Energy Leadership 101 (Coaching Fundamentals)
iPEC's introductory Core Energy Coaching™ program — 30 ICF hours; Coaching Fundamentals Certificate; $1,995 (applies toward the full CTP); explore before committing.
- Format
- Self-paced online
- ICF hours
- 30 ICF-accredited training hours
- Duration
- 2–4 months
- Tuition
- $1,995 USD (applied toward $9,995 CTP if you continue)
- Prerequisites
- None. Open to all.
About
Program overview
Energy Leadership 101, also called Coaching Fundamentals, is the introductory entry point into iPEC's Core Energy Coaching™ methodology: the first 30 hours of the full iPEC Coach Training Program, available as a standalone certificate for those who want to explore the framework before committing.
The program provides 30 ICF-accredited training hours and introduces the core concepts of Core Energy Coaching™: the seven levels of energy, catabolic versus anabolic energy states, and the practical skills of coaching people through energy shifts. Participants who continue to the full CTP have the $1,995 Coaching Fundamentals cost applied toward the full $9,995 program fee. This is a structured first encounter with the methodology, not a full coaching certification, priced and designed as a risk-adjusted entry point.
Who it's for
Professionals curious about coaching who want to experience Core Energy Coaching™ before committing to the full CTP
Leaders, HR professionals, and managers who want to integrate coaching skills into their work without a full certification
Those who want 30 ICF-accredited training hours for continuing education
Anyone considering iPEC who wants a structured starting point
What you'll learn
The seven levels of energy
The conceptual foundation of the program is iPEC's seven-level energy map, which runs from catabolic Level 1 (victim consciousness, blame, limitation) through anabolic Level 7 (pure creative consciousness, presence, non-judgment). The curriculum teaches participants to recognize which level is active in themselves and others, what drives movement between levels, and why the same situation produces radically different experiences depending on the level a person is operating from. The framework functions as diagnosis rather than motivation theory. It explains why people get stuck and what actually shifts.
Coaching skills in practice
Alongside the conceptual framework, participants work through more than 20 tactical coaching skills: how to create the conditions for energy-level shifts, how to ask questions that access a client's energy rather than their story, and how to use the Core Energy model to structure a real coaching conversation. These are the foundational practical tools used throughout the full CTP; Coaching Fundamentals gives participants direct experience with them before committing to the complete program.
Introduction to the Energy Leadership Index (ELI)
The ELI is iPEC's proprietary assessment that measures a person's average energetic profile. It captures how they typically show up under normal conditions and how that shifts under stress. Coaching Fundamentals introduces the ELI framework and its conceptual underpinnings. Full certification to administer, debrief, and use the ELI with coaching clients is part of the complete CTP.
Credentials and accreditation
Completing Coaching Fundamentals earns a Coaching Fundamentals Certificate and 30 ICF-accredited training hours (applicable toward an ICF credential via the portfolio path or as continuing education).
This is a standalone introductory certificate, not the full CTP. Those who continue to the full Coach Training Program have their Coaching Fundamentals investment applied in full toward the total tuition.
Format and cost
Delivery: self-paced online
Duration: 2–4 months
Cost: $1,995 USD (applied toward the full $9,995 CTP if you continue)
Prerequisites: none; open to all
You don't have to commit to a full certification to start learning how to shift energy in coaching conversations. This is where you find out if Core Energy is your framework.
Questions about Energy Leadership 101 (Coaching Fundamentals)
Q.01Is Energy Leadership 101 an ICF-accredited coaching certification?
Is Energy Leadership 101 an ICF-accredited coaching certification?
Energy Leadership 101 is not an ICF Level 1 or Level 2 certification program. It earns 30 ICF-accredited training hours and a Coaching Fundamentals Certificate, an introduction to the Core Energy Coaching™ methodology. The full [iPEC](/organizations/ipec) [Coach Training Program](/training-programs/ipec-coach-training-program) is iPEC's ICF Level 2 accredited pathway to the CPC credential and the ICF PCC application.
Q.02Does the $1,995 fee apply toward the full iPEC Coach Training Program?
Does the $1,995 fee apply toward the full iPEC Coach Training Program?
Yes. If you continue to the full [Coach Training Program](/training-programs/ipec-coach-training-program), the $1,995 investment in Energy Leadership 101 is credited in full toward the $9,995 CTP tuition. It's a risk-adjusted first step. You can experience the methodology for a fraction of the cost before committing to the complete program.
Q.03What is Core Energy Coaching™?
What is Core Energy Coaching™?
Core Energy Coaching™ is [iPEC's](/organizations/ipec) proprietary methodology, built on the premise that a person's level of energetic expression determines their experience of life and what's available to them. The framework maps seven levels of energy from catabolic Level 1 (victim consciousness, blame) through anabolic Level 7 (pure creative consciousness, non-judgment). Coaches trained in the methodology work with clients to recognize their current energy level and deliberately shift toward higher, more resourceful states.
Q.04What is the Energy Leadership Index (ELI) assessment?
What is the Energy Leadership Index (ELI) assessment?
The ELI is iPEC's proprietary diagnostic that measures a person's average energetic profile. It captures how they typically show up under normal conditions and how that profile changes under stress. Energy Leadership 101 introduces the ELI framework and its conceptual underpinnings. Full certification to administer, debrief, and use the ELI with coaching clients is part of the complete [iPEC CTP](/training-programs/ipec-coach-training-program).
Q.05Who is Energy Leadership 101 designed for?
Who is Energy Leadership 101 designed for?
The program serves three audiences: professionals who want to experience Core Energy Coaching™ before committing to full certification; leaders, managers, and HR professionals who want coaching-informed skills without a credential program; and coaches or professionals who need ICF continuing education hours. There are no prerequisites; the program is open to anyone.
Q.06How long does the program take to complete?
How long does the program take to complete?
Energy Leadership 101 is self-paced and typically takes 2–4 months to complete. There are no fixed cohort dates or live session requirements, so participants move through the material at whatever pace fits their schedule.
Q.07Can I apply for an ICF credential after completing this program?
Can I apply for an ICF credential after completing this program?
Not through the standard application pathway. The 30 ICF-accredited hours can be applied toward ICF credential applications via the portfolio path, but this program alone does not fulfill the education requirements for an ACC or PCC application. The complete [iPEC Coach Training Program](/training-programs/ipec-coach-training-program), which is ICF Level 2 accredited, is iPEC's standard credential pathway.
Q.08What does completing Energy Leadership 101 earn me?
What does completing Energy Leadership 101 earn me?
Completing the program earns a Coaching Fundamentals Certificate from iPEC and 30 ICF-accredited training hours. These hours can be used for ICF continuing education or applied toward the portfolio credentialing path. The certificate confirms completion of the introductory Core Energy Coaching™ curriculum, including the foundational ELI framework.
Q.09How does Energy Leadership 101 compare to the full iPEC CTP?
How does Energy Leadership 101 compare to the full iPEC CTP?
Energy Leadership 101 is the first 30 hours of the full [iPEC Coach Training Program](/training-programs/ipec-coach-training-program), not a separate program. The CTP delivers approximately 160 ICF-accredited hours, the full Core Energy Coaching™ methodology, full ELI certification, practicum coaching hours with feedback, mentoring, and the Certified Professional Coach (CPC) credential. Coaching Fundamentals is the entry-level slice, enough to experience the framework and make an informed decision about the full investment.
Q.10What does completing Energy Leadership 101 tell me about a coach?
What does completing Energy Leadership 101 tell me about a coach?
Energy Leadership 101 is a 30-hour introductory program, not a full coaching certification. A coach who completed it has been introduced to Core Energy Coaching™ and the Energy Leadership Index (ELI) assessment, but has not earned the full iPEC Coach Training Program credential or an ICF credential through iPEC. Ask whether they continued to the full CTP and whether they hold an ICF credential (ACC, PCC, or MCC).
Q.11What should I ask a coach trained in iPEC's Energy Leadership 101 before hiring them?
What should I ask a coach trained in iPEC's Energy Leadership 101 before hiring them?
Ask whether they completed iPEC's full Coach Training Program beyond Energy Leadership 101, whether they hold an ICF credential (ACC, PCC, or MCC), and how many coaching hours they have logged. Energy Leadership 101 alone is an introductory credential; the full iPEC CTP and subsequent ICF credentialing signal a trained, experienced coach.