The Advanced Coach Practitioner
An ICF Level 2, 93-hour Advanced Programme for experienced coaches ready to evolve — personally, professionally, and ethically.
Why this Programme?
Transformational. Experiential. Personal.
Having completed a foundational training (Level 1 or equivalent) this programme is for those coaches who want their next credential and more - they want to do deeper, more impactful work with clients, and grow as practitioners.
What makes this course different?
- Deep focus on personal and professional development
- Exceptional 1:1 support and feedback throughout
- Grounded in the updated ICF 2025 Core Competency framework
- Advanced tools: Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Coaching, Narrative Coaching, Transactional Analysis
- Designed to prepare you for ICF PCC assessment and beyond
- Practice-rich, feedback-driven, mentor-supported
Is this programme for you?
This training is designed for coaches who:
- Have completed a foundational training (Level 1 or equivalent)
- Are ready to work at depth and challenge their current limits, beliefs and habits
- Want expert mentoring and direct, formative feedback
- Are seeking ICF PCC accreditation and professional mastery
- Value self-reflection, ethical awareness, and transformative dialogue
Programme Overview
Duration: 93 hours (over 8 workshop days + additional experience & support)
Format: Online, and highly experiential
Focus Areas:
- Familiarising yourself with the updated Core Competency and Marker frameworks
- Coaching the person, not just the problem
- Internal narrative and unhelpful beliefs
- Making meaning and reframing
- Self-concept and identity in coaching
- Ethical reflection and development of your own coaching philosophy
- Positive Psychology & Cognitive Behavioural Coaching
- Relating the theories and models to yourself for your own professional growth
- Weekly peer coaching
Your Support
Includes:
- 6 rounds of formative feedback
- 10 hours of ICF mentor coaching, both 1:1 and in a group
- 1:1 progress session with the Director of Education
- Formative and summative assessments
- Access to coaching circles on completing the course (with Action Learning Sets)
- Invitation to 4 annual ‘goldfish bowls’ (demonstrations with Q & A and practice)
- Opportunity to join a business development group
- Access to CD’s Learning Hub (recorded demonstrations, articles, book reviews, models & schools of coaching)
- An invitation to join a well-established and growing international alumni community.
Certification:
Participants who complete this programme may apply to the ICF for a Level 2 (Professional Coach Level) credential.
What you'll walk away with:
By the end of the programme, you'll have:
- The skillset and mindset to coach at depth
- A clear, confident coaching presence, aligned with ICF standards
- Evidence-based tools to support meaningful client outcomes
- A personalised development plan
- An ethical foundation
- The training, feedback and mentor coaching hours required to move toward PCC certification
Your Trainer & Mentors:
Led by a team of seasoned coaches and experienced mentors who bring warmth, depth, and professionalism to every session.
The trainer for the 2026/1 course is the Director of Education, Colin Brett.
Ready to take your coaching to a deeper level?
Places are limited for this highly personalised programme. Use the application form below, or be in touch with the office to book a call and explore whether it’s the right fit for you.
Go Beyond Competence. Coach with Confidence, Depth, and Meaning...
Further information
Further information about this training is contained in the document below.
The Advanced Coach Practitioner - Information Document
Logistics
| Winter 2026 Online | |
|---|---|
| Days 1 & 2 | January, 9th and 10th (Friday and Saturday) |
| Days 3 & 4 | February, 6th and 7th (Friday and Saturday) |
| Days 5 & 6 | March, 6th and 7th (Friday and Saturday) |
| Days 7 & 8 | April, 10th and 11th (Friday and Saturday) |
| Timing | 9am - 5pm (UK) |
| Trainer | Colin Brett |
| Fees | £4,750 + VAT If booking both Level 1 and Level 2 programmes, we offer a preferred rate of £8,250 + VAT (instalment payments possible.) |
| Language | UK English |
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