Our holistic and culturally responsive coach training programs weave together our combined expertise in coaching, education, cross-cultural facilitation, somatics, and restorative justice. The training is accredited by the International Coaching Federation will equip you with skills in the ICF Core Competencies for coaching, offering a foundation for a wide range of coaching applications.

Key influences in our coaching methodology include social anthropology, trauma-informed psychotherapy, restorative justice, nature-connected inquiry, mindfulness, forum theater, gentle horse training, expressive arts therapy, Yoga, Ayurveda, birth work, dance, DEIB theories, and intercultural dialogue.

We recommend doing your research on several different coach training programs before selecting one for you. There are many types of coach training programs out there, from short one-day training programs to fully accredited Masters programs. Check out our free webinar, Choosing Your Coaching Path, to learn about some of the considerations for choosing a training program.

There are defined ethical delineations between coaching and counseling or therapy, and in some cases, such as mental health coaching relationships, there may be overlaps between the two. Both coaching and therapy can support a client’s mental health and wellbeing. Coaching tends to focus on the future and usually involves  visioning, an emphasis on what’s working, and setting goals for the short and long term future. Therapy tends to focus on healing trauma, using the past to understand the present, and building skills for managing emotional issues. Coaches are not qualified to provide therapy and the ICF provides  clear guidelines  on when to refer a coaching client to therapy.

Yes, our program has Level 2 accreditation from the ICF (International Coaching Federation), the gold standard accrediting body for coach education programs. This means that when you graduate from Coaching for Complexity plus our ICF Level 2 Coach Certification program, you’re able to apply for an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential through the ICF after you log 100 hours of coaching experience, or a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential through the ICF after you log 500 hours of coaching experience.

Regardless of whether you choose to pursue an ICF credential, getting certified through an accredited program lends weight and credibility to your coaching education. Most employers who hire coaches on staff want to see evidence that you’ve been trained through an accredited program, even if they don’t require a credential.

At Global Focus Coaching, we believe in upholding ICF standards because it helps preserve the integrity of coaching as a profession. An accredited program will always include key elements like mentor coaching, feedback on your coaching, curriculum that meets professional standards, and a performance evaluation. Accreditation means that we have gone through a rigorous review process and had to meet certain benchmarks that ensure our graduates uphold the core competencies and ethical guidelines of being a professional coach.

The final deadline to submit an enrollment application for the 2027 cohort is November 10, 2026. Applications for the January 2027 cohort will be accepted through November 10, 2026 or until all available spaces are filled. Because we intentionally keep each cohort small to support meaningful learning and connection, we encourage interested participants to apply before the program reaches capacity.

Our 6-month core certification program, Coaching for Complexity, costs $4850. When you enroll in both Coaching for Complexity and Level 2 Coach Certification program up front ($4550 value), your total tuition cost is reduced to $7800.

This program is a significant investment of your time, money, and energy, so we encourage you to connect with our admissions team before enrolling to determine whether it’s the right fit for your goals. Many prospective participants attend a free informational webinar or schedule a conversation with us before submitting an enrollment application.

When you’re ready, you can complete the 2027 enrollment application. Most applicants have already had a chance to connect with us and have a good sense that the program is right for them. If we believe another training would better meet your needs, we’ll reach out to discuss other options.

Each cohort is intentionally limited in size to create a high-quality learning experience. Enrollment remains open until the application deadline or until the cohort reaches capacity, whichever comes first. If all spaces have been filled, we’ll be happy to add you to the waitlist or notify you when enrollment opens for the following cohort.

The Practitioner Pathway includes our core certification program, Coaching for Complexity, without all the extra requirements needed to receive an ICF credential. It is a 6-month long cohort-based learning experience focused on equipping you with coaching skills and competencies. The Professional Pathway includes our 6-month core Coaching for Complexity program plus an additional 3-month practicum that supports you in your journey toward an ICF credential and includes targeted feedback, individualized mentor coaching sessions, and significantly more practice coaching. Participants who enroll up front in the Professional Pathway (bundling the 6-month Coaching for Complexity program and the 3-month practicum up front) will also receive an additional layer of developmental guidance from instructors during the first six months of their program.

The minimum cohort size is 8 participants, and the maximum cohort size is 20 participants. We limit group size to ensure that participants can form a cohesive community of co-learners and that everyone gets the opportunity to practice and get individual attention from faculty.

Coaching for Complexity will be delivered 100% virtually. Live sessions will take place on Zoom.

Coaching for Complexity is a six month program and we meet one weekend a month (three hours on Saturday and three hours on Sunday). There are also 90-minute coaching labs scheduled throughout the program to help you stay connected, and about 20 hours of online assignments. Additionally, participants must complete a minimum of 10 hours of practice coaching during the program.

We offer payment plans through our payment system that allow you to pay for the program over the period of a year. Many people have found that this makes the program possible for them. If you have questions about our tuition, please reach out to us at hello@globalfocusocoaching.com.

We also offer 1-2 scholarships per cohort. We reserve these scholarships for participants who have been impacted by economic injustice and systemic oppression, especially participants from the Global South/Majority World.

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Yes, many of our participants fund all or part of their training using funding from their employer. One thing past participants have done is to split their payments over two calendar years to take advantage of their funding over multiple years. We’re happy to work with participants on a payment plan schedule that maximizes their professional development funding. Please reach out to us if you would like support on how to make the case for coach training as professional development.

If you’re looking to add coaching to your skill set but don’t need or want an ICF credential, Coaching for Complexity might be the right choice for you. Some managers also like to take the ICF Level 2 Certification because it is a respected credential for many employers. Alumni of our certification program note that it improves their leadership abilities, communication skills, and team management.

Yes!  Coaching is growing as a field, and certain sub-fields of coaching are rapidly expanding, including mental health coaching, wellness coaching, relationship coaching, and business coaching. In addition to the opportunities to have your own coaching practice, there is a growing demand for trained coaches to work with larger coaching providers. There is a broad range of what coaching careers can look like, and we make sure to expose you to different types of coaches in the field during your program. You may choose to run your own coaching business, integrate your coaching skills in your existing work, work as coach through a larger company that provides coaching services, or use coaching as a side hustle for additional income.

Many of the participants in our program have thought about careers in therapy. Some people do both! We love coaching as a modality because it is empowering for clients and doesn’t pathologize them. However, coaching is not always the appropriate way to work with clients with severe or persistent mental health concerns. We’re happy to set up a call with you to discuss some of the pros and cons as you consider the best route for you. Email us at hello@globalfocuscoaching.com to schedule a chat.

We are conscious that the professionalization of the coaching industry has historically privileged coaching for business executives and other wealthy people. Most ICF-accredited coach training programs cost between $11K and $13K. We recognize that this price point is usually only attainable for people who receive professional development support from their organizations, and that teachers, community organizers, wellness practitioners, and DEI professionals do not always have access to this level of funding. We also want our programs to be accessible to coaches around the world, including in countries where people may be earning salaries that are commensurate their cost of living but where the currency is worth less than the US dollar. That is why we offer a learning pathway that costs $9400 total for the Coaching for Complexity plus ICF Level 2 Coach Certification.