The Christian Coaching Program
(CCP) is designed to facilitate/assist Christians
with a people-helping background to move from
a professional, pastoral or lay counseling practice
into coaching in the shortest amount of time possible.
The CCP is being offered in response to requests
we have received from several people desiring
a model of coaching training that integrates principles
of Judeo-Christian theology, ministry of the Holy
Spirit, and is solidly grounded in Scripture.
The CCP includes all material covered in the
regular Life
Coach Training Program and is fully
in alignment with ILCT’s ACTP.
All classes are taught by ILCT faculty who are ICF credentialed (or completing requirements for credentials). The classes are designed for human development professionals, church leaders and others in positions of ministry for whom Christian beliefs are a major part of their approach.
The Foundational Christian Coaching Course (see schedule below) includes all material covered in the regular foundational class, including the 400-page student manual. The required texts may be purchased via our bookstore or the links below.
Our Foundational course was designed specifically
for human developmental professionals and others
with backgrounds in the people business. This
is cornerstone of our comprehensive ICF
Accredited Coach Training Program. The original
ILCT foundational class was rooted in transitioning
therapists and counselors into coaching. It
has blossomed into a class that serves all human
development professionals, such as educators,
therapists, social workers, counselors, attorneys,
consultants, librarians, etc. This forty-hour
course (see schedule below) provides essential
knowledge and skills to launch a coaching career
through twice-weekly classes and once-a-week
Buddy Coaching practice. To gain the most out
of this learning experience, students will be
asked to prepare for and participate in two
teleclasses per week (1 hour each), complete
post-class assignments (called fieldwork) and
participate in 1 weekly Buddy Group "practice" sessions
(also 1 hour) The total estimated time commitment
per week is 4 to 5 hours.
This forty-hour class is divided into three
modules, with a required Buddy Coaching
component that complements the ongoing instruction.
The ICF Core Competencies provide
the basis for the knowledge and skills presented.
Since this is an ICF-accredited course, students
must attend at least 35 of the 40 teleclasses
and complete a written exam of 70% or better
in order to successfully pass this course. Other
course completion requirements apply - please
click here for a complete list of policies
and procedures.
Students will need to have regular access to
the internet and ILCT website
Module 1: You as a Coach provides a welcome
to the field of professional coaching, laying
the groundwork for entry into this field. An
overview of a coaching model is presented; one
that integrates core knowledge and skills with
competencies to provide the structure and flow
of a coaching conversation. The “You as
a Coach” series includes:
You are present
You are an active listener
You use powerful questions
You create coaching alliances
You use empowering skills
You forward the action
It also includes human developmental models
that provides the basis for how and why coaching
is effective.
Module 2: The Business of Coaching This module
provides knowledge and skills to effectively
launch and market your coaching practice. You
will learn how to:
Identify your ideal client, specialty area
and/or niche
Create an elevator speech
Develop a marketing plan
Explore and integrate marketing ideas
Module 3: Coaching From the Inside Out has
been described as a truly transformational process.
Students first embark on a personal journey
to design their own life before learning how
to apply the process and techniques in working
with their clients. Topics include:
Needs, values, beliefs
Life purpose
Life design
Integrity, standards, choices and boundaries
Reserve and abundance
Self-care for coaches
All prospective students must complete an application prior to registering for our program. For those individuals whose education is not in a human services industry, you have questions about your eligibility or you believe that your experience and training qualify you for this program, please request an interview with Ellen Ritter. You may contact her at
ellen@lifecoachtraining.com.
Please be as specific and as thorough as possible in your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered and may not be resubmitted.
A response to your application will be received within 48 hours. If accepted into the program, a link to register will be provided.
Use one of the following links to download
and print an application inAdobe.PDF format
or Microsoft
Word.DOC format. Submission
instructions are included on the form.
Christian Coaching Foundational Course
Tuition: $2295 (Payment
Plan Tuition: $2400 - 5 payments of $480- more
details) Fees: $0 Credits: 40 Maximum Students: 30 perclass Cancellation Policy: A $480 deposit is required to hold space in the foundational class. Students may withdraw or cancel without penalty up to 14 days before the course begins , unless the materials have been mailed. If they have been mailed, the materials are to be returned in good condition at the student’s expense and there will be a $100 administrative fee. If a student withdraws or cancels before the second class, ILCT will refund the tuition paid, minus an administrative fee of $250, upon return of and our receipt of, the Foundational Guidebook in good condition. The materials are to be returned at the student’s expense. If a student withdraws or cancels after the second class, no monies will be refunded.
If unforeseen circumstances arise that prevent a student from completing the course, ILCT will transfer the registration to another Foundational class.
Christian Coaching Foundational Course Schedule:
Date
Day
Time
Last Date
to Register
TBD
We endeavor to
adhere to the schedule listed above. Occasionally,
due to unforeseen circumstances, we are forced
to change the start date. If you register for
a class and it is necessary to change the start
date, we will notify you as soon as possible.
Please be flexible.
Becoming a Professional Life Coach must be purchased in time for the first class date. We also recommend Therapist as Life Coach, but it is not required for the course.
The Institute for Life Coach Training
reserves the right to alter or modify its program offerings
and/or requirements at any time; to offer courses in accordance
with demand, availability and business dictates; to introduce
or modify certification levels; and to make other changes
as necessary or desirable in their programs and activities.
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business terms, including payment and cancellation policies.
