Community Support is at the core of how we do business at ICA. Our teams are dedicated to making sure you maximize your return on your investment by creating a rich and fulfilling learning experience. Our student community has over 4000 students who participate daily in ICA’s private coaching forum. And our students choose from over 35 tele-classes options each week. We love connecting with our community and it sure keeps us busy. Many of our graduates stay connected long after they graduate. This speaks volumes to the camaraderie and support you can expect in ICA.

When coaching was a new profession, it was perfectly acceptable to simply call yourself a coach. But today the coaching profession is well developed across many industries and professions around the globe and the need for formal training and certification is vital.

We have been delivering ICF accredited coach training globally since 2001.  Our students are drawn from many difference cultures and speak multiple languages.

ACTP (Accredited Coach Training Program)
This training is an “all inclusive” training option.  With a minimum of 125 student contact hours, our certified program includes core curriculum,  Mentor Coaching, Observed Coaching, Niche Development labs and peer coaching.  Students who graduate from an ACTP can apply via the ACTP track for ACC or PCC credentials.

ACSTH (Approved Coach Specific Training)
This curriculum has been accredited by the International Coaching Federation and is aligned with the core competencies of coaching.  At ICA our Workplace Coach, Essential and Vocational programs have been packed so that they directly suits the needs of those who want to become a coach or add coaching to their existing career, with the option to apply for the credential of ACC via the direct ACSTH track.

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Our training is a proven methodology for creating positive change.  Your coaching expertise will help you, and those around you, to reach peak performance, maximise potential, and develop both personally and professionally.

- Set Goals and Increase Accountability
- Get more done with increased team cohesiveness and productivity
- Lower staff turnover with improved job satisfaction and enjoyment
- Share the load as you equip your teams or colleagues to take on higher levels of responsibility
- Improve productivity through increased motivation and desire to achieve
- Gain a new respect from your team or peers as you showcase your coach approach

Each month we open up classes from our accredited training (free) so  prospective students can find out what it's like to train with ICA.  It's also a great chance to learn some new coach skills.

A coaching model used to coach Yoga students in San Francisco is quite different to the coaching model needed to coach Corporate Clients in Canada

Coaching has roots from a variety of theories and philosophies including adult education, positive psychology and organisational psychology. And it can be found in an increasing number of industries and professions. It is not a singular practice. Consequently it cannot be taught as such. 

At ICA, we like to plan your exit at the beginning.  You will graduate with the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to coach anyone anywhere in the world.  And, we teach an Integrated Coaching Model, which will be unique to you, and showcase who you will be as a coach.

We are often asked this question and it's totally understandable because coach training is an investment of both time and money.  It's important your decision is one that will fit your budget, learning style, plans for coaching and confidence  We suggest anyone joining a coach training program considers the following. 

Flexibility can sometimes be mistaken as being unstructured.  But, actually, it's quite the opposite at ICA.   As soon as you enrol, we'll set up a time for you to meet with our Community Manager and using the Graduation Checklist, you will map out a Class timetable that best fits with your schedule.  You then have the added support of a peer coach to help you stay on track and be accountable to your goals.  And of course, our support team is always on stand by to answer any questions you have.

Most of the students in our program have ongoing family or work commitments that influence the time they set aside for study. We totally  understand that and for this reason our programs are flexible and designed so that you create the study schedule that fits with your lifestyle. 

All learning is delivered via a blend of LIVE teleclasses and it's up to you how many or few classes you take each week. If you miss a class one week, you can take it another week at the same time. And, if you have to travel or relocate geographically, then you just jump to a class schedule that fits with the new time zone.