CPCP Program Information
Become a Leader in the Coaching Profession.
CPCP is our accredited program. There are a number of components that contribute to this dynamic program..... everything you need to develop and maintain a thriving practice:
Coaching Skills and Techniques
CPCP is taught across 5 learning levels, with each module delivered via two teleclasses, offering a part 1 and a part 2. Each teleclass is an hour long and each learning level is delivered via its own dedicated bridge line (see table 1 below).
Learning Level 1
22 hours of teleclasses plus reading and posting on the discussion forum.
This level is an introductory level with a focus on developing a strong foundation and understanding of coaching principles, as well as getting core skills such as powerful listening.
Learning Level 2
22 hours of teleclasses plus reading and posting on the discussion forum.
Learning Level 2 is designed to provide you with the skills and techniques to be an effective coach and focuses on gaining an understanding of fundamental coaching skills.
Learning Level 3
16 hours of teleclasses plus reading and posting on the discussion forum.
Level 3 is the Power Tool range. These Power Tools were specifically designed for you to use with your clients.
Learning Level 4
16 hours of teleclasses plus reading and posting on the discussion forum.
Learning Level 4 extends knowledge and skills in coaching techniques and tools. Coaching Processes and Coaching Models are developed at this level.
Learning Level 5
14 hours of teleclasses plus reading and posting on the discussion forum.
Learning Level 5 is full of rigor. You will explore all about taking the knowledge of coaching and applying it to the way a client feels. It is within our feelings that our beliefs and values are stored. You will be trained at this level to work in
greater depth with your clients.
Coach Training Teleclasses (90 hours)
Our teleclasses offer an in-depth understanding of coaching principals and the coaching process. Our reading materials and your participation through our online forum also
support you in developing skills and techniques required to be an exceptional coach.
Peer Coaching
To fully experience coaching and to be guided and mentored in the early stages of your training, you will have the opportunity to coach and be coached. Your coaches will be advanced students and the coaching will consist of a total of 24 coaching sessions with at least 50 percent of the contact by telephone. The opportunity to be coached and to provide coaching yourself in the Peer Program enables you to put your theory into practice from Day 1. Throughout the program you will coach 5 peer clients, both internal and external, for a total of 60 sessions.
Business Group Mentoring (12 hours)
This course provides group mentoring to support you in the application of your coaching skills and in building your business. Whether you apply your skills to small business, in life coaching or internally in a corporation, you will need to think about how you will grow your business. Business Group Mentoring is working with a coach at your unique stage of development.
Communities of Practice (12 hours)
Our Communities of Practice is a 12-week focus on intense coaching practice and feedback in your niche market. Your niche market can be one you have experience in or one you are passionate about. Here you join other coaches in role playing and practice coaching in your niche while an experienced coach from your niche facilitates the classes. You received support, direction and constructive feedback to develop and fully realize your coaching skills.
Supervised Coach (18 hours)
This is a great opportunity to learn as you and your fellow students coach while an ICF credentialed coach supervises the coaching. This course is part of the assessment requirements at ICA and offers you an extraordinary opportunity to learn by doing.
This experience is rich and deep and you will coach at a high level. The small group focus provides you with support and will be one of the greatest experiences in your coach training at ICA.
Coaching Assessments
Other requirements include creating your own coaching model; writing a research paper; completing a self assessment and record of participation; submitting coaching reflections from peer clients; developing your own 'powertool'; and a Supervised Coaching and Oral Assessment for the completion of your professional coach certification.
