ICF-accredited Level 2 Course

Advanced Coach Training

Deepen and refine your coaching skills through advanced practice, reflective supervision, and mentor coaching aligned with recognised professional standards. Build evidence of coaching at an advanced level and complete an ICF-accredited Level 2 programme that supports your progression toward the PCC credential.

Format

100% Online

Duration

5 months

Price

€4,200

Group size

Maximum 9 people

ICF credential

Pathway to PCC

9.7 / 10

Our students recommend the Level 1

NPS score of the Level 1 programme

Why choose our programme?

This ICF-accredited Level 2 programme is designed for coaches who have already completed accredited training and want to deepen their practice, demonstrate advanced coaching competence, and progress toward the PCC credential.

Advanced coaching development: Expand your coaching skills beyond foundational skills to focus on depth, underlying beliefs, and transformational work.
PCC-aligned skills: Learn how to consistently demonstrate coaching behaviours aligned with PCC-level standards, including presence and working with complexity.
Advanced pychological theories: Deepen your understanding of psychological frameworks and coaching models, and integrate them into your practice.
Reflective and supervised learning: Engage in reflection, mentor coaching, and supervision to support your continuing professional development.
Practice in a safe environment: The course is highly interactive and includes coaching demos and practice in each class, so you can apply what you learn.
Professional recognition: Complete an ICF-accredited Level 2 programme that supports your progression toward the PCC credential and demonstrates advanced professional competence.

Who is this training for?

To enrol in the Advanced Coach Training, coaches must meet one of the following criteria:

If you do not meet one any of these criteria, you must start with the Level 1 Certification, or book the bundle to combine Level 1 and Level 2.

Fully accredited by the ICF

The Advanced Coach Training has been approved by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as the second module of our Advanced Diploma in Coaching, which has been granted the Level 2 programme accreditation. It will enable you to apply for an ICF ACC or PCC credential via the Level 2 path.

Upcoming training dates

April 2026 Cohort

Dates: April 7th to May 14th, 2026

Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Time: 1pm-5pm (UK time) / 8am-12pm (ET)

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September 2026 Cohort

Classes dates: September 8th to October 15th, 2026

Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Time: 9am to 1pm (UK time)

Course Content

Complete the ICF-accredited Level 2 Advanced Coach Training to deepen your professional coaching practice. You will apply your learning through advanced coaching sessions during classes and engage in structured reflective practice to develop greater awareness of your coaching presence.

The programme follows a structured, practice-led approach that supports the integration of advanced coaching tools into your existing work and enables you to demonstrate readiness for more complex client engagements and progression toward PCC-level credentialing.

1. Advanced Practice of Coaching

The focus is on developing the depth, presence, and professional judgement required for advanced coaching practice. You explore what distinguishes competent coaching from consistently effective, PCC-level coaching, with an emphasis on integration rather than technique accumulation.

ICF PCC Markers: Deepen your understanding of PCC-level markers and how they are demonstrated in coaching sessions.
Coaching the person, not the problem: Learn to work beyond surface-level goals by engaging the whole person, supporting awareness, insight, and sustainable change.
Architecture of powerful questions: Refine your use of language to craft questions that invite depth, challenge assumptions, and open new perspectives without directing the client.
Reflective cycle: Use structured reflection to examine your coaching patterns, strengthen your self-awareness and engage in continuous professional development.

2. Coaching Psychology

This section strengthens your ability to draw on established psychological approaches to inform your coaching practice, while maintaining clear professional boundaries. The emphasis is on when and how to apply these perspectives ethically and effectively in coaching conversations.

Carl Rogers’ person-centred approach: Deepen your capacity to create a coaching relationship grounded in empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard, supporting trust and client autonomy.
Cognitive behavioural coaching: Learn to work with thinking patterns, beliefs, and behaviours to support clients in creating practical, sustainable change aligned with their goals.
Mindfulness coaching: Integrate mindfulness-based approaches to enhance client awareness, emotional regulation, and presence, both within and beyond coaching sessions.
Somatic coaching: Explore how embodied awareness can support insight and change by working with physical sensations, posture, and energy as part of the coaching process.

3. Coaching Supervision

This section develops your understanding of coaching supervision and how it supports professional growth, ethical practice, and reflective mastery. You will explore different supervision formats and learn to use supervision as a tool for continuous improvement in your own coaching practice.

Difference between coaching supervision and mentor coaching: Understand the distinct purposes, focus, and outcomes of supervision versus mentor coaching, and how each supports your professional development.
Role and purpose of coaching supervision: Learn how supervision promotes accountability, ethical practice, and deeper self-awareness in complex coaching situations.

4. Coaching Practice & Feedback

Students practice coaching with each other every time they meet.

You will be split in pairs or in triads to get confident in the coaching process and apply coaching skills in a safe learning environment. You will not do any role-play, but coach each other on real topics.

The trainer joins a group every day to observe the sessions and provide detailed, personalised, and empowering feedback to participants. The group then comes back together and a bigger debrief is made to allow everyone to share their learning and inspire each other.

5. ICF Mentor Coaching

The certification includes 10 hours of Mentor Coaching, which is one of the requirements when you apply for an ICF credential.

On the last two half-days of the training, you will complete the group mentor coaching (7 hours). Students will coach each other in front of the whole group, while the others will observe and learn from the coach. A discussion is then facilitated by the trainer who also gives feedback.

In the three months following the end of the course, you will complete the 3 hours of individual mentor coaching with your mentor. These 3 sessions of an hour each will enable you to ask questions, review the audio recording of sessions, and discuss your coursework.

How you will learn

The Advanced Coach Training combines structured learning, reflective practice, self-study, and mentor coaching to help you develop advanced professional competence. You will progress through a sequence of prework, interactive classes, self-directed study, supervision, and final evaluation to ensure you graduate ready to demonstrate PCC-level coaching skills.

Prework & Preparation: Watch video lessons and complete reflective exercises ahead of each class.
Interactive Classes: Participate in live sessions with an experienced ICF-credentialed trainer and practice coaching with students.
Self-study: Once the classes are over, work through additional lessons in your own time and assess your own coaching practice in preparation for mentoring sessions.
Individual Mentor Coaching: Receive detailed feedback and personalised guidance from your mentor on your coaching sessions.
Final Performance Evaluation: Demonstrate your coaching skills in a final recording session to receive your Level 2 diploma.

Become a Certified Advanced Coach

Choose the start date of that suits you during registration. Flexible payment options available.

Groups are limited to 9 participants. Enrolment closes once the cohort is full, so early registration is recommended.

€ 4,200

Bring your coaching to new heights
5-month all-inclusive programme
2-year access to the materials
Pathway to ICF PCC

From coaches who’ve been there

"The learning I gained was second to none and I was grateful of the opportunity to apply theory into coaching practice throughout the course. I searched many trainings before deciding on this one and I definitely made the right choice!"

"I opted for both the Professional Skills Certification and Advanced Diploma and I couldn’t be happier with my experience.The small classes made it easy to connect with others in the group plus this allowed enough time to discuss the various theories, tools and foundations for a solid understanding. As for content, the included handbooks were clear, concise and organised."

"I highly recommend this programme to anyone seeking a coaching education that is as rigorous as it is expansive. The curriculum establishes a robust theoretical foundation while offering a deep dive into specialised modalities such as somatic coaching and mindfulness. Expect abundant personal challenges and experiential learning!"

"Attending the Coach Certification training was such a great experience. I enjoyed that we were 6 participants and we got to know each other and support each other. I enjoyed the combination between theory and practice. I can see the difference that practicing coaching during the training did, I gained the confidence that I can coach and changing my career from IT to being a coach."

"The small group size was great as it resulted in a really open and safe learning environment. The course is packed with models and theories so you really feel prepared for anything your clients might come to you with. The course also provides a straightforward coach session structure which means you build confidence quickly and focus less on ‘a structure’ and more on coaching."

"Overall, I give the Institute of Coaching Studies training course an A* and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to get ICF accredited."

Frequently Asked Questions

More questions? Visit our extended FAQ, send us an email or schedule a call with an Advisor.

In what language is the course delivered ?

The course is delivered in English.

What are the requirements to meet before entering the programme?

In order to enrol in this advanced course, you need to have completed the Professional Coaching Skills Certification or an ICF-accredited coach training of 60 hours minimum with another provider. For the latter, please send us an email to let us know about your interest and to give us additional information about the programme you completed.

My coach training is not ICF-accredited. Can I join this advanced course?

Only coaches who have completed an initial 60+ hour ICF-accredited training (with us or with another provider) and/or who already have their ICF ACC credential can register to the advanced coach training.

If your coach training wasn’t accredited by the ICF and you do not have an ICF ACC credential, we would love to work with you. You will need to register for certification programme.

Will this course allow me to apply for the ICF PCC credential?

Yes.

Upon completion of this advanced training, you will receive an Advanced Professional Coaching Skills Certification which validates 75 hours of coach-specific training.

Because this advanced course is part of our ICF-accredited Level 2 diploma, you will be able to apply for your ICF PCC credential via the Level 2 path. Please check the ICF website for all the PCC requirements.

Is the course enough to practice as a coach?

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

What additional coursework will be required?

Beyond attending the live classes, you will be asked to:

Watch videos and complete self-reflection before each class.
Practice advanced coaching with your own clients, keep track of these coaching hours, and provide a detailed reflective log which you will discuss with the trainer in a 1:1 session.
Answer some post-training questions that will enable you to close this training experience in a way that supports your ongoing development.

What does a typical training day look like?

To maximise your learning, the training is delivered in half-days. A typical day would look like this:

9 – 9:45am – Q&A and discussion about videos and demos
9:45 – 11am – Group activity
11am – 12:30pm – Coaching practice
12:30 – 1pm – Coaching debrief and wrap-up

Is this course for me?

If you are an experienced coach looking to deepen your practice, refine your presence, and demonstrate PCC-level competence, the Level 2 Advanced Coach Training is the right next step. This programme builds on foundational coaching skills and focuses on advanced techniques and reflective practice.

Choose this course if…

You want to elevate your coaching practice, work confidently with complex client scenarios, and coach the person rather than the problem. This programme is ideal for coaches who wish to integrate advanced psychological models, supervision, and reflective practice to consistently deliver impactful coaching sessions.

Still deciding? Let’s talk.

Send us an email or schedule a call if you have any questions.

We’ll help you find the right course for you.

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Institute of Coaching Studies

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Rogerio Da S.

Love it , The life coaching course was absolutely excellent! The structure was well-organized and the support was continuous. I truly appreciated how accommodating and patient they were, which was incredibly helpful for me as someone with ADHD. I felt supported throughout the entire journey.

Anand Helen Q.

To date I have done two trainings with the Institute of Coaching Studies, the first being the ICF Level 1 training and I know that the structure, teaching approach and practice sessions set me up to be a good coach.More recently, just a few days ago, I completed the Micro-cert in Somatic Coaching and I highly recommend it. What I found valuable was the comprehensive workbook, the focus on both the coach and the client, the practice sessions and the embodied approach. The structure of it makes learning easy. It is a 5 star course. Thank you Institute of Coaching Studies for helping me grow as a coach.

Daniela A.

Words alone can’t do justice to the value of the education and support that I received from the institute. Although I completed a Level 1 certification, the training I received went beyond the ACC level and truly helped me go deeper into more transformational coaching- I truly learned to coach the person and not the problem.Marion and Lucy were excellent role models and teachers - warm, supportive and nurturing - exactly what you would hope for from an educational setting. I also appreciated the small class size during the live sessions, which helped make learning more personalized and intimate. I made some great connections and still keep in touch with some of my cohorts, almost 2 years after completing the live sessions.The mentorship experience was wonderful and Jessica created a really safe learning space. I took away many tidbits from those sessions, which have helped me become a stronger coach.All in all, I would 10/10 recommend this institute and will definitely return in the future for continuing education or furthering my coach training.

Eva M.

The CCE CBC training was a professionally delivered training, with great support materials, a lot of peer practice in break out rooms and a great instructor: an experienced coaching psychologist. The training days are well structured so the whole day training doesn't feel overwhelming. It was all backed by scientific research.

Rachel M.

I have recently been mentored by Marion Tilly as part of my ICF accreditation renewal. She was really outstanding; insightful, pragmatic and supportive whilst also being honest. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her either as a mentor or as a supervisor. Thank you Marion!

Iliana D.

If you are looking for the best coaching course, you just have to sign up with the Institute of Coaching Studies! The quality, value, and support they provide are incomparable!Before taking the course, I thoroughly researched the available options. I can tell you that they are the best, from beginning to end!

Anand Helen Q.

If you want to be set on the path to become a great coach then the Institute of Coaching Studies is the place to study with to become that. I am very grateful that I did my certificate in coaching with them. I really like how they structured the sessions to get the most out of becoming a coach, and embedding the ICF ethics and standards within it. I valued the mix of theory and practical sessions each week. I highly recommend them if you are thinking of training as a coach. In particular I liked that the class sizes are capped to 8 participants, that the content is structured in a way that supported my growth as a coach and the numerous great resources we received.

Beate Raabe - von W.

I participated in 10 hours of online mentor coaching to renew my ICF ACC certificate. 7 hours were held in a small group and 3 hours one on one. Marion talked us through the core competences in an interesting way, using concrete examples and involving us all along. We coached each other live, discussing together what went well and what could be developed. There was ample opportunity to raise questions. Marion is not only an extremely competent coach, she also knows how to make people feel comfortable and open up. The one-on-one meetings were based on coaching samples sent in beforehand and formed an excellent opportunity to address individual aspects of coaching. Thank you for the great learning, Marion!

Gesu B.

I recently completed 10 hours of mentor coaching with the Institute of Coaching Studies. They were responsive and helpful, quickly enabling me to decide on choosing them. The program was clear, concise and relevant to my needs and I managed to finish it in the shortest amount of time with their guidance. Marion is a knowledgeable and insightful mentor coach and an absolute delight to work with!

Ellen D.

I enjoyed this course so much! Even before I enrolled, they were so supportive and made time to go through any questions I had. The course was well organised and the training itself was well paced and designed in a way to quickly build trust and get us working together as a group. Highly recommended!

Sophie J.

Jing H.

Taking this coaching training course was a wonderful experience for me. The trainer was very experienced and the content was well organized. Even the slides were well designed. I really liked this course, not only gaining the knowledge about coaching, but also having some hands-on coaching experiences. And the online platform is super helpful, a lot of useful materials and resources.

Jannik Z.

Would 100% recommend. Both, Jessica and Marion are great personalities and coaches. The whole training was an experience I don't want to miss. Loved the atmosphere that was created in our classes. The content was practical and yet, very professionally curated. Thank you!

Lou Ann Diaz D.

I highly recommend Institute of Coaching Studies. At the time of my course, Marion was the sole instructor.From the very beginning, she set an atmosphere of trust, support, and professionalism while providing first class instruction. In addition, she consistently made each online class relevant, personable as well as a captivating experience. With an outstanding ability at giving clear, constructive, and supportive feedback Marion made the coaching certification course a highly motivating learning experience allowing me to finish the course feeling very well equipped as well as confident in my skills as a new coach. Since completing the course, I have had the opportunity to communicate with Jessica and Flavia through our coach community and find both very approachable and supportive. Thank you all!

Mark A.

Perhaps the most impactful personal growth I've experienced in years.After extensive research I chose the Certificate in Professional Coaching programme from the Institute of Coaching Studies because the method of delivery of the course best fitted my needs; small class sizes with the learning and practice delivered over the right timescale...The learning experience was intense: consistently challenging my comfort zone in different ways in a safe, supportive environment. Jessica was a fantastic coach and educator who role-modeled everything she was teaching throughout the course. Seeing & experiencing skills and behaviours role-modeled is even more valuable than the excellent materials.I have no reservations in recommending the Institute to anyone who wants to help others through coaching and is ready to step out of their comfort-zone and grow.

Diana M.

It was an absolute pleasure to do the professional coaching skills programme with Institute of Coaching Studies. It took me some time when selecting the course and I could not have made a better choice to start my path as a coach with a professional like Marion.

Robin G.

Taking the ICF accredited course at The Institute of Coaching Studies was a significant event in my career. By expanding my skill base outside pure therapy into coaching taught me techniques I now employ throughout my practice. Simultaneously fascinating, challenging and rewarding, I learnt all I needed and more for my application to the ICF for accreditation. Marion teaches, mentors and coaches her students in an engaging way that makes me want to pursue my coaching development with her Institute with the next level programme. I also have to say that the other people on the course were really great and I learnt a lot from them too.

Nick

I opted for both the Professional Skills Certification and Advanced Diploma and I couldn’t be happier with my experience.The small classes made it easy to connect with others in the group plus this allowed enough time to discuss the various theories, tools and foundations for a solid understanding.As for content, the included handbooks were clear, concise and organised. Other big pluses included having access to resources online and a dedicated network for other students to continue making connections, ask questions and share content beyond the course.Marion, who facilitated the classes, is incredibly knowledgeable and created a warm but engaging atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to get involved. Her insightful feedback has been invaluable for my growth as a coach.The course overall has not only blown my mind with the possibilities of coaching but it’s also been a wonderful personal journey of discovery about myself too.I would highly recommend, not only if you want to become an accredited coach, but if you want to learn more about yourself, how to connect with others and practice effective communication, as examples.I not only have the confidence to begin my career as a coach but have access to an array of tools and wonderful connections to help in my growth as a person.

Kelly F.

I was looking for a professional coaching training and I made the right decision by choosing this one among all the other online. Marion is very knowledgeable and kind. Her teaching goes step by step to make you feel more and more confident in coaching. The coaching training (via Zoom) is a combination of learning the coaching principles and practice with others. We were in a small group which which was perfect to learn quickly, ask questions and get constructive feedback. I highly recommend! Thank you again Marion for your support and guidance throughout the course and after.

Larry S

I think Marion is excellent. That's it. That's the review.Excellent instruction. Excellent resource. Excellent value for money. Excellent sessions.My experience as part of the March 21 cohort has been educational, eye-opening, enriching. My co-coaches and I developed exponentially over the course of the sessions - I personally saw dramatic change after just session 1 (worth noting here, I was coaching professionally for 6 years prior to seeking my ICF Accreditation). The course is mercifully expedient whilst covering all the ground required in order to go on and get the ACC.I have already recommended the Institute of Coaching Studies to a number of people and will continue to do so because I think it's great. I will be seeking out the coveted PCC accreditation in a year or two so I will definitely be coming back for the advanced course.Seriously, if you're thinking of doing this, do it. You won't regret it.

Mark D.

I came into the program with no previous experience and not sure what to expect. What I discovered was a very hands on and practical learning environment that gave me a great opportunity to learn all of the theory and models and put them into use in the same day. This is a great place to start or continue your coach education and training.

Veronika M.

Brilliant Life Coaching ICF accredited course. Marion was an amazing tutor, who always had an answer to all our questions. The course was full of extremely useful information but also fun and interactive so that everyone had an opportunity to practice their coaching skills. It’s the best I could do for myself to invest in this course to start my life coaching journey with some solid foundations to build on. 5 stars for me!!!

Emma T.

I would highly recommend this training. I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the course. Marion is an excellent and knowledgeable teacher and the classes were relaxed and yet informative. The learning I gained was second to none and I was grateful of the opportunity to apply theory into coaching practice throughout the course. I searched many trainings before deciding on this one and I definitely made the right choice!I am confident to expand my work after completing this training- Thank you :)

Anastasiia S.

I want to say thank you for helping me become a great coach. The knowledge and experience I gained during the coaching program were priceless. It was very informative, practical, and insightful. I feel very confident and empowered to continue my coaching journey. Highly recommended!

Jenny H.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my coaching experience with The Reflective Mind /Institute of Coaching Studies. Marion Tilly is a wonderfully patient and knowledgeable coach, her model for teaching is thorough and easy to navigate. As well as useful guidance on the ICF there are plenty of tools to study that make wonderful resources. The live sessions work particularly well as they are straight forward with structured content and offer a full explanation of how to use the tools and how ICF coaching works. I especially enjoyed working in small interactive groups learning by sharing information, asking questions and testing knowledge gained through observed coaching. I would totally recommend this course to anyone looking to up level their qualifications in this area. I'm sad to finish working together but very much looking forward to signing up for Marion's supervision services soon!

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