Coaching for Transformation - Coach Training Program

• Individuals seeking to establish their own professional coaching practice.
• Professionals looking to enhance their existing skillset through coaching.
• Managers, leaders, aspiring leaders and executives who require greater personal and professional effectiveness in their role.
• Individuals who want to apply more effective communication and interpersonal skills personally and professionally.
• Coaches who want to refresh their coaching skills and gain an ICF credential.

This program is delivered live online via Zoom, with active participation in discussions and practice sessions - a key part of what makes this program unique. It can be completed from anywhere in New Zealand and Australia.

We work with small groups of between 8 and 10 participants to ensure personalised support and success.

The registration process involves an interview/conversation to determine whether this program and the NZIC coach training approach are the right fit for you, to discuss the program in more depth, and to answer your questions.

Once we have determined that this is the right program for you, and you would like to proceed, you will receive your registration forms.

Your place will be confirmed on the program when NZIC receives the completed and signed forms, and your deposit is paid.

Successful completion of this program allows the coach to apply for ICF membership and ACC credentialing with the ICF.

Click this link to learn about ICF Membership: ICF Membership | Top Coaching Resources for Professionals

Students engage in online classes, complete weekly self-study, practice, and work with a pro bono client.

An average of 2-3 hours per week is required to complete self-study readings and exercises outside of the group training days. Optional Extra Material is available for those who wish to do more. 

Click this link to view the program schedule and content overview

From Day 6 of the program, participants begin 6 - 10 sessions of pro bono client coaching hours. This allows you to practise new skills as you learn them, build coaching confidence, and receive support from facilitators.

Mentor coaching is a developmental process through which you receive feedback on your coaching and are assessed on your understanding and demonstration of the ICF Core Competencies and ethical practice.

Mentoring is an essential component of coach training and is required by the ICF before applying for your credential. This program includes the required 10 mentoring sessions.

Participants are required to have at least 3 years work experience and the ability to undertake study at the equivalent and higher of Level 6-7 NZQA Standards (Diploma level).  

Our alumni enjoy ongoing support, lifetime access to our resources, and opportunities to stay connected and continue their professional development.

This program is grounded in the ICF Core Competencies and reflects internationally recognised coaching standards. We acknowledge that participants bring a range of cultural values, worldviews, and lived experiences to their learning.

NZIC respects Te Tiriti o Waitangi and recognises the unique place of Māori as tangata whenua in Aotearoa New Zealand. While this program does not include cultural or tikanga-based coaching content (practices grounded in Māori cultural values, protocols, and ways of working), we are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive learning environment for all participants.

We encourage participants to reflect on how the material aligns with their own values, traditions, and professional context, and to adapt their coaching practice in ways that are culturally appropriate and meaningful to them.

NZIC stands out as a boutique coach education organisation dedicated to personalised learning and support. All our facilitators are experienced, ICF‑credentialed coaches who bring diverse backgrounds and real‑world expertise, offering you a truly personalised coaching education.

Small cohorts foster strong peer connections, with many students continuing to exchange coaching and support long after the program ends. From the early stages, you’ll engage in practical coaching practice within a safe and supportive group of peers, as well as with real clients, developing skills you can apply immediately.

Our four‑month program strikes an effective balance - long enough for you to become deeply familiar with coaching skills, practise them regularly, and integrate the coaching mindset into your everyday life and work, yet focused enough to maintain momentum and motivation. Each concept builds on the last, with time between modules for reflection, integration, and hands‑on practice, so you’re not just learning theory - you’re living it.

Above all, we focus on helping you grow in self‑awareness and presence, empowering you to build strong, successful, and meaningful coaching partnerships.

Business Closure and Teach-Out Policy
In the unlikely event that the New Zealand Institute of Coaching (NZIC) is unable to continue operating or deliver a program in which students are currently enrolled, we will make reasonable efforts to minimise disruption and support students to complete their training wherever possible.

Student Notification
If NZIC is required to close or discontinue a program, currently enrolled students will be notified in writing as soon as reasonably possible.
Students will be provided with information about the expected closure or discontinuation date, their progress within the program, any outstanding requirements, and the options available to them.

Teach-Out and Program Completion
Where possible, NZIC's priority will be to enable students who are currently enrolled to complete their program.

Depending on the circumstances, this may include:

• continuing the program for a limited period to allow the current cohort to complete their training;
• arranging for NZIC facilitators to complete the remaining training with the cohort;
• arranging for existing or suitably qualified mentor coaches to complete outstanding mentor coaching requirements; and
• providing continued access to relevant learning materials for a reasonable period to support completion.

Any teach-out arrangement will aim to maintain the educational and professional standards of the program, including applicable ICF requirements.

Refunds
If NZIC is unable to deliver the remaining part of a program and a reasonable teach-out arrangement cannot be provided, students will receive a pro-rata refund for program fees paid for education or services that have not been delivered. The refund will be calculated according to the portion of the program and associated services already delivered at the time the program is discontinued.

Student Records and Documentation
In the event of closure or program discontinuation, NZIC will make reasonable efforts to ensure students have access to relevant records
of their participation and progress. These may include:

• program and training hours completed;
• mentor coaching hours completed;
• assessments or evaluations completed;
• attendance and program completion records; and
• certificates or other completion documentation, where applicable.

Students who complete all program requirements before closure or through an agreed teach-out arrangement will receive the appropriate completion documentation.

Students who are unable to complete the program may request documentation showing the training and program requirements they have completed. This may assist them if they choose to approach another coach education provider about completing their education elsewhere.

Student Responsibilities
Students participating in a teach-out arrangement will be expected to respond to communications within reasonable timeframes and complete outstanding attendance, mentoring, assignments, assessments or other program
requirements by any agreed deadlines.

NZIC will act in good faith to provide fair and reasonable support to currently enrolled students and minimise disruption in the unlikely event that a program cannot continue.