SunLight Coaching Diploma

Level 2 - Pathway to the PCC Credential

130 hours

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What

This is a Level 2 (former ACTP) coaching education program that trains you to reach the PCC (Professional) competency level of coaching. Though this program you can master the ability to partner with your clients to create the results they consistently want to achieve in all areas of life. You to learn the ICF core coaching competencies, the ICF ethics, to master the techniques to facilitate major sustainable transformation, and to successfully set up your coaching business.

ICF Level 2 Accredited Coaching Education

Level 2 Certificate – 130 hrs certificate
Online blended individual and group training in synchronous

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Coaching Diploma

Level 2 - Pathway to the PCC Credential
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  • 130 hours of training provided in both group and individual settings for students (estimated completion time 10-12 months)
  • 80% synch / 20% asynch hours
  • 6+ observed coaching sessions
  • written feedback for 6+ of the sessions
  • 10+ hours of Mentor Coaching at PCC level
  • final written coach knowledge evaluation
  • full access to the SunLight Student's Portal
  • full Level 2 certification (valid with ICF to apply for the Level 2 Credentialing Path)
  • additional 1:1 mentoring customized on the student's need to be able to reach at least 2 of the 6 sessions at the PCC Level, as required by ICF
  • oral exam: performance evaluation of a coaching session graded at the PCC level
  • additional 1:1 meetings + tools and tests to prepare for the ICF Credentialing Exam
  • eligibility to join Alumni Membership plan
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Key learning outcomes:

1.

You can have a clear understanding of the coaching process, both at the macro-level (a whole coaching process) and at the micro level (each meeting)

2.

You can get a clear understanding of the general meaning of the key coaching competencies, as defined by ICF International Coaching Federation

3.

You experience all the key coaching competencies through the peer coaching rounds offered by the SunLight Academy global community

4.

You practice all the key coaching competencies through peer coaching and coaching with your first clients, and you receive oral and written feedback from your ICF Mentor Coach

5.

You can understand all the coaching principles and how they apply to the interactions with clients, both individuals and organizations

6.

You can integrate and apply with clients the basic process of a coaching meeting: define the desired result, evoke new awareness and perspectives, facilitate the clients' growth by establishing an action plan within the context of goal planning and setting

7.

You can understand how to manage a coaching conversation by maintaining the focus on the client self-learning as well as the results of the entire coaching program

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.

Find out how to get a Life Coaching Certification online with an ICF Accredited educational program

Introducing SunLight Academy Coaching Education

We are thrilled to share with you an exciting glimpse into our Academy and present our innovative approach to learning. Inspired by the time-tested Montessori method, our Academy is committed to fostering a dynamic and enriching educational experience for every student.

Description of the Program

This high coaching education program is intended for those who want to become Professional Coaches, learn the ICF coaching competencies and ethics at a deep level, with the purpose to embrace the coaching profession through the highest quality education globally available. This program is also for the coaches who completed a Level 1 (former ACSTH) training program and want to upgrade their skills to the PCC level. This course is for coaches who are continuously developing as professionals and want to set the foundations to embark in the MCC journey. Take a look below in detail at the modules in our program:

MODULE 1

Coaching Foundations & Models

An introduction to the theories and philosophies that have influenced coaching, and still do. Students learn what is coaching and its fundamentals, the roles of the coach and the client including the difference between coaching and other professional approaches, such as mentoring, consulting, training, therapy. Students also learn how modern professional coaching derives from a variety of different disciplines while always respecting their own ethical standards. Students will be invited to create their own coaching definition and to prepare a pitch to present their unique work.

Students also learn how each theory and coaching model can be practically applied to coaching, and they learn and practice on how it can be used to support the learning and the mastery of the ICF coaching competencies.

MODULE 2

Coaching Agreement

  • The coaching agreement in the ICF Competency Model
  • The agreement in the coaching process
  • The agreement in the coaching session
  • The coach, the clients and all the stakeholders
  • The agreement as a systemic approach in the new ICF Competency Model

Students learn and practice how to structure a coaching session and how to establish a Coaching Agreement, from Goal Setting towards the Desired Outcome, in a systemic perspective according to the ICF Standards.

MODULE 3

Values, Believes and Purpose

Getting really clear on values is the first step to get unstuck and moving towards the goal with purpose. The Students learn how to address the Being of the clients and they practice how to listen actively to values, beliefs and purpose in a coaching conversation.

MODULE 4

Active listening and awareness

  • Distortions of reality, re-framing and putting things in perspective
  • How to listen actively
  • How to partner with clients to evoke awareness
  • What is beyond the coach’s questions
Student learn how to evoke awareness in order to support the client to make purposeful choices. They learn and practice to reframing and offering questions to clients to shift perspectives by using some coaching tools and concepts based on duality.
MODULE 5

Coaching Mindset

  • What is a Coaching Mindset?
  • How to develop a Coaching Mindset?
  • The importance of a self-reflective practice for the coach
  • The visualization techniques in order to evoke awareness

Self-awareness is extremely useful in many aspects of life since it is the ability to see yourself clearly and objectively through reflection and introspection. The Students are exposed to explore the benefits of meditation, mindfulness, visualization techniques and other approaches related to well being, and they are encouraged to practice around these topics.

MODULE 6

Coaching Skills

The Students learn, explore and practice the coaching competencies model until they get the sense and confidence to dance with the 8 coaching competencies and start their journey as a coach. The Students learn the ICF Ethics approach, included the Insights and Considerations for Ethics (ICE), in order to become aware of what is required to the coach who choose to align with the professionalism promoted by International Coaching Federation.

MODULE 7

The Coaching Business

MODULE 8

Practicum with peers

Students will take on the role of coach, the role of client and the role of observer giving and receiving feedback of others. This is the perfect space for you to practice, practice, practice and learn by doing and receiving feedback. The Students will be supervised by their mentor coach and they will receive the mentoring hours required by ICF.

Cristina Campofreddo

ICF Master Certified Coach & Mentor Coach

Founder & Director of Education at SunLight Academy

Cristina Campofreddo is one of the few ICF Master Certified Coaches (MCC) worldwide, a credential held by only about 4% of coaches globally. She is the Founder of SunLight Academy, Coaching Education and serves as its Director of Education.

Cristina partners with professionals in their growth, offering an exceptional coaching and learning experience through ICF-accredited coach training and mentor coaching programs. Her experiential approach is designed for professionals who are ready to elevate their coaching mastery, unlock their full potential, and transform the way they create value and impact in the lives of others.

“I am at service of clients who want to pioneer and open new paths”

Cristina Campofreddo

Master Certified Coach

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