Coaching is at the heart of leadership
More and more organizations are embracing coaching as it fosters breeding new generations of leaders.
JOURNEY TO COACHING
Level 1 - Part 1 Course Description
In this online class you will learn and be able to demonstrate the skills that are recognized by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) 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.
You Will Learn
- 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
You will receive mentor coaching as part of the Level 1 Part 1 curriculum. Mentor Coaching is a requirement for ICF Credentialing. A portion of that requirement is satisfied in Part 1.
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.
This online training session is worth 30 of the 60 required hours necessary for ACC credentialing.
Pre-Requisites
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 class.
Format
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 3.0 Hour class that includes practice coaching and mentor coaching.
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.
Completion Time
This virtual course and its elements require 30 hours to complete and is accomplished in Five 3.0 Hour Virtual Sessions and approximately 10-15 hours of independent study. These hours are accredited by ICF and qualify toward your ICF Level 1 ACC Credentialing.
Price
This virtual course costs $1,595.00. Credit card payments are accepted on the Enrollment page of this website. PayPal is also accepted. Payment plans are available through Affirm at checkout. (Affirm payment terms and disclosures)
Next Steps
Upon completion you will receive a Certificate and professional transcripts. You are now qualified to begin your career as a professionally trained Certified Professional Coach.
If you are interested in continuing your growth and education in the coaching field, commanding a top hourly rate, then you will want to continue to the Level 1 – Part 2 – Building Your Professional Coaching Skills course to obtain the next 30 hours of education/training to complete your requirements for ICF Level 1 ACC Credentialing.
Level 1 - Part 2 Course Description
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 education/training for ICF Level 1 Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Credentialing.
You Will Learn
- 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, Culture and Bias
- Effectively Communicating
- Difficult Conversations
- Dealing with strong emotions in your clients and as a coach
- Team Coaching Competencies and Skills
- Growth vs. Fixed Mindset
- Skills Practices with Observed Feedback
- The Path Forward to Credentialing
- Group Mentor coaching as required by ICF and included in the class
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 ICF Level 1 Associate Certified Coach (ACC) education hours required for credentialing by the International Coaching Federation – the Gold Standard of Coaching around the world.
This online training session is worth 30 of the 60 required hours necessary for ACC certification.
Pre-Requisites
This class is the second in a two-part series. The Level 1 Part 1 course is required as a pre-requisite.
Format
Classes are conducted during specific dates/times as virtual live learning courses, 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 3 Hour class that includes peer coaching and mentor coaching.
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 Certificate of Completion and professional transcripts.
Completion Time
This virtual course elements requires 30 hours to complete, accomplished in Five 3.0 Hour Virtual Sessions and approximately 10-15 hours of independent study. These hours are accredited by ICF and qualify toward your ICF Level 1 ACC Credentialing.
Price
This virtual course costs $1595.00. Credit card payments are accepted on the Enrollment page of this website. PayPal is also accepted. Payment plans are available through Affirm at checkout. (Affirm payment terms and disclosures)
COURSE OFFERINGS
Coach Certification Training Academy is proud to offer ICF coaching certification training.
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the leading global organization dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high standards, providing independent certification and building a worldwide network of trained coaching professionals.
As the world’s largest organization of professionally trained coaches, ICF confers instant credibility upon its members. ICF is also committed to connecting member coaches with the tools and resources they need to succeed in their careers. Get started today!
PART 1
Part 1: Journey to Coaching
Level 1 Part 1 is intended for those who want to become a coach or are coaches who want to become credentialed. This course is Accredited by the ICF for 30 hours of coaching education leading to a Certified Professional Coach (CPC).
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PART 2
Part 2: Building Your Professional Coaching Skills
You’re already a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and have some experience in coaching clients now you will want to build upon and expand your knowledge and skills by continuing your ICF Accredited Education with the additional 30 hours required for your ICF Credential.
LIVE ONLINE CLASS DATES
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