Advanced Certificate in Transformational Coaching (ACTC)

ACTP logoThis robust International Coaching Federation (ICF) Level 2 accredited program prepares you to coach at the highest level. With over 170 hours of ICF approved coach specific training, supervised coaching, mentoring, feedback, and skills assessments, ACTC coaches not only know about coaching, but are competent and ready to coach others in a wide range of contexts. This program is appropriate for individuals in ministry and marketplace settings, as well as those working toward an ICF credential who plan to become a professional coach.

What You'll Receive

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  • The Western Seminary Advanced Certificate in Transformational Coaching
  • 170+ ICF Approved Coach Specific Training Hours 
  • Advanced One-on-One Supervision and Mentoring
  • Completion of an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Level 2 Accredited Coach Training Program
  • A Faith-Based, Professionally Focused Education from World-Class Instructors 
  • Confidence in Your Professionalism and Competency as a Skillful Coach 
  • A Lifetime of Transformational Conversations

Program Requirements

  • Introduction to Coaching
  • The Coaching Relationship
  • Coaching Change, Transition, and Transformation
  • The Language of Coaching
  • One Open Elective (chosen from any of our Concentration electives)
  • Group Mentor Coaching
  • Your Coaching Practice
  • Advanced Coaching Supervision
  • Advanced Competencies Assessment Final
  • 80 Hours Logged Coaching Experience
  • Final Assessment and Application for Certification
  • Full Attendance and Participation are Required to Receive Credit
Time to Complete

Approximately 12-16 Months.

Recommended Path:

  • First Trimester - Introduction to Coaching and at least 1 Core Elective
  • Second Trimester - 2 Core Electives and 1 Open Elective
  • Third Trimester - Group Mentor Coaching and Growing Your Coaching Practice
  • Fourth Trimester - Advanced Coaching Supervision and Advanced Competencies Final

An advisor will help you with a plan that meets the prerequisite requirements and your goals. 
You can take anywhere from 12-16 months up to 10 years to complete the program.

 Cost

Total Cost: $6,300*  

All program costs are distributed over the tuition of the 9 required classes at $700 each*.

Applying

Apply by following the three easy steps on the Registration page.
The prerequisite are listed in each course description.

Fees and Financial Policies

*Rates may increase. Being a part of the program does not lock in rates.
Financial processes and policies are subject to change. 

Payments / Refunds: Payments are due upon registration. Students have until 8 days before a class to register or drop that class. After that deadline, no refund will be given.

Participants missing between 15 minutes to 1 hour of the total course will be allowed to make up that time. A $100 fee will be charged for the makeup session. Missing more than a total of 1 hour of a course will require a retake of the course at full cost to the participant.

Questions?

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Coaching Concentrations

You have the opportunity to add a Concentration (consisting of 3 elective courses) in either Life Vision & Enhancement Coaching or Leadership Coaching or Coaching in Ministry to your Certification. Each has one required course specific to the concentration: Life & Personal Coaching for the Life Coaching concentration, Coach Approach to Leading & Managing for Leadership Coaching, or A Coach Approach to Ministry for the Coaching in Ministry concentration. You will choose the other two concentration electives to customize your concentration to fit your unique needs.

What You'll Receive
  • The Concentration added to your Advanced Certificate in Transformational Coaching
  • 60 ICF Approved Coach Specific Training Hours
  • Valuable training and skills practice to fit your unique goals and coaching focus
  • Confidence in your competency to pursue your area of concentration
Program Requirements
  • Either Life & Personal Coaching or Coach Approach to Leading & Managing or A Coach Approach to Ministry
  • 2 other Concentration Electives of your choosing
  • 20 additional hours of logged coaching experience (current ICF credential holders are exempt from this requirement)