Between modules 1 and 2

6 hours + 2 hrs homework

a) Homework:

• Written reflection from application in the workplace and recommended literature + mentoring.
• Specific action steps in the workplace agreed at the end of each taught module – self directed learning – 1 hour.
• Reflection on set pieces of reading – self directed learning/ homework – 1 hour.

b) Peer coaching amongst participants – individual coaching in triads, practising basic coaching skills (goals, active listening, powerful questioning, coaching process, self reflection) under the supervision of  tutors / professional coaches – 2 hours.

c) Group coaching supervision / Action Learning via ZOOM lead by a professional Coaching supervisor – 4 hours (2 x 2 hrs).

d) Individual mentoring via telephone / ZOOM by the allocated mentor / professional coach – 2 hours followed by written feedback.

Module 2

2 days + 6 hours integral support activities + mentoring

The Goal and Topics

• Action Learning – on the first evening – sharing realisations gained through self-reflection on practice of learning in the workplace, focus-group coaching between participants, feedback from professional coaches/tutors.
• Learn to apply the selected coaching techniques in practice within the workplace.
• Building further on the basic skills according to the ICF competences 1 – 8:
  • Application of coaching through live coaching conversations – development of competences, ethics, values, presence, 3rd level listening and new coaching skills and processes.
  • Team coaching (GROW, Appreciative Inquiry, Disney Strategy), group coaching, management styles – directive vs. non-directive.

Between modules 2 and 3

6 hours integral support activities  + 2 hrs homework + individual and group mentoring

a) Homework:

• Specific action steps in the workplace agreed at the end of each taught module – self directed learning 1 hour.
• Reflection on set pieces of reading – self-directed learning/ homework –  1 hour.

b) Peer coaching amongst participants – individual coaching in triads, practising basic coaching skills (goals, active listening, powerful questioning, coaching process, self reflection) under the supervision of  tutors / professional coaches – 2 hours.

c) Group coaching supervision / Action Learning via ZOOM led by a professional Coaching supervisor – 2 hours.

d) Individual mentoring via telephone / ZOOM by the allocated mentor / professional coach – 1 hour followed by a written feedback.

e) Group mentoring – 2 hours.

Module 3

2 days

The Goal and Topics

• Self-reflection on action points from previous module, sharing experiences.
• Refresh the key ICF coaching competencies 1 – 8:
  • Application of coaching in the workplace interactions eg appraisals, motivational conversations, performance feedback, challenging conversations and coaching at the moment.
  • Bringing the coaching culture into a company, where to start, developing a coaching management style.
• Specific action steps in their own workplaces.

After the 3rd module

• Action learning following the third module 2 x 2 hours
• Individual and Group mentoring 2 x 1 hour and 2 x 2 hours

Final assesment

1 day – live assessed coaching session

It is mandatory for participants to be present during the final assessments of their colleagues, as it is also part of their training. They provide feedback to the participants being assessed as part of the assessment process.

The condition of being awarded the certificate is the completion of 90 hours training including 10 hours mentoring and successful final exam at the Level 1 course accreditation, which is accepted by the ICF when applying for the ACC certification of the coach.