Vocational Coach Program (ACSTH)
Entry level program for those wanting to add coaching skills to their every day life, professional portfolio, or workplace.
The Vocational Coach Program is Approved Coach Specific Training that includes the core competencies, mentor coaching and observed coaching needed to pursue the ACC credential via the ACSTH pathway. The added bonus being you get to focus on your niche, while at the same time learning coaching skills that apply to any coaching relationship. Download Syllabus
Program Delivery
Live Teleclasses, Private Coaches Forum & Resource Rich Learnsite
All learning is delivered via a blend of LIVE teleclasses, forum discussion and self reflection with many opportunities to coach, and be coached. It's up to you how many or few classes they take each week. The schedules have been timed to allow for self paced study, where the study schedule fits with your lifestyle and not the other way around. The learning process is as follows
1. Download and read the course module
2. Dial into a teleclass (facilitated by an ICA Trainer)
3. Post reflections on the forum
My most memorable moment was during observed coaching when everything came together. I was relaxed, intent and able to experience what “dancing in the moment” felt like with my client. It was the first time, I could visualize the future, see myself as a coach and feel the full scope of what I was embarking upon. It was a wonderful feeling!
Hope Bear, US Vocational Program Graduate
Program Curriculum
Core Curriculum
The core curriculum is grouped into course areas and modules. For each module there is a downloadable PDF, a live teleclass, and peer discussion via the private community forum. These modules are mapped against ICF Core competencies and will give you the theory, knowledge and tools you need to build your practical expertise.
Niche Development
Every coach at ICA graduates with their own niche, with the opportunities for niching being endless. Our Niche development labs will help you identify your niche, and then explore it together with other likeminded coaches.
Peer Coaching
One of the most important components of coach training is applying theory into practice. With peer coaching you have the chance to try out your new coaching skills and techniques with your peers, and at the same time, accrue hours towards an ACC or PCC credential. Many graduates continue their peer coaching networks long after they graduate.
Mentor Coaching
Mentor Coaching is where you will develop your unique style as a coach. You will be both a coach and a client, and participate in role plays, round robin questioning and group feedback. An experienced coach (PCC) and member of faculty will provide one on one feedback to support you to develop your client management and coaching expertise.
Observed Coaching
By the time you reach Observed Coaching, you are nearing graduation. It's a chance to showcase your new coaching skills and increase your coaching mastery. An expert coach (PCC) and member of faculty will provide you with written feedback and observe you as coaching at PCC level.
Portfolio Creation
The coaching market is saturated with cookie cutter coaches - learning the same old models (GROW model etc.) and coaching with the same old processes. At ICA we help you to create a coaching model that is unique to you. This is how you will tell the world, and your future clients, who you are as a coach.
Global Coaches Forum
All ICA coaches belong to our coaches forum, with coaches in over 92 different countries around the world. Opportunities for local and global friendships and netwo

6 - 12 month program
** Program Overview **
38 hrs Core Competency Classes
16 hrs Mentor Coaching
10 hrs Observed Coaching
12 hrs Portfolio Development
(Total 76 hrs ACSTH)
** Plus Extended Learning **
12 hours Peer Coaching (Barter coaching) which can be counted towards an ICF credential
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