Coach Training Support

• UCI’s one-of-its-kind transformational coach training and certification program is unique because of its based on an eclectic approach to coaching, which includes best practices from the fields of:
• Positive Psychology
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Cognitive Therapies
• Life Coaching
• Mindfulness

An eclectic approach is an open, integrative style of coaching that incorporates a variety of principles and philosophies that adapts to the unique needs of each specific client, depending on the problem, the goals, expectations, and motivation.

An eclectic coach will draw from a variety of disciplines, customize the coaching process, and use a range of proven methods to determine the best combination of coaching tools to help the client.

The eclectic approach to coaching is not mixed and matched; it is thoughtful, integrated, and systemic in nature.

8 Weeks

You will access the training on Zoom

You will access course materials in the online student center.

The training has video, audio, and notes.

We do not mail books or videos.

To complete the program, and receive 60 ICF CCEUs, and get the ICF logo on your certificate, you must:

• Complete and submit all assignments.
• Attend all classes unless you have a valid excuse.

You are allowed to miss up to 3 live classes.

If you miss a class, you must watch the replay and complete the assignment given for the class you missed.

The course has been designed in a way that each lesson is divided into 2-3 parts:

Pre-class online training – Every week, you will study the lessons assigned. These lessons focus on concepts and theory. Lessons are delivered in the student center by way of video, audio, and written format for your convenience.

Experiential Learning – This includes self-reflection exercises outside of classroom hours.

Live online calls – Every Tuesday and Thursday, you will attend a class that focuses on demonstrations, practice sessions, and discussions based on the lessons from the weekly lesson. Training takes place on the Zoom.us platform. You can access the training from a computer, laptop, tablet, or phone. Video is not required.

We suggest 8 hours per week.

• Up to 2-hours of video watch time per week
• 4 hours of class time per week
• 1-2 hours of self-reflection exercises, most weeks.

Nothing fancy!

You just need a computer with access to the web.

You should be able to stream videos and download/upload materials like photos and documents.

This program is only for the most committed individuals.

This program is for you if you are passionately drawn to coaching, starting a coaching business, and assisting in changing lives.

If leaving the door open to quit is a strong concern for you, we invite you to take it as a sign that this program is not right for you.

When you sign up for the live online program, you are taking a spot in a class with limited seating, in addition,  also getting access to our materials that you can download to your computer to keep.

Therefore, we only offer refunds up to 3 days prior to the start of class. We will deny requests for refunds thereafter.

If you choose the payment plan option, we will cancel your remaining payments.

UCI is an ICF CCE provider.

The ICF only accepts live or live-online training.

Therefore, our live online program is approved by the ICF.

But please note, completing this program does not mean you will be ICF accredited. You will be certified through Universal Coach Institute. But not, ICF accredited.

To become ICF accredited you must also complete the following outside of Universal Coach Institute:

• Complete 10 hours of Mentor Coaching over a minimum of three months to be documented on your online application. Your Mentor Coach must be an ACC who has completed a full cycle of their credential (through renewal), PCC or MCC in good standing.
• A minimum of 100 hours (70 paid) of coaching experience with at least eight clients following the start of your coach-specific training. At least 25 of these hours must occur within the 24 months* prior to submitting the application for the credential.
• Performance evaluation (audio recording and written transcript of a coaching session to be uploaded with your application).
• Completion of the Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA).

No, However, you will be certified through Universal Coach Institute. But not, ICF accredited.

To become ICF accredited you must meet the rest of ICF’s requirements outside of Universal Coach Institute and this includes: 

• Complete 10 hours of Mentor Coaching over a minimum of three months to be documented on your online application. Your Mentor Coach must be an ACC who has completed a full cycle of their credential (through renewal), PCC or MCC in good standing.
• A minimum of 100 hours (70 paid) of coaching experience with at least eight clients following the start of your coach-specific training. At least 25 of these hours must occur within the 24 months* prior to submitting the application for the credential.
• Performance evaluation (audio recording and written transcript of a coaching session to be uploaded with your application).
• Completion of the Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA).

No. The coaching industry is not regulated. There is no official certification or license for you to become a professional coach (life coach, business coach, etc.)  in the USA.

There are many educational programs like UCI that will award you with a certificate upon completion. This means that you have been trained as a coach and have successfully completed a training program. With training and certification, you will be more credible to clients as a coach.

The ICF is a voluntary organization that attempts to govern and regulate coaching. Although legally, they have no power to do this, within the coaching profession, they are viewed as the strongest of organizations.

Keep in mind that over 95% of clients will not have heard of the ICF and thus care more about certification titles and training then governing bodies.

Clients generally do not know who the ICF is and what they do. Clients are most often only concerned that you are trained and certified.

However, if you are seeking employment with large organizations, they often look for ICF accredited coaches when hiring.

Upon successful completion, you will receive:

• Life Coach Certification
• Solution-Focused Coach Certification
• Positive Psychology Coach Certification
• Transformational Coach Certification