G.R.A.C.E. at Work Coach Training Programs
Start your coach training journey with "Coaching Essentials: Better Conversations, Better Relationships." (ICF Level 1)
This Level 1 course is designed to provide students with the necessary training to pursue the Associate Certified Coaching credential with the International Coach Federation or who desire to coach at that level of skill. The demands of the program are not to be taken lightly. You will have nine full days of instruction along with two 3-hour sessions, 30 hours of pro-bono coaching outside of class, homework, and 10 hours of mentor coaching with a certified coach. You will be working with some of the most respected coaches in the industry. And, successful completion of this program will position you well for the work to achieve the next level of ICF certification, the coveted Professional Certified Coaching credential.
Opportunities with Qualification
Participants who successfully complete the course may pursue, at additional cost the opportunity to use various G.R.A.C.E. at Work programs with their clients. These programs can be delivered as standalone modules or as a part of a larger development program.
Prerequisites
- Applicants should have a bachelor's degree and at least five years of education, training and/or professional experience in leadership, management, operations, coaching, human resources, organization development, or a related field. Applicants should also be open to experiential learning, developing a capacity for self-reflection and development, and be willing to receive and process feedback on their performance during course work. For those without a degree, a resume demonstrating a progression of increased leadership responsibilities and completion of a variety of leadership and or team training will suffice, i.e., training from Steven Covey, The Leadership Challenge, DDI, or similar program. A phone interview will be arranged for the candidate to describe his or her skills and experiences in teaching, training, or facilitating.
- Completion of the online version of the G.R.A.C.E. at Work "Getting Started on your Journey."
- Completion of the online "Playing in a Bigger Space" Journal.
What to expect
The "Coaching Essentials" program is a five-month program, held virtually, that results in 62 hours of coach specific training that adheres to the skills and competencies of the International Coach Federation. The program is designed using a cohort structure of 5 and up to 24 participants that will work through the program as a group and will be assigned to a “Learning Circle." A Learning Circle consists of a group of five to six students and is led by an ICF certified professional coach that meets for 2.5 - 3 hours once a month.
This group is designed to provide additional in-depth learning, practice, and a deeper level of interaction, focusing on individual and Learning Circle needs. This experience is often times one of the most impactful highlights of any coach training program.
The Work in and between Sessions
This program is delivered virtually over five months with months/sessions 1, 3, and 5 being three days long, while months/sessions 2 and 4 being three hours long.
Sessions 1, 3, and 5 are eight hours long each day. Each session will have a Leaning Circle that will occur for roughly 3 hours on either the second or third day. You will have an observed coaching session with sessions 1, 3, and 5. Sessions 2 and 4 are meant to provide additional interaction and practice with your mentor and colleagues on the challenges and opportunities you face in your pro-bono coaching and your growth as a coach.
In addition, after every session, you will have between 4 – 5 hours of additional reading and work that you will submit to your classroom instructors or program director.
Finally, you will be expected to accumulate 30 hours of pro-bono coaching hours over six months that you and your Learning Circle Advisor will critique.
ICF Approved Training
The program is designed to fulfill the coach specific training requirements of the International Coaching Federation’s Associate Coaching Certification. Please consider your schedule and other work and life commitments you may have before committing to the program.
The skills and competencies are very similar to the backgrounds of many human resource and human services related disciplines including counseling, pastoring, consulting, and clinical psychology. However, there are definite distinctions between those fields and how ICF defines the domain of “coaching.”
A major difference between coaching and other disciples is that coaching is not meant to be prescriptive or “coach driven.” Many coaching students find this distinction to be very challenging to overcome at first but, over time, find that it is actually liberating to allow the client the freedom and responsibility to own their own destiny.
KNOW YOUR ENDGAME
Coach individuals in a variety of settings.
Demonstrate sound coaching skills as defined by the International Coach Federation.
Continue lifelong learning through reflection, self-observation, and self-correction.
Facilitate leadership development.
Help leaders improve organizational effectiveness through coaching.
Program dates for 2024 - Delivered virtually/online (All times Eastern)
Session 1 March 20 - 22 8:30 - 4:30
Session 2 April 18 1:00 - 4:00
Session 3 May 15 - 17 8:30 - 4:30
Session 4 June 13 1:00 - 4:00
Session 5 July 10 - 12 8:30 - 4:30
Cost
The cost of this program is $6,000.00.
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