Master the foundations of professional coaching through the Holistic Life, Career & Executive Coach Training Level 1 Program, approved by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Designed for beginners and career-switchers, this certification equips you with the skills and knowledge to confidently coach and launch your coaching career.
Why Choose Level 1 Coach Training?
Level 1 is your gateway to professional coaching and the ICF credentialing pathway. This program introduces core coaching principles, techniques, and tools while providing real-time practice, supervision, and feedback—so you develop confidence in applying coaching skills effectively from the start.
Certification Outcome
Upon completion, graduates earn the title of Certified Holistic Life, Career & Executive Coach, prepared to coach across niches with clarity, confidence, and a strong professional foundation.
All Level 1 ICF Requirements Included
- 60+ training hours and weekly live sessions covering all required competencies
- Mentoring and supervision to support your development as a coach
- Observed coaching sessions with experienced instructors and assessors
Live, Hands-On Training
- Practice full coaching sessions in class to build real confidence
- Receive direct feedback from MCC trainers to refine your skills
- Build coaching presence through real-time supervised practice
Applied, Client-Centered Coaching
- Coach across multiple niches and topics to build versatility
- Focus on the WHO, not just the WHAT—coaching the person, not the problem
- Apply a variety of coaching techniques and philosophical approaches
Forward-Learning & Peer Coaching
- Structured homework integrating theory, ICF competencies, demos, and reflection
- Ongoing peer coaching built into the program and counted toward ICF experience hours
- Continuous skill development between classes, not just during live sessions
Business Building
- Learn how to confidently launch and grow your coaching career
- Practical guidance, tools, and templates for attracting and working with clients
- Support for integrating coaching into your current role or starting a coaching business
Alumni Support
- Access to a global alumni community of over 3,000 coaches and alumni workshops
- Free CEUs and ongoing learning opportunities for ICF credential renewal
- Clear pathways to continued growth through Level 2, Level 3, and Team Coaching
What You’ll Learn in Level 1 Training
Level 1 provides practical coaching fundamentals you can apply immediately—in coaching sessions, leadership roles, or organizational settings.
Explore the Level 1 Course Outline
The Level 1 Training program is divided into six comprehensive modules. Each module is carefully designed to build your expertise step-by-step, combining theory with practical coaching applications.
Foundations of Coaching
- Coaching definitions
- The difference between coaching, psychology, counseling, consulting, mentoring, teaching, supervising and other related interventions
- The difference between internal and external coaching in organizations
- Precursors to coaching
- The history of coaching
- Overview of ICF core competencies
- GROW model
- Coaching session outline
- Building a coaching culture
- ROI of executive coaching
Utilizing Core Competencies within a Coaching Session
- Ethical guidelines and professional standards
- Using coaching skills v. professional coaching
- Establishing a coaching agreement, setting boundaries and expectations
- Creating an environment of trust
- Developing active listening skills specific to coaching
- Creating awareness with powerful questioning and coaching feedback
- Planning and goal setting
- Co-designing strategies and action steps
- Developing accountability and managing progress
Popular Coaching Methodologies & Techniques
- Appreciative Inquiry (AI) model
- Brain-based coaching
- Behavioral coaching
- Neuroscience in coaching
- Working with core values
- Positive psychology in coaching (strength-based coaching)
- EQ in coaching
Utilizing Theories and Assessments
- System theories in organizational & executive coaching
- Change theories in coaching
- Adult learning theories in coaching
- Theory of Multiple Intelligences
- Utilizing assessments
- AgileBrain and other assessments
Providing Feedback and Other Coaching Tools
- Providing feedback as a coach
- Time management coaching techniques
- Project management in coaching
- Visualization and imagery for aligning with organizational goals
- Group versus team coaching
- Creating trust with your coaching team
- How to create maximum engagement and increase productivity
- Brainstorming as a coaching technique
Graduation
- Preparation for ICF credentialing and CKA exam
- Individual mentoring sessions for Level 1 certification
- Oral & written exams for Level 1 certification
- Administering Level 1 Goal Imagery® Coaching Academy Graduating Certificates
- Joining alumni learning portal and alumni social media groups
Level 1 Training Schedule
Scheduling shows the course start date and time (New York time zone, ET). Classes meet weekly on the same day and time as the start date for the duration of the course. All sessions are conducted online via Zoom, giving you flexibility and convenience no matter where you are in the world.
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Take the Next Step Towards Your Coaching Career
Achieve your ICF Level 1 Certification with Goal Imagery® Coaching Academy. Enroll in the Holistic Life, Career & Executive Level 1 Coach Training Program — our accredited program provides foundational coaching skills, hands-on practice, expert guidance, and lifelong learning resources. Join our supportive community and unlock your potential as a professional coach.
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