UBC Leader as Coach - Credential Path

This course is part of the UBC Leader as Coach ICF Level 1 Program.

The decision to pursue an ICF coaching credential involves formalizing coaching competencies, committing to a standard of practice, and gaining credibility. In doing so, the coaching profession itself also becomes more credible. Our Leader as Coach Credential Path dives deeper in to practice, development feedback and reflective practice. This includes more advanced approaches to presence and responsiveness, broadening and deepening exploration and working with insight and action. There are four observed Coaching Labs and three 1:1 Mentor Coaching calls where the focus will be on competency development and demonstration at the ACC level.

By the end of the course, you'll be able to:

• Articulate your reasoning for pursuing coach accreditation, speak to your coaching philosophy and describe what’s next for you as a Leader as Coach
• Demonstrate more fluency and ease with being present and responsive, broadening and deepening exploration and working with insight and action
• Describe areas of strength and development relative to the ACC behavioural markers
• Submit a 30-minute coaching session recording for competency evaluation
• Navigate the steps to apply for an ICF credential

Course outline

There are twelve weeks of course engagement, comprised of two integrated 2-week sections (1 and 5) and three integrated 3-week sections (2, 3 and 4). Section 1 is preparatory and Sections 2-5 are practice and feedback-oriented, with each including observed coaching and 1:1 mentor coaching, supporting coaching competency development at the ICF ACC level, en route to accreditation.

1. Systems Data Gathering, Ethical Considerations & Agreements (3 hours)
2. Presence & Responsiveness (with observed coaching and 1:1 Mentoring (4 hours)
3. Broadening & Deepening Exploration with observed coaching and 1:1 Mentoring (4 hours)
4. Insight & Action with observed coaching and 1:1 Mentoring (4 hours)
5. Capstone Prep & What’s Next with observed coaching (2 hours)

Attendance at Live Learning Sessions, Coaching Labs and 1:1 Mentor Coaching Calls is mandatory to complete this course.

Textbook

There is no textbook required for this course.

How am I assessed?

Participants are assessed throughout the course according to University of British Columbia grading practices to ensure successful acquisition of required skills, concepts and the ICF Core Competencies. Online module contributions are graded complete/incomplete based on assignment guidelines. Practicum elements are also graded complete/incomplete, and participants are required to initiate conversations should accommodations be required. You are also required to evaluate your own progress.

A 30-minute recording of a coaching session is required for competency assessment at the ACC level.

Upon completion of a) all course elements and b) passing the competency assessment, and therefore the UBC Leader as Coach program requirements, you receive a Letter of Completion for this International Coaching Federation Level 1 Coach Education program. Participants can use this Letter of Completion to pursue their ICF Associate Certified Coach credential.

Expected effort

To be successful in this course, we recommend planning for a minimum of 6 hours every 2 weeks for twelve weeks, participating actively in pre-course orientation, mandatory synchronous Live Learning Sessions, Observed Coaching and 1:1 Mentor Coaching Calls, asynchronous modular learning and ongoing practice and reflection. For more details, see Course Format below.

Please note that there is a heavier focus on formal coaching practice and submitting a 30-minute recording for competency evaluation will likely involve recruiting, scheduling and coordinating with multiple clients for coaching sessions - and this takes time!

Technology requirements

To take this course, you’ll need access to:

• an email account
• a computer, laptop or tablet under five years old using Windows or macOS with access to a video camera and microphone
• the latest version of a web browser (or previous major version release)
• a reliable internet connection.

Requisites

Completion of Leader as Coach Fundamentals, Engaging & Motivating Conversations, Development Conversations and 2 additional elective modules.

Course format

We have designed a diverse range of learning activities including workshop sessions, coaching labs, demonstrations, live feedback sessions, group discussions, mini-lectures, skills practice, case studies, readings, group coaching, mentoring and online discussion and learning between participants and course instructors. We invite you to dive into the learning zone, develop a reflective practice, and stretch your range, as a coach and as a leader. Our 100% online delivery offers a flexible, supportive and interactive learning model.

Pre-Course Orientations. In the week prior to the start of each course, you will receive access to the course materials via Canvas and be provided instruction on how to best prepare and get going in your upcoming course. If you're new to using Canvas or Zoom, we recommend setting aside time to get familiar with both platforms before the course begins.

Synchronous Live Learning Sessions occur weekly within each course, including work in pairs, dyads, triangles and small and large groups to ensure ample opportunities for participants to work with one another and learn by doing via Zoom. Attendance for these live learning sessions is mandatory as per ICF requirements.

Asynchronous Modular Learning involves self-directed study and responding online via Canvas. Your participation in the online learning community provides an opportunity to engage in critical thinking and reflections on theory and practice; to share experiences, awareness, and knowledge for the purpose of learning together; and to contribute to supporting the learning of others.

Mentor Coaching. Our ICF-credentialed mentor coaches support your development in advancing your awareness and coaching skills towards an ACC credential competency level through group and 1:1 mentor coaching. Mentor Coaching sessions are mandatory as per ICF requirements.

Ongoing Practice and Reflection. The integration of a coach approach and skills in context comes through structured and intentional practice and reflection. The courses provide structure and numerous opportunities to gain direct feedback to progressively develop your coaching competencies and confidence as a coach. However, the degree to which coaching is integrated is determined by the participant.

The richness of this shared learning experience depends on our willingness to lean into discomfort in service of learning, to be vulnerable with one another, and to actively engage with the learning community.