The Professional Level
You are taking this series because you are serious about coaching and are likely to make coaching skills central to your profession. You likely have the intention to apply to the ICF for a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation.
This Professional Level learning experience meets all the ICF Requirements and awards an ICF Level 2 designation upon graduation. The only requirement left before applying to the ICF for your PCC designation, is to document your 500 hours of coach experience since the start of your initial coach training.
Prerequisite for this program is you have achieved one of the following milestones:
- ICG Certified Coach Graduate Designation.
- Completed the ICG Associate Level training. (Level 1 Complete)
- ICF Level 1 Complete designation from another ICF Accredited School.
- Hold a current ACC credential.
What is ahead of you.
The Professional Level adds the following modules for your development:
- FEEDBACK – Assessment Lab
- BEING COACHED – Personal Coaching
- APPLICATION – Practice Lab 2
- SKILL DEVELOPMENT – The Professional Coach
- PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT – Personal Groundwork for Coaches
- PRACTICUM – Advanced Coaching Skills Practicum
- INDIVIDUAL MENTORING – Advanced Mentor Coaching
- PERFORMANCE EVALUATION – Performance Recording Success
- DESIGNATION – Awarded ICF Level 2 Complete Certificate
- L2E Electives
- APPLICATION – Application Submission
- ICF EXAM PREP – ICF Core Competencies Revisited
- ICF EXAM PREP – Credentialing Exam Prep Course
PRE-WORK -- There is much to do before your first class.
Before your first class, there are several important steps to complete. You’ll initially be balancing three courses, and soon, a fourth will be added.
Assessment Lab – Start by visiting the Assessment Lab (see Course Tile links in Course Dashboard). Here, you’ll receive guidance on recording and submitting a recent coaching session for feedback. This feedback will help you identify key skills and techniques to focus on through the program.
The Professional Coach Course – Review the required pre-reading before your first class. You can find the materials in the course tile.
Practice Lab Course – Similarly, check the pre-reading for this course to ensure you’re prepared.
Personal Coach Selection – In about two weeks, you’ll be guided through the process of selecting your Personal Coach. However, you can make your selection at any time within the next two weeks by visiting the Personal Coach course tile.
Make sure to complete these steps to set yourself up for success in your training!
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