100 Hours | ICF Level 1
The ICF Level 1 Coach Training by Vira Human Training is a 100-hour professional program designed for those who want to become a professional Coach through a structured pathway toward the ACC Credential.
It combines theory, guided practice, Mentor Coaching, and development of the ICF Core Competencies.
ICF-accredited Level 1 Coach Education Program.
A complete 100-hour Coach Education pathway.
A structured pathway designed to fit around professional commitments.
Designed for the ACC credential pathway.
Mentor Coaching is included in the program.
Observed Coaching sessions with structured feedback.
The final performance assessment is included.
Live training on scheduled weekends, with practice and feedback integrated throughout the pathway.
Coaching Foundations is the Level 1 pathway within the Vira Human Training International Coaching School.
Coaching Foundations is designed for professionals who want to enter Coach Training through a structured ICF Level 1 pathway leading toward the ACC Credential.
It is suitable for aspiring Coaches who value practice-based learning, and professionals who want to integrate Coaching skills into leadership, education, or organizational development.
A structured and comprehensive journey into the foundations of Professional Coaching.
This program supports participants in understanding what Coaching truly is, how it differs from other helping professions, and how to begin practicing in alignment with ICF standards. Through experiential learning, observation, and reflective practice, participants develop professional presence, ethical awareness, and the ability to facilitate client-centered conversations. The program builds the conditions for conducting initial Coaching sessions with confidence, responsibility, and respect for the Coaching relationship.
The entire program is built around experiential learning, structured practice, and ongoing feedback.
Participants engage in peer-to-peer Coaching, observed sessions, and faculty-guided learning moments, receiving professional feedback aligned with ICF Core Competencies.
By experiencing Coaching from multiple perspectives – as Coach, as Client, and as observer – participants develop practical competence, reflective awareness, and a solid professional mindset that supports responsible and sustainable growth.
Grounded in ICF standards, Coaching Foundations supports the early stages of professional growth and the consolidation of Professional Coaching Competencies at the ACC Performance Level.
The program fosters ethical awareness, reflective practice, and a structured understanding of Coaching, preparing participants to continue their development toward ICF Level 2 training (PCC) and the ICF Credential.
Coaching Foundations includes the Coach Education, Mentor Coaching, and final performance assessment built into the ICF Level 1 pathway.
The ACC credential is awarded separately by ICF and also requires the applicable Coaching experience and the ACC Exam.
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Yes. Coaching Foundations includes 10 hours of Mentor Coaching and the final performance assessment as part of the accredited program.
Completing the program covers the Coach Education, Mentor Coaching, and performance evaluation components of the ACC pathway. The ACC credential is awarded separately by ICF and also requires the applicable Coaching experience and the ACC Exam.
Yes. Coaching Foundations is delivered through live online training on scheduled weekends, with practice, observation, feedback, and Mentor Coaching integrated into the pathway.
Level 1 develops the foundations of Professional Coaching and supports the ACC credential pathway. Level 2 provides more advanced Coach Education for deeper professional practice and supports the PCC credential pathway.
Our ICF Level 1 Coach Training provides a structured foundation for individuals who want to develop professional Coaching skills and pursue the ACC Credential.
For official information on how ICF-accredited Level 1 education fits the ACC credential pathway, see the ICF education and training requirements for credentials.
Understanding what Coaching truly is – and what it is not.
In this module, participants explore the foundations of Professional Coaching, clarifying what defines Coaching as a distinct profession and how it differs from mentoring, consulting, training, and therapy.
The module highlights the importance of professional boundaries, ethical alignment, and the integration of multiple disciplinary influences while maintaining a clear Coaching identity.
The inner posture of a Coach
In this module, participants explore how self-awareness underpins every effective Coaching practice and the professional identity of the Coach. Through reflective practices they strengthen presence, emotional regulation, and the ability to engage clients with clarity and non-judgment.
Participants begin to understand that Coaching mastery starts from within and is sustained through conscious choice, responsibility, trust, and ongoing self-observation.
Creating clarity, structure, and shared direction with the client.
In this module, participants learn how to structure a Coaching session and how to establish clear and effective Coaching Agreements in alignment with ICF standards.
The module supports the development of clarity, psychological safety, accountability, and a shared understanding of the purpose, direction, and outcomes of the Coaching work.
Listening as the Core of the Coach’s Professional Identity
Active listening is central to the professional identity of a Coach.
It goes beyond receiving information and involves being fully present with the client, attuned to meaning, emotion, and intention, and open to what is unfolding in the moment.
In this module, participants learn to listen deeply – to words, emotions, silence, and underlying patterns – recognizing beliefs, assumptions, and drivers of behavior, and supporting clients in accessing greater clarity and awareness.
Building fluency in the essential abilities of a Professional Coach.
Participants explore, practice, and progressively embody the core skills required to practice Coaching professionally following the ICF Core Competency Model. Through structured practice and feedback, they develop confidence in coaching with presence, adaptability, and ethical awareness.
Learning through practice, reflection, and shared observation
In this module, participants engage in structured peer-to-peer practice, alternating between the roles of Coach, client, and observer. This learning environment is designed as a safe and supportive space in which participants can practice repeatedly, observe Coaching in action, and integrate professional competencies through experience and reflection.
Through repeated practice, observation, and structured feedback, participants strengthen self-awareness, professional judgment, and confidence while integrating the competencies developed throughout the program.
A clear and rigorous theoretical foundation to understand what Coaching is, how it works, and the principles that guide the profession.
You will explore models, definitions, ethics, and the ICF Competencies: everything you need to build solid, informed fundamentals.
The core of the program: exercises, peer-to-peer coaching, observed sessions, and continuous feedback.
You learn by doing – experiencing the role of Coach, client, and observer to develop real skill, confidence, and professional presence.
Ten hours of Mentor Coaching are included in the program.
Through focused observation and feedback on your Coaching practice, you strengthen the ICF Core Competencies, increase self-awareness, and develop greater consistency in the way you Coach.
