Coaching For Africa From  South Africa. Available Online and Open To Global Customers

Next Coach Training Cohort - Course Schedule (40 Sessions, 60 hrs) Dates - Starting 25 August 2026

1. Tue 25 Aug 2026 - What is Coaching? (vs Mentoring, Therapy, Consulting)

2. Thu 27 Aug 2026 - Joining Comensa, ICF, Diversity Essay, Logbook setup

3. Tue 1 Sep 2026 - The Importance of Contracting Correctly in Coaching

4. Thu 3 Sep 2026 - Ethics and Professional Standards

5. Tue 8 Sep 2026 - Coaching Mindset vs Fixed Mindset

6. Thu 10 Sep 2026 - Building Trust and Psychological Safety

7. Tue 15 Sep 2026 - Deep Listening Levels 123, Listening Actively

8. Thu 17 Sep 2026 - Video Review, ICF Core Competencies To Date, ICF 1-6

9. Tue 22 Sep 2026 - Evoking Awareness, Powerful Questioning (Basics)

10. Thu 24 Sep 2026 (SKIPPED – Public Holiday)

11. Tue 29 Sep 2026 - Facilitating Growth, Closing Sessions, 8 ICF Core Competencies Complete - Part 1

12. Thu 1 Oct 2026 - Facilitating Growth, Closing Sessions, 8 ICF Core Competencies Complete - Part 2

13. Tue 6 Oct 2026 - Communication Mastery

14. Thu 8 Oct 2026 - Markers for ICF Revision

15. Tue 13 Oct 2026 - Identifty Coaching, Ego, Id, Superego and Identity Shifting Questions

16. Thu 15 Oct 2026 - Questions and Answers from Coaching Body of Knowledge

17. Tue 20 Oct 2026 - Communicating - Comensa Behavioral Standard 2

18. Thu 22 Oct 2026 - Building Trust and Report - Comensa Behavioral Standard 3

19. Tue 27 Oct 2026 - Self Reflection and how it helps coaching

20. Thu 29 Oct 2026 - Creating Opportunities for Learning - Comensa Behavioral Standard 4

21. Tue 3 Nov 2026 - Designing Actions and Managing Accountability - Comensa Behavioral Standard 5 

22. Thu 5 Nov 2026 - MCC video review of Professional Coaching in Action

23. Tue 10 Nov 2026 - Comensa Behavioral Standard 6

24. Thu 12 Nov 2026 - Comensa Behavioral Standard 7

25. Tue 17 Nov 2026 - Comensa Behavioral Standard 8

26. Thu 19 Nov 2026 - As per list below, subject to change

27. Tue 24 Nov 2026

28. Thu 26 Nov 2026

29. Tue 1 Dec 2026

30. Thu 3 Dec 2026

31. Tue 8 Dec 2026

32. Thu 10 Dec 2026

33. Tue 15 Dec 2026

34. Thu 17 Dec 2026

35. Tue 22 Dec 2026 (SKIPPED – Christmas break)

36. Thu 24 Dec 2026 (SKIPPED – Christmas break)

37. Tue 29 Dec 2026 (SKIPPED – Christmas break)

38. Thu 31 Dec 2026 (SKIPPED – Christmas break)

39. Thu 7 Jan 2027

40. Tue 12 Jan 2027

41. Thu 14 Jan 2027

42. Tue 19 Jan 2027

43. Thu 21 Jan 2027

44. Tue 26 Jan 2027

45. Thu 28 Jan 2027

 COACH TRAINING PROGRAM OVERVIEW

• Duration: 20 weeks

• Sessions: 40 (2x 90min sessions per week)

• Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays

• Time: 16:00 – 17:30 (SAST GMT +2 Johannesburg)

• Outcome:

  • ICF Core Competency readiness

  • COMENSA Level 1 portfolio readiness

  • Real coaching hours + practice + feedback

 FULL 20-WEEK SCHEDULE + CURRICULUM

 WEEK 1 – Foundations of Coaching

Week 1 - Completed, April 7, Starting August 25

• Tue: Session 1 – What is Coaching? (vs Mentoring, Therapy, Consulting)

• Thu: Session 2 – Joining Comensa, Diversity Essay, Logbook setup

Week 2 - Completed

• Tue: Session 3 – Contracting

• Thu: Session 4 – Ethics & Professional Standards (a second 90 min Ethics session is scheduled for Session 21)

 WEEK 3–4 – Coaching Presence & Core Skills

Week 3 - Completed

• Tue: Session 5 – Coaching Mindset vs Fixing Mindset

• Thu: Session 6 – Building Trust & Psychological Safety

Week 4 - Completed

• Tue: Session 7 – Deep Listening (Levels 1, 2, 3 Listening), Listens Actively

• Thu: Session 8 – Video Review, ICF Core Competencies To Date, ICF 1-6

 WEEK 5–6 – Communication Mastery

Week 5 - Completed, May 5

• Tue: Session 9 – Evoking Awareness, Powerful Questioning (Basics)

• Thu: Session 10 – Facilitating Growth, Closing Sessions, 8 ICF Core Competencies Complete - Part 1

Week 6 - Completed, May 14

• Tue: Session 11 – Facilitating Growth, Closing Sessions, 8 ICF Core Competencies Complete - Part 2

• Thu: Session 12 – Comensa Contracting, Clear Agreements, Informed Consent, Confidentiality, Role Clarity, Goals, Logistics, Ethical Boundaries, Record Keeping, Right to Terminate, Sponsors

• Still to do: Language Patterns & Reframing, Coaching Presence (Holding Space), ICF vs COMENSA Frameworks Explained, Non-Verbal Communication, Emotional Intelligence in Coaching, Direct Communication & Clarity, Goal Setting Models (SMART, CLEAR), Structuring a Coaching Session, Accountability & Follow-ups, Limiting Beliefs Coaching, Values Elicitation, Wheel of Life Tool, GROW Model Deep Dive, Challenging the Client, Intuition in Coaching, Silence as a Tool, Coaching for Awareness, Behaviour Change Models

 WEEK 7–8 – Goal Setting & Structure

Week 7 - Completed

• Tue: Session 13 – 37 PCC Markers for ICF Revision

• Thu: Session 14 – Identifty Coaching, Ego, Id, Superego and Identity Shifting Questions

Week 8 - Completed, May 28

• Tue: Session 15 – 100 Questions and Answers from Coaching Body of Knowledge CoachBOK

• Thu: Session 16 – Communicating - Comensa Behavioral Standard 2

 WEEK 9–10 – Coaching Tools & Techniques

Week 9 - Completed June 4

• Tue: Session 17 – Building Trust and Report - Comensa Behavioral Standard 3

• Thu: Session 18 – Self Review of Reflection Template

Week 10 - Completing June 11

• Tue: Session 19 – Creating Opportunities for Learning - Comensa Behavioral Standard 4

• Thu: Session 20 – Designing Actions and Managing Accountability - Comensa Behavioral Standard 5 

 WEEK 11–12 – Advanced Coaching Skills

Week 11 - Completing June 18

• Tue: Session 21 – MCC videos, June 16 Public Holiday

• Thu: Session 22 – Comensa Behavioral Standard 6

Week 12

• Tue: Session 23 – Comensa Behavioral Standard 7

• Thu: Session 24 – Comensa Behavioral Standard 8

 WEEK 13–14 – Behaviour & Change

Week 13

• Tue: Session 25 – TBA

• Thu: Session 26 – Habit Formation Coaching

Week 14

• Tue: Session 27 – Neuroscience Basics for Coaches

• Thu: Session 28 – Managing Resistance

 WEEK 15–16 – Real Coaching Practice

Week 15

• Tue: Session 29 – Live Coaching Practice 1

• Thu: Session 30 – Feedback & Reflection

Week 16

• Tue: Session 31 – Live Coaching Practice 2

• Thu: Session 32 – Mentor Coaching Session

 WEEK 17–18 – Professional Coaching Skills

Week 17

• Tue: Session 33 – Coaching Business Fundamentals

• Thu: Session 34 – Ethics Case Studies

Week 18

• Tue: Session 35 – Documentation & Logbooks (COMENSA)

• Thu: Session 36 – Preparing for ICF Assessment

 WEEK 19–20 – Certification Readiness

Week 19

• Tue: Session 37 – Final Coaching Practice (Observed)

• Thu: Session 38 – Feedback + Competency Scoring

Week 20

• Tue: Session 39 – Portfolio Submission Preparation

• Thu: Session 40 – Graduation + Next Steps

 60 CORE TOPICS COVERED AT LEVEL 1

Here are the 60 topics embedded across sessions:

 Foundations

1. What is coaching

2. Coaching vs mentoring

3. Coaching vs therapy

4. Coaching vs consulting

5. Coaching mindset

6. Growth vs fixing mindset

 Ethics & Standards

7. ICF competencies

8. COMENSA competencies

9. Ethics principles

10. Confidentiality

11. Boundaries

12. Professional conduct

 Core Skills

13. Coaching presence

14. Active listening

15. Deep listening

16. Powerful questioning

17. Open vs closed questions

18. Building trust

Communication

19. Direct communication

20. Emotional intelligence

21. Non-verbal cues

22. Language patterns

23. Reframing

24. Feedback delivery

 Coaching Process

25. Goal setting

26. SMART goals

27. Contracting

28. Session structure

29. Accountability

30. Measuring progress

Tools

31. GROW model

32. Wheel of life

33. Values elicitation

34. Limiting beliefs

35. Visualization

36. Scaling questions

 Advanced Skills

37. Intuition

38. Silence

39. Challenging clients

40. Awareness creation

41. Pattern recognition

42. Perspective shifting

 Behaviour Change

43. Behaviour models

44. Habit formation

45. Neuroscience basics

46. Resistance

47. Motivation

48. Identity change

 Practice

49. Live coaching

50. Feedback models

51. Reflection

52. Mentor coaching

 Professional Development

53. Coaching business

54. Pricing

55. Marketing basics

56. Client acquisition

 Certification Prep

57. Logbooks

58. Portfolio

59. ICF assessment

60. Final evaluation

Here is our master evaluation framework for world-class coaches, both:

• International Coaching Federation (ICF)

• COMENSA

These bodies define the gold standard through competencies like ethics, presence, listening, awareness, growth, and professionalism .

 300 Criteria for Coaching

Note: There is no official 300 criteria list from ICF or COMENSA.

• ICF → 8 core competencies (with ~50+ behavioral markers)

• COMENSA → 9 competency domains with behavioral indicators

Here is the 300-point MASTERY FRAMEWORK used by our elite coaches (MCC-level) at Level123coaching.co.za

 300 CRITERIA OF ELITE COACHING (ICF + COMENSA ALIGNED)

1. ETHICS & PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS 

1. Demonstrates integrity in all interactions

2. Maintains strict confidentiality

3. Clearly explains coaching vs therapy/consulting

4. Avoids conflicts of interest

5. Works within scope of competence

6. Refers clients when necessary

7. Contracts transparently

8. Manages boundaries professionally

9. Uses ethical decision-making frameworks

10. Documents agreements clearly

11. Handles sensitive topics responsibly

12. Protects client data

13. Maintains neutrality

14. Avoids dependency creation

15. Practices fairness and inclusivity

16. Respects cultural differences

17. Upholds professional reputation

18. Avoids manipulation or influence

19. Uses consent-based coaching

20. Maintains ethical marketing

21. Avoids false claims

22. Honors commitments

23. Uses supervision when needed

24. Recognizes ethical dilemmas early

25. Applies ethical frameworks under pressure

26. Maintains professionalism in communication

27. Handles dual relationships carefully

28. Protects psychological safety

29. Maintains ethical record keeping

30. Adheres to ICF/COMENSA codes

31. Demonstrates accountability

32. Uses ethical pricing practices

33. Declines inappropriate engagements

34. Maintains legal awareness

35. Avoids bias in coaching

36. Practices ethical influence

37. Maintains client autonomy

38. Handles complaints professionally

39. Aligns actions with values

40. Models ethical leadership

2. COACHING MINDSET & PRESENCE 

41. Maintains curiosity

42. Demonstrates non-judgment

43. Stays present in sessions

44. Regulates emotions

45. Practices self-awareness

46. Uses intuition appropriately

47. Lets go of ego

48. Embraces uncertainty

49. Adapts to client energy

50. Practices mindfulness

51. Remains client-centered

52. Avoids fixing or advising

53. Holds silence effectively

54. Trusts the coaching process

55. Manages distractions

56. Demonstrates patience

57. Maintains focus

58. Reflects between sessions

59. Uses reflective journaling

60. Engages in continuous learning

61. Seeks feedback

62. Practices supervision

63. Builds emotional resilience

64. Maintains energy

65. Uses somatic awareness

66. Reads emotional cues

67. Handles discomfort

68. Stays grounded

69. Adapts style dynamically

70. Balances structure and flow

71. Uses presence to influence depth

72. Manages own triggers

73. Practices humility

74. Maintains authenticity

75. Builds confidence in client

76. Encourages independence

77. Avoids over-coaching

78. Uses pacing effectively

79. Holds transformational space

80. Demonstrates mastery-level awareness

3. CONTRACTING & AGREEMENTS 

81. Clarifies coaching goals

82. Defines session outcomes

83. Aligns expectations

84. Contracts roles and responsibilities

85. Establishes boundaries

86. Defines success measures

87. Re-contracts when needed

88. Aligns stakeholder expectations

89. Clarifies confidentiality terms

90. Defines session structure

91. Sets timelines

92. Aligns values

93. Clarifies client agenda

94. Establishes accountability structures

95. Manages scope creep

96. Aligns coaching vs mentoring

97. Sets feedback expectations

98. Defines communication methods

99. Aligns outcomes with purpose

100. Ensures mutual understanding

101. Clarifies coaching approach

102. Uses powerful opening questions

103. Aligns session focus

104. Tracks progress vs goals

105. Adjusts agreements dynamically

106. Uses contracting as intervention

107. Builds ownership

108. Ensures clarity at every session

109. Checks alignment continuously

110. Closes agreements effectively

4. TRUST & RELATIONSHIP 

111. Builds rapport quickly

112. Creates psychological safety

113. Demonstrates empathy

114. Validates client experience

115. Shows genuine care

116. Builds mutual respect

117. Maintains non-judgment

118. Holds confidentiality visibly

119. Encourages vulnerability

120. Uses emotional intelligence

121. Builds trust over time

122. Handles resistance

123. Manages conflict

124. Maintains consistency

125. Demonstrates reliability

126. Builds deep connection

127. Uses tone effectively

128. Reads non-verbal cues

129. Holds space for emotions

130. Encourages honesty

131. Supports difficult conversations

132. Builds client confidence

133. Maintains neutrality

134. Avoids attachment

135. Builds credibility

136. Demonstrates authenticity

137. Uses humor appropriately

138. Builds long-term trust

139. Supports identity shifts

140. Creates safe challenge

141. Encourages openness

142. Builds relational depth

143. Handles emotional breakdowns

144. Maintains compassion

145. Encourages accountability

146. Builds co-ownership

147. Maintains professionalism

148. Supports transformation

149. Holds tension safely

150. Creates trust under pressure

5. ACTIVE LISTENING 

151. Listens beyond words

152. Detects patterns

153. Identifies limiting beliefs

154. Listens for emotions

155. Listens for values

156. Listens for identity

157. Avoids interrupting

158. Uses silence effectively

159. Reflects accurately

160. Summarizes clearly

161. Uses paraphrasing

162. Detects contradictions

163. Identifies blind spots

164. Listens systemically

165. Tracks themes

166. Notices energy shifts

167. Identifies assumptions

168. Uses minimal encouragers

169. Avoids leading

170. Detects meaning

171. Listens for language patterns

172. Identifies metaphors

173. Uses reflective listening

174. Notices emotional shifts

175. Tracks progress

176. Uses deep listening levels

177. Avoids internal dialogue

178. Maintains full attention

179. Uses curiosity

180. Identifies core issues

181. Recognizes resistance

182. Listens to what’s not said

183. Uses body language awareness

184. Tracks alignment

185. Listens across sessions

186. Builds insight through listening

187. Uses listening to challenge

188. Enhances awareness

189. Builds clarity

190. Enables breakthroughs

6. POWERFUL QUESTIONING & AWARENESS 

191. Asks open-ended questions

192. Avoids “why” judgment questions

193. Uses short, powerful questions

194. Challenges assumptions

195. Expands thinking

196. Evokes insight

197. Encourages reflection

198. Uses future-focused questions

199. Uses present awareness

200. Creates breakthroughs

201. Uses reframing

202. Challenges limiting beliefs

203. Uses scaling questions

204. Uses perspective shifts

205. Encourages ownership

206. Builds self-awareness

207. Explores values

208. Uses metaphor

209. Encourages creativity

210. Facilitates discovery

211. Deepens thinking

212. Encourages responsibility

213. Uses strategic questioning

214. Avoids advice disguised as questions

215. Creates clarity

216. Identifies options

217. Encourages decision-making

218. Breaks mental blocks

219. Encourages courage

220. Challenges identity

221. Supports transformation

222. Links past-present-future

223. Uses systemic questioning

224. Encourages emotional awareness

225. Builds insight loops

226. Creates aha moments

227. Uses timing effectively

228. Matches client readiness

229. Encourages truth

230. Drives awareness

7. ACTION & ACCOUNTABILITY 

231. Translates insight into action

232. Defines clear next steps

233. Builds accountability

234. Tracks commitments

235. Encourages ownership

236. Aligns action with values

237. Sets measurable goals

238. Builds habits

239. Uses progress tracking

240. Encourages experimentation

241. Builds discipline

242. Removes obstacles

243. Encourages follow-through

244. Tracks results

245. Builds consistency

246. Uses accountability structures

247. Reinforces progress

248. Celebrates wins

249. Addresses setbacks

250. Builds resilience

251. Encourages reflection

252. Aligns actions with identity

253. Uses stretch goals

254. Builds execution mindset

255. Maintains momentum

256. Encourages responsibility

257. Builds long-term change

258. Reinforces learning

259. Tracks behavioral change

260. Enables sustainable growth

8. SELF-MASTERY & DEVELOPMENT 

261. Engages in CPD

262. Seeks supervision

263. Reflects on sessions

264. Records insights

265. Tracks growth

266. Builds coaching philosophy

267. Develops niche expertise

268. Improves questioning skills

269. Refines listening

270. Builds presence

271. Seeks feedback

272. Learns from mistakes

273. Studies human behavior

274. Develops emotional intelligence

275. Builds business skills

276. Improves communication

277. Builds personal brand

278. Develops thought leadership

279. Expands tools

280. Practices coaching regularly

281. Engages in peer coaching

282. Builds resilience

283. Manages burnout

284. Builds discipline

285. Tracks performance metrics

286. Improves session quality

287. Develops frameworks

288. Learns systems thinking

289. Expands cultural awareness

290. Develops ethical maturity

291. Builds influence

292. Enhances intuition

293. Develops leadership

294. Builds confidence

295. Improves storytelling

296. Refines coaching models

297. Builds impact measurement

298. Expands network

299. Builds legacy thinking

300. Commits to mastery