How much training do I need?

Once you decide you want coach training, many people ask:  “How much training is enough?” 

Not all professionals need the same level of training to be effective.  The answer to this question depends on your goals. 

If you only want a coaching skills to add to and existing modality or career path, then you wouldn’t need the full professional “PCC” level training. 

If however, you want coaching to be your primary modality and you wish to work one-to-one with clients, then the full PCC training will ensure you have enough basics PCC skills to uphold professional standards and grow into a truly masterful coach.
 
Below is a suggested rule of thumb:
 

• Consultants:  30+ hours – adding coaching skills to compliment guidance
• Health practitioners:  60 hours – adding lifestyle goal attainment to health consultations
• Yoga instructors: 30 hours – adding coaching skills to group instruction
• Therapists: 60+ hours – adding coaching skills into therapy sessions
• Business owners (interface with private clients): 30 hours

Note:  The International Coach Federation (ICF) requires a minimum of 60 hours “approved coach specific training hours” or “ACSTH” to meet base level coaching standards.
           
Becoming a full time coach or switching to coaching as your primary modality: 125 hours +
The ICF governs these "PPC" level programs as “accredited coach training programs” or “ACTP”s.

Many programs that are ACTP also offer smaller program options. For example we offer Coaching Foundations (12 hours) and Advanced Concepts (31-82 hours).  Then our full ACTP program is 127 hours and includes certification.   

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