Why Consider ICF Level 3 Coaching Education?

As Janet explains, mastering the art of coaching involves reaching a point where you want to elevate your skills to a distinctive level of mastery and artistry that is reflective of who you are as an individual. But to unlock this higher level of coaching excellence, you must first meet specific criteria set by the ICF. Achieving an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential is the foundational step for eligibility to enroll in the Level 3 program. This means you've completed either a Level 1 or Level 2 program and have accumulated a minimum of 501 hours of client coaching experience.

The Why Behind the Level 3 Journey

Once you meet the eligibility requirements, the decision to pursue Level 3 coach education should be guided by a critical self-reflection on your current coaching capabilities. Have you advanced your skills since obtaining your PCC credential? Could your coaching prowess benefit from further development and refinement? If you've coached for another 2000 hours without core competency development since your PCC accreditation, you may not have the elevated skill set needed to operate at an MCC (Master Certified Coach) level.

And how can you tell? Engaging in high-quality mentor coaching, particularly from those who hold the MCC credential themselves, is crucial. Without such mentor coaching, your coaching might lack the depth required to reach MCC-level proficiency.

What Does ICF Level 3 Training Offer?

The Level 3 curriculum is designed to provide this needed depth. Delivered exclusively by ICF MCC credentialed educators, the program includes 75 hours of rigorous training that includes mentor coaching at the MCC demonstration level. This structured learning approach is tailored to help you transition from a PCC level of coaching to a deeply personal, artistic, and highly consistent coaching methodology. The ultimate goal is to ready you for developing the kind of transformational quality that the MCC expects in peer-reviewed evaluations.

More Than Just Tools: A Transformative Journey

Pursuing Level 3 education is not just about adding more tools to your coaching toolkit; it’s about unlearning and relearning. This journey is often an evolution, if not a complete transformation, of how coaches relate to their practice. The commitment is intense, and as many have shared, it's both thrilling and terrifying. But the reward is an elevated state of professional artistry and excellence that is uniquely yours.

Guidance and Support

At inviteCHANGE, the support system is robust. Our Coaching Education Manager, Laurie Johnson, PCC is available to walk you through the intricacies of the program elements and help you determine your readiness. This personalized guidance ensures that you don't navigate this journey alone but with experienced professionals who can address your concerns and provide vital information from the ICF website.

Engaging in the Advanced Generative Coaching Level 3 program represents a significant undertaking, one that promises profound personal and professional growth. If you're ready to push the boundaries of your coaching capabilities and achieve a level of mastery that stands out, this program offers a transformative path forward. As Janet encourages, embrace the thrill and engage deeply with this journey towards mastery in your coaching career. Let inviteCHANGE support you in cultivating your unique, masterful artistry in this ICF Master Certified Coach training.