Virtual ICF ACSTH Coaching Academy Course Overview

In this online class you will learn and be able to demonstrate the skills that are recognized as foundational to successful coaching.
 

Group practice and “live” demonstrations help you to develop and grow your skills. Special attention will focus on the Code of Ethics and Core Competencies of coaching. Our instructors are ICF Credentialed with their own successful coaching practices that offer ongoing and additional mentoring as you continue to develop your skills. 

• Foundational Coaching Skills
• International Coach Federations Core Competencies and Code of Ethics
• The Definition of Coaching - What it is and What it isn't
• Professional Distinctions and Standards
• Building Motivation
• Goal setting
• Creating Accountability
• The Coaching Conversation Model
• The Change Process
• Exploring Options
• Removing Barriers, Blocks and Fears
• Creating Vision Engagement
• SMART Goals and Action Plans
• Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Trust and Empathy
• Observed Coaching Practice Sessions with Feedback

Upon completion of this online course you will be recognized as a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and will be able to begin your new career in the coaching industry!  You will refer to yourself as a CPC.  

There are no educational pre-requisites. Once you register for class you will receive 10 hours of pre-work that you will be required to complete prior to the start of the first presentation.  

Classes are conducted during specific dates/times as a virtual live learning course, with intimate one on one and small group access to instructors throughout the course. Classes will be delivered in the format of 5 modules, one per week for 5 weeks. You will attend a weekly 2.0 Hour presentation followed by peer coaching for a total of 2.5 Hours per week. You will also be part of 2.5 Hours of Group Mentor Coaching held twice during the 5 weeks.
 

Additionally, after each Module presentation, you will be required to complete reading and exercises that will require about 1.5 - 2.0 hours of independent study due 48 hours before the next presentation.  

This virtual course elements require 30 hours to complete accomplished in Five 2.5 Hour Virtual Sessions and approximately 10-15 hours of independent study. These hour are accredited by ICF and qualify toward your ICF ACSTH Credentialing.

This virtual course costs $995.00. Credit card payments are accepted on the Enrollment page of this website. Payment plans are available by calling 1-888-9-BE-A-COACH.

Upon completion you will receive a Diploma suitable for framing and professional transcripts. You are now qualified to begin your career as a professionally trained Certified Professional Coach.  

If you’re interested in continuing your growth and education in the coaching field, commanding a top hourly rate, then you may will want to continue to Level 2 - Building Your Professional Coaching Skills course to obtain the next 30 training hours of training to complete your requirements for ICF ACSTH Credentialing.

You’re already a Certified Professional Coach (CPC), and have some experience in coaching clients and now you will want to build upon and expand your knowledge and skills. 

In this class, you will continue to hone and enhance your coaching skills, including the opportunity for observed peer-to-peer practice coaching with feedback, a deeper dive into core competencies and coaching skills, as well as the skills and knowledge to successfully complete 60 hours of training for ICF ACSTH Credentialing  

• Review of Foundational Coaching Skills and first hand experiences
• International Coach Federation’s Core Competencies, Code of Ethics and Core Values
• Using the positive language of the coach 
• Ethical Practices
• Asking Powerful Questions strategy with drill down
• Establishing the coaching agreement
• Goal Setting
• Trust - Vulnerable Trust vs Predictable Trust 
• Intuition and Authenticity in Coaching
• Context and Culture
• Active Listening
• Effectively Communicating
• Difficult Conversations
• Dealing with strong emotions in your clients
• Team Coaching Competencies and Skills
• Growth vs. Fixed Mindset
• Skills Practices with Observed Feedback
• The Path Forward to Credentialing 

Upon completion of the 2 virtual courses offered by the Coach Certification Training Academy,  you are eligible to join the International Coach Federation and will have fulfilled 60 hours of Approved Coach Specific Training Hours required for credentialing by the International Coaching Federation - the Gold Standard of Coaching around the world.

This course requires 10 hours of pre-work.

Classes are conducted during specific dates/times as a virtual live learning course, with intimate one on one and small group access to instructors throughout the course. Classes will be delivered in the format of 5 modules, one per week for 5 weeks. You will attend a weekly 2 Hour presentation followed by peer coaching for a total of 2.5 Hours per week. You will also be part of 2.5 Hours of Group Mentor Coaching held twice during the 5 weeks.
 

Additionally, after each Module presentation, you will be required to complete reading and exercises that will require about 1.5 to 2 hours and are due 48 hours before the next presentation.

You will receive a Diploma suitable for framing and professional transcripts.  

 This virtual course elements requires 30 hours to complete, accomplished in Five 2.5 Hour Virtual Sessions and approximately 10-15 hours of independent study. These hours are accredited by ICF and qualify toward your ICF ACSTH Credentialing. 

This virtual course costs $995.00. Credit card payments are accepted on the Enrollment page of this website. Payment plans are available by calling 1-888-9-BE-A-COACH.