association nationwide. Learn more here.
Gain Your Credentials and Grow
If the course is full, email nationaloffice@etiquettetraininginstitute.com to be notified when a new course date is announced.
