This course is divided into 5 modules; Foundations of Coaching, Co-Creating the Relationship, Business Building, Effective Communication & Self Awareness, and Excellence Through Learning & Growth. You can view a weekly outline of lessons here.

The IFCE currently offer 3 opportunities to learn with a cohort. Please see below for a summary of our Self Paced, Level 1, & Level 1 Program meeting times and schedule for 2025.

Upcoming Class Dates

• Self Paced Program : January 2025 Kick Off | Self Paced

• Level 1 Program (ACC Tract): Tuesdays 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm MT | March 25, 2025 - July 17, 2025

• Level 2 Program Option 1: Tuesdays from 8:00 - 11:00 AM MT | March 25, 2025 - September 9, 2025

• Level 2 Program Option 2: Wednesdays 3:00 pm MT to 6:00 pm MT | March 26, 2025 - September 10, 2025

The IFCE will be closed for most major holidays, including the week of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Years. We will also coordinate with students in advance for sessions that fall on other religious, ethnic, and cultural holidays.

Classes are typically three hours per week, depending on which program you have signed up for. Each class begins with an introduction to today’s lesson and a review of the previous week’s reading materials and activities. We often share videos or review presentations together before holding group and breakout discussions. You will receive your reading assignment and homework assignments at the end of every class. We will also hold time for capstone and business planning support.

We typically spend the first 4 lessons training on the foundations for coaching and then spend the following classes reviewing various coaching practices, business strategies, discussing reading materials and participating in peer coaching. Once you have a foundational understanding of coaching, you can expect that at least 60 minutes of every class will be dedicated to obtaining hands-on coaching experience.

We are a boutique coach training program that provides cohort-style programs designed to help you learn and grow with a dedicated group of coaches. Below are the class size cut offs for each program.

• Self Paced Program Launch (January 2025): Permitting up to 15 students only

• Level 1 Program (March 2025): 16 student max

• Level 2 Program: 12 student max

• Custom Program: Up to 20 students max

Plan to dedicate approximately 6 to 10 hours each week for the duration of your program. This includes three hours for class time, 1 to 2 hours for peer coaching, time to read homework and complete assignments, and 1 to 3 hours a week to develop your coaching business. This estimate also includes time for mentor coaching sessions, which you must schedule towards the end of your coursework.

Current classes are offered in American English. Closed captioning is available for individuals who would like audio assistance.

You will need a computer or smart tablet with reliable wifi access before our first class. Although not required, we also recommend securing a journal for taking notes, reflecting, and completing written assignments.

Below are the graduation requirements for each program. Students must meet the below requirements to receive a Program Certificate. A Program Certificate is required for those who which to use our program to satisfy the ICF's coach training education requirements. Tuition must also be paid in full to receive a Program Certificate. Additional guidelines on graduation requirements are included in the student agreement.

Self Paced Course Certificate Requirements

1. Complete all reflections and 100% of all 15 Lesson Activities.
   

Level 1 Program Requirements

1. Student will receive 10 observed, mentor coaching sessions. Three of those sessions will be in a 1:1 environment with an IFCE instructor. Students must complete three coaching additional coaching sessions in class to be eligible for graduation. IFCE instructors may submit the recording to the ICF for accreditation purposes.
   

2. Students will be paired with a peer coach and are expected to meet regularly to practice the Core Competencies. The IFCE will provide a template for tracking coaching hours, but it is the student’s responsibility to ensure they are tracking hours in accordance with ICF requirements. Students must complete 10 peer coaching sessions to be eligible for graduation.
   

3. All students must complete the IFCE’s Cumulative Knowledge Assessment at the end of the course and must receive a passing score of 70% to be eligible for graduation. Students must also complete the Learning Checks after each Module.
   

4. Students must submit one audio recorded coaching session that meets the ICF’s ACC Markers for a Final Performance Evaluation. This recording should be between 30 and 45 minutes long (30 minutes at the least and no more than 60 minutes long). Recordings shorter than 30 minutes or longer than 60 minutes will not be accepted. Students must also submit a transcript saved in .DOC or .DOCX format that indicates when the client and coach are speaking. Recorded sessions should be sent to the Instructors before graduation, unless the student requests an extension.
   

5. Students who do not meet the ACC Markers but complete all course requirements, will still receive a Certificate of Course Completion but will not receive the designation of IFCE Certified Life, Leadership, & Executive Coach. Students can submit up to 3 final performance evaluations for review.
   

6. Unless otherwise approved by the IFCE in writing, students must complete 100% of the self-paced course reflections, homework, and presentation slides on Thinkific by July 17th to receive a certificate.
   

7. It is the student’s responsibility to join the virtual class meeting at the regularly scheduled time. The student will inform IFCE instructors if they are unable to make a mentor session or class via email or by declining the invite. The student understands that all class recordings and slides will be made available to them 24 hours after class via the Cohort folder on Google Drive.
   

8. If the student misses more than 2 classes for any reason, they are required to make up the session (or sessions) by reviewing the recording and providing a high-level summary and any key takeaways and insights (2 paragraphs minimum) to instructors via email. If there was an activity or discussion in the session, the student will also need to complete it to the best of their ability and submit proof of completion. Students can miss up to a total of 3 live classes (2 excused and 1 makeup session reviews). Students must complete and submit any makeup sessions before Lesson 17 to graduate, unless they have made other arrangements with instructors in writing.

Level 2 Program Requirements

1. As part of this course, the student will receive 10 observed, mentor coaching sessions. At least three of those sessions will be in a 1:1 environment with an IFCE instructor. Students must complete 3 in class observed coaching sessions in order to be eligible for graduation.
   

2. As part of this course, students will be paired with a peer coach and are expected to meet on a weekly basis to practice the core competencies and track coaching hours for their accreditation. The IFCE will provide a template for tracking coaching hours, but it is the student’s responsibility to ensure they are tracking hours in accordance with ICF requirements. Students must complete 15 peer coaching sessions in order to be eligible for graduation.
   

3. Students cannot miss more than 5 lessons (3 excused and 2 makeup sessions), in order to still be eligible for graduation. All classes are recorded and uploaded to the shared student folder immediately following class.
   

4. Students are expected to participate in weekly class discussions and complete homework prompts in the IFCE's Slack. Students must complete 70% of all Slack assignments, and homework templates.
   

5. All students must complete the IFCE’s Cumulative Knowledge Assessment at the end of class and must receive a passing score of 70%. You must also complete the learning checks after each Module. There are no passing score requirements for Learning Checks.
   

6. Students are required to complete a 8 to 10-minute promotional presentation as part of their Capstone Project. This presentation can be a Ted-style talk, a PowerPoint presentation, or a pre-recorded marketing video. ALL of the following concepts must be included in your capstone presentation to be eligible for graduation: A) An elevator introduction to you, your coaching business, and approach, B) Utilize or teach a skill or technique learned in class, C) Provide a summary of your specialties and service offerings, D) Share a resource or cite a professional body of work you have researched, E) A description of how to acquire your services.
   

7. Students must submit one recorded coaching session that meets the PCC Markers for a final performance evaluation. This recording should be between 30 and 45 minutes long (30 minutes at the least and no more than 60 minutes long) Recordings longer than 60 minutes will not be accepted. Students must also submit a transcript saved in .DOC or .DOCX format.

For questions about the ICFE and upcoming course, send an email to info@theIFCE.org. If you are currently a student and/or wish to file a complaint, you can review the International Coaching Federation’s reporting process and file a complaint regarding an individual practitioner or a coaching program here.