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Choosing the Right ICF Certification Program:

What Every Future Coach Should Know

Looking for an ICF-accredited coach training program that checks all the boxes? Whether you’re exploring executive coaching, career coaching, or neuroscience-based approaches, it’s essential to compare your options with clarity. This guide breaks down the key features to look for—so you can confidently choose a program that aligns with your goals, values, and learning style. At The Academies, we’ve built our training around what matters most to aspiring coaches. See how we stack up below.

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What our participants are saying…

“The course went beyond my expectations.”

“This course was the most powerful of all the courses in terms of developing my coaching style.”

“The instructor felt more like our partner, providing an excellent learning experience”

“I enrolled to simply increase my confidence as a coach, but the class literally transformed my coaching and far exceeded my expectations.”

“Excellent content and highly professional”

“Because the Academies takes a neurological approach to executive coaching, I was able to mentally challenge myself in every class.”

“This course not only affects my skills as a coach, but as a colleague, as well.”

“The learning materials and suggested resources, the mentor coaching, buddy coaching, and interaction I had with my classmates both in and out of class provided a rich experience. I know I’m a better coach now.”

“We had a great group of people in this class who were diverse in many ways while respectful, honest, and appreciative of each other. I learned a ton from my class colleagues.”

“I did not expect to love doing the work, readings, and discussions as much as I did.”

“I enjoyed every minute of each week’s instruction. The interaction with fellow cohorts was great, and everyone grew as each week passed.”

“Thank you for everything. It has been one of the best learning experiences ever.”

 

“The asynchronous learning and virtual live classes are excellent. The course materials and the instructor are outstanding.”

“In addition to [instructor] creating a great, psychologically safe environment, I enjoyed the chances to practice. The Buddy coaching was also a very effective way to learn and improve.”

A huge thank you to the academies for being a bright spot in my personal growth journey.”