Become the
Coach Leaders
Turn To.
The Coaching Essentials Program is PPI's ICF-accredited certification pathway β designed for leaders, HR professionals, and aspiring coaches who want to master the art and science of transformational coaching.
"The moment you earn your ICF credential, you join a global community of professionals who don't just talk about leadership β they transform it."
Live Synchronous Hours
Core workshops, skill-building, and orientation
Mentor Coaching Hours
Group and individual sessions with ICF mentors
Self-Paced Learning Hours
10 asynchronous modules at your own pace
Practice Coaching Hours
Real coaching sessions with real clients
This Program Was Designed for People Like You
Whether you're leading teams, shaping culture, or building your own practice β the Coaching Essentials Program gives you the credential, the skills, and the confidence to coach at the highest level.
Professionals Pursuing ICF Credentials
You've decided that an internationally recognized coaching credential is your next career milestone. The ACC designation tells the world you've been trained, mentored, and assessed against the highest professional standards.
HR & OD Practitioners Building Coaching Cultures
You see the power of coaching in organizations β and you want to bring it to yours. This program equips you to champion coaching as a strategic capability, not just a skill.
Everything You Need to Earn Your ICF ACC Credential
Every format delivers the same comprehensive education β the same hours, the same competencies, the same credential pathway. Choose the format that fits your life.
Orientation
Program purpose, structure, ICF ACC requirements, LMS setup, and cohort introductions.
Core Workshops
Five 8-hour modules covering foundational coaching competencies aligned with ICF Core Competencies.
Skill-Building Sessions
Opening & closing coaching sessions (3 hrs), partnering to build trust (2.5 hrs), and an advanced session (3 hrs).
Mentor Coaching
7 hours of group sessions and 3 hours of individual 1-on-1 coaching with ICF-credentialed mentors.
Self-Paced Learning
10 asynchronous modules including trust-building, goal setting, cognitive coaching, and team development.
Practice Coaching
Real coaching sessions with real clients β accumulating the experience required for your ICF ACC application.
Three Formats. One World-Class Credential.
Every format delivers the same ICF-accredited education. The difference is how it fits into your life. Choose the rhythm that works for you.
9-Month Cohort
Deep integration over time
6-Day Intensive
Immersive fast-track
Weekend Cohort
Weekdays free, weekends focused
10 Modules That Deepen Your Coaching Mastery
Included in every format β 18 hours of asynchronous learning you complete at your own pace, designed to reinforce and extend your live workshop experience.
Goal Setting in Leadership Coaching
Leadership Coaching: Defining the Path to Success
Building Trust with Clients
Helping Clients Overcome Roadblocks
Understanding Cognitive Coaching
Evaluating the Value of Your Coaching
Challenging Clients Effectively
Developing Teams Through Coaching
Maintaining Objectivity
Coaching vs. Mentoring
I completed the Coaching Essentials program and it completely changed the way I lead. The facilitation was world-class, the community has been invaluable, and the ICF credential opened doors I didn't even know existed. This wasn't just a certification β it was a transformation.β Senior Manager, Philadelphia Child Welfare System
Join the Next Cohort of ICF-Certified Coaches
The Coaching Essentials Program is more than education β it's an investment in who you're becoming. Whether you're building a coaching practice, earning a credential for your organization, or transforming how you lead, this is where it begins.
