ICF Coaching Course Singapore Level 1 Programme

ICF ACC Pathway

Become a competent and confident coach. Lead with strong coaching capabilities.

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Level 1 ICF Coaching Course Overview

We take you from novice coach to confident coach in 6 short months.

Our Level 1 coaching course provides you with all the training education you need to become an ACC Level Coach with the ICF.

Who?

This coaching course is designed for you if you want to become an effective leader, if you are starting your journey as a coach, or work in HR 

Total Training Hours

77 ICF Training Hours

Estimated Time

Min. 6 months to complete your ICF coach certification journey

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100% online

Flexible and engaging – online learning lets you take part no matter where you are, and participate in experiential discussions and practice.

Level 1 ICF coaching course runs for 6 months and includes 3 main components:

ICF Accredited Coaching Course

With 30 hours of self-directed learning and 2 hours a week of live, experiential training (12 sessions overall) – we value your time and ensure that each hour is well invested.

Live sessions, run by our experienced coaching faculty, are where you come together with your cohort to gain depth of understanding on the key concepts, coaching skills and coaching theory. 

ICF Mentor Coaching Groups

23 hours of individual and group mentor coaching – peer and observed virtual coaching in small groups.

This includes the 10 hours of Mentor Coaching required for the ICF credential.

The coaching sessions are observed by our experienced faculty, who will provide verbal and written feedback.

ICF Performance Evaluation

At the end of the Level 1 coach certification programme, you will need to submit 2 recordings which we listen to and evaluate whether or not you have passed the standard of coaching at an ACC level.

If you do not pass the first time, you can submit another recording for a fee.

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 Tailored for Executive and Leadership Coaching

“We really got to know each other, and we created that very special bond…now we’ve officially finished our classroom training but we’re still doing peer coaching”

– Chen-en Tsaur, Bailey Balfour Alumni

Modules

Each module is a series of online workshops, and supported by pre-work in our easy-to-use learning management system. Attending the workshops alongside your cohort gives you an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the theory and models by putting them into practice in breakout rooms.

Each module builds upon the knowledge acquired in the prior modules, so that you gain confidence as a coach as you move through the programme.

Module 1 - Introduction to Coaching Conversations

4 live workshops (2 hours per run) | 4 hours self-directed learning – Total length – 12 hours

By the end of module one, you will learn and apply the core coaching skills and frameworks needed to start coaching.

Module 2 - Coaching Tools and Techniques

4 live workshops (2 hours per run) | 4 hours self-directed learning – Total length – 12 hours

Building upon the core skills, you both acquire the knowledge and learn the application of frameworks and tools which will support your work with your clients.

Module 3 - Career Coaching

2 live workshops (2 hours per run) | 2 hours self-directed learning – Total length – 6 hours

Everyone needs help in their career journey at some point in their working life – we equip you with the tools necessary to work with clients to identify the next steps to building a successful career.

Module 4 - Coaching at Work and in Organisations

2 live workshops (2 hours per run) | 2 hours self-directed learning – Total length – 6 hours

We develop your skills to coach as a leader, internal coach or external coach – from the practical aspects of a coaching assignment, to preparation for the topics clients might bring to coaching.

You will be a more confident coach after Level 1

  • Be fluent and confident in using core coaching skills and follow a coaching model in a coaching conversation

  • Be familiar with the ICF framework of core competencies and able to apply an ethical coaching practice

  • Develop experience in setting a coaching agreement, providing feedback and, as part of the coaching process, holding clients accountable.

  • Gain tools and techniques to help both coach and client to increase awareness and inspire change

  • Be skilled and empowered to take on coaching assignments with real clients in organisations

  • Cultivate trust and safety in coaching conversations through honing listening skills and observing body language

Hear from our alumni about what they loved and how coaching enhanced their leadership 

Alumni Testimonials (Full version)

“The Bailey Balfour team were professional, willing to share their experiences and I received valuable, nurturing and insightful feedback all the way through the program. I have also developed some really strong friendships with my classmates and the opportunities to practice in regular weekly mentoring sessions was an invaluable opportunity to practice my skills.”

– Andrew Parker

Founder and Principal Consultant, Wasabi Consulting

‘I really appreciated the programmes’ focus on the development of skills such as self-awareness (during and outside of coaching sessions), presence, active listening, and attentiveness to one’s intuitions.

This is in addition to the basic frameworks, tools, techniques, coaching communication styles and approaches, and ethical considerations that are important to know as a new coach.’

– Samantha Whetstone

Professional Coach, Citrinitas Coaching

“Coaching has been hugely beneficial over my career. The insights, knowledge and skills I have gained as a client and a coach have ignited my courage to change focus and direction twice.

As a client, coaching provided a safe space and a structure to review my career, understand my values, strengths and interests, recognise the size of the gap, and make significant changes to move into more rewarding career and work. 

― Mary O’Driscoll

Director, Mary O’Driscoll Strategic Consulting and Lecturer, Griffith College Dublin

‘I really appreciated the programmes’ focus on the development of skills such as self-awareness (during and outside of coaching sessions), presence, active listening, and attentiveness to one’s intuitions.

This is in addition to the basic frameworks, tools, techniques, coaching communication styles and approaches, and ethical considerations that are important to know as a new coach.’

– Samantha Whetstone

Professional Coach, Citrinitas Coaching

‘All the staff are very respectful and show great communication skills. In the Bailey Balfour Training you not only learn and improve essential skills, but you furthermore connect with other like-minded people. Bailey Balfour offers ethical, respectful quality coaching training!

A factor that especially stood out to me is the amount of experience and wisdom all the Mentor Coaches share with the attending coaches.’

― Linda M Milun

International Life & Leadership Coach, Founder of Refraction Coaching and Intercultural Consultant

 

 

Accelerate your coaching journey with the world’s leading coaching accreditation body.

We want you to focus your energy on coaching skills – not on processes – so we have made the steps to prepare for your ICF accreditation as simple as possible

Bailey Balfour is an ICF-accredited coach training academy that offers the highest standards of coach certification programme.

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the largest internationally-recognised accreditation body that sets the standard for both coaching educators (us) and coaches (you) through the ICF competencies, ICF definition of coaching, ICF code of ethics and a rigorous assessment process for both education providers and coaches.

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