ICF Coach Certification Level 1 Programme

ICF ACC Pathway

Elevate your leadership today. Become a globally recognised ICF coach with Bailey Balfour.

10% discount closes on March 28, 2025

Level 1 ICF Coach Certification Programme Overview

If you want to become a more effective leader, if you are starting off as a coach, or you work in HR, Bailey Balfour offers the highest standards of ICF coach training for leaders and aspiring coaches. 

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

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

Min. 6 months to complete your ICF coach certification journey

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Enrol for our April 2025 intake now! Early-bird of 10% discount closes on March 28, 2025

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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.

Level 1 ICF coach certification programme runs for 6 months and includes 3 main components:

ICF Accredited Coach 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. 

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.

Transform your Leadership Skills with 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
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
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Schedule April Intake 2025

Workshops run on Tuesdays starting 29th April 2025 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: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (UTC+01:00)

Introduction to Coaching Conversations

Workshop 1.1 –  April 29, 2025
Workshop 1.2 – May 6, 2025
Workshop 1.3 – May 13, 2025
Workshop 1.4 – May 27, 2025

Coaching Tools and Techniques
Workshop 2.1 – June 3, 2025
Workshop 2.2 – June 10, 2025 
Workshop 2.3 – June 24, 2025
Workshop 2.4 – July 1, 2025

Career Coaching
Workshop 3.1 – July 8, 2025 
Workshop 3.2 – July 22, 2025 

Coaching at work and in Organisations
Workshop 4.1 – July 29, 2025
Workshop 4.2 – August 5, 2025

We Train Senior Leaders, HR Professionals and Executives from Fortune 500 and Other Leading Companies.

Our students are VP leaders and above at Standard Chartered, Société Générale, Herbert Smith Freehills, Schroders, Manulife, Abbvie Pharmaceutical, Clifford Chance, Accenture, Microsoft, Meta, INSEAD, Linkedin and KPMG.

Why our Alumni love training with us

Wu Zhimin

Senior Advisor

“Goes beyond a great coaching education. It is also being a part of a community that truly believes coaching adds value to the journey of another individual. I am so glad that I am introduced to it.”

Martin Anso

Senior Manager, Research & Client Insights

“This programme is a great way to build up coaching skills through a lot of hands-on practise and feedback through mentor coaching and breakout sessions. All the practise involves coaching to real issues that the coachee brings – no use of role playing, which is great! I received a lot of specific and actionable feedback from the trainer and fellow trainees, all in a safe space.”

Oksana Matiiash

Business Manager

“I just completed the Level 1 ACC Path Coach Accreditation Programme with Bailey Balfour and it has been a transformative experience! Comprehensive curriculum, covering everything you need to know about coaching, with lots of practical tips. The faculty members are highly qualified and always ready to help. The mentoring coaching sessions were great for building one’s coaching skills in the most practical way. If you are thinking about becoming a coach, this programme is what you need. Highly recommend!”

Eleni Symeonidou

Talent Management and DEI professional

“The coaching journey with the Bailey Balfour team has empowered me to help others achieve their goals with greater clarity and confidence! I am grateful for all their guidance.”

Juliet Lambe

Talent Development Manager

“The Certificate 2 PCC pathway programme is well crafted. The online learning with the most up to date thought leadership in the field and practical guidance advanced our coaching expertise considerably. The regular group discussions, superb PCC level coaching deomnstrations and getting feedback on our coaching, allowed us to go
deeper with your coaching practice. Thanks to the programme I’m more intentional in my approach with clients and have a few new tools and techniques at my disposal which are already making a real difference to my clients. The
faculty created a incredible learning environment. Thanks.”

Preview our Free ICF Coach Certification Course

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.

Programme Fees

Become a confident coach in 6 months. Learn with continuous practice-refine cycle under expert supervision.

Experienced faculty >10+ years

Unlimited mentorship

Learn live and online

Build global connections

Designed by master certified coach

To secure a 10% discount, sign up 4 weeks before the cohort starts.

Save $500 with early-bird!
Level 1/Level 2

Level 1 is ideal for beginner coaches seeking an ACC certificate. Level 2 standalone is for coaches who've done Level 1.

One-time
$4,950
USD

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6 Months
$825
USD
/ month*

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Save $850 with early-bird!
Both Level 1 & 2

Ideal for coaches seeking to be organisational coaches

One-time
$8,500
USD

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10 Months
$850
USD
/ month*

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Having a call with Jean Balfour, our programme director, can help answer questions about our pathways in a way that is relevant to you. How will you fit it in around your schedule? How will it speak to your existing role? How could it enhance your skillset for the future in your career? Why is accreditation important? Schedule a call with Jean and answer these questions and take the next step in enrolling.

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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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