urban excellence
coach academy

Orientation:  Saturday, May 4, 2024

10:00am - 12:00pm PST
Live Online via Zoom

At Urban Excellence, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their greatest potential -- including, and especially in socioeconomically-challenged communities. When this happens, the people prosper and communities thrive. That's why we're dedicated to training and developing world class coaches to also serve in traditionally underserved communities.

Accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF) the gold standard for coaching accreditation worldwide, the Urban Excellence Coaching Academy is dedicated to developing world-class, professional coaches who are culturally competent, and excellence driven -- with a desire to give back to their community by providing coaching services on a socioeconomically-challenged communities. 

1. Study at an ICF Level One Accredited Coaching Academy
   
   The Urban Excellence Coaching Academy is an Approved Coaching Specific Training Hours (ACSTH) coach training program that's accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF), which is the "gold standard" for coach accreditation worldwide.
   
   
2. Learn from Experienced and Credentialed Coaches
   
   Urban Excellence is led by a credentialed ICF Professional Certified Coach, a team of staff and mentor coaches who have a combined 30 years of experience in the transformational training/personal growth and development fields.
   
   
3. Access Courses from Anywhere via Online Classes
   
   Urban Excellence Coach Academt classes may be accessed from anywhere internet access is available. Classes may be views live online and are archived for viewing later.
   
   
4. Receive Ongoing Professional Development and Resources
   
   Build your coaching practice and career through state of the art coaching business and professional development resources, coaching and community.
   
   
5. Build Your ICF Coaching
   Hours Portfolio
   
   Build your ICF coaching hours portfolio by participating in the Urban Excellence Community Coaching Corps by providing "coaching on a sliding scale" for persons in socioeconomically-challenged communities.
   

Program Overview

Program Duration:   

9 Months, 90 Hours of live instruction.

Location:
Live Online via Zoom

Who this is for:
New and experienced coaches who wish to become certified

Credential aim:

ICF ACC accreditation via the Level 1 path

Classes & Curriculum:

• 8 Core Competencies, Ethics and Values as set forth by the International Coach Federation

• Coach Competcency Principles and Markers
  
  
• Coaching Practice Management & Development
  
  
• Service Niche Exploration & Development
  
  
• Community Resource Navigation/Socioeconomic Mobility Coaching Practices & Strategies
  
  
• The ICF ACC Credentialling Procedures
  
  
• One-to-One Coaching Practicum
  (100 or more hours toward ACC Credentialling requirements)
  
  
• Performance Evaluation, Mentoring, Coaching and Support

Frequently Asked Questions

In what language is the course delivered ?

• The course is delivered in English. 

What are the requirements to meet before entering the program?

We have 3 important requirements that we ask all participants to consider before signing up to any of our programs:

1. Participants must be able to attend all classes and must be in the right mindset to practice coaching. The learning is intensive, so it is important to choose a training format that best suits your learning style and preference.
   
   
2. Participants must join the training from a private, quiet location where they will not be distracted during classes and the coaching sessions they will facilitate. This is to maintain focus as well as honor the confidentiality of their client’s sessions.
   
   
3. The participants’ Internet bandwidth needs to be good enough to join a Zoom call with video and audio from your laptop.
   
   
4. These requirements are essential to maintain a positive and enriching learning experience for you and also for the group.
   
   
5. Regarding specific background, experience, or education, there is no requirement. Anyone interested in learning and practicing coaching skills can join. Though most of our students have already practiced coaching one way or another, some have never formally coached before.

What else do I need to know about the program?

Aside from all the information listed above, it is important to know that you will practice coaching a lot during the program. You will coach and be coached each time we meet on real topics.

• Being coached so much can be difficult for some people. There are two reasons we included so much real practice:
  

• The first one is that coaching is an art that can only be perfected through practice. You can learn the theory but it is only when you coach that you can improve your skills.
  
  
• It is essential that you also experience coaching as a client so you can see the different styles of coaching from other participants, as well as increase your self-awareness and reflective practice.

What are the requirements to get an ICF accreditation?

• All the information about the ICF accreditations can be found on the ICF website. You can visit this page to read about the credentialing process for ACC.

How will I keep track of my coaching hours?

• On the first day of the programme you will be provided a template of a Coaching Log and you will be explained how to use it.

How can I get so many paid coaching hours before being certified?

You can practice paid coaching in different ways. The ICF defines “paid coaching” as follows:

• Peer-to-peer coaching (coaching another coach and receiving coaching in return)
  
  
• With paying clients (payment may be in any amount, or exchange of goods or services)
  
  
• Internal coaching (as part of the coach’s employment)
  
  
• Third-party coaching (when the coach receives payment from an organization for coaching a client. 
  
  
• Payment may be in any amount or barter of goods or services).
  Visit the ICF website for more information on the experience requirements.

Is the course enough to practice as a coach?

• Yes, the course is enough to practice as a coach. The ICF accreditation is not mandatory. However, we strongly encourage coaches to aim for an ICF certification, which validates your training and experience and is highly recognised.

What is the tuition?

• Tuition for Urban Excellence Coach Academy is $2,300.

Are scholarships available?

• Yes. A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available.  To request information email info@urban excellence.net