The 5.5.5 Coaching Skills Series™

The 5.5.5 Coaching Skills Series™ draws from the most advanced knowledge base in the coaching field and is translated into a simple, intuitive, and highly transferable framework for busy executives and managers. This learning experience consists of two elements:

Skill Development – 5.5.5 Coaching Skills Training Program™ – 8 sessions
Skill Application – 5.5.5 Practice Lab. – 4 sessions

This course is offered via our public virtual classes or we can bring it to your organization in one of our flexible training formats.

Next Start date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
5:00 -6:30 pm Pacific / 8:00-9:30 pm Eastern

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Course Overview

Welcome to the 5.5.5 Coaching Skills Training Program™, a foundational course designed to equip you with practical, real-world coaching skills that support your path toward ICF certification and greater coaching confidence.

Whether you're taking this course on its own or as part of the Fast Track to ICF Credential, the 5.5.5 offers a structured and engaging experience grounded in one of the most intuitive and accessible frameworks in the coaching industry.

Format

Live online via Zoom, or available on-site for organizations by request.

What You’ll Learn

A five-step process for conducting impactful coaching conversations
Multi-dimensional listening that builds trust and understanding
Powerful questions that accelerate development and spark new insights
Catalyzing bigger, bolder actions through strategic dialogue
Encouraging action, growth, and new awareness with every session
Establishing meaningful and motivating goals with realistic plans to achieve them
Five fundamental behaviours experienced coaches always use
Live labs to apply what you’ve learned in real coaching scenarios
Tools to help you build accountability, awareness, and action with clients

Who is this course for

New and aspiring coaches working toward ICF certification
Managers and leaders looking to use coaching skills in the workplace
Participants in our Fast Track program working toward PCC/ACC-level credentialing

Program Features

This Program Includes:

Duration

8 weeks

Location

Live Online (Zoom)

CCE Credits

27.5 CCEs

Class Duration

90 minutes

5.5.5 Coaching Skills Training Program™

This live online learning experience on Zoom, consisting of 8 sessions, brings student-coaches together to practice the 5-step coaching exchange process, develop the 5 core coaching skills, and apply the 5 guiding leadership principles for meaningful interactions with clients and colleagues.

5.5.5 Practice Lab

This live online learning experience on Zoom, consisting of 4 sessions, runs alongside the 5.5.5 Coaching Skills Training Program. It focuses on developing your coaching abilities through interactive activities, personalized guidance, and impactful knowledge and experience sharing.

Price - $1,795 CAD / $1,495 USD

How this course Transforms the Way You Show Up

Learners acquire tools that help them shift from transactional conversations to transformational coaching.

➤ From talking to others to new ways of listening.
➤ From building walls to building trust.
➤ From telling others what to do to asking powerful questions.
➤ From harsh truths to productive feedback.
➤ From problem-solving for others to developing self-reliant problem solvers.

Testimonials

What Our Students Say

I would recommend Coaching Out of the Box's Fast Track program to anyone interested in achieving their ICF certification. The five modules are thoughtfully designed, starting with their 5/5/5 model that provides a logical framework for learning, through actual coaching practice in front of an experienced mentor coach, and culminating in preparation for the ICF certification. Frankly, the Coaching Out of the Box program was one of the best training investments I ever made.

John Hill, Senior Executive, US Treasury Department

Exceptional program with world-class client/student service, motivational facilitators. I only signed up because of Sandra's sales pitch (stood out among all the other schools I looked into) and it was every bit as she advertised and more. I am extremely happy with my investment. Special shout out to Carolyn, Rosa, Helen, Lerae, Sinive and Sandra. Thank you!

Kuda Chapuredima

Sooooo helpful! Especially the assistance with submitting the transcript, audio recording, and exam application process. TOTALLY felt like someone was providing me verbal guidance regarding what to do next. So very thankful for this course. Amazing staff!! Customer service is second to NONE; felt supported throughout my time: applying for the course, during the course and all the questions I had regarding the exam application process.

Michael McClellan

COTBx has a well-established program that was clear, well-organized and supported, with competent coaches and mentors, and plenty of other students to work alongside with. Very professional and competent program.

Andreas Sprecher

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International Coaching Federation (ICF) LEVEL 1 Approved Programs

All Programs in the Fast Track to ICF Credential package are part of our Coach Approach to Leadership Series™, which is approved by the ICF as a Level 1 Program.

ICF Core Competency Hours Breakdown

5.5.5 Coaching Skills Series — 27.5 CCEs

5.5.5 Coaching Skills Training Program™
5.5.5 Coaching Skills LAB

Coaching Competency Series™ — 34.5 CCEs

ICF Core Competencies Revealed
Coaching Fundamentals Program™
Integrating Core Competencies LAB

Ethics in Coaching — 2.5 CCEs

Coaching Mindset — 10 CCEs

The Mentor Coach Series

Group Mentor Coaching — 10 CCEs
One-on-One Mentoring — 3 CCEs

Performance Recording Success Course — 4 CCEs

International Coaching Federation (ICF) LEVEL 1 Approved Programs: All programs included in the Fast Track to ICF Credential package are part of our Coach Approach to Leadership Series™, which the ICF has approved as a Level 1 program.

SHRM Personal Development Credits Breakdown

5.5.5 Coaching Skills Series — 27.5 PDCs

5.5.5 Coaching Skills Training Program™
5.5.5 Coaching Skills LAB

Coaching Competency Series™ — 34.5 PDCs

ICF Core Competencies Revealed
Coaching Fundamentals Program™
Integrating Core Competencies LAB

Ethics in Coaching — 2.5 PDCs

Coaching Mindset — 10 PDCs