Prepaid Package Deal for Coaching 101, Coaching 102, Mentor Coaching, and Performance Evaluation is $4495 There are no financing options for the Level 1 package. ​ In the event of non-payment. Only students who have paid a minimum of $1295 will be allowed to attend Coaching 101, and the remaining full price must be paid before attending each subsequent portions.

Classes are held via Zoom Meetings for 3 consecutive days either Friday-Sunday or Tuesday-Thursday Virtual class times: ​ West Coast: 7:00 am to 3:45 pm Mountain: 8:00 am to 4:45 pm Central: 9:00 am to 5:45 pm East Coast:10:00 am to 6:45 pm Note: Date choices will also be on the registration form or you may also check the class calendar in the bottom right corner of your screen.

We accommodate a ONE-TIME-ONLY COMPLIMENTARY date change request. Date change requests may be granted so long as there is space available in the requested class. We require a 1-week minimum notice prior to the class start date to make a change. There is a $100 reschedule fee for any additional changes.

Yes! We love to use class photos, interviews, and recordings for social media as well as for our own reference and advertising. As well recordings are used to verify attendance with the ICF and keep schools accountable for training they deliver. All students will be asked to either OPT IN or OPT OUT and sign a photo and video release form There will be ample time to review the document before classes begin.

Our classes typically fill up 3 weeks before class begins, so it is best to enroll as early as possible, virtual class seating is limited.

No refunds will be given for any cancellations. The program is intended for students who are fully committed to earning their ACC and fully understand what the ICF requires of participants who apply.

Yes! We love to use class photos, interviews, and recordings for social media as well as for our own reference and advertising. As well recordings are used to verify attendance with the ICF and keep schools accountable for training they deliver. All students will be asked to either OPT IN or OPT OUT and sign a photo and video release form There will be ample time to review the document before classes begin.

Classes are held via Zoom Meetings for 3 consecutive days either Friday-Sunday or Tuesday-Thursday Virtual class times: ​ West Coast: 7:00 am to 3:45 pm Mountain: 8:00 am to 4:45 pm Central: 9:00 am to 5:45 pm East Coast:10:00 am to 6:45 pm Note: Date choices will also be on the registration form or you may also check the class calendar in the bottom right corner of your screen.

Prepaid Package Deal for both Coaching 101 & 102 3-Day ICF Accredited Certification Classes (these are two separate classes, six days total) $2495 Financing on the Prepaid Package This option is available to all students who register for a class 3 weeks or more in advance. All package payment plans will require a non-refundable $595.00 deposit & will be charged a $39 service fee + 6% interest on the remaining $1900 balance. The full cost of the package/tuition for Coaching 101 & 102 must be paid in full 3 weeks prior to the first day of Coaching 101. If the full amount is not paid 3 weeks prior to class the student will be charged the full $1295 for Coaching 101 & the full $1495 for Coaching 102, forfeiting the package deal pricing. ​ In the event of non-payment. Only students who have paid a minimum of $1295 will be allowed to attend Coaching 101, and the remaining full price balance must be paid before attending Coaching 102.

No refunds will be given for any cancellations If a cancellation should occur, we will hold the non-refundable $595 deposit and any payments made for 12 months. Students have 12 months to register for a class and all payments made can be applied to that class. All deposits are forfeited to CLCI after the 12-month period.

We accommodate a ONE-TIME-ONLY COMPLIMENTARY date change request. Date change requests may be granted so long as there is space available in the requested class. We require a 1-week minimum notice prior to the class start date to make a change. There is a $100 reschedule fee for any additional changes.

Our classes typically fill up 3 weeks before class begins, so it is best to enroll as early as possible, virtual class seating is limited.

Yes! We love to use class photos, interviews, and recordings for social media as well as for our own reference and advertising. As well recordings are used to verify attendance with the ICF and keep schools accountable for training they deliver. All students will be asked to either OPT IN or OPT OUT and sign a photo and video release form There will be ample time to review the document before classes begin.

Our classes typically fill up 3 weeks before class begins, so it is best to enroll as early as possible, virtual class seating is limited.

No refunds will be given for any cancellations after the 3-week payment deadline. Cancellations prior to the 3 week deadline will be refunded except for the $395.00 deposit amount. We will hold the $395.00 as a deposit for 12 months to go towards a future class date. If the class is not rescheduled within 12 months of when it was given, the deposit will be forfeit.

Coaching 101: Certified Life Coach® 3-Day, ICF Accredited Certification & Training Class - $1295 paid at time of registration. or Enroll now, Pay Later Financing This option is available to all students who register for a class 3 weeks or more in advance. You may choose this option on your registration form. If chosen a non-refundable $395 deposit will be collected at the time of registration. The remaining $900 will be collected at the 3-week payment deadline OR you may call 714.609.6370 to set up a payment plan. All payment plans & financing will be charged a $39 service fee plus 6% interest on the remaining balance. We offer a SINGLE DATE CHANGE for payment plans which will defer payment ONE TIME ONLY. There are NO REFUNDS for students who defer payment using a date change request.

If you sign up using the payment plan option, 3 weeks prior to the original class date all seats will be charged the remaining $900 cost of class. After this deadline there are no refunds for cancellations and CLCI cannot guarantee the ability to change a class date after the 3-week deadline.

Classes are held via Zoom Meetings for 3 consecutive days either Friday-Sunday or Tuesday-Thursday Virtual class times: ​ West Coast: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Mountain: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Central: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm East Coast:10:00 am to 6:30 pm Note: Date choices will also be on the registration form or you may also check the class calendar in the bottom right corner of your screen.

We offer a SINGLE complimentary class reschedule with a 1-week minimum notice prior to the class start date. Change requests may be granted so long as there is space available in the requested class. There is a $100 reschedule fee for any additional changes. If you have chosen the "register now pay later" option then you may request a date change; if granted there will be NO REFUNDS. Payment may be deferred ONE TIME ONLY to the requested class date so long as the request is made prior to the ORIGINAL 3-week payment deadline. All payments will be collected 3-weeks prior to the deferred class date without exception.

ICF accredits programs (CLCI) that deliver coach-specific training. ICF-accredited training programs must complete a rigorous review process and demonstrate that their curriculum aligns with the ICF Core Competencies and Code of Ethics. Certified Life Coach Institute provides ICF Level 1 Training. This gives students the ability to earn enough education and mentoring hours, along with a performance evaluation, to apply for their ACC with the ICF.

Requirements 30 ICF Accredited Training Hours OR Completion of Coaching 101 and 10 Hours of Coaching (minimum) Certification Earn 37 ICF Training Hours towards your ICF Credential Become a Master Certified Life Coach / Master Certified Professional Life Coach (MCLC/MCPC) Earn your eCertificate & Digital Badge Never Expires Recognized Worldwide When you complete Coaching 102, you can and are expected to continue life coaching, be prepared to earn your ACC with the ICF, and raise your coaching rates.

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the leading global organization for coaches and coaching. ICF is dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high standards, providing independent certification and building a worldwide network of trained coaching professionals.

Coaching 101 is our foundational coaching course. In this course you will be taught the fundamentals of coaching in the ICF Coaching Model and be given the tools and techniques to begin your business as a life coach. Coaching 101 is essential and must be taken before attending Coaching 102. Requirements No Prerequisites Certification Earn 33 ICF Training Hours towards your ICF Credential Become a Certified Life Coach / Certified Professional Life Coach (CLC/CPC) Earn your eCertificate & Digital Badge Never Expires Recognized Worldwide When you complete Coaching 101, you can and are expected to start Life Coaching and charging for your services.

Certification means the coach has training. Credential means the coach has training, experience, and expertise. ICF does not issue certifications. ICF accredits school who issue certifications. ICF issues credentials to Coaches who apply. Being certified by an ICF accredited school however, is the first step towards working towards your ICF credential.

ICF continues to offer the only globally recognized, independent credentialing program for coach practitioners. ICF Credentials are awarded to professional coaches who have met stringent education and experience requirements and have demonstrated a thorough understanding of the coaching competencies that set the standard in the profession. Achieving credentials through ICF signifies a coach’s commitment to integrity, understanding, mastery of coaching skills, and dedication to clients. Coaches are accredited through ICF in 3 levels Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Professional Certified Coach (PCC) Master Certified Coach (MCC) CLCI's Coaching 101 & 102 courses provide coaches with 65.8 training hours and the foundation they need in order to achieve credentials with the ICF. To earn your ACC you need: At Least 60 ICF Coach Training Hours. (Our Coaching 101 & 102 classes provide you with 65.8 hours total) 10 hours of Mentor Coaching over a minimum of three months to be documented on your online application. Your Mentor Coach must be an ACC who has completed a full cycle of the credential through renewal, PCC or MCC in good standing. (CLCI provides access to Mentor Coaches) A minimum of 100 hours (75 paid*) of coaching experience with at least eight clients following the start of your coach-specific training. At least 25 of these hours must occur within the 24 months** prior to submitting the application for the credential. Performance evaluation (audio recording and written transcript of a coach session to be uploaded with your application). Completion of the ICF Credentialing Exam.

Coaching in the ICF Coaching Model means that you have a very specific skillset. One that ICF has laid out in detail. Certification ensures that you are trained within the ICF Coaching Model and practice coaching using the ICF Core Competencies and Code of Ethics. Furthermore, In order to gain your credential from ICF the first step is to be certified by an ICF accredited school. Certification comes after 33 hours of training. After completing 33 hours of training from an ICF accredited institution you have acquired enough training and are encouraged to start coaching and coach in the ICF coaching model you are taught in your training. Once you have been certified you can begin logging coaching hours that will count towards your credential. Only hours acquired after certification count towards your minimum required coaching hours in the eyes of ICF. This makes certification the first step on the way to being credentialed.

If you sign up using the payment plan option, 3 weeks prior to the original class date all seats will be charged the remaining $1100 cost of class. After this deadline there are no refunds for cancellations and CLCI cannot guarantee the ability to change a class date after the 3-week deadline.

No refunds will be given for any cancellations after the 3-week payment deadline. Cancellations prior to the 3 week deadline will be refunded except for the $395.00 deposit amount. We will hold the $395.00 as a deposit for 12 months to go towards a future class date. If the class is not rescheduled within 12 months of when it was given, the deposit will be forfeit.

We offer a SINGLE complimentary class reschedule with a 1-week minimum notice prior to the class start date. Change requests may be granted so long as there is space available in the requested class. There is a $100 reschedule fee for any additional changes. If you have chosen the "register now pay later" option then you may request a date change; if granted there will be NO REFUNDS. Payment may be deferred ONE TIME ONLY to the requested class date so long as the request is made prior to the ORIGINAL 3-week payment deadline. All payments will be collected 3-weeks prior to the deferred class date without exception.

Classes are held via Zoom Meetings for 3 consecutive days either Friday-Sunday or Tuesday-Thursday Virtual class times: ​ West Coast: 7:00 am to 3:45 pm Mountain: 8:00 am to 4:45 pm Central: 9:00 am to 5:45 pm East Coast:10:00 am to 6:45 pm Note: Date choices will also be on the registration form or you may also check the class calendar in the bottom right corner of your screen.

Coaching 102: Master Certified Life Coach® 3-Day, ICF Accredited Certification & Training Class - $1495 paid at time of registration. or Enroll now, Pay Later Financing This option is available to all students who register for a class 3 weeks or more in advance. You may choose this option on your registration form. If chosen a non-refundable $395 deposit will be collected at the time of registration. The remaining $1100 will be collected at the 3-week payment deadline OR you may call 714.609.6370 to set up a payment plan. All payment plans & financing will be charged a $39 service fee plus 6% interest on the remaining balance. We offer a SINGLE DATE CHANGE for payment plans which will defer payment ONE TIME ONLY. There are NO REFUNDS for students who defer payment using a date change request.

Yes! We love to use class photos, interviews, and recordings for social media as well as for our own reference and advertising. As well recordings are used to verify attendance with the ICF and keep schools accountable for training they deliver. All students will be asked to either OPT IN or OPT OUT and sign a photo and video release form There will be ample time to review the document before classes begin.

Our classes typically fill up 3 weeks before class begins, so it is best to enroll as early as possible, virtual class seating is limited.

Becoming certified as a life coach doesn't mean much if you don't know how to get clients. That's why we spend a large block of time covering how to get clients and market your practice. Remember, it's up to you to promote your business and it should be part of your daily routine. You will get out of it what you put into it. Don't be afraid to get out there, be confident, and sell yourself and your new coaching skillset.

Upon completion of your Coaching 101 class, you will be able to start your coaching business right away. When you graduate from Coaching 101 you will be a Certified Life Coach® and prepared to begin your business. We encourage you to start your business right away!

No. You can coach over the phone, teleremotely using apps like zoom, or in a safe and quiet public setting or professional home office. We go over the many ways to see your clients without leasing an office during class.

The average earned is approximately $150 per hour and nothing less than $80 per hour; executive coaches earn $250 to $500 per hour.

While many coaches do have a college degrees, it is not required to practice professional life coaching. The most valuable education will come from coaching experience as being a coach is a lifelong learning process. We provide the necessary education to get you started and will support you as an alumni.

Immediately after completion of the course! You will be emailed a signed eCertificate that shows your certification status. In addition, you will be issued a digital badge via Credly that can be easily verified and shared that demonstrates your certification.

No we do not test our students. So long as you are able to demonstrate throughout the class in your peer-to-peer life coaching sessions that you have an understanding of the ICF core competencies and coaching model, you will be awarded a certification at the end of class. If you are struggling to grasp the ICF coaching model by the end of day 3, we will NOT fail you. You will simply be asked at NO CHARGE that you return to another class to take the training a 2nd time. (This is a rare occurence, we have been refining our craft and sharpening our teaching tools for over a decade and our facilitators are attentive, caring, and take the education of their students personally, so they will do all they can to ensure everyone is able to demonstrate the ICF core competencies by the end of class).

We know that life coaches have a direct effect on the lives of their clients and thus we ensure each of our students receive the best possible training. An armchair coach merely "guides and suggests"; a life coach will challenge their clients to go beyond their comfort zone, remove roadblocks such as fear, procrastination, perfectionism, and hold their clients accountable for remaining on the path to success. A great life coach can make a lifelong positive impact in the lives of their clients.

All of our facilitators are successful practicing life coaches who hold a minimum accreditation of A.C.C. (Associate Coach Credential) through ICF, and all of them hold additional credentials as well. They are also thoroughly trained in the accredited curriculum and were hand-picked for their ability to teach, lead, support, motivate, and empathize. Though each teacher brings their own personality to the class, they are all teaching the same curriculum which ensures all of our students receive the same amazing education.

All of our classes are 3-day, Friday-Sunday or Tuesday-Thursday, in-depth accredited life coach training experiences. You will have to prep for class and will recieve a packet when you sign up that will walk you through class-prep exercises. When you arrive you will check in, turn in the forms you need to and from there we begin. Here's a secret, you will begin life coaching within the first few couple hours of class. The classes are comprised of a skill-building hands-on process while incorporating core-competency and the Code of Ethics. The many people that attend our course tell us it is life changing for them personally. On the last day, after our final expression of skill building in the coaching model, we get "into" marketing and discussing who you will be or could be and who you are thinking of targeting, down to the nuts and bolts of the business. By the end of class you will recieve your life coaching certificate and graduate as with a ICF accredited life coach certification.

Yes! At CLCI, you not only get life changing teachings from our amazing instructor, we also highlight marketing and starting your own life coaching business. While learning how to life coach is the backbone of your education, we understand that our new graduates intend on running actual businesses. And to be a successful business owner you will learn how to brand yourself and your services, how to use marketing tools, how to identify your client audience and niche, and so much more!

Yes you do! You will recieve as a part of the class your very own eBook of our class manuals which are a minimum of 220 pages depending on the class that include digital copies of all the tools in our life coach toolbox including life coach contracts, client questionnaires, a marketing plan and more. You will also have the option to purchase a hardcopy of the textbook for your personal use.

This is an intensive 3 day class with no more than 36 students. virtual class times occur at: West Coast: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Mountain: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Central: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm East Coast:10:00 am to 6:30 pm with only one break for lunch and a short break in the morning and afternoon. We get down to business with step-by-step lessons covering the ICF coaching model and other essential tools & techniques. In our 3-day classes you will begin to practice coaching right away in peer-to-peer sessions under the guidance of our facilitators. We have been refining our life coach training, lessons, and techniques for over a decade and while in class/throughout the weekend you will be living, eating, breathing, and practicing life coaching so that you can graduate with the training, skillset, and certification you need to confidentially begin your life coach practice.

Help is only a phone call away! We have an open door policy for all of our students. We encourage you to call us anytime for support and guidance as you open your practice. We also have a facebook group for alumni to work with one another. We have live life coaching demos to demonstrate the tools and techniques taught in class. We also have partnered with Cunning.Marketing for marketing, business building demos, blogs, and Facebook Lives. Who knows...you could be joining us as a guest. Our alumni can retake our classes at no charge anytime they wish. We have our Connect Forum & Toolbox for all of our graduates which provides helpful forms, exercises, and worksheets. All of our manuals contain a step-by-step marketing plan. And we have the Coaching 102: Master Certified Life Coach® class to help you continue to develop your tools and refine your craft. We also cover and assist with the requirements for ICF if anyone wishes to continue their education after Coaching 101. Lastly we offer Mentor Coaching Program that will help get Coaching 101 & 102 graduates group mentor coaching and one-on-one mentor coaching hours and feedback.

To be a member of the International Coach Federation you must meet at least one of the following requirements: Hold a current ICF Credential (ACC, PCC, or MCC); Have completed at least 60 hours of coach-specific training that meets ICF standards. (ACSTH); or Be enrolled in 60 hours of coach-specific training in a program that has either the ICF Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP) or Approved Coach-Specific Training Hours (ACSTH) distinction. (For new members only.) Annual membership to the ICF is $245 USD.

ICF Members receive a multitude of benefits, starting with access to educational research, networking opportunities, and globally recognized credentialing and accreditation services. All of ICF’s endeavors are focused on coaching — from informing the public on how coaching works to conducting industry research. ICF builds, supports, and preserves the integrity of the coaching profession through standards and programs. Membership is not only an investment into a coach’s future, but also an investment into the future of coaching.

After Coaching 101 Graduation: When you graduate our Coaching 101, ICF (International Coach Federation) accredited class you will be a Certified Professional Life Coach, and this certification is upheld by ICF. You will be able to call yourself a Certified Life Coach® or Certified Professional Coach®. After your name you will be able to write C.L.C. or C.P.C. they are interchangeable and you can use whichever you prefer. After Coaching 102 Graduation: You will be able to call yourself a Master Certified Life Coach® or a Master Certified Professional Coach® and after your name you will be able to write M.C.L.C. or M.C.P.C. After you graduate our Coaching 102, ICF (International Coach Federation) accredited class you will be a Master Certified Life Coach, and this certification is upheld by ICF.

No. Your certification is good forever. However, we constantly update our curriculum and are always adding new classes. With that in mind, alumni are able to retake classes for free!

Certified Life Coach Institute is quick and affordable, yet offers the same if not more educational value. Our prices are friendly and sensible for every budget, and we pack 60 hours of ICF accredited training in two 3-day courses (Coaching 101 & 102) that can be taken individually or as a package; compare this with other schools where it costs thousands of dollars and can take up to six or more months to receive exactly the same amount of educational hours! In just the course of three rigorous and exciting days, you will emerge as a Certified Life Coach and can begin coaching right after graduation.

Your certification is good worldwide! We have students attend our class from many countries in the world.

Our life coaches make a real and measurable differences in our client's lives by asking the right questions, helping our clients identify their goals, making a possible and practical plan to achieve them, and then offering support, guidance, and accountability as they move toward success. Client by client, our life coaches help their clients improve their lives, relationships, business performance, and overall success.

Only the time spent in interactive dialogue and delivery of feedback with the Mentor Coaching client may count toward the 10 hours of Mentor Coaching required for a credential. Time spent listening to a recording and preparing for a Mentor Coaching session may not be counted toward the 10-hour requirement.

Upon completion of the Mentor Coaching Program, you will receive a Letter of Completion that outlines the following information: Name of the Mentor Coach Mentor Coach email address Mentor Coach credential level Start and end date of mentor coaching Number of mentor hours completed In the ICF online credential application, you will be asked to list the above information that will be provided to you. If you apply for the CLCI Performance Evaluation, you will be asked to submit the aforementioned Letter of Completion.

10-HOUR COHORT PACKAGE One:One Sessions One:One sessions may be rescheduled with a 24-hour prior written notice at no cost. If a session is cancelled within 24 hours or cannot be rescheduled for the same session period, the Mentee understands that the time will be required to be made up as a One:One session with the Mentor at an additional cost of $225/hour Group Sessions Group sessions cannot be rescheduled. If the Mentee cannot attend a group session on the date it is scheduled, the Mentee understands that the time must be made up as a One:One session with the Mentor at an additional cost of $225/hour. 10-HOUR INDIVIDUAL PACKAGE One:One Sessions One:One sessions may be rescheduled with a 24-hour prior written notice at no cost. If a session is cancelled within 24 hours or cannot be rescheduled for the same session period, the Mentee understands that the time will be required to be made up as a One:One session with the Mentor at an additional cost of $330/hour.

10-Hour Cohort Package: Both! You will be a part of a cohort of 10 Mentees who will receive Mentor Coaching from a CLCI sponsored Mentor Coach. All Mentees must participate in the group sessions on the days they are scheduled for. In between group sessions, you will be able to book your own One:One sessions with the Mentor Coach. 10-Hour Individual Package: One:One! The 10-Hour Individual Package is not limited to any cohort dates and includes 10 One:One sessions between you and the Mentor Coach. Schedule your mentor coaching sessions at your own pace. You have up to a year to complete your 10 sessions once purchased.

For Participants who wish to reschedule and join a different cohort, CLCI requires a 3-week minimum notice prior to the start date. There is a $300 reschedule fee for any cohort reschedule that falls within 3 weeks of the start of your cohort.

Yes, all ACC-credentialed coaches are required to complete an additional 10 hours of Mentor Coaching in the three years since the initial award of your credential or since your last credential renewal. This requirement is intended to promote your continued growth as a coach and help move you to the next credential level.

Mentor Coaching for an ICF Credential consists of coaching and feedback in a collaborative, appreciative, and supportive process based on an observed or recorded coaching session to increase the coach’s capability in coaching, in alignment with the ICF Core Competencies. Mentoring provides professional assistance in achieving and demonstrating the levels of coaching competency and capability demanded by the desired credential level. Mentor Coaching should take place over an extended time (14-15 week minimum) in a cycle that allows for listening and feedback from the Mentor Coach while also allowing reflection and practice on the part of the individual being mentored.

Yes. Mentees are being coached on their ability to facilitate a coaching session with their clients that would pass an ICF performance evaluation. To do so, all participants must have clients who are willing to be recorded. This includes having a written consent, in addition to verbally consenting to having their sessions recorded for the purposes of CLCI Mentor Coaching. While a recorded session is not required to register, all Mentees are expected to submit a minimum of 3 recorded sessions. (Those who purchased the Individual Mentor Coaching Package will submit more) Need a guide on how to record a session? Download the Submission Call Framework below! You must also submit a self-evaluation of your recording along with it.

If you intend on applying for an ICF credential or credential renewal then yes! If not, then mentor coaching is not required but is still a great tool in making sure your coaching sessions are of the highest quality. Initial Credentialing Credentialing candidates are required to participate in 10 hours of Mentor Coaching over at least a 3-month period, prior to submitting their application. They are required to partner with a Mentor Coach who holds a valid ACC, PCC or MCC Credential. The Mentor Coaching requirement must be fulfilled prior to submitting your credential application. Mentor Coaching is also a prerequisite for a CLCI Performance Evaluation. ACC Renewal Coaches applying to renew their ACC Credential are required to complete an additional 10 hours of Mentor Coaching above those hours required for their initial credential.

Mentor coaches are sponsored by CLCI as mentor coaches. Our sponsored mentor coaches meet the minimum requirements ICF requires, hold a PCC or higher and also are experienced mentor coaches. Mentor coaches will post their specific cohort schedules on the mentoring page.

There are no refunds for cancellations of the Mentor Coaching Program

10-HOUR COHORT PACKAGE Mentor Coaching is 10 hours of coaching taking place over at least a 3-month period. Mentor Coaching sessions are split between group sessions and One:One sessions where the Mentor Coach will: Observe recorded coaching sessions. Provide feedback to observed sessions. Offer feedback that is relevant to each specific coaching core competency, recognizing strengths as well as potential growth areas. Create a safe and trusting space for the delivery of feedback, using a respectful, clear, judgment free tone. Articulate with specific detail and examples, what is being observed, and the specific development needed to move to the next skill level, delivered with sensitivity to the impact of the feedback. Sessions are as follows: All Mentees MUST attend the group sessions as scheduled by the Mentor. One:One sessions are flexible and are scheduled by the Mentee within a given date range. 10-HOUR INDIVIDUAL PACKAGE Mentor Coaching may begin immediately when you register, and sessions are booked as your schedule allows. The last session of your mentor coaching program must be completed between a minimum period of three months and a maximum of one year from the start date. During this time, the Mentor Coach will: Observe recorded coaching sessions. Provide feedback to observed sessions. Offer feedback that is relevant to each specific coaching core competency, recognizing strengths as well as potential growth areas. Create a safe and trusting space for the delivery of feedback, using a respectful, clear, judgment free tone. Articulate with specific detail and examples, what is being observed, and the specific development needed to move to the next skill level, delivered with sensitivity to the impact of the feedback. Sessions are as follows:

When you apply for your final Performance Evaluation. You will be asked to submit your Coaching Log. You may submit the following file types (pdf,doc,docx,csv,xls,xlsx,txt). If you do not have a coaching log, CLCI recommends you download and use the CLCI provided template

Candidates for CLCI's Performance Evaluation must have at least 100 hours of coaching experience following the start of Coaching 101. * Coaches must complete an attestation of this experience as part of the Evaluation application.

CLCI reserves the right to audit the coaching experience log. Evaluation applicants who fail to complete the audit process to verify client coaching experience or who provide inaccurate or fraudulent information about client coaching experience are subject to the denial and/or revocation of a performance evaluation and may be prohibited from reapplying for a CLCI performance Evaluation indefinitely. CLCI may reach out to clients on the log ONLY to verify coaching hours. CLCI will NEVER ask how much money was exchanged, nor the topics or purpose of coaching.

The experience hours must have been with at least eight clients, and 25 of the hours must have occurred within the 18 months prior to submitting the Evaluation application. Of the 100 or more coaching experience hours, at least 75 of the hours must be paid.

If a participant does not pass their evaluation, they will be notified and the full assessment results will be shared as a document. This document will include observed strengths, areas for development, and what core competencies were/were not observed. These results will be your guide on what you should focus on to improve your coaching skills and what you should include in your retake submission. Retake Submission CLCI offers a retake process for applicants who do not pass their initial performance evaluation. Participants can submit a new recording and transcript without having to reapply. To submit a retake submission, participants must do so within six months from the date they received their initial results. The fee to process this additional recording and transcript is a non-refundable $250. Should the participant continue to fail their performance evaluations, they may continue the retake process indefinitely. CLCI highly recommends participants check in with a mentor coach to review their calls to ensure a passing submission.

There are no refunds for applicants who pay their initial fee or and fee for the retake process.

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The current available languages for Level 1 performance evaluations are English. Transcripts need to be in the same language used in your recording. Use of an interpreter is not permitted.

Congratulations! You will have completed your final step of Level 1 and are now ready to apply for your ACC credential with the International Coaching Federation. Participants will receive a certificate and digital badge denoting the full completion of Level 1. Participants will also receive the full results of the performance evaluation that include strengths observed, areas for development, and core competencies observed.

When applying for a Performance Evaluation, CLCI will need to review several documents before the recorded session & transcript can be evaluated. Completion of at least 60 Hours of ICF approved education (excluding CCEs) Coaches are required to submit evidence of their education hours. This can be your CLCI Coaching 101 & 102 certificates or your certification of training from another ICF accredited institution. The total number of training hours must be at least 60 hours. Under no circumstance will ICF CCE hours be counted towards the 60-hour total. 10 Hours of Mentor Coaching Coaches are required to submit evidence that they have completed 10 hours of mentor coaching over a minimum of 3 months with an ICF approved mentor coach. A minimum of three (3) of the 10 required mentor coaching hours must be one-to-one coaching with a mentor coach. Group coaching may count for a maximum of seven (7) hours toward the mentoring requirement. The group being mentored may not consist of more than 10 participants. You will be required to include the following information: Mentor Coach Name Mentor Start Date Mentor End Date Total Mentor Hours How many hours of the above hours are group coaching? CLCI Mentor Coaching participants will receive an official document showing all the required information and can be uploaded when you apply for a performance evaluation. If an applicant has completed Mentor Coaching outside CLCI, they will be required to provide the Mentor's contact info. 100 Logged Coaching Hours Coaches are required to have a minimum of 100 hours of client coaching experience with at least eight (8) clients following the start of coach training. Of the total 100 hours required, at least 75 hours must be paid coaching experience, and at least 25 hours must occur within the 18 months prior to submitting your application for a performance evaluation and the ICF ACC credential. The individuals listed on the coaching log must consent to being contacted by CLCI and have the following information listed: Full Name Contact Information Start/End Dates of Coaching Relationship Number of Paid and Pro Bono Coaching Hours If an applicant does not already have a coaching log, one may be found here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/2/d/151Q5KC1_4aCNgpa-JKGSZxYv6E1o0XBzaLmYf0pIwe4/copy Upon submission, CLCI will audit the coaching log and may contact client's listed to confirm coaching hours.

The Performance Evaluation is part of the ICF Credentialing process and is the final step of Certified Life Coach Institute's Level 1 Program. Participants will submit a recorded coaching session and transcript to be reviewed by a CLCI assessor to ensure that the participant's coaching session is aligned with ICF's Core Competencies and meets the coaching skill requirements of an ACC level coach.

If you intend on applying for an ICF then yes! If not, then a performance evaluation is not required, but is still a great tool in making sure your coaching sessions are of the highest quality that meet ACC standards. Initial Credentialing Credentialing candidates are required to pass a performance evaluation of a recorded coaching session + transcript with a client The recorded session must last between 30-45 minutes and MUST be with a regular client who has hired you as a coach and not in any other capacity. ACC Renewal Coaches who are renewing their ACC credential are NOT required to submit a performance evaluation.

After an applicant submits the initial application and pays the application fee, their certifications will be reviewed, and their coaching log will be audited. Once our staff has completed this audit, the applicant will be sent a link to where they can upload both the recorded session and transcript. A full guideline for the submission call can be found here: To summarize... Session Guidelines: The performance evaluation must be a complete coaching session (not edited) lasting between 30 and 45 minutes. The performance evaluation must be from an actual coaching session between you and a paid or pro bono client (not part of coach training). The client may not be a coach unless they are a regular client. The recording must include the client verbally consenting to being recorded and having the coaching session shared with CLCI for review. Audio Guidelines: The recording must be a single audio only file (no video) - MP3, WMA, MP4 or M4A (audio) format. Other formats will not be accepted. The audio file must be 95 megabytes or fewer. Use a lower bit rate to decrease file size, if needed. You must upload the actual audio file. Providing a URL to download or stream audio recordings will not be accepted. Transcript Guidelines: Transcript must be a verbatim, written word-for-word record of the coaching session submitted. Transcript must indicate who is speaking—the coach or the client—at any time in the conversation. List the coach’s statements and the client’s statements on separate lines of the transcript. Transcript must include timestamps at every change in speaker (coach and client). Transcript must be submitted as a (.pdf, .doc, .docx) file. No other file formats will be accepted. When naming your file, ensure that you use only letters and numbers. Please be sure there are no special characters in your document name (ie. ? / | \ ! @ # = $ % +) in order to avoid issues when uploading your file.

The best way to prepare for a performance evaluation is having your recording reviewed by your mentor coach! 10 hours of mentor coaching is a prerequisite for an evaluation, and the purpose of mentor coaching is to review your recorded sessions and to coach you on how to improve your skills. *Your mentor coach can review a recorded submission you want to submit and give you critical feedback on whether the recording might pass an evaluation. *Important note - While a mentor coach is an ICF credentialed coach, this does not guarantee that their approval or review of the recorded session will result in it becoming a passing evaluation. Assessors are trained specifically to review performance evaluations and may observe things in the coaching session that were not observed by the mentor coach. In either case of a Pass/No Pass, CLCI will send the assessment results along with feedback for the applicant.

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