Level 1 Programme
ICF ACC Pathway
Coaching Certification
Become a competent and confident individual and leadership coach with strong foundations, mentor coaching and practical application
Our next level 1 intake is January 2024
Register now to get 10% discount.
Early-bird closes on Dec 20, 2023
Who?
This programme 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
6 Months
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Enrol for our January intake by 10th January 2024. Get 10% off when you sign up by Dec 20, 2023
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Flexible and engaging – online learning lets you take part no matter where you are, and participate in experiential discussions and practice.
Accelerate your coaching journey with the world’s leading 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 training academy that offers the highest standards of coaching 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.
Level 1 Programme Overview
We take you from novice coach to confident coach in 6 short months.
Each subsequent part of the programme is designed to build upon the knowledge acquired in the prior modules.
As you gain confidence at each stage, you become ready to stretch your learning to the next level. Our Level 1 programme provides you with all the training education you need to become an ACC Level Coach with the ICF.
Level 1 programme runs for 6 months and includes 3 main components:
ICF Accredited Training
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.
Mentor Coaching
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.
Performance Evaluation
At the end of the 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.
Curious about something? Have a look at our FAQ here.
Entry Requirements
Our programmes are open to newcomers to coaching and to those with prior coaching experience, who are willing to deepen their knowledge.
We welcome applicants from a wide range of educational backgrounds and professional experience. A good level of English is required.
Before admission, you will need to fill in the application form and have a short virtual conversation with a lead facilitator
Graduation Requirements
Once you complete your assessments, you will graduate and become a Bailey Balfour certified coach.
To become an ICF-accredited coach, you will have to apply for their accreditation membership and take the credentialing examination.
- Workshop Participation
- Group Coaching Participation
- 2 Individual Recorded Coaching Sessions
- 1-to-1 Mentor Coaching Session
- 1 Short Essay
Schedule January Intake 2024
Workshops run on Tuesday starting 23rd Jan 2024 over zoom.
Singapore and Hong Kong: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM SGT (UTC+08:00)
Dubai: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (UTC+04:00)
United Kingdom: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (UTC+00:00)
Australia: 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM (UTC+011:00)
Introduction to Coaching Conversations
Workshop 1.1 – 23rd Jan 2024
Workshop 1.2 – 30th Jan 2024
Workshop 1.3 – 6th Feb 2024
Workshop 1.4 – 20th Feb 2024
Coaching Tools and Techniques
Workshop 2.1 – 27th Feb 2024
Workshop 2.2 – 5th March 2024
Workshop 2.3 – 19th March 2024
Workshop 2.4 – 26th March 2024
Career Coaching
Workshop 3.1 – 9th April 2024
Workshop 3.2 – 23th April 2024
Coaching at work and in Organisations
Workshop 4.1 – 30th April 2024
Workshop 4.2 – 7th May 2024
Schedule March Intake 2024
Workshops run on Wednesdays starting 20th March 2024 over zoom.
Singapore and Hong Kong: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM SGT (UTC+08:00)
Dubai: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (UTC+04:00)
United Kingdom: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (UTC+00:00)
Australia: 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM (UTC+011:00)
Introduction to Coaching Conversations
Workshop 1.1 – 20th Mar 2024
Workshop 1.2 – 27th Mar 2024
Workshop 1.3 – 3rd Apr 2024
Workshop 1.4 – 17th Apr 2024
Coaching Tools and Techniques
Workshop 2.1 – 24th Apr 2024
Workshop 2.2 – 8th May 2024
Workshop 2.3 – 15th May 2024
Workshop 2.4 – 29th May 2024
Career Coaching
Workshop 3.1 – 5th Jun 2024
Workshop 3.2 – 12th Jun 2024
Coaching at work and in Organisations
Workshop 4.1 – 26th Jun 2024
Workshop 4.2 – 3rd Jul 2024
Schedule May Intake 2024
Workshops run on Thursdays starting 2nd May 2024 over zoom.
Singapore and Hong Kong: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM SGT (UTC+08:00)
Dubai: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (UTC+04:00)
United Kingdom: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (UTC+00:00)
Australia: 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM (UTC+011:00)
Introduction to Coaching Conversations
Workshop 1.1 – 2nd May 2024
Workshop 1.2 – 9th May 2024
Workshop 1.3 – 16th May 2024
Workshop 1.4 – 30th May 2024
Coaching Tools and Techniques
Workshop 2.1 – 6th Jun 2024
Workshop 2.2 – 13th Jun 2024
Workshop 2.3 – 27th Jun 2024
Workshop 2.4 – 4th Jul 2024
Career Coaching
Workshop 3.1 – 11th Jul 2024
Workshop 3.2 – 25th Jul 2024
Coaching at work and in Organisations
Workshop 4.1 – 1st Aug 2024
Workshop 4.2 – 8th aug 2024
What to Expect
“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) | 4 hours self-directed learning – Total length – 8 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
4 live workshops (2 hours per run) | 4 hours self-directed learning – Total length – 12 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
Free Course Preview
One of the most effective ways to decide whether our programme is the best for you is to experience a short taster – to see what you could expect and get a feel for the different elements of our courses including mentor coaching, our self-directed resources and our learning system. You can enjoy this 1 hour taster at your own pace at any time so register now.
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Level 1
Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Pathway- ICF Accredited Training
- Level 1 Certifiction
- Upgrade to Level 2 anytime
- Monthly Payment Plan available ($1,084/mnth)
Level 1 & 2
Professional Certified Coach (PCC) Pathway- ICF accredited training
- Level 1 & 2 certification
- Deeper coaching theories and techniques
- Monthly Payment Plan available ($1,100/mth)
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Join us in engaging (and free) webinars – from networking to coaching skills, and purposeful questions – there is bound to be an upcoming topic that speaks to you. Register now – and don’t worry – if you can’t make the live session we will send you a recording so that you can enjoy it in your own time.
Making Sense of Work Podcast
How’s Work at the Moment? We all work – and yet we often struggle with work. Even very ambitious people find parts of work difficult. This podcast is for you if you’d like to build a new and better relationships with your working life. Join Jean Balfour and guests as they explore everything to do with our working lives, starting with how do we find our purpose, how do make sense of our organisations and what major movements are we seeing in the workplace today?
Hear from our alumni about what they loved, how coaching enhanced their leadership and how they managed to fit it in around busy schedules
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Upcoming session: Dec 5, 2023
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