Certified International Life Coach | ICF Standards [2026]

Descripción

The program is the complete theoretical foundation of our 7-month coach training pathway toward an international credential. Now you can go through this journey in a convenient on-demand format, see how coaching works in real practice, and understand whether this profession is the right fit for you. Do you want to understand what real coaching is-without NLP, techniques, or “tools”-the kind of coaching recognized in 130+ countries, and the standards used by coaches hired by Fortune 500 companies? This course is your first step into an international profession built not on influence tactics, but on respect, trust, and deep partnership. You’ll learn how coaching based on ICF standards - the world’s largest coaching federation-helps people find their own answers, grow, and achieve goals without pressure or advice. Real coaching-without NLP, manipulation, techniques, or “magic tools” Coaching is often confused with mentoring, NLP, motivational speaking, or consulting. But international coaching is not about advice or methods of influence. It is a partnership where the coach supports the client with respect, non-judgment, and trust in the client’s potential. This course is built on the standards of the ICF (International Coaching Federation) - the world’s largest professional coaching organization, with more than 50,000 coach members worldwide. You’ll learn what coaching truly is, its ethical principles, what real sessions look like, and what separates a professional coach from a pseudo-coach. About COACHING.UP COACHING.UP is an international university for coaching development and one of the largest coaching education ecosystems in the world. Since 2019, we have trained more than 4,500 graduates from 96 countries in 7 languages. Our team includes over 50 specialists - trainers, mentors, supervisors, assessors, and coaching practitioners - including 4 coaches who hold the highest MCC credential from the International Coaching Federation. We don’t see coaching education as a collection of techniques. We see it as the development of a professional identity, a coaching mindset, and the ability to work with people at a deep, ethical, and internationally recognized standard. COACHING.UP has built a complete professional ecosystem that includes coach education, support on the path to individual certification with ICF, EMCC, and AC, real-world coaching projects, mentoring, supervision, and a strong international community. Through projects organized by COACHING.UP, our graduates have already delivered more than 3,000 paid coaching sessions for companies and individual clients. What you will gain from this course This course will help you understand what professional coaching really is, how the coaching profession works, and why coaching can create meaningful change in people’s lives, careers, relationships, and decisions. You will explore the essence of coaching without pressure, exaggerated promises, or motivational clichés. Instead, you will receive a clear and professional introduction to the field, its logic, its standards, and its real opportunities. By the end of the course, you will be able to make a more informed decision about whether coaching is a path you want to explore further. And if it is, you will already understand where to begin. This course is your entry point into the coaching profession. No pressure. No illusions. Just clarity, professionalism, respect, and a high standard. If you feel that coaching may become part of your future path, join us. We will be with you at every step.

Lo que aprenderás

• What is real coaching? Understand what coaching is according to international ICF standards - without NLP techniques, manipulation, or “tools.”
• Professional foundations. Learn how real coaching differs from therapy, mentoring, or consulting and why this distinction is critical in the coaching profession
• First steps in coaching. Master the essence of the coaching profession and confidently take your first steps based on an international professional standard.
• Life skills. Understand how coaching skills help you become more self-aware and more effective in relationships, leadership, parenting, and business.
• Ethical foundation. Study the ICF Code of Ethics to ensure coaching work is safe, professional, and aligned with global standards.
• Core ICF competencies. Learn how the ICF core coaching competencies show up in real sessions - and how to develop them in yourself.
• Competencies in action. Learn to notice common coaching mistakes and correct them. See how the skills you develop transform a session.
• Deep communication. Learn how to truly hear-not just listen. Develop empathy, non-judgment, and create an atmosphere of trust with a client.
• Professional demonstration. Observe sessions led by PCC-level coaches to see professional depth and presence in action.
• A practical view of coaching. Understand how coaches learn through observation, analysis, and reflection. Break down real sessions and see mistakes and strength
• The path to ICF certification. Get a step-by-step guide on how to complete the ICF individual credentialing path.
• An international perspective. Learn how to become part of the global coaching community. Explore the standards that unite coaches in 130+ countries worldwide.

Requisitos

• All you need is one thing: the willingness to go all the way. This is your first step - and the place where you prove to yourself that you can finish what you start and get results. And that means you’ll be able to build a coaching business in the future.
• Stay open to new ideas. This course breaks down common myths about coaching and shows what the profession really looks like under international standards. Don’t compare-explore it from scratch.
• No prior skills are required. In fact, sometimes it’s better to start with a clean slate than to unlearn a distorted version of coaching-one based on NLP, advice-giving, and consulting, rather than ICF standards.