Coach Practitioner Certification, ACTP

The certification includes the Power of Possibility class, 4 certification core classes, 3 Satudays at the Center, 7 learning labs, mentor coaching, one-on-one coaching, 3 network sessions, book reviews, and a written and oral exam.

The program includes in class and outside of class learning comprising a minimum of 164 hours. Courses are held ONLINE with in-person options provided (quarterly) for some classes throughout the year. Optional in-person classes are held in Woodbury, MN.

Power of Possibility (pre-requisite) is a foundational piece of the certification. It is designed to not only teach the process of coaching; it is to develop key skills and methods for coaching clients at any level in the process. This course is required before taking the certification classes.

The following classes can be taken in any order. 

1. Honor Your Interior Self is intended to teach coaches how to help clients align their inner visions, values and beliefs with their exterior world.
2. Design a Creative Environment  teaches coaches how to effectively coach a group and what skills, tools and competencies are necessary to develop and utilize when group coaching.
3. Integrate Creative Expression teaches students how to integrate creativity at different levels in the process to expand perspective and design more desirable results.
4. Source Gifts and Talents helps coaches learn how to tap into clients' discarded, unused or underused talents. It provides unique tools and techniques to assist clients in seeing that there is not a giant leap between where they are and what they want.

The following classes can be taken in any order. 

1. Ethics Learning Lab
2. Coaching Models & Tools Learning Lab
3. Discover Session Learning Lab
4. Powerful Questions Learning Lab
5. ICF Competencies/Mentor Coaching
6. ICF Competencies/Mentor Coaching
7. ICF Competencies/Mentor Coaching

These 2-hour sessions focus on a specific topic. They allow for a deep dive into a common issue while learning uncommon approaches. Each course introduces fresh coaching techniques to apply, increasing knowledge, skills, and tools in one's toolbox. Students seeking the certification will complete at least 3 Saturdays at the Center.

Network Sessions will explore a unique topic that stretches the mind, refuels the spirit and adds to your coaching resources. Students seeking the certification will complete at least 3 Network Sessions.

Mentor Coaching and One-on-one Coaching will be scheduled with your coach.

• \$6,930 class registration fees (Payment can be made per class or in full)
• \$200 Coach on the Run tool-book

Ask your local CareerForce Center about funding! This program is a WIOA-certified training program. Check your employee benefits! See if you’re eligible for professional development funding.