As with any ability, developing an enduring skill in coaching occurs over time and with practice. The Certification Programme begins the road to mastery as a Co-Active Coach. Comprehensive and rigorous, this program is designed for practicing coaches who are committed to a professional level of coaching.
This challenging programme includes hands-on coaching, intensive learning, ongoing group work, and one-on-one supervision of actual coaching sessions. The programme not only increases your coaching ability; but also provides the structure and support for you to build a thriving coaching practice.
"Less than 2 years ago I had never heard of coaching and now 2 years later, thanks to the unbelievably inspirational and professional training I have experienced through CTI, I am now a fully qualified professional coach and graduate of their challenging Leadership programme. I believe that coaching is so much more though than a new career - it really is a whole new way of life. Training through CTI has introduced me to a new galaxy of people and opportunities. I spent 25 years in a very successful marketing career before entering coaching so I know what the 'real world' is all about - and I know that it needs more CTI trained coaches like me! Tony Barton, CPCC, RedKite Coaching.
The six-month programme takes place via telephone. A team of CTI-trained coaches, many of whom are also International Coach Federation Master Certified Coaches (MCC), works with you throughout the programme to provide assistance and ensure your success. Upon successful completion of a written and oral exam, graduates earn the designation of Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC).
The programme is accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF), and satisfies the training requirements for the ICF credential. The ICF website has more information about how to apply for an ICF credential.
You will benefit from this programme if you are a Coach who already has clients, are committed to achieving a professional level of mastery in your coaching and/or want a professional certification from a leading coach training organization accredited by the International Coach Federation.
Here are some of the specific benefits you will receive from completing this programme:
•A professional credential from an ICF-accredited coach-training programme.
•Rigorous accountability around maintaining clients.
•In-depth and personalized feedback about your coaching from the supervisors in the programme.
•Coaching demos created by the CTI founders, who pioneered and contributed to the standards of the industry.
•Participation in a rigorous and challenging programme that surpasses the minimum requirements of the ICF for coaching competency and coaching training.
•Solid training and practice, practice, practice.
•Richer, longer client relationships due to the skills you learned and the deepening of your confidence and authenticity in using these skills.
•Membership in the CTI community of coaches
If you would like to find out about fees and enrolling on the certification programme, please read on.
Further Information
After completing the first four courses of CTI's Core Curriculum - Fundamentals of Co-Active Coaching, Fulfillment, Balance, and Process - you may submit an application to enroll in the Certification Programme.
We recommend that you take In The Bones during the first three months of your Certification Programme and require that you take it before taking your certification exam.
Once your application is approved, you will be enrolled into a Certification "pod" of nine participants.
Here are the components of this six-month long program:
• Weekly group teleconference calls provide a forum for practical learning application and group support as you move through the program. The Certification Programme Leader is on the group calls delivering instruction and content. On the alternating weeks, you'll meet in triads for skill building exercises and coaching. These weekly calls are one-and-a-half hours once a week for 25 weeks.
• Pre-recorded lectures and trainings by CTI founders and leaders offer content and sample coaching sessions on the topic of the week. Recordings are listened to prior to each of the weekly teleconference calls. Average listening time is 30 minutes per week.
• Practical experience and integration of what you are learning by coaching clients using the Co-Active model. You are expected to maintain a roster of at least five clients throughout the program and must complete 100 hours of coaching with your clients before taking the Certification Exam.
• Supervision provides feedback on what is working well in your coaching and what areas need improvement. You'll review tapes of previous coaching appointments and debrief with a Certified CTI Supervisor. There are nine one-hour supervisions.
• Special Topic Calls cover a wide variety of topics related to coaching. Two calls are required. Calls are up to one hour each.
• Homework and reading assignments deepen your knowledge and experience of Co-Active Coaching. The time involved averages one to two hours weekly.
• On-going work with a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), Professional Certified Coach (PCC) or Master Certified Coach (MCC) helps support you throughout the program. The time involved averages 30 minutes per week.
After completing the program requirements including completion of In The Bones, you will be eligible to take the Certification Exam. Upon successful completion of the oral and written exam, you'll be awarded the designation CPCC™ (Certified Professional Co-Active Coach).
Optional Component:
• Exam Prep Calls provide support and information about the Certification Exam. Offered monthly, you may attend one or more of these calls. The average call is 60 minutes.
• Assisting in CTI's Core Curriculum (Fundamentals of Co-Active Coaching through In The Bones) provides the opportunity to revisit learning from earlier programs, and further integrate Co-Active coaching skills.
Prerequisities
• Completion of Fundamentals of Co-Active Coaching, Fulfillment, Balance, and Process. In The Bones must be completed before taking your certification exam.
• Review and approval of an application that includes a roster of five paying clients.
• An established coaching relationship with either a CTI Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) or Master Certified Coach (MCC) from the International Coaching Federation.
The Certification Information Pack below, gives all the details of the Certification programme, requirements, fees, timing, details, etc. After reading it, if you want to apply, then please also download the application form below. After completing it please do not return it to the US as instructed to do so in the form , but instead return it to the UK office
by fax 0118 986 6024 or post: 212 Woodlands Road, Woodlands, Southampton, SO40 7GL
Confirmation of your start date, pod timings, supervisors, etc will then be e-mailed to you directly from the Certification co-ordinator in the US.
