In this ACTP required course, there are 3 components:
a Practicum Course related to 11 core coaching competencies; observed coaching by instructors with written and verbal feedback, and successful completion of an oral assessment with two instructors demonstrating coaching competencies.
A. The ICF Core Competency Course will consist of twelve, 90 minute classes. During each class, a competency will be reviewed and discussed. Using cases one student will play the client and another student will coach for a minimum of 15 minutes. Feedback from instructors will consist of what the coach did well and areas for improvement. The feedback will be verbal, giving you an opportunity to discuss the expereince and areas you may want to focus on.
B. Peer Coaching. Students will participate with 1 or 2 students in peer coaching, self-observation and observation of others for a minimum of six sessions spanning the 12 weeks of the practicum. Students will document their work after each of the six sessions, using a competency checklist and self-assessment form, which will be reviewed by one of the instructors. Self-assessment documentation must be turned in promptly after each session, so that instructors can provide useful feedback before the next practice session. (all students benefit from coaching, being coached and listening to coaching practice)
C. Competency Assessment Evaluation. After completion of the practicum course sessions and peer coaching practice, students will sign up with instructors for the coaching assessment. The Assessment will consist of a 30 minute coaching session, where one of the instructors will bring a real coaching issue and serve as client. The second instructor will observe this coaching session. When the coaching session is complete, instructors will jointly review the competencies demonstrated by the student, agree on scoring, and written feedback to be provided to the student. In addition, you will receive a letter of recommendation, required for ICF credentialing after successfully completing this course.
You will receive 1 hour of Mentor Coaching from this course which can be used with applying for ICF credentialing.
Course Prerequisites
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40 hours of coach training
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50 hours of coaching experience
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