{"id":1961,"date":"2019-05-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-29T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coachdiversity-institute.lndo.site\/blog\/which-coach-training-program-is-right-for-you\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T11:45:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T11:45:16","slug":"which-coach-training-program-is-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/coachinginnovation.co\/blog\/which-coach-training-program-is-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Coach Training Program is Right for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve ever been interested in coach training,\u00a0<\/span>CoachDiversity Institute<\/span>\u00a0can help you prepare for a meaningful and successful career in\u00a0diversity coaching.\u00a0<\/span> CoachDiversity\u2019s certification program\u00a0is accredited\u00a0by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and is the\u00a0world\u2019s only\u00a0establishment that combines the transformational power of coaching\u00a0with diversity\u00a0and leadership training.<\/span> Through <\/span>our training programs<\/span><\/a>, we deliver sophisticated, interactive instruction to help you make organizational and social change from the inside out. \u00a0No matter what learning path you choose,\u00a0you\u2019ll be mentored by the leading practitioners and experts in diversity and inclusion and workplace transformation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Weekend 1: Be The Change Weekend<\/b><\/h3>\r\n

Our transformative\u00a0<\/span>Be The Change Weekend<\/span><\/i>\u00a0will teach you the foundation of skills\u00a0you\u2019ll need to\u00a0start your coaching career right away. It is comprised of 30 training hours which are completed over the course of one weekend. \u00a0The curriculum includes coaching foundations\u00a0that emphasize issues of diversity, inclusion, power, and privilege, enabling you to begin your coaching practice<\/a> with the solid groundwork of core coaching competencies<\/a>. However, please note that this is not a certification path.<\/span> All students must attend the first weekend. After completing Weekend 1, you\u2019ll have the choice to continue your education and gain certification through two additional coaching options.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Associate Diversity Coach Training<\/b><\/h3>\r\n

Our first certification option is to become an\u00a0<\/span>Associate Diversity Coach\u00a0<\/span><\/i>(ADC). Through this learning track, you will deepen your understanding of the coaching core competencies as defined by the International Coach Federation (ICF), practice with your peers, and receive direct mentorship from our team of instructors. \u00a0This ICF-accredited course is 60 training hours divided between one-weekend intensive, online classes, and practicum hours.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Certified Professional Diversity Coach<\/b><\/h3>\r\n

While our first two options are a wonderful way to get your feet wet in a career in coaching, we strongly recommend serious candidates take our\u00a0<\/span>Certified Professional Diversity Coach<\/span><\/i>\u00a0(CPDC) training program. This ICF-accredited certification course is 125 training hours,\u00a0consisting of\u00a0three in-person training weekends as well as virtual work. <\/span> As a Certified Professional Diversity Coach, you will learn\u00a0all the\u00a0coaching fundamentals and skills through six virtual labs, peer coaching, mentor coaching, a creative project, and a paper requirement. The CPDC level curriculum includes coaching foundations, advanced coaching techniques, deeper emotional intelligence work, CoachDiversity\u2019s model for diversity and inclusion, cultural competence, and leadership and business development.\u00a0<\/span> By the end of this advanced training, you\u2019ll have developed your unique style as a subject matter expert and thought leader who is able to transform organizations and communities with the unique skill-set of coaching.<\/span> CoachDiversity\u00a0Institute<\/span><\/a> is the world\u2019s only coaching organization, accredited by the International Coach Federation, focused on diversity and inclusion as a mechanism to support true organizational change.<\/span> Photo:\u00a0#WOCinTech<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve ever been interested in coach training,\u00a0CoachDiversity Institute\u00a0can help you prepare for a meaningful and successful career in\u00a0diversity coaching.\u00a0 CoachDiversity\u2019s certification program\u00a0is accredited\u00a0by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and is the\u00a0world\u2019s only\u00a0establishment that combines the transformational power of coaching\u00a0with diversity\u00a0and leadership training. 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