Gallup Global Strengths Coach (GGSC)
GGSC stands for Gallup Global Strengths Coach, a certification issued directly by Gallup Organization. It's the only official way to become a qualified coach working with the CliftonStrengths methodology.
Certification runs through Gallup's accredited partners. In the Czech Republic and Slovakia, that partner is Use Your Talents, the only institution in the region that certifies new GGSC coaches.
After completing the certification course and passing the exam, a coach receives the Gallup Organization certificate and is entered into the global registry of GGSC coaches.
What the certification guarantees
- →A deep understanding of all 34 CliftonStrengths talents
- →The ability to interpret an individual report accurately
- →Knowledge of the methodology for teamwork with talents
- →Ethical principles for working with Gallup assessments
- →Ongoing education and maintaining the certification
Why it matters whether a coach holds GGSC
CliftonStrengths is a powerful tool. In the hands of an unqualified coach, it can become a source of misunderstanding or even harm. Misreading talents, whether too shallow or plain wrong, doesn't help people grow. It confuses them.
GGSC certification isn't a formality. It's a guarantee that the coach went through standardized training under Gallup Organization's supervision and was tested on knowledge of the methodology.
How to verify a coach's certification
Every certified GGSC coach is listed in the Gallup database. You can verify a coach on the official website of Gallup's certified partners. Don't be afraid to ask. Every certified coach is happy to show their certificate.
Fortal works exclusively with certified coaches
The entire Fortal team is made up of GGSC certified coaches. That's not just a standard. It's a basic requirement for everyone who works with us. We don't hire unqualified trainers or unvetted contractors.
Michael Koch, the founder of Fortal, was among the trainers of the GGSC certification course and personally certified dozens of coaches in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
What the GGSC course is
GGSC (Gallup Global Strengths Coach) is the only official Gallup certification for coaches working with CliftonStrengths. Without it, you can't legally and ethically interpret CliftonStrengths results as a coach.
The course runs in Czech and combines theory, practice, and supervision. Participants gain direct experience with the methodology and also complete their own CliftonStrengths assessment and an in-depth interpretation.
What the GGSC course covers
- →A deep understanding of all 34 talents
- →The methodology for interpreting individual reports
- →Leading team sessions
- →Practical exercises and supervision
- →Gallup Organization certification
- →Admission to the network of GGSC coaches
Fortal does not run GGSC courses
Fortal focuses on coaching, workshops, and development programs for companies and individuals. We don't run courses for future coaches. That's the domain of Use Your Talents, the only organization in the Czech Republic and Slovakia that certifies new Gallup coaches.
This page serves as an informational guidepost for anyone interested in the certification.
Use Your Talents
Use Your Talents is the organization that oversees the development of the CliftonStrengths methodology in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. They're Gallup's accredited partner and the only institution that certifies new GGSC coaches in this region.
For course registration, dates, and prices, contact Use Your Talents directly. For general questions about GGSC certification, feel free to contact us. We'll gladly tell you whether the course is right for you.
