Turn your passion for helping others into your profession
Become an ICF Certified Coach!
Get Your ACC Credential From The International Coach Federation! Our Comprehensive New Online Curriculum Empowers You With Training, Mentoring, Test Prep PLUS the "Kickstart Your Coaching Business Program"
So You Want More From Your Career?
So many professionals are unhappy with their careers.
Many feel like they want…
To Make A Difference
More Freedom
They want more freedom to do what they want when they want
An Uncapped Income
To Add Value
Love Their Work
Greater Control
No Politics
They want to do what matters most and stay focused on creating positive results instead of becoming entrapped in company politics
To Make A Difference
More Freedom
They want more freedom to do what they want when they want
An Uncapped Income
To Add Value
Love Their Work
Greater Control
They want to be in the driver’s seat headed toward the future they choose.
No Politics
They want to do what matters most and stay focused on creating positive results instead of becoming entrapped in company politics
Curriculum
A
Setting the Foundation
- Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards
- Establishing the Coaching Agreement
B
Co-creating the Relationship
- Establishing Trust and Intimacy with the Client
- Coaching Presence
C
Communicating
Effectively
- Active Listening
- Powerful Questioning
- Direct Communication
D
Facilitating Learning and Results
- Creating Awareness
- Designing Actions
- Planning and Goal Setting
- Managing Progress and Accountability
What We Teach
The ICF 11 Core Coaching Competencies Model
Setting the Foundation
- Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards
- Establishing the Coaching Agreement
Co-creating the Relationship
- Establishing Trust and Intimacy with the Client
- Coaching Presence
Communicating
Effectively
- Active Listening
- Powerful Questioning
- Direct Communication
Facilitating Learning
and Results
- Creating Awareness
- Designing Actions
- Planning and Goal Setting
- Managing Progress and Accountability
ICF Coach Certification Pathway
Why Coaching could be your next BEST step?
Low setup cost
$12bn industry
Uncapped Income
On Your Terms
Use Your Existing Skills
Why Coaching could be your next BEST step?
Low setup
cost
$12bn
industry
Uncapped Income
On your
terms
Use your existing skills
The Best Path To Becoming A Personal or Business Coach
Our ICF Coach Training Program
– Get Your ACC Credential
The Coaches Toolbox.
We start with the basics and one by one you learn the ICF’s 11 Core Coaching Competencies. No prerequisite or prior experience is required. Accredited by the ICF for 60 hours, this program fulfills the ACC credential training requirement and introduces the ICF coaching model in a step-by-step learning progression. Knowledge is grounded through intensive practice and deeper exploration of the coaching competencies.
Dedicated Coach Instructors
More than just teachers, our ICF-accredited coach instructors have deep, real-world experience in personal and business coaching. We hail from a variety of professions including corporate leadership, training & development, and education. Central to our team values is the motivation to bring out the best in people, leveraging individual strengths, capitalizing on learning opportunities, and providing a high benchmark for the coach training industry.
Online Learning
In the online training environment, questions can be answered immediately, bringing quick-clarity and momentum to the learning process. We practice in pairs and small groups, benefiting from instructor feedback to fine-tune our new coaching skills. There are discussions, explorations, and spontaneity. The coaching sessions are real. Each student brings their own important topics to the weekly class sessions.
Get Ready for the CKA Exam
The final step in the ACC coach certification process is the Coaching Knowledge Assessment (CKA) test. You will have three hours to answer 155 questions. The CKA exam requires knowledge, context, and the ability to apply what you have learned to real-world coaching situations. Our CKA Intensive helps you transform worry into confidence and pass the first time.
Build Your Coaching Buddy Alliance
A key part of the ICF credentialing process is the requirement for 100 practice coaching hours. Sapphire Coaches’s Coaching Buddy Network puts you in direct contact and connection with a diverse group of aspiring coaches – aka, “coaching buddies.” Together you practice coaching and log the required 100 hours toward your credential. Many coaching buddies schedule weekly practice to accumulate their logged hours.
Kickstart Your Coaching Business Program
Our support does not stop with your ACC credential. Building a thriving coaching business is a science and to many, the most overwhelming part of the process. We are your mentors and provide the knowledge you need to succeed. The “Kickstart Your Coaching Business Program” is our bonus to you, the new ICF-certified coach.
How much does it cost
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60 hours of training
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12 Live coaching calls
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Coaching buddies for live coaching practice
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10 hours of Mentoring
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Coaching Marketing 101 Program
Testimonials
FAQ
Why is having an ICF coaching credential so important?
What Certification Will I Receive At The End Of The Program?
Upon completion of Sapphire Coaches’s full program you will qualify to take the CKA Exam for your Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential, issued by the ICF. Some non-accredited training programs offer the designation of Certified Professional Coach or Life Coach. This is not a recognized credential. It is a generic term often used by schools and coaches who are not accredited.
How Long Does Your Training Hours Take To Complete?
What Background Do Your Instructors Have?
Our programs are delivered by a select group of ICF-certified coach trainers with a minimum Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential. Many team members hold PhDs or advanced education degrees with experience in executive leadership, training & development, and other support professions. More than just capable educators, Sapphire Coaches trainers create a supportive environment that maximizes learning and capability.
Are There Any Prerequisites?
There are no prerequisites or prior experience required for the program.
What are the requirements for an Associated Certified Coach (ACC) credential?
There are four primary elements to the ICF certification process for the first-level coaching credential, commonly called “ACC”. They are:
- Complete at least 60 coach-specific training hours through an ICF-accredited program.
- Log 100 hours of coaching experience with at least eight different clients.
- Receive 10 hours of Mentor Coaching over a minimum of 3 months from an ICF-certified coach.
- Successful completion of the Coaching Knowledge Assessment (CKA).
How did Sapphire Coaches Begin?
Our parent company and owner of the Sapphire Coaches brand is Life Coach Workshops, Inc., an accredited provider of ICF coach training under the ACSTH (Accredited Coach Specific Training Hours) category. The 60-hour Foundations One & Two ACC program was provided by Life Coach Workshops at locations throughout the US and internationally. In 2020, the program has been relaunched under the Sapphire Coaches brand and moved from the physical classroom to the virtual one. The core curriculum and our approach to learning remains 100% focused on the ICF 11 Core Coaching Competencies. The goal of our program is to prepare students for the successful attainment of an Associate Certified Coach credential and to subsequently build a successful coaching business.