Certified Professional Life Coach
Christian Coach Institute is your ICF (International Coach Federation) officially accredited Level One training provider for Christian life coach training. We provide a unique “virtual” classroom experience with small classes and individual attention. Our commitment to excellence and personalized attention ensures that each and every coaching student is equipped to be effective, successful and credible in professional coaching careers and coaching ministries. We are Accredited Level One by the ICF for 90 Coach Training Hours (includes 10 ICF Mentor Hours) , and we are an approved training provider for the Center for Credentials and Education (126 hours).
What to Expect
16 Weeks
The entire course is 16 weeks, one live 3-hour class each week at the same time.
Weekly Live Webinars
The course includes weekly 3-hour group “live” webinars on Zoom. Students are expected to join the live sessions.
Assessment Training
The course includes learning how to use several different kinds of assessments in coaching.
Coaching Practicums
The course includes coaching labs in the “live” weekly classes, bonus coaching labs for students who want even more practice coaching sessions, and coaching practicums with clients outside of class.
Individual Attention
The course includes real coaching labs that you will experience in our classes and outside of class with your buddy. And you receive both verbal and written feedback from your coach trainer.
Homework
There are homework assignments outside the classroom that require at least 10 hours per week.
Diverse Learning
The course is a structured, blended delivery of curriculum via “live” webinars, social media, buddy, and group mentor coaching.
ICF Mentor Coaching
The course includes 10 hours of ICF Mentoring coaching, covered in 7 hours Group Mentoring AND 3 Individual Mentoring Hours. (Most training organizations bill separately for ICF Mentor hours.)
What Sets Us Apart?
THIS IS WHY OUR STUDENTS LOVE US
COMMUNITY
Students interact with one another weekly in an online forum. Buddy teams are created for out-of-class coaching practice. Meaningful relationships are formed. After graduation our coaches join a private alumni group on social media where they continue to receive support and encouragement from one another and our staff.
CHRIST-CENTERED
All classes open and close in prayer. A Christian Coaching Model is taught and reinforced. A spiritual gifts assessment is included in the Personal Growth Phase. The Holy Spirit’s presence permeates the conversations and the instruction. You’ll not only become a coach, you’ll grow deeper in your faith.
SMALL CLASS SIZE
Our small classes enable our students to receive individual attention, have opportunities to participate in coaching labs and receive personalized feedback from the instructor. This will afford you plenty of practice with the competencies of the International Coach Federation integrated into our Christian Coaching Model. You will be equipped to coach clients who are Christians, and those who are not. You’ll feel like you matter in our course.
Don’t Miss your Chance!
APPLY FOR ONE OF OUR NEXT CLASSES:
NOTE: You must first apply and become approved before you can register for any class.
The January, 2025 class listed below is full. To be added to a Wait List, please Apply. We anticipate that a January, 2026 class will be listed in 2025.
2025 Dates
Tuesdays, 12 – 3 PM Eastern, January 21 – May 13, 2025
(No Class April 15, Easter Week)
What’s the Program?
Phase 1:
PERSONAL
GROWTH
Orientation: What is Coaching?
What Makes a Great coach?
Coaching and Transformational Change
Prochaska’s Change Model
Coaching and Leadership
Our Christian Life Foundation
DISC Assessment
Spiritual Gifts Assessment
Phase 2:
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Learning the Christian Coaching Model
Professional Coaching Ethics
Establishing a Coaching Foundation
Connect and Relate with Client
Communicating Clearly
Creating Client Awareness
Identify the Mission and Vision
Champion the Client
The Power and Impact of Values
Coaching for Action
Co-Create a Plan
Strategy and SMART Goals
Coaching Through Obstacles
Gaining Commitment
Coaching Forms and Tools
How to Use Assessments with Clients
Coaching Labwork
Coaching From Your Strengths
10 Mentor Coaching Hours (7 Group and 3 Individual)
Phase 3:
BUSINESS
BUILDING
Creating and Attaining Your Business Vision, Mission & Goals
Defining Your Coaching Niche
Attracting Ideal Clients
Targeting Your Market
Developing Your Marketing Message
Business/Ministry Building
Using Social Media to Market
“I was an HR professional looking to expand my skills in the coaching world. I needed an on-line training program that taught me all the critical coaching skills and prepared me to launch my own coaching business. CCI gave me all that and more. I grew personally and professionally and joined a life-long coaching network of amazing Christian coaches. Best money I ever spent!”
Jeanette Engel CPLC, CHBC
“I chose CCI after doing extensive research regarding Christian Coaching Schools as part of my doctoral work. My goal was to learn and apply coaching skills to my ministry skill set as a pastor of a multi-campus church. CCI provides comprehensive Christian Coach training that thoroughly equips individuals to become knowledgeable and effective coaches in whatever niche they decide to pursue.”
Ed Kendrick DMin, Pastor, Heartland Church
Tuition & Fees
Tuition does not cover 4 textbooks that must be purchased for approximately $60 total. International students will also incur a shipping fee of approximately $65 for course materials. After graduates complete their coaching practicums (post graduation) and apply for certification, there is a $150 Certification Application and Processing Fee.
$2,625
2 PAYMENTS
Center for Credentialing and Education
Approved Training Provider for the Center for Credentialing and Education (126 hours).
International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Accredited Level 1 Coach Training Provider (90 Hours of Coach Training including 10 ICF Mentor Hours – 7 in Group Mentoring and 3 Individual Mentor Hours)