ICF Level 1 – ACC
Become a coach with rigor, practice, and a human leadership standard.
Coaching is not a script. It is a stance.
And a stance is built through practice, supervision, and a clear competency framework.
The IIRHD, ICF Certified Coach – Level 1, training is designed for professionals who want to enter coaching seriously and practice with efficiency, ethics, and excellence. You will develop the 8 ICF Core Coaching Competencies and learn to apply them in real conversational coaching sessions – from the first days of the program.
This is coaching development with Heart and Science: human depth, structured method, and quality discipline.
Who this training is for
This program is designed for:
- Persons who want to practice coaching as a professional
- HR leaders and HR professionals who coach internally
- managers, team leaders, and executives who lead through human relationship
- consultants, trainers, mentors, and professionals transitioning into coaching
- anyone seeking a credible pathway to ICF Level 1 accreditation
If you want quick techniques, this is not your program.
If you want to build a real coaching practice, you belong here.
What you will learn
You will develop the full set of ICF coaching competencies, including:
- coaching mindset and ethical practice
- establishing trust and psychological safety
- active listening and powerful questioning
- evoking awareness and facilitating growth
- creating accountability and sustainable action
You will also learn a field-ready method: how to structure a session, keep the right posture, and deliver coaching that is both human and precise.
How you will learn
From the start, you work in pairs and small groups to adopt a coaching stance.
Every module integrates:
- theory that is clear and actionable
- role plays and practical exercises
- structured feedback and reflective practice
- supervised coaching sessions (with guidance)
The goal is simple: fast transfer to real-life practice.
Outcomes
By the end of the training, you will be able to:
- coach with confidence, structure, and presence
- apply the ICF competencies in real situations
- develop a coaching style aligned with your personality
- build professional credibility through a recognised pathway
Certification and recognition
This training is:
- ICF certified (International Coaching Federation)
- recognised by the Luxembourg Ministry of Education
- designed to provide direct access to the ICF Level 1 accreditation process