Professional Coach Training Program

• Twenty (20) weekly ZOOM webinars of 2.5 hours

• Four (4) Group Mentor Coaching Sessions of 2.5 hours each

• Three (3) Individual Mentor Coaching Sessions of one (1) hour each

• Four (4) Individual Coaching Sessions of one (1) hour each

• Coaching SuperVision Session in group format

• Readings, videos and reflections assigned between sessions

At this time, the program is delivered in English.

Content includes:

• Learning the eight (8) Updated ICF core competencies (The Gold Standard in Coaching | ICF - Core Competencies (coachingfederation.org)

• Practicing the core competencies

• Working with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the coaching space

• Learning about how to start a coaching practice

• Working with clients for a minimum of 15 hours

• What you need to set yourself up for successfully applying for your professional credential

• Commitment to attend all sessions. The program builds from one session to the next, so you won’t want to miss any sessions. If you must miss a session, you will need to make it up (to be determined). For ICF credentialling purposes, you need to attend a minimum of 40 hours of live sessions (including virtual).

• A computer with a video camera, microphone and good wi-fi connection

• A willingness to be in “learning” mode and have some fun (required criteria)

$4900 Canadian + GST

$4200 USD for non-Canadian residents

8th Element Coaching Student Policies

Vulnerability

Please come knowing that this is a safe place to open up, practice, and explore. There is no wrong. We expect you to be coaching in the classroom, as well as outside of the classroom. The practice of coaching is a vital piece in your learning. In addition, you will be asked to be coached both in the classroom and in practice with your fellow participants.

Punctuality

Please show up for class on time, fully participating. If you will be late or need to miss a class, email carol@carolvickers.com as soon as possible.

Missed Classes

If you miss a class, you will be expected to watch the video recording and email the instructor with your takeaways or questions. We discourage missing class and you may only miss a total of 8 hours or three (3) live classes during the program. After this time is missed, you will need to make up the live instruction time at an extra cost of $150/hour to make up hours missed. This is to meet the requirement of the number of completed synchronous training hours for the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Level 1 training.

Learning

Come as your authentic self, open to learning. We are all learners; students and educators learning in this space together.

Confidentiality

Everything in this class is kept between the classroom’s virtual walls. Respect your fellow participant’s privacy. Share your learning with others, not the stories of others. Classroom materials are intended for your use as a participant. Classroom recordings must not be shared to honour the confidentiality of all participants.

Class Recordings

All sessions will be recorded and provided to participants via Thinkific, for one year, however the recordings do not replace in person instruction.

Observation and Mentoring

You must fully participate in class coaching; it is necessary for you to be able to meet the requirements to pass this course to have us evaluate/mentor/and observe your coaching. Three one-on-one mentoring sessions will be required, to be completed with your instructors. You will also receive written feedback on your final Performance Evaluation.

Requirements for Completion

In order to successfully complete the program and receive your certification as an 8th Element Professional Certified Coach, you will need to:

- Submit a final written reflection report offering your insights and learnings from attending the program.

- Minimum of one new post per week on Thinkific Community Reflections or contribution to another learner’s post.

- Complete and record 15 hours of coaching practice, done outside of class time in pairs or trios with your fellow students, set up throughout the program.

- Provide written acknowledgement that you have done 4 hours of journaling or reflection throughout the program (approximately 30 minutes/week).

- Successfully pass the requirements of coaching at an ACC (Associate Certified Coach) level, as determined by the ICF, through a final live Performance evaluation which will be evaluated by the Instructors.

Payment Plan * payment methods

8th Element Coaching will invoice the Student monthly, unless otherwise noted in the Payment schedule. The Student agrees to pay the invoice(s) by the due date(s) specified. Unpaid or overdue invoices may result in suspension from the training program. Full or partial scholarships may be available with our hope to help decrease barriers to access coach training.

Payment Methods

Payment will be made to Lily Seto via e-transfer to lilyseto@telus.net or through the payment program, on the agreed upon payment day.

Cancellation Policy

8th Element Coaching has a cancellation policy that protects both the attending student and 8th Element Coaching. We want the new students to be protected as they venture into professional coach training.

Here are the details of our Refund Policy:

● Withdrawal after accepted registration: 75% refund of the course tuition paid.

● Withdrawal before class #2 is attended: 50% refund of the course tuition.

● After Class #2 there will be no refund granted.

8th Element Coaching Illness Policy

Purpose

● 8th Element Coaching strives to provide a healthy space that supports a life balance and recommends students and staff spend uninterrupted periods of time away from their role to promote life balance. The purpose of this policy is to provide a consistent approach to managing illness.

Definitions

● Sick leave means the period of time an individual is absent from the training program by virtue of being sick or disabled, exposed to a contagious disease, or under examination or treatment of a physician, chiropractor, specialist, optometrist or dentist or because of an accident.

Transfer of Credit or Partial Completion Policy

● Should you need to withdraw from the program for health or family reasons, your tuition can be transferred to another Cohort which begins within one year of the time of your registration. This requires approval by our Director of Education and Program Director.

● Should you need to withdraw after partially completing the program, a certificate of partial completion can be issued, indicating the hours completed. This will be on a case by case basis and requires the approval of the Director of Education and Program Director.

Transfer of Training Hours

● We do not accept transfer of hours from other programs at this time.

Complaint or Grievance Policy

Should you find that you have concerns or issues during your training, we encourage you to contact your instructors right away. We invite an environment of open communication and will make time to speak with you as soon as possible. If you prefer to speak with our Program Director you may contact Lily at lilyseto@telus.net .

Please know that the ICF takes complaints regarding Accredited Coach Education providers very seriously. You can contact them directly at https://coachingfederation.org/coaching-education/accreditation-complaints

We provide new information as the classes progress. The material and live training have been created to effectively teach a skill and also provide information that will aid the student in developing their coaching ability and awareness. We are providing proprietary information that will be presented throughout the program.

8th Element Coaching - Ethics, Integrity & Transparency

We hold absolute belief that each person is whole and complete. We encourage and support self-awareness, transformation and action. We constantly check ourselves and the principles and policies of the learning organization to be sure we remain true to our commitment to provide the highest standard of education. We make our policies openly available for everyone and invite dialogue and questions to be sure they are clear and concise. We respect our students as unique and promise to provide training that supports their learning. We are accessible for conversations and additional guidance.

Individually, we are engaged in continuous learning and coaching to stay healthy and supported in our own journeys. We model open communication and honest dialogue. We are honoured by the privilege to bear witness and partner with our students.

- We work with our own Coaching Supervisors

- Encourage dialogue about concerns