Certified Diversity Coach Program

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Course Overview

In this eight-week program, participants will learn and explore the roles that coaches must take in addressing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in every coaching exchange — adapting and evolving the coaches’ mindset and presence to their client's needs. Incorporating teaching as well as practicing, the program embodies the ICF Competencies to build DEIB awareness, knowledge, and discipline to be an effective and empathetic coach. The ICF Core Competencies related to diversity and inclusion are intermingled in the program to train, support, and equip the participants to be successful in “Embracing Diversity in Coaching”.

Prerequisites: Completion of ANY ONE of the following:

  • Fast Track to ICF Credential Graduate
  • ACC, PCC, or MCC ICF Certified Coach
  • Graduate of an ICF-approved ACSTH or ACTP or Level 1 Program of 60 hours or greater


This course is offered live online.

See the dates below and register for our next live online course.

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Key Skills Covered

Curriculum covers:

  • Exploring diversity together
  • How does diversity show up in coaching?
  • Beyond our “usual” borders
  • Unpacking unconscious bias
  • Coaching the whole person
  • Coaching through the lens of diversity
  • ICF Core Competencies are interwoven throughout the program

Learn more about this program with our live course overview.

Benefits of Participating

Learner’s will…

  • Learn the foundation and dimensions of Diversity & Inclusion and Equality & Equity
  • Explore coaching designed to increase presence through the “be S.H.U.R.” model
  • Apply these learnings to your coaching sessions through scenarios and practice
  • Become more knowledgeable and aware across similarities and differences
  • Challenge yourself to identify your own unconscious biases
  • Gain clarity about the aspects within your coaching that may be open to bias
  • Expand your perspective and respect for a client’s identity, experiences, values, and beliefs

Receive a certificate of 12 CCE’s for successfully completing this program, along with a Certified Diversity Coach designation to proudly display.

Price - $1,495 CAD / $1,200 USD

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See what others are saying about our programs

"It's a transformational program that is teaching me skills I can apply in my personal and professional life. I love the flexibility the program allows me to balance a demanding full-time job and family life with the rigorous requirements of moving toward ICF accreditation."
— MK, Arlington, Virginia
"Excellent facilitators and the course gives a great foundation of coaching knowledge."
— JF, Toronto, Ontario
"This class is a wonderful introduction to the 555 method of coaching, as well as the basics of coaching itself. Delivered by two seasoned coach/trainers it was a great mix of content and experiences."
— MK, Arlington, Virginia
"I would highly recommend it. It is well organized, and I already feel better equipped to be a coach! The facilitators are authentic coaches and really care for our success. I appreciate the bond I now have with my classmates and fellow coaches."
— TA, Newport News, Virginia
"It provided another level on my coaching journey and it was delivered in a way that I looked forward to each and every week. Some of the coachee's issues were ones I could identify with so there was "Vicarious Coaching" for me as a listener."
— AB, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
"The administration team is fantastic - like a well oiled machine, responsive and I feel like they genuinely want to help their customer/student. This is a great course for professionals and individuals that want to develop and refine their communication and leadership skills as well as challenge their thinking and beliefs."
— AH, Calgary, AB
And if you need one more reason to join us for the next program date... "Take the fast track course! It's awesome! Well designed and expertly delivered!"
— am, pearland, texas
"I love the facilitators and their passion. Coaching is like chess, and true to that analogy most of your value is in playing and studying games."
— jj, toronto, ontario
"The experience for me is that our facilitators really are 'down to earth' and human - they are understanding all of the barriers that can come up in 'life' and are very compassionate."
— CW, KINGSTON, JAMAICA
"Great instructors. Helpful and supportive. Also, very good support and admin team!"
— SL, Ottawa, Ontario
"I like the dynamism of this company for my coaching learning."
— LD, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec

Upcoming Program Dates

Start Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Duration: 8 Weeks
Time: 10-11 am Pacific / 1-2 pm Eastern

Price - $1,495 CAD / $1,200 USD

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Program Delivery

This course is being delivered in partnership with Patricia A. Lee, ACC of P.A.L Consulting & Coaching LLC

Patricia A. Lee, ACC, is the developer and facilitator of the program. Patricia has more than 35 years of values-based progressive human resources experience in the Travel, Manufacturing, and Financial Services industries. Most recently, she served as an executive leader in diversity & inclusion, human resources, organizational effectiveness & transformation, learning & leadership development, and social responsibility at one of the largest global hotel companies.  She is the founder of P.A.L. Coaching and Consulting, LLC where she is making a difference in diversity and inclusion: helping women and marginalized individuals find their courage and voice, and companies to find the right path forward. The goal: to unleash the potential of all to ensure the fulfillment of personal and professional goals.

  • ACC certified
  • BA Classics, Lehigh University; MS Human Resources, Rutgers University
  • A recognized D&I expert, lecturer, and consultant. Recently producer and moderator for the World Trade Resources “Exploring the Dimensions of Diversity Through Data and People” 2021 series
  • Guest professor, Rutgers University

Check out our accompanying webinars on EMBRACING DIVERSITY IN YOUR COACHING

International Coaching Federation (ICF) level 1 Approved Series

The Certified Diversity Coach Program is part of our Coach Approach to Leadership Series™ which is approved by the ICF as a Level 1 Program. 

ICF Core Competency Hours: 12

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Coaching Out of the Box® is recognized by SHRM to offer SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP professional development credits (PDCs).  This program is valid for 8 PDCs.  For more information about certification or recertification, please visit shrmcertification.org.

SHRM Personal Development Credits: 8