Online Life Coaching Certifications
We empower individuals and organizations worldwide
SunLight Academy is leader in delivering ICF accredited programs for those who want to get a certification as Professional Coaches, establish a global presence and apply for the ICF Credentials: ACC, PCC and MCC. Our Coaching Education programs equip people with the ability to use coaching skills in their profession and in how they interact with others.
ICF-Accredited Programs at
SunLight Academy
Coaching Education
Level 1 – Pathway to the ACC Credential. An introductory ICF accredited program to learn the basics of the ICF coaching competencies and ethics together with the main coaching theories and models.
Coaching Education
Level 2 – Pathway to the PCC Credential. This is a comprehensive ICF accredited program that trains you at full PCC level to master the techniques to facilitate sustainable transformation and to set up your coaching business.
Coaching Education
Level 3 – Pathway to the MCC Credential. The highest level of coaching education to take your mastery of the ICF core coaching competencies and ethics to the MCC level, to apply for the ICF MCC credential.
What distinguishes SunLight Academy is our blended approach, combining the best of several methodologies to offer a revolutionary training experience.
What differentiates Level 1 to Level 2 and Level 3?
Learn what is the difference about the 3 Levels of training, the difference about the 3 Levels of ICF accreditation (ACC, PCC and MCC) and choose the right path for you.
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SunLight Coaching
Certification
Level 1 - Pathway to the ACC Credential
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to get the basic foundation of coaching
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60 student contact hours
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estimated completion time 6-10 months
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5 observed coaching sessions
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written feedback for 3 of the sessions
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80% synch / 20% asynch hours
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10 hours of Mentor Coaching at ACC level
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oral exam: performance evaluation of a coaching session graded at or above the ACC level
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final written coach knowledge evaluation
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Level 1 (former ACSTH) certificate
SunLight Coaching
Diploma
Level 2 - Pathway to the PCC Credential
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to become a Professional Coach
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130 student contact hours
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estimated completion time 12-18 months
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6 Observed Coaching Sessions
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written feedback for 4 of the sessions
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80% synch / 20% asynch hours
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10 hours of Mentor Coaching at PCC level
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oral exam: performance evaluation of a coaching session graded at or above the PCC level
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final written coach knowledge evaluation
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Level 2 (former ACTP) certificate
The Art of Coaching
Master Degree
Level 3 - Pathway to the MCC Credential
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from PCC to become a Master Certified Coach
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80 student contact hours
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estimated completion time 9-12 months
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5 observed coaching sessions
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written feedback for 3 of the sessions
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80% synch / 20% asynch hours
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10 hours of Mentor Coaching
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oral exam: performance evaluation of a coaching session graded at or above the MCC level
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final written coach knowledge evaluation
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Level 3 certificate
Welcome to the SunLight Global Community of Coaches, where passion meets purpose and expertise thrives! Our community embodies a shared commitment to illuminating paths, fostering growth, and empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential.
Here, collaboration flourishes, ideas spark, and knowledge flows freely.
Whether you’re a seasoned coach or just starting your journey, join us in harnessing the power of sunlight to brighten the lives we touch, one coaching session at a time.
Need CCEs for Your ICF Credential Renewal?
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Premium Membership Program
Earn 40 CCEs required by ICF to renew your credentials
✔ 10 CCEs per year through access to live group classes and on-demand videos featuring content from ICF-accredited programs.
✔ Additional CCEs to complete the 40 CCEs over three years through 1:1 mentoring sessions.
✔ 3 credits in ICF Coaching Ethics each year
They say about us
Find out how to get a Life Coaching Certification online with an ICF Accredited educational program. Whatever inspires you to consider the coaching professional path, make sure you take your time to make clarity around many different key aspects that will make your choice a successful one.
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Our Values, Vision & Mission
Everyone is different. Every organization is different and made by unique human beings. When what you value the most is congruent with what you do, you are standing in your integrity. That is why at SunLight Academy we took our time to reflect what inspires us, what drives us and what are the results that we want to achieve with our activity. Core values point the needle of your compass, illuminating the pathway toward living a meaningful life — one that’s filled with passion and purpose.
Read our Academy’s values here
Be a global leader, the leader of your life!
We partner with our clients to produce lasting behavioral changes and become inspiring leaders. Our training programs are for those who value the importance of being in an ongoing learning process to develop their skills and enhance their talents. Choose our coaching educational programs and become an impactful leader. Join our Global Community!
Download Your Training and Credentialing Map Here!
Unlock your potential with our comprehensive training map, designed to guide you through the various levels of training opportunities and ICF credentialing!
Whether you’re just starting out or aiming for advanced certification, this map provides clarity and direction at every step of your journey. In this downloadable file, you’ll find: training levels simple explanations, ICF credentialing levels required activities and resources recommended to prepare for each stage of your certification journey. We’ve included a suggested timeline to help you create a customized plan tailored to your goals and schedule.
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Be part of our global Academy and our vibrant Community! We welcome professionals who want to become life coaches, business, corporate, executive or team coaches. We are equipped and committed to partner with individuals, with managers in organizations and with their teams, with HR personnel, trainers and mentors to support them to develop key skills to thrive in what they do. Join us now and bring your skills to a higher level of awareness to thrive your profession and expand your business!
Life Coaching Certification
Our coaching, training and mentoring ICF accredited programs are for individuals and organizations who are ready to thrive in the new emerging world, who are willing to sustain their evolution and who want to create their sustainable success according to their values. We are proud to offer global accredited coaching education for those who want to become Life Certified Coaches and develop entrepreneurial skills to set up a successful business.
Our Founder & Director of Education
Your Trainer with SunLight Academy is a Master Coach, Mentor Coach & ICF Assessor!
Cristina Campofreddo is one of the few Master Certified Coaches in the world (only 4% of all the coaches in world!), she is the Founder and CEO of SunLight Academy – Coaching Education and the Director of Training at SunLight Academy.
Cristina delivers high quality coaching at master levels and accredited coaching education for clients who are ready to shape their life and let their talents to thrive.
“I am at service of clients who want to pioneer and open new paths”
Cristina Campofreddo
Master Certified Coach
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Disability, Discrimination & DEIJ Statement
SunLight Academy is deeply committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in our world. We believe that organizations must recognize their role to ensure that any strategies developed seek to address these issue and create a more just society. It is important for us at SunLight Academy to consider how to frame our priorities and commitments in relation to this topics.
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