The programme is highly interactive. Even during the theoretical parts when we introduce a new coaching competency or model, your questions and comments will add to the learning experience of everyone. You will participate to discussions and activities, and most importantly you will coach. You can expect to coach and be coached twice a day most days.

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We pride ourselves to offer a unique approach to online learning. We didn’t have to transform our coach training into virtual courses because we had already designed them that way.

• ICF-approved programme: our Professional Coaching Skills Certification was granted the Level 1 programme accreditation by the ICF.
• It includes Mentor Coaching: most coach trainings for the ACC credential do not include Mentor Coaching in their fees, which can represent an additional cost of up to €1,000. It is included in our programme.
• Small groups: we work with groups of 8 participants maximum, which is a really great number for participants to get to know each other and ask questions during classes.
• Additional resources: we give our participants and alumni access to an online platform where we share the course agenda, important links, downloads of tools and models, as well as additional resources on credential and setting a coaching business. 
• Alumni community: we invite all our alumni to connect with each other on a private Slack.

You can start coaching clients after the first day of the training. In fact, we recommend that participants practice coaching with one or two clients while they are still attending classes.

The ICF reviews every application and will assess your coaching skills with the recording you sent them, independently of the services we offer. If they do not meet the requirements of the level you are applying for, your application will be rejected.

To maximise your chances to get certified, here’s what you can do:

1. Complete our ICF-accredited Level 1 or Level 2 coach training by being curious and having a genuine interest to support others.
2. Commit to learn about and follow the ICF definition of coaching, Core Competencies and Code of Ethics.
3. Beyond your training, continue your professional development by reading about the art of coaching, attending webinars and reflecting on your practice.
4. Partner with an experienced ICF-credentialed coach and mentor to receive additional guidance and feedback.
5. Listen to your own session recordings and assess them with the criteria set by the ICF.

You can practice paid coaching in different ways. The ICF defines “paid coaching” as follows:

• Peer-to-peer coaching (coaching another coach and receiving coaching in return)
• With paying clients (payment may be in any amount, or exchange of goods or services)
• Internal coaching (as part of the coach’s employment)
• Third-party coaching (when the coach receives payment from an organisation for coaching a client. Payment may be in any amount or barter of goods or services).

Yes the course is enough to practice as a coach. The ICF accreditation is not mandatory. However we encourage coaches to aim for an ICF certification, which validates your training and experience, and is highly recognised and sought-after.