Erickson is proud to offer the leading coach training programs in North America and globally. THE ART & SCIENCE OF COACHING™ is a world-renowned and ICF-certified coach training program that will prepare you to become a certified life coach, business coach, executive coach, or a coach in any other niche of your choice. Our highly flexible training model allows you to combine any on-site and online coach training program modules to accommodate a busy schedule.
The Art & Science of Coaching™ is an ICF-Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP)* from one of the most recognized institutions in the world. Whether you are a leader in an organization looking to advance professionally by acquiring transformational coaching skills, or an individual looking to become a professional life or business coach, our International Coach Federation (ICF) program will provide you with the most comprehensive training and coaching tools.
In The Art & Science of Coaching Module I, you will learn the basics of practicing an effective coach position and be able to conduct a full coaching session. The focus of Module I is on inspiration, with an emphasis on the question – “What do I want to achieve?”
Upon completion of The Art & Science of Coaching Module I, you will have learned:
How to define coaching as a profession
How to establish and demonstrate a strong coaching presence
How to use strategies for establishing intimacy and trust
How to establish an effective coaching session contract (coaching agreement)
How to apply powerful questioning techniques to assist clients towards solutions and effective actions.
The Art & Science of Coaching Module II
Module II will provide you with an expansive set of tools to delve into your client’s question – “How might I achieve it?” You will learn time-bound, actionable and rigorously tested coaching strategies to achieve a productive coaching relationship with your client.
Upon completion of The Art & Science of Coaching Module II, you will have learned:
Use strategies to assist clients to create and streamline their action plan
Listen actively to their clients listening beyond just their words
Use visualization technologies for higher brain functioning
Use voice tone and language structures for effective communication
Apply approaches that encourage client self-awareness and recognition of their own developing competencies
The Art & Science of Coaching Module III
The aim of Module III is to raise awareness of how connecting with the deepest values enable us to commit to following through on a project or a goal. When we identify and align with our core values we are able to answer the question – “Why is it important for me to be doing this?” In this module you will learn processes that facilitate values integration and how to handle various objections.
Upon completion of The Art & Science of Coaching Module III, you will have learned:
Apply coaching exercises to assist clients to prioritize effectively, organize their priorities and maintain the discipline to complete them
Use processes to support clients in developing mastery of a desired skill-set over the long term
Utilize effective language to challenge clients beyond self-imposed obstacles
Apply various tools to assist clients to overcome productivity challenges
Enable clients to access their deeper knowledge with specific exercises
The Art & Science of Coaching Module IV
“How will I know when I have achieved my goal?” is the key question you will work with in this module. A brief study of meta-programs will also highlight the differences in communication styles and reveal methods of communicating more effectively with others.
Upon completion of The Art & Science of Coaching Module IV, you will have learned:
Use specific techniques to hold clients accountable to their action plans and to acknowledge their progress
Apply a set of questions to determine the client’s motivational style and assist them to devise a plan to increase their satisfaction
Utilize simple techniques to shift a client from a stress response to resourcefulness
Use professional and respectful conduct as outlined by the International Coach Federation’s Code of Ethics
Apply the principles of solution-focused feedback in evaluating self and peers
The Art & Science of Coaching Module V
The final module is designed to make sure your coaching meets the standards of the ICF and the Erickson Certified Professional Coach designation. With successful completion of Module V you will be able to confidently apply directly to the ICF for your ACC or PCC certification.
After completing Module V of The Art & Science of Coaching, you will achieve your Erickson Certified Professional Coach (ECPC) designation. This designation is recognized by the International Coach Federation (ICF) and is highly regarded in the coaching world. Watch this video to see how Module V takes your coaching skills to a higher level and prepares you for successful certification with the ICF.
As a participant of Module V you will be provided with:
Six (6) mentored coaching sessions with a Professional Certified Coach and/or a Master Certified Coach (certified by the International Coach Federation)
28 hours of coach training with a Professional or Master Certified Coach to help you integrate and implement the skills acquired in Modules I-IV
Your oral assessment with a Master Certified Coach
Upon successful completion of Module V, you will be awarded the Erickson Certified Professional Coach Certificate, and will be able to use the title Erickson Certified Professional Coach.
The next step is to apply directly to the ICF for your Associate Coach Certificate (ACC) or Professional Coach Certificate (PCC).
The Art & Science of Coaching Module Ia
In The Art & Science of Coaching Module I, you will learn the basics of practicing an effective coach position and be able to conduct a full coaching session. The focus of Module I is on inspiration, with an emphasis on the question – “What do I want to achieve?”
Upon completion of The Art & Science of Coaching Module I, you will have learned:
How to define coaching as a profession
How to establish and demonstrate a strong coaching presence
How to use strategies for establishing intimacy and trust
How to establish an effective coaching session contract (coaching agreement)
How to apply powerful questioning techniques to assist clients towards solutions and effective actions.
The Art & Science of Coaching Module Ib
In The Art & Science of Coaching Module I, you will learn the basics of practicing an effective coach position and be able to conduct a full coaching session. The focus of Module I is on inspiration, with an emphasis on the question – “What do I want to achieve?”
Upon completion of The Art & Science of Coaching Module I, you will have learned:
How to define coaching as a profession
How to establish and demonstrate a strong coaching presence
How to use strategies for establishing intimacy and trust
How to establish an effective coaching session contract (coaching agreement)
How to apply powerful questioning techniques to assist clients towards solutions and effective actions.
The Art & Science of Coaching Module IIa
Module II will provide you with an expansive set of tools to delve into your client’s question – “How might I achieve it?” You will learn time-bound, actionable and rigorously tested coaching strategies to achieve a productive coaching relationship with your client.
Upon completion of The Art & Science of Coaching Module II, you will have learned:
Use strategies to assist clients to create and streamline their action plan
Listen actively to their clients listening beyond just their words
Use visualization technologies for higher brain functioning
Use voice tone and language structures for effective communication
Apply approaches that encourage client self-awareness and recognition of their own developing competencies
The Art & Science of Coaching Module IIb
Module II will provide you with an expansive set of tools to delve into your client’s question – “How might I achieve it?” You will learn time-bound, actionable and rigorously tested coaching strategies to achieve a productive coaching relationship with your client.
Upon completion of The Art & Science of Coaching Module II, you will have learned:
Use strategies to assist clients to create and streamline their action plan
Listen actively to their clients listening beyond just their words
Use visualization technologies for higher brain functioning
Use voice tone and language structures for effective communication
Apply approaches that encourage client self-awareness and recognition of their own developing competencies
The Art & Science of Coaching Module IIIa
The aim of Module III is to raise awareness of how connecting with the deepest values enable us to commit to following through on a project or a goal. When we identify and align with our core values we are able to answer the question – “Why is it important for me to be doing this?” In this module you will learn processes that facilitate values integration and how to handle various objections.