THE BIRTH OF A COACH
Join our ICF Level 1 The Birth of a Coach Education programme to begin your journey of becoming a compassionate, globally recognised ICF accredited coach.
Are you a new or aspiring coach with a tender and open heart, who wants to support others in their personal growth? Are you curious about how you might be able to use your coaching skills in collaboration with the natural world? If you long to use your intuitive gifts and creativity alongside developing a credible, grounded and professional coaching practice, you have come to the right place.
99% of Our Graduates Achieve the
ICF Accreditation the First Time They Apply!
Coaching Essence
Training Module 1
Feb - 1 March 2026 Fri-Sun
17:30-22:30 UK Time
Client the Leader
Training Module 2
17 - 19 April 2026 Fri-Sun
17:30-22:30 UK Time
Client in a Relationship
Training Module 3
5 - 7 June 2026 Fri-Sun
17:30-22:30 UK Time
Client in a Team
Training Module 4
10 - 12 July 2026 Fri-Sun
17:30-22:30 UK Time
Group Mentor Coaching
Module 5
5 - 6 September 2026 Sat-Sun
17:30-21:00 UK Time
3 Hours of One-to-One Mentor Coaching
inclusive of:
3 Participant's coaching sessions Observation and Feedback
ICF ACC Performance Evaluation
Location ➡️ Zoom Platform
ICF minimum requirements for Associate Certified Coach (ACC) application via Level 1 Path:
• ICF Level 1 Coaching Education Certificate
• Coaching Log demonstrating 100 hours of coaching experience with at least 8 clients.
The Birth of a Coach is an in-depth, ICF accredited Level 1 Coaching Education programme. It will be perfect for you if you are just starting out with your coaching practice, or if you have been coaching for a while but you want to attain the globally recognised ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Credential from the International Coach Federation (ICF). It is our passionate commitment to impart all the essential skills, knowledge and confidence in preparation for you to launch a successful and enjoyable coaching practice.
Or maybe you are already working in an organisation and you want to improve your leadership skills and complete your professional competencies? This programme is ideal for you, too. We work with professionals from all walks of life who desire to use their empathic skills to creatively support others to thrive through delivering an excellent coaching practice.
If you are looking for a globally recognised ICF coach accreditation that allows you to draw upon and develop your intuitive gifts in collaboration with nature, you will love our approach. The Birth of a Coach ICF training is based on 20% theory and 80% practice, which means you will have plenty of time to gain practical confidence with your coaching skills, alongside learning how you can ground your coaching practice in care for our planet. You will have access to proven, creative and successful coaching tools, professional demonstrations, and personalised 1:1 observed coaching feedback and mentoring sessions.
We run ICF Level 1 The Birth of a Coach programme with an intimate group of no more than 12 students, so places tend to fill up quickly.
what the programme offers you:
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A globally recognised ICF Level 1 Coaching Education 83 Contact Hours entitling you to apply for the ICF ACC Credential.
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All coaching education required by the ICF to apply for the ICF ACC Credential.
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An opportunity to become a member of the ICF professional community.
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A clear pathway for you to continue your professional development as a coach.
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A professional coaching network with your fellow coaching students.
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Creative ideas, coaching templates and essential resources to help you to work in a holistic, deeply fulfilling and impactful way with your coaching clients.
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New skills in nature conscious coaching, which means coaching in collaboration with the natural world.
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Confidence in your intuitive abilities to know how and when to choose the right holistic tools.
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Develop a coaching style, which feels authentic to who you are and aligns with your natural clients.
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Learn the essential coaching skills in preparation for you to launch a successful practice, which you love!
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Thorough preparation for the ICF internationally renowned Associate Certified Coach (ACC) examination.
We believe people learn best through doing. Therefore, from the very beginning, you will be able to put into practice what you learn, helping you to deepen and integrate your skills and competences throughout the whole programme. With the support of Lilith and our instructors’ observation and comprehensive feedback, you will be able to draw upon your already acquired knowledge and integrate it with your new skills and awareness. Before the start of the first group module, you will be invited to pick two people who agree to become your ‘coach training clients’ for the duration of the programme.
course details
All Inclusive Level 1 ICF Coaching Education 83 ICF Contact Hours
consists of:
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The Birth of a Coach Training 72 ICF Contact Hours
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Mentor Coaching 10 ICF Contact Hours
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ICF ACC Performance Evaluation 1 ICF Contact Hour
70 Hours of ICF Level 1 The Birth of a Coach is delivered synchronously, meaning in a real-time interaction with the Educator and other participants
TIME COMMITMENT + DETAILS
ICF Level 1 The Birth of a Coach Training
We ask you to set aside 12 days to engage with group training
(3 days x 5 hours every one/two months for 4 months)
3 x 1:1 sessions can be scheduled more flexibly.
The Birth of a Coach Training includes 72 ICF Contact Hours:
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12 Inspirational day x 5 hours of interactive workshops via Zoom with your fellow coaching cohort.
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ICF Core Coaching Competencies at ICF ACC level.
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Learner manual with essential step-by-step coaching tools.
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Expert knowledge and experiential wisdom transfer from our instructors and Lilith, who come with thousands of hours of successful ICF accredited coach training, coaching practice, mentor coaching, and coaching evaluation experience.
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Assurance that your practical coaching skills align with the 8 essential Core
Coaching Competencies, as defined by ICF.
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The ability to develop a professional coaching practice that orientates around the ICF Core Values and ICF Coach Ethical Code.
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An invitation to join ICF Level 2 Education Intuitive Coach, completed with ICF Level 2 Coaching Education Certificate, entitling you to apply for the ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) Credential.
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Between the modules you will be able to deepen your skills through practice with your clients and with the other students.
Mentor Coaching and ICF ACC Performance Evaluation
To apply for the ICF ACC credential and receive your ICF Level 1 The Birth of a Coach Certificate, on top of the Training ICF requires you to complete also:
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10 hours of ACC Mentor Coaching, AND
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ICF ACC Performance Evaluation
10 hours of Mentor Coaching sessions are included in ICF Level 1 The Birth of a Coach. They consist of:
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3 hours of personalised one-to-one mentor coaching sessions with the ICF Mentor Coach, inclusive of 3 observation and feedback on your audio-recorded client coaching sessions. Your coaching sessions are evaluated verbally and in writing, in reference to the 8 Core Coaching Competencies at ICF ACC Level, AND
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7 hours of in-depth small group mentor coaching (with a maximum of 10 participants) - Module 5. It consist of fine tuning to ICF ACC Exam and ACC Performance Evaluation calibration. It is delivered in an real time interaction with the Mentor Coach and other participants in an experiential way. Includes practice, reflection, broadening awareness, observation and feedback.
After you have completed Mentor Coaching you will be invited to take the ICF ACC Performance Evaluation, which is also included in ICF Level 1 The Birth of a Coach. The examination is conducted remotely. Evolution Coaching Academy is authorised by the ICF to conduct this part of the ICF ACC examination as an ICF Level 1 Accredited Education Provider.
ICF Level 1 The Birth of a Coach programme is designed to help you embody all the ICF Core Coaching Competencies and ICF Code of Ethics, which will enable you to conduct a trustworthy, grounded, holistic and truly successful coaching practice. By completing ICF Level 1 The Birth of a Coach programme you are eligible to apply for the ICF ACC Credential via the easiest ICF ACC Credential Level 1 Path. Apply today.
