** NOTICE ** Enrolments now open for March 2024 intake

ICF, UKIHCA & HCANZA ACCREDITED PROGRAM & DIPLOMA

The gold standard in Coaching
Why choose the Certified Coaching Professional Program?
The option to add on 'Health & Wellbeing Coach'
To hold a trusted qualification - Level 5 Diploma in Coaching
No hidden costs and includes ACC credential evaluation
"The group training in the Certified Coaching Professional Program was second to none. I felt so blessed to learn in real time with a group of Coaches, who just like me, wanted to be able to support their clients in the best way possible. Being trained by highly experienced Coaches, having the opportunity to observe others coaching, and having my coaching critiqued completely transformed the way I coach. I absolutely recommend this training to all Coaches."
Candice Fraser, The Kindness Couch
Certified Coaching Professional Program
Nutrition, Health & Wellness Coach Certification
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Opportunities that open up to accredited coaches

1 to 1 private practice
Develop and evolve your practice and choose what area of life you niche into.
Wellbeing Coaching
Coach and/or mentor in corporate or sporting setting. 
Corporate Wellbeing & Life Coaching
Create, develop, evolve and run corporate and life coaching programs.
Instructing, Mentoring & Coaching Coaches
Work with the increasing number of colleges instructing as a coach.

CERTIFIED COACHING PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM (CCP)

A truly unique training program, every class is live and immersive. Training focuses on applied learning not theory, assignments or testing. You'll learn how to create sessions so you meet your client where they are and coach them to create their own sustainable path to where it is they most wish to be. You'll develop the expertise to coach across any area of life and you'll hold the skills to evoke deep understanding, ownership and change. Gain the experience and confidence to coach the person, not merely the problem.

Core Coach Training

Upon enrolment you'll be provided with preparatory online self-study topics in mental health and trauma awareness, psychology and wellbeing, coaching and wellbeing management (these can be completed at anytime and ensure everyone has a solid framework ready to take their coaching to a high standard).

Your Certified Coach training is 21 live virtual classes of 2-3 hours either once a week or two per week in the FastTrack. You'll be coached and mentored by MCC Lorna Stewart and her highly qualified, engaging team of accredited ICF coaches. Training is based on the PCC Markers (the second highest level of training), and immerses you in a standard of coaching that ensures the evolution of your coaching to an advanced level, you will be a well-practiced and confident coach.

CCP is a prerequisite for coaches wishing to add on 'Health & Wellbeing Coach' or to hold a Level 5 Diploma in Coaching for Lifestyle & Wellbeing Management'.

You have 24-hour access to WhatsApp support and your modern online learning system so you can engage with peers, graduates, staff and the content anytime. You have lifetime access to our supplementary live classes so you stay connected and can continue your personal and professional growth. All mentoring hours required by ICF are included in your fees, there are absolutely no hidden costs and we are one of the most affordable and flexible programs about.
1. PREPARATORY SELF-STUDY: FOUNDATIONS OF COACHING
Comprising of preparatory self-guided study:
I. PSYCHOLOGY & WELLBEING FOUNDATIONS
II. WELLBEING MANAGEMENT & COACHING PRACTICES 
All coaches have access to these subject which explores the role of positive psychology, personality, learning, counselling and coaching. The modules ensure all coaches begin Coach Training classes with an understanding of client-led coaching, ICF competencies and evoking change. Both hold extensive tools for coach and client.
2. COACH TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION
This unit is your live and immersive coach training classes where you’ll grow and deepen your skills to a highly proficient and confident level. All sessions are led by experienced ICF coaches, including lead coach, Lorna Stewart (MCC). Our coaches come from a range of backgrounds and are able to share their experiences, insights and knowledge with you every step of the way.

PROGRAM MODULES
Modules are designed to cover International Coach Federation competencies at a PCC level, so those coaches seeking an ICF credential are ready and confident to sit their performance evaluation (optional) in the last week of term. You will be well-versed in:
  1. The Coaching Partnership and Understanding Coaching Ethics
  2. Cultivating and Nurturing the Client's Journey
  3. Evoking Change Through a Creative Coaching Partnership
  4. Facilitation of the Client's Growth
  5. Coaching Entrepreneurship
In each module you will have each of the classes below so you have instruction, mentoring, coaching observation and live coaching experiences.

CLASSESE
Each week you'll join one of the following immersive classes:
  • 4 x three-hour tutorials are interactive and explore areas of coaching evolution, ethics and duty of care, coaching presence and session progression, how to establish coaching agreements to maintain focus and session integrity, the role of curiosity and intuition, development of skills to evoke awareness and facilitate growth, coach accreditation, business development, finding clients and much more. 
  • 3 x two-hour case study classes bring coaches at work to you so you can unpack what you've witnessed, your curiosities, reflections, concerns, revelations and application of learnings.
  • 4 x three-hour coaching practicums are amazing opportunities where you'll watch instructors coach, you'll coach your peers, they will coach you and your instructors will observe and help you unpack what you loved, what you would change, where you've experienced growth and where what you've said and done reflects ACC competencies.
  • 3 x two-hour dynamic drops are always a favourite as these are your classes that your questions and reflections flavour, often revolving around what to do when .... happens and how to get started.
  • 3-4 x one-on-one sessions of which there are essentially four spread throughout the training are your opportunity to share a recorded session with your instructor which you both review together exploring what landed with great ease, where the opportunities for growth might be, for example where a question didn't appear to work well how this might be done differently. You will also have the opportunity to discuss your readiness for undertaking the Performance Evaluation (PE) (occurs in the last 1:1) to gain your Level 1 ICF competency certificate to use with your application to ICF for your ACC Credentialing. Note that the PE is optional.
  • 3 x two-hour mentoring sessions occur as specific sessions to explore specialised topics in coaching such as lightheartedness, the use of coaching and wellbeing tools and ethical questions and dilemmas.
  • Breaks are woven into the program to enable you ample time to build your 100 hour coaching log required by ICF when applying for ACC, you'll coach your peers and we have a large network of students and alumni.

You will evolve as a coach through stress-free, engaging, exploratory, personalised and intimate training with a small group of just nine other coaches who you'll come to support and be supported by. Enjoy the close connection via a private WhatsApp for your intake and join the 'All CCP' coaches group to connect with graduates and future coaches.

Coaches are not required to pay for additional tuition or mentoring within this program. as it is included in the training. Completing the PE is a requirement by ICF to apply for ACC, our coaches will skillfully prepare and guide you to success.
3. MENTAL HEALTH & TRAUMA AWARENESS MODULE
This short module covers depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, psychosis and substance use problems. A range of crises are reviewed from suicidal thoughts and behaviours, self-injury, panic attacks, traumatic events, acute effects from substance use, and psychotic states to aggressive behaviours. Drawn from an extensive array of government and not-for-profit agencies and their resources including Beyond Blue, American Mental Health, Black Dog, Conversations Matter, as well as other global agencies including Our World Data and WHO. This module will bring together the best information and resources from around. Now updated to include Digital Awareness.

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS - Well College Global has licensed the extraordinary film and resources the 'Wisdom of Trauma'  by Gabor Mate, using this groundbreaking production you'll begin to gain insights into how we can overcome trauma.
4. READY FOR PRACTICE
A module on the logistics of setting up a business, getting if off the ground and building it aimed specifically for coaches undertaking this program. As a practical subject you'll undertake tasks that will enable you to:
  • Run successful discovery calls
  • Understand where to find clients and how to grow your opportunities
  • How to take payments (including online)
  • Consider the use of booking Apps
  • Using Canva to create your professional files
  • Build your on-boarding logistics
  • Develop a lead nurturing system
  • Develop a professional wallet of branded documents including referral templates
You'll also have access to ready to use presentations in nutrition, wellbeing and gut health to use in presenting to groups in your network.

Australian Study Grant

If you are an Australian resident, 40 years of age or over and not on any current government funding you may be eligible for up to 50% funding on your study fees. The grant is available on most of our coaching programs. Contact the office for more details.
Students applying under the study grant must begin their application at least 2 months prior to course start date as processing takes several weeks. 

OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY SMALL GROUP LIVE CLASSES ROTATED MONTHLY IN YOUR TIME ZONE

Why are we unique to the rest?

We are one of the few truly immersive coaching programs. Our uniqueness comes from:
  1. We are the only college who offers a coaching diploma option that also holds the worlds four most sought after credentials
  2. Supplementary live classes in health, wellbeing, business, marketing and more
  3. Every class focuses on application of skills, we're passionate about learning not testing
  4. ACC Credentialing option included - sit for the ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential during your training
  5. Certified Coaching Professional: 'Health & Wellness Coach' add-on available with option to have this conferred as a Level 5 Diploma in Coaching for Lifestyle & Wellbeing Management
  6. Mentoring requirements included - no additional costs to apply to ICF
  7. Your 100 hours coaching log (for ICF) can be easily gained during the program through our network
  8. Highly competitive pricing
  9. Certified within 7 months - or in 12 weeks via the 'FastTrack' option 
  10. Business coaching and mentorship included via class, manuals and graduate pack
  11. Class size capped at 10 for highly personalised learning experience

Accreditation and Membership Options for Certified Coaching Professional Graduates

As a Certified Coaching Professional Graduate you are eligible to apply to ICF and/or the PCI UK. CCP graduates are highly trained coaches who coach the person rather than the problem and can coach adeptly across any area of life. Coaches wishing to add 'health coaching' should refer to the  Health & Wellbeing Add-On.

Certified Coaching Professional (CCP) Fees

All our fees are in Australian dollars. We pride ourselves on our level of transparency because we believe it's important to authentically reflect the values you are teaching. Flexible, ethical payment plans are available. You are welcome to enrol instantly online via a single Bundle payment (discounted), or request an invoice in your currency to bank transfer locally, or spread things out and payment plan over nine months.
Bank transfer options for Pounds, Euro and US Dollars. Contact the office for an invoice.
  • UPFRONT VALUE BUNDLE OPTION
  • PAYMENT PLAN OPTION
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CCP Program fee in GBP = £2133.00          US dollars = $2689.00                   (Applies for Upfront Bundle only)

Intake Dates & Timetables

Availability
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Class Start Times
Syd, Aus
Times for UK & parts of Europe
Status
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30 August 2023
Wed, 6 September 2023
5:45 PM
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8.45 am + Daylight savings changes*
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21 March 2024
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Daylight savings changes
* Aus enters daylight savings on 29/10/2023 and out on 2/4/2024. Please note changes to start of class if you are not in this timezone.

ICF Credentialing & Curriculum
Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
CCP graduates wishing to become officially credentialed ICF coaches are eligible to complete the final requirements by ICF*. ICF credentialing is considered the global gold standard in coach recognition. You'll take your certificate from Well College which denotes you have successfully completed a Level 1 ICF approved training course to ICF and your 100 hour coaching log and sit your Associate Certified Coach (ACC) exam.
  •  ICF COACH CREDENTIALING LEVELS
  • WHAT IF I CAN'T MAKE EVERY CLASS?
  • WHAT ARE THE ASSESSMENT TASKS?
  • LEARNING FACILITIES
  • TRANSFER AND CREDIT POLICY
  • PARTIAL COMPLETION
  • RPL
  • CURRICULUM
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That's perfectly fine, we live in the real world and flexibility is just as important in learning as it is in life. Ideally you will reach 80% attendance. If you miss a class you can catch up by tuning into the recording which is available within minutes of the class concluding.
We believe learning, like life, ebbs and flows and isn't linear. All your learning is done in class, while coaching and in one-on-one sessions with instructors, the focus is on curiosity-led learning, and not testing. We are no ordinary college, and you're not going back to school, you are going forward to you and your career empowering others, and we want you to love every minute of this part of your journey. 'Can I fail?' If you have attended classes and participated then no, plus, we will always work quietly and in a relaxed manner to get you to where you want to be. We're specialists at navigating obstacles. 

Sitting for ACC
Coaches seeking to gain Associate Certified Coach (ACC) ICF Credentialing have four opportunities to submit their recorded sessions to our MCC instructor during the program which you'll explore together against the ACC competencies. Upon meeting ACC you will be provide with an additional certificate to submit with your ACC application to ICF (please note ICF's requirement of 100 hours coaching and completion of the knowledge test to gain ACC).
​You will have
  • Easy access to the virtual classroom.
  • Recordings of all group tutorials and coaching sessions. 
  • Your own private Student Learning system holding all learning materials, accessible 24/7.
  • Entry into a private FB study group to connect with your global peers and all Well College teaching, coaching and mentoring staff.
  • Extensive set of coaching tools.
  • Access to additional live classes in groups of five on specialty coaching, business and health topics.
  • Access to qualified staff by phone, email or Zoom.
  • Ongoing access to health resources on the college learning system and via the study group (even after graduation).
  • Option to add 'Health and Wellness Coach' credentialing)
The maximum credit we are able to apply from other ACSTH or Level 1 completed studies is 20% of content based on our requirement for 80% completion. There is no credit process fee, however, in receiving credit there is no alteration to the fees. We would ask that you submit evidence of successfully completed training that meets 'currency' standards in Australia (this is 8 years). Incomplete training is not able to be accepted as evidence.

Coaches seeking to join HCANZA who hold and ICF credential but don't have a health/wellness qualification will be required to complete a health/wellness qualification at an advanced diploma or higher level.
Coaches have two pathway options available to them:
   (a) Certified Coaching Professional (CCP), and:
   (b) Certified Coaching Professional with evidence of completion of ICF ACC Level 1 credential (CCP Level 1).
Participants have 24 months from the time of enrolment to complete CCP.
Participants wishing to gain CCP Level 1 have 12 months from the final class for their intake in order to successfully meet the Performance Evaluation criteria for ACC Level Credentialing.
If you hold an ICF or equivalent qualification that maps to current coaching standards and would like to gain the 'Health & Wellness Coach' mantle to your suite of services please contact the office or submit an inquiry below. We are happy to connect with you to discuss how we can support you to gain the health and wellness elements and open the door to industry membership to associations such as the Health Coaches Australia & NZ. ​

    Prior study inquiry
ELEMENT 1: Coaching growth journey
  1. Ethical practice - ICF Code of Ethics and Core Values, confidentiality, referrals, professional integrity.
  2. Embodying a coaching mindset - client accountability, coach learning and development, reflective practice, growing intuitive practices, session preparation, coach growth.
  3. Case study review - Watching a coaching demonstration and unpacking the process.
  4. Coaching practicum - Live coaching, observation and mentoring within the session.

ELEMENT 2: Advancing the journey, planning and flow
  1. Maintaining coaching presence - Responding to the whole person and what it is they are seeking, partnering with clients to choose what occurs within the session, using curiosity to learn more about the client and holding the silence, pausing and reflecting.
  2. Listening to hear - Use of questions that are driven by what clients share, exploring the clients wording, nuances and energy shifts, holding space for clients, effective reflection and summarising that demonstrates clarity and understanding.
  3. Dynamic exploration - Coach led exploration of where student coaches are and what it is they wish to engage around.
  4. 1:1 private coaching session reviewing a recorded session with a client.
  5. Coaching practicum - Live coaching, observation and mentoring within the session.

ELEMENT 3: Coaching and coaching agreements
  1. Establishing and maintaining agreements - Exploring verbal coaching agreements and formal commitment and agreement tools, establishing the clients outcomes for the session, collaborating on measures of success, exploring meaning and the process of outcomes with clients.
  2. Cultivating trust and safety in the coaching partnership - Acknowledging and respecting individual strengths and resources, expressing empathy, support and concern, acknowledging client feelings, emotions, perceptions and beliefs, and inviting clients to responses without judgement.
  3. Dynamic exploration - Coach led exploration of where student coaches are and what it is they wish to engage around, commonly around accreditation, ICF performance evaluation requirements, setting up a coaching business.
  4. 1:1 private coaching session reviewing a recorded session with a client.
  5. Coaching practicum - Live coaching, observation and mentoring within the session.

ELEMENT 4: Change, shifts and evoking awareness
  1. Evoking awareness - Using questioning effective to inquiry about how the client is feeling, what they are thinking, the values they hold, their wants, beliefs and behaviour, questioning techniques that empower clients to explore their current thinking and beyond to new expanded ways of seeing themselves and the world, sharing of observations ,intuitions, thoughts and feelings without attachment to invite deeper exploration.
  2. Facilitating client growth - Inviting clients to explore their progression towards their goals or outcomes, empowering clients to reflect on their learnings about themselves and/or the situation and how they might employ these to continue their growth, exploring resources and/or barriers to action, reflecting on accountability for client, celebrating successes, partnering with the client in bring the session to a close.
  3. Coach mentoring - Exploring the use of tools in coaching, using lightness in sessions, and ethical considerations shared and unpacked.
  4. Coaching practicum - Live coaching, observation and mentoring within the session.

ELEMENT 5: The business of coaching
  1. Understanding accreditation and credentialing options - Exploring the pathway to ICF, UKIHCA, HCANZA and PCI
  2. The business of coaching - Finding clients, coaching packages, coaching insurance and more.
  3. Coaching practicum - Live coaching, observation and mentoring within the session.
  4. 1:1 private coaching session reviewing a recorded session with a client.
  5. Submission of ACC performance evaluation for those seeking ICF credentialing.

Already a Qualified Coach Looking for
'Health & Wellbeing' Gap Training?

'HEALTH & WELLBEING' AND/OR 'WOMEN'S HEALTH COACH' CERTIFICATION

We have a super cost and time-effective option for those who hold an existing ICF credential or have completed an ACSTH program and would like to hold 'health and wellbeing coach' credentialing. In completing the short gap training this can open the door to join:
  • UK & International Health Coaches Association (UKIHCA) or
  • Health Coaches Australia & New Zealand Association (HCANZA).
Simply contact the office for your personalised plan.
ADD 'HEALTH COACH' TO YOUR QUALIFICATION!

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LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN COACHING FOR LIFESTYLE & WELLBEING MANAGEMENT

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