Mentor Coaching Practicum is a series of 7 highly participatory group sessions that engage coaches in a review of the ICF core competencies, exploration of the ICF assessment markers, and provides a safe place to practice coaching. In addition to 7 hours of group mentor coaching, each participant receives 3 hours of individual, 1:1 mentor coaching. Conducted virtually over a period of a few months, this Practicum provides meaningful, competency-based teaching, practice, and feedback. Both novice and seasoned coaches will benefit from both group and individualized performance evaluations. This offering can be combined with CI’s Coach Training Program or serve as a stand-alone coach development opportunity.
Course Overview
Course Outcomes
- Demonstrate ICF Core Competencies
- Explore ICF Assessment Markers
- Practice Competency-based Coaching
Business Need
Mentor coach is an integral part of a coach’s journey. It provides the coach with the opportunity to hone their coaching skills and ensure their coaching aligns with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) standards. Mentor coaching is a collaborative process to assess a coach’s demonstration of the ICF core competencies for the purpose of deepening understanding of the competencies and strengthening and enhancing coaching skills. Practice is the cornerstone of CI’s mentor coaching offerings – Mentor Coaching Practicum and Coaching Clinic. Participants should come to each session prepared to coach and/or be coached. CI’s Mentor Coaching Practicum is for coaches seeking a series of sessions (group and individual) and includes the assessment and debrief by a mentor coach of two recorded sessions. Coaches who have not been assessed in some time and are looking for immediate feedback on their coaching skills – our Coaching Clinic is the place for you.
Course Topics
ICF Core Competency review
- ICF Assessment Markers exploration
Seven hours of group mentor coaching
- (maximum of 10 people)
Real-time coaching feedback
Three hours of one-on-one mentor coaching, including:
- Two mentor feedback sessions using 2 recorded coaching sessions
Course Schedule
Typical Course Duration
Virtual: 10 hours
In-person: 10 hours
Delivery Methods
Number of participants
- in-person:
- virtual:
Course Details
Course Level:
- Leaders at all levels
Learning Methods:
- Feedback
- Group Discussions
- One-on-one coaching