Certified Professional Coach Program
125 hr Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP)
Upon completion of your 125 hour ACTP you will graduate as an Certified Professional Coach (CPC) with your own unique Coaching Model. You will have the the skills, confidence and knowledge to coach anyone, anywhere in the world. As part of your portfolio development you will create your own unique coaching model - a model that tells prospective clients and employers who you are as a coach and the problems you solve.

Program: 125 hours
Certification: Certified Professional Coach
ICF Credential: ACC or PCC via the “ACTP track”
ICA has been delivering coach training via e-learning since 2001 with a learning design that includes classes, labs and guided study.
Each program includes a set number of training hours but there's flexibility within the structure. A schedule of 30 classes a week, across 4 time zones, means that you get to choose the times and days that work best for you. You can either fast track or take your time. Programs are available in English, Chinese or Italian (or a combination of both).

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Included in Your Coach Training Program |
A Coach Approach
Learn and explore the competencies and frameworks that underpin the profession of coaching. Includes
- Foundations of Coaching
- Coaching Presence
- Facilitating Growth
- Frameworks and Models
Re Think the Way You Think
An introduction to the Flipit framework; a process for moving someone from where they are now to where they want to be.
- Reframing Perspectives
- ICA Coaching Power Tools
- FlipIt Framework
Coaching Practicum
Put theory into practice. Trial new techniques, refine your coaching personality and expertise, and learn from the experience of others. This course area includes role plays, coaching demonstrations, coaching observations, and coaching with mentor feedback.
Business Building
With support and guidance, you will create your own coaching power tool, signature offer and coach starter pack so that you are ‘client ready’ by the time you graduate. This program also includes live sessions, tips and tools to help you to ‘get your coaching practice online’
Peer Coaching
ICA students join a diverse community of coaches living in 126 different countries. There's the opportunity for local and/or global experience as you settle into the role of coach and client with your peers. These hours can count towards an ICF ACC or PCC credential.
Your Coaching Model
You will learn about the 'one size fits all' coaching models, before creating your own unique coaching model. A model that reflects your values and personality, and communicates to future employers and clients who you are as a coach and the problems you solve.
How Does the CERTIFIED PROGRAM
Compare to other ICA Study options?
Program Hours
Timeframe
Coaching Theory
Coaching Practicum
Peer Coaching
Portfolio Creation
Your Unique Coaching Model
Business Building (Coach Starter Pack, Signature Offer)
Group Coaching
Coach Supervision
Change Leader Certification
FlipIt License & Online FlipIt Pack
Alumni Graduate Program
Tuition via Payment Plan (USD)
Vocational
ACSTH (Level 1)
Program Hours
76 hrsTimeframe
9 - 12 monthsCoaching Theory
Coaching Practicum
Peer Coaching
Portfolio Creation
Your Unique Coaching Model
Business Building (Coach Starter Pack, Signature Offer)
Group Coaching
Coach Supervision
Change Leader Certification
FlipIt License & Online FlipIt Pack
Alumni Graduate Program
6 monthsTuition via Payment Plan (USD)
$4,980
Professional
ACTP (Level 2)
Program Hours
125 hrsTimeframe
12 - 18 monthsCoaching Theory
Coaching Practicum
Peer Coaching
Portfolio Creation
Your Unique Coaching Model
Business Building (Coach Starter Pack, Signature Offer)
Group Coaching
Coach Supervision
Change Leader Certification
FlipIt License & Online FlipIt Pack
Alumni Graduate Program
6 monthsTuition via Payment Plan (USD)
$7,315
Advanced
ACTP (Level 2)
Program Hours
150 hrsTimeframe
12 - 24 monthsCoaching Theory
Coaching Practicum
Peer Coaching
Portfolio Creation
Your Unique Coaching Model
Business Building (Coach Starter Pack, Signature Offer)
Group Coaching
Coach Supervision
Change Leader Certification
FlipIt License & Online FlipIt Pack
Alumni Graduate Program
12 monthsTuition via Payment Plan (USD)
$9,850
Program FAQ's
What are the course start dates?
ICA offers a rolling program intake, meaning there are always coaching theory and development labs scheduled for newbies. You can start the day you join, with orientations held weekly.
How is the schedule structured?
Each program includes a set number of training hours. These will be a combination of live classes, guided study, reflection and self study. Each week there’s about 8 classes in your time zone to choose from. These will be scheduled morning, afternoon, evening and on the weekend, with most classes able to be taken in any order.
Take Your Time: If you are wanting to take your time you would attend 1 class a week (any 1 of the shown times). You work the classes in around your own personal schedule.
Fast Track: If you are wanting to fast track you would attend at least 3 classes a week on a regular basis. This will require you to have some flexibility with your own schedule.
Read More or request a copy of the schedule.
How is the program delivered?
ICA’s e-learning platform was established in 2001 and includes downloadable modules, class schedules, curated resources, and a private forum. Participation includes classes, labs and guided study.
A class is theory based synchronous study where students dial into class via zoom. A trained facilitator (PCC or MCC) facilitates the learning and discussion.
A lab is practicum based synchronous study where students dial into class via zoom. A trained facilitator (PCC or MCC) facilitates the learning and discussion.
Guided study is asynchronous learning where ICA provides the resources and learning materials (module downloads, quiz, worksheets etc) for students to complete in their own time. This includes portfolio and resource development.
Does this program lead to a credential?
What is Accreditation?
Accreditation indicates that a school has had their program undergo rigorous external scrutiny and quality testing by a peak body.
What is Certification?
Certification is the recognized statement of attainment that indicates you have been assessed by an Accredited Coach Training Provider as having the industry skills and expertise required to practice as a coach.
What is a Credential?
With coaching, a credential designates a recognized level of expertise in coaching, as assessed by an industry peak body such as the ICF. This is represented by designations such as ACC, PCC or MCC. The Advanced program leads to the ACC or PCC credential via the ACTP (Level 2) track.
Is there a learning guarantee?
Enrollment in a Coach Training program is a commitment to both yourself and International Coach Academy. If after 45 days you have not found value in your learning then you can apply for a refund (less administrative fee) and have your attended classes and labs certified by ICA. Read More
Stay Connected After You Graduate
As a coach you will actively engage with clients to help them create deep and sustainable change in their lives. As such, it's important that as a practising coach you are not only trained and certified, but that you continue to develop personally and professionally. For this reason, ICA's training is both deep and lifelong. We encourage our coaches to stay connected long after graduation.

- Coach Development Labs
- Coach Supervision
- ICA Power Tools
- Peer Coaching
- ICA Community Forum Membership
- ICA Private Facebook Group
Read more about the benefits of being a member of the ICA Coach Alumni.
Download Program Syllabus
Download the Syllabus to compare program hours, inclusions, credential pathways and certification options. All program are ICF Accredited, with the best program for you being the one that best matches your coaching goals, budget and timeframe for completion.