Training program

Core Essentials™ Program

Coach U's foundational ICF-accredited program — 77 training hours, ACC credential pathway, live online delivery; Phase 1 of the full PCTP from coaching's founding institution.

At a glance
Format
Fully online (live Zoom); Fast Track option available
ICF hours
77 ICF-accredited training hours
Duration
Up to 15 months (self-paced); Fast Track: ~1 week intensive
Tuition
~$3,995 (online); check coachu.com for current rates and payment plans
Prerequisites
None.
50,000+
Alumni
1992
Founded
77
ICF training hours
40+
PCC/MCC faculty
Overview

About

Thomas Leonard didn't just start a school. He invented the profession. The vocabulary, the ethics, the competency framework, the credentialing body — all of it traces back to this institution.
On Thomas Leonard's legacy, Coach U
Frequently asked

Questions about Core Essentials™ Program

Core Essentials provides 77 ICF-accredited training hours and is Phase 1 of Coach U's Professional Coach Training Program. It is ICF-accredited and qualifies for the ACC credential pathway. Coaches who complete both Phase 1 and Phase 2 (Professional Essentials) complete the full PCTP and qualify for the PCC credential.

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