Transformational Leadership Coach Certification

Program Overview

    • Two intensive courses:

      • Part A: Fundamentals of Professional Coaching: 20 hours of live instruction, 10 hours of self-directed learning

      • Part B: Coaching for Transformation: 20 hours of live instruction, 10 hours of self-directed learning

    • Each course is 4 consecutive days of live instruction over Zoom

    • Self-directed learning includes reading and reflective writing

    • 60 Hours of Course Work

    • Mentor Coaching

    • 2 Group Hours

    • 4 1:1 Hours

    • Certificates of Completion of 60 ICF-approved coach education hours

    • Certificate of Completion of Mentor Coaching

    • Qualifies for an ICF ACC Credential Application

    • ICF requires 100 coach practice hours, submission of a demo and that you pass a Coach Knowledge exam

    • The Transformational Leadership Coaching all-inclusive package is $6,190 + HST

    • It usually takes 8-10 months between enrolment and application to ICF

    • Become a high-impact coach

    • Earn an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Credential

    • Gain credibility and visibility with clients

    • Join a network of passionate coaches

Raechel Pefanis and Susanna Muntz discuss ICF credentialing as they descend a staircase

Why Get An ICF Credential?

  • The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the largest global regulating body for coaches

  • Practice the gold standard of coaching

  • Distinguish yourself from non-accredited coaches

  • Gain instant visibility and credibility with clients

Raechel Pefanis and Susanna Muntz facilitate a team coaching session at Red Maple in Waterloo, Ontario

Red Maple Program Distinctives

Our Vision: We believe all people are resourceful, creative and wise. We develop high-impact coaches who help people, teams and organizations thrive, one conversation at a time.

Our Curriculum: Designed by MCC and PCC coaches, our curriculum is rooted in thought leadership from the world of human development, organizational development and self-management. Discover how to walk with people through the deep work of becoming more present, purposeful and hopeful.

Design Your Path For Your Success: You choose the pace of your intensive courses and you can schedule mentor coaching to align with your application to ICF.

Course Content

  • Coaching Mindsets:

    • Why Coach? In Service of Human Thriving

    • What is Coaching?

    • Why Coaching Works

    • Taming the Advice Monster

    • Coaching and Social Location

    Coaching Frameworks:

    • The 8 ICF Core Competencies

    • The GROW Coaching Conversation Model

    Coaching Skills:

    • Active Listening

    • Powerful Questions

    • Getting Agreements

    • Cultivating Trust

    Coaching Toolkit:

    • Wheel of Life

    • Coaching the Inner Critic

    • Practices For Becoming Present

    Coaching Practice

    • Daily peer coaching

    • Verbal and written Instructor feedback

  • Coaching Mindsets:

    • Coach the person, not the problem

    Coaching Frameworks:

    • Change & Transformation

    • Learner/Judger Mindset

    Coaching Skills:

    • Evoking Awareness

    • Facilitating Client Growth

    Coaching Toolkit:

    • Coaching for clear and kind communication (Radical Candor)

    • Coaching for joy, energy and meaning (Working Genius)

    • Coaching for Values

    Coaching Practice:

    • Daily peer coaching

    • 1 Instructor observation and feedback

  • 1 Group Mentor Session (2 Hours)

    • Review competencies and consolidated learning

    • Practice coaching

    • Identify areas for growth

    4 1:1 Sessions With A Mentor Coach

    • Review your coaching demo

    • Identify signature presence and strengths

    • Identify areas for growth

    • Gain clarity and confidence in the next steps of applying to ICF

  • “I was skeptical about the power of coaching, but now I get it. I’m inspired.”

    2023 Participant

  • “This course has really given me the confidence and focus to move forward as a coach.”

    2023 Participant

  • “I learned that there is a science and and art to coaching. This is helping me be a better leader and I’m trying it with my kids, too.”

    2023 Participant

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. The world needs more coaches like you who have the mindsets and skills needed to unlock the full potential of people. It is one of the fastest-growing industries and a sought-after designation on a resume. It’s also going to be great for your own growth.

  • The largest global accrediting body for coaches, ICF sets the gold standard in non-directive coaching.

  • All courses are online over zoom.

  • No. Coaching is currently an unregulated profession, however, programs such as ours meet the ICF’s stringent educational requirements in order to pursue ACC/PCC designation. If you are in a position (such as a manager) where you are looking to hone your leadership skills, you are in no way obligated to pursue ICF Certification.

  • Earning an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Credential provides you with instant credibility and increased visibility to prospective clients. You will also move from having “good” conversations to high-impact conversations.

  • Yes. Red Maple’s Level 1 program has all the ICF requirements needed for getting certified as an ACC certified. coach. Coach practice hours must be completed outside of class time but we help you track and build your hours. You can also use your continuing coach education hours to build to PCC. We are here to help you take the best next steps.

  • Yes, there are so many acronyms. We can help you navigate them. Set up a time to talk to admissions.

Ready to take the next step?

Still curious? Talk to our admissions coach.

Ask about:

  • Our Community

  • Moving From ACC to PCC

  • Continuing Coach Education

  • The Process For Getting A Discount Code

Choose a day and time that works best for you. We would love to help you discover the path forward.

Become a high-impact coach who inspires transformation, starting with your own life.