The Art & Science of Coaching
Programme Curriculum
Through taking The Art & Science of Coaching, you will develop a solid foundation in the theory and practice of Solution-Focused coaching. Fulfil your purpose to help others realise their potential and assist them to take actions that align with their bigger vision. As a Solution-Focused Coach, you will demonstrate key competencies that lead to meaningful and productive conversations. You will be able to apply highly effective coaching methodologies to support positive and sustainable changes in others.
Erickson’s coach training is offered both online and on-site, providing you with an opportunity to choose the delivery method that suits you best. Both online and on-site offerings provide the same powerful coach training curriculum and are facilitated by Erickson Coaches who are carefully selected, highly skilled and trained. The on-site programmes take place in the most beautiful cities around the world, and the online version is the first and only true virtual online coach training in the industry that is unlike any other out there!
The Art & Science of Coaching – Programme Curriculum
Module I
Upon completion of this Module of The Art & Science of Coaching, you will be able to:
- Conduct a full Solution-Focused coaching conversation from beginning to end
- Establish and demonstrate objectivity during coaching conversations
- Use strategies for establishing intimacy and trust
- Establish effective coaching session outcomes
- Apply powerful questioning techniques to assist the coachee towards solutions and effective actions
- Define the functions of the brain systems and their role in effective communication
- Develop a positive self-image
- Deliver developmental feedback using Solution-Focused principles
Online Delivery: Module I Online is comprised of 11 live online WebEx sessions each lasting 3.25 hours with an expectation of approximately 45 minutes of outside class time work per online session. The first session is a welcome and orientation session providing you with all you need to effectively use our learning platform, participate fully in the online sessions and to have a clear roadmap of requirements of the programme. Each of the lessons includes watching videos and participating in class blog discussions.
On-Site Delivery: Module I On-Site is a 4-day long programme running 9:30am-5:30pm each day.
Module II
Upon completion of this Module of The Art & Science of Coaching, you will be able to:
- Apply coaching exercises to assist the coachee to prioritise effectively and maintain the discipline to complete them
- Use strategies to assist the coachee to create and streamline a plan of action
- Use visualisation techniques for higher brain functioning
- Apply approaches that encourage self-awareness and recognition of developing competencies
- Use processes to support the coachee in developing mastery of a desired skill-set over the long-term
- Enable the coachee to access their deeper knowledge and find solutions with specific exercises
Online Delivery: Module II Online is comprised of 8 live online WebEx sessions each lasting 3.25 hours with an expectation of approximately 45 minutes of outside class time work per online session. This includes watching videos and making blog posts.
On-Site Delivery: Module II On-Site is a 4-day long programme running 9:30am-5:30pm each day.
Module III
Upon completion of this Module of The Art & Science of Coaching, you will be able to:
- Ask questions to discover and develop key values and intrinsic motivators
- Utilise effective language to challenge the coachee beyond self-imposed obstacles
- Apply various tools to assist the coachee to overcome productivity challenges
- Use approaches to assist the coachee in developing emotional balance and to move past unwanted feelings
- Utilise simple techniques to shift the coachee from a stress response to a resource state
- Use specific techniques to hold the coachee accountable to their action plans and acknowledge their progress.
Online Delivery: Module III Online is comprised of 8 live online WebEx sessions each lasting 3.25 hours with an expectation of approximately 45 minutes of outside class time work per online session. This includes watching videos and making blog posts.
On-Site Delivery: Module III On-Site is a 4-day long programme running 9:30am-5:30pm each day.
Module IV
Upon completion of this Module of The Art & Science of Coaching, you will be able to:
- Design a plan to ensure successful achievement of desired coaching skills and application
- Identify and distinguish levels of coaching proficiency – beginner, intermediate, and advanced
- Create relevant questions in response to metaphors spoken by the coachee during the coaching session
- Respond authentically and spontaneously to the coachee, in the moment, through powerful questioning
- Communicate effectively in support of the coachee using language that has the greatest impact
- Establish and maintain an environment which promotes the coachee’s self-discovery
Online Delivery: Module IV Online is comprised of 8 live online WebEx sessions each lasting 3.25 hours with an expectation of approximately 45 minutes of outside class time work per online session. This includes watching videos and making blog posts.
On-Site Delivery: Module IV On-Site is a 4-day long programme running 9:30am-5:30pm each day.
- Erickson Solution-Focused Coach Certificate
- Erickson Solution-Focused Coach Qualification
- Erickson Solution-Focused Coach Diploma
Erickson Coach Programme
Module I-IV
- Upon completion of the Erickson Coach Programme, you will achieve your Erickson Solution-Focused Coach Certificate (ESFCC) designation. This Programme provides 136 ACSTH Instructional Hours.
Erickson ACSTH Programme
Module I & II + Mentor Bundle
- Upon completion of the Erickson ACSTH Programme, you will achieve your Erickson Solution-Focused Coach Qualification (ESFCQ) designation. This Programme provides 70 Instructional Hours (80 hours total), and will prepare practiced coaches to apply directly to the ICF for their Associate Coach Certificate (ACC).
- This Mentoring Bundle includes three (3) 1-hour, 1:1 mentored coaching sessions with a Professional Certified Coach and/or a Master Certified Coach (certified by the International Coach Federation) and seven (7) 1-hour ACC Group Mentoring sessions.
Erickson ACTP Programme
Modules I-IV + Coaching Mastery Program
- After completing Module IV, you will achieve your Erickson Solution-Focused Coach Diploma (ESFCD) designation. If you wish to take your coaching skills to a higher level and prepare for successful certification with the ICF, the next step is to take the Erickson Coaching Mastery Programme. This will prepare you to apply directly to the ICF for your Associate Coach Certificate (ACC) or Professional Coach Certificate (PCC).
- The Erickson ACTP Programme includes six (6) 1-hour, 1:1 mentored coaching sessions with a Professional Certified Coach and/or a Master Certified Coach (certified by the International Coach Federation); two (2) 2-hour PCC Group Mentoring sessions and one (1) 1-hour Oral Assessment with a Master Certified Coach to help you integrate and implement the skills acquired in Modules I-IV
Erickson is proud to be allied with Plant-It 2020, a non-profit tree planting organisation that practices the best standards within the industry. Erickson Coaching International’s promise is that we will contribute enough money to Plant-It 2020 to plant 5 trees for every paid enrolment in The Art & Science of Coaching Modules I to IV. The trees planted are true seedlings indigenous to the area and will not be harvested. As a tree matures it can consume 48 pounds of carbon dioxide per year.Sign-Up now & register for Modules I & II of The Art & Science of Coaching starting Online
on 9th March, 2023
About Erickson
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