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Program Comparison
We know that choosing a coach training program can feel like an overwhelming decision. We researched some recognized programs in the industry to see how their offerings compare.
We delve into seven program features and compare them. From our research, you will see how Thriving Coach Academy offers the most value compared to any other program on the market.
ICF Accreditation?
The International Coach Federation is considered the goal standard when it comes to coach training. When a program has an ICF accreditation, it means it was thoroughly reviewed to ensure ethical and professional coaching practices are taught.
Thriving Coach Academy
Accredited by the International Coach Federation (Level 1 & 2)
iPEC
Accredited by the International Coach Federation (Level 2)
Lumia
Accredited by the International Coach Federation (Level 1 & 2)
The Life Coach School
Do not have accreditation from the International Coach Federation
Maxwell Leadership
Do not have accreditation from the International Coach Federation
Jay Shetty
Do not have accreditation from the International Coach Federation
Health Coach Institute
Considered an ICF Continuing Education course but not a fully accredited coach training program
Coach Training Institute
Accredited by the International Coach Federation (Level 1 only)
A Robust And Simplified Curriculum
Flexible Training Hours
The Academy requires about 5 hours per week of live training calls. Most certification requirements can be completed at your convenience. Our training calls accommodate students from around the world.
Accelerated Learning
The Academy is 130 hours, and it is accelerated to help you become a confident coach as fast as possible. Other programs include 300+ training hours and require long 30-hour weekend trainings, which can feel rushed and overwhelming. The Academy is robust and simplified so that your timeline for success is collapsed.
Fast Results
The average time it takes our students to get paying clients is 2 months. The average time it takes our students to earn certification is 6 months. We only teach what you need to know so you can launch your business right away.
ICF Credentials
We will make sure you have all the requirements necessary to be eligible for ACC, PCC or MCC credentials, if you choose to receive them from the International Coach Federation.
Comprehensive Business Support?
While most coach training programs today offer a basic level of business support, you want to make sure you find a program that provides thorough and long-term guidance for your entrepreneurial goals.
Thriving Coach Academy
Learn how to create a Premium Coaching Business while receiving lifetime access
to business mentorship.
iPEC
Provide limited business support, but most students require further business mentorship beyond certification.
Lumia
Provide business support that lasts for eight months.
The Life Coach School
Provide business support that lasts for six months.
Maxwell Leadership
Provide business guidance and resources.
Jay Shetty
Provide basic business support to help you get your first client only.
Health Coach Institute
Provide business support that lasts for six months.
Coach Training Institute
Provide limited business guidance. Focus more on corporate leadership development than entrepreneurship.
Track Student Results?
Most programs overlook student progress after enrollment. Find a program that tracks whether students achieve key milestones, such as launching part-time or full-time businesses.
Thriving Coach Academy
Track student progress with about 70% of graduates running part-time or full-time businesses.
iPEC
Do not track student progress.
Lumia
Do not track student progress.
The Life Coach School
Do not track student progress.
Maxwell Leadership
Do not track student progress.
Jay Shetty
Do not track student progress.
Health Coach Institute
Do not track student progress.
Coach Training Institute
Do not track student progress.
Small Classroom Size?
Having an intimate classroom size ensures you will have closer contact with instructors and the best opportunity to have your questions answered.
Thriving Coach Academy
About 15 students per cohort.
iPEC
Class size varies from 20 to 60.
Lumia
Average of 25 students per cohort.
The Life Coach School
Maximum of 10 students per class.
Maxwell Leadership
Class size varies from 25 to 50.
Jay Shetty
Average of 25 students per cohort.
Health Coach Institute
Large class sizes of 50+.
Coach Training Institute
About 20 students per cohort.
In-Person or Virtual?
Thriving Coach Academy
The entire program is virtual with the option to attend an in-person annual retreat (pending COVID restrictions).
iPEC
Students can choose virtual or in-person.
The Life Coach School
The entire program is virtual.
No Hidden Fees?
Make sure you select a program that is transparent about their tuition and does not require you to continue paying them if you want to use their coaching tools or access their community.
Thriving Coach Academy
Program is all-inclusive. You get lifetime access to all live training calls, our online portal and the alumni network.
iPEC
Students are taught to use a proprietary assessment tool with clients, but they must pay a fee each time they use it.
Lumia
Program is all-inclusive and has no hidden fees.
The Life Coach School
Program is all-inclusive and has no hidden fees.
Maxwell Leadership
Program is all-inclusive and has no hidden fees.
Jay Shetty
Students must pay extra fees in order to get more than 6 months of access to the curriculum.
Health Coach Institute
You must pay a subscription fee if you want to stay in the alumni network upon finishing.
Coach Training Institute
Students are required to separately hire a Mentor Coach for an extra $1,300 to $2,000.
One-on-One Mentorship?
One-on-mentorship is crucial for a coach's success. Having the opportunity to get one-on-one support provides you with the space to get personalized feedback and the most tailored support.
Thriving Coach Academy
One-on-one mentorship is included.
iPEC
One-on-one mentorship is included.
Lumia
One-on-one mentorship is included.
The Life Coach School
No one-on-one mentorship. All training is in a group format.
Maxwell Leadership
No one-on-one mentorship. All training is in a group format.
Jay Shetty
No one-on-one mentorship. All training is in a group format.
Health Coach Institute
No one-on-one mentorship. All training is in a group format.
Coach Training Institute
One-on-one mentorship is included. Some sessions require additional payment.
Tech Support?
You cannot effectively market yourself unless you know how to navigate the online world. Make sure you find a coach training program that can guide you through the process of setting up your business online. Otherwise, you may end up paying thousands of dollars for website developers and various softwares.
Thriving Coach Academy
Provide tech support for setting up your website, social media platforms and marketing channels.
iPEC
No tech support provided. Students must seek outside support for technical issues.
Lumia
No tech support provided. Students must seek outside support for technical issues.
The Life Coach School
No tech support provided. Students must seek outside support for technical issues.
Maxwell Leadership
Provide support with setting up your website.
Jay Shetty
No tech support provided. Students must seek outside support for technical issues.
Health Coach Institute
No tech support provided. Students must seek outside support for technical issues.
Coach Training Institute
Provide basic videos for setting up a website. Students must seek outside support for tech issues.
Post-Certification Support?
Getting your certification is just the beginning. Find a program that will not just let you have access to their materials, but also provide dedicated support beyond certification so you can continue to refine your coaching skills and achieve your business goals.
Thriving Coach Academy
Graduates get lifetime access to all live coach training modules, direct support from instructors, and ongoing business mentorship.
iPEC
Graduates are not permitted to re-attend lessons or repeat any parts of the program.
Lumia
Graduates are given limited options for support beyond certification.
The Life Coach School
Graduates are not permitted to re-attend lessons or repeat any parts of the program.
Maxwell Leadership
Students get continued access to live calls after program completion.
Jay Shetty
Students get 12-month access to an alumni community, but no instructor support once you finish.
Health Coach Institute
Students get two-month access to an alumni community, but no instructor support once you finish.
Coach Training Institute
Students get access to a learning hub with videos but no access to instructors upon completion.
Narrowing Down
Your Coach Training Choices
In the pursuit of finding the perfect coach training program, it's easy to fall into the trap of endless research – what some might call "due diligence." However, this quest for the "perfect program" is fear and procrastination in disguise.
Once you find a coach training program that aligns with your priorities, resonates with your values, and feels like a great match, the answer is not more research; it's time to move forward.
Imagine dating someone who feels like a fantastic match, but you keep dating others, thinking there might be something better out there. It's a cycle that leads to indecision and missed opportunities.
Getting clear about what you want and making a decision to move forward is a powerful step towards your coaching aspirations. Trust in your judgment, trust in your goals, and trust in your journey. When you've discovered a program that feels right, don't let fear or procrastination hold you back. Take that step forward. Your coaching success awaits.
Step 5: Advanced Coaching Training
In this module, you will dive deeper into high-level coaching techniques that willallow you to remove the biggest blocks that hold people back.
How to challenge and release deep-seeded thought and emotional patterns that get in the way of leadership
The best practices in assessing and coaching emotional intelligence
How to communicate in the most effective way during coaching sessions
How to integrate personal stories into a coaching session
How to stay present and mindfully handle strong emotions during a coaching session
How to incorporate metaphors to create high-level awareness with clients
The best practices in assessing and coaching emotional intelligence
This module is delivered live over a Saturday and Sunday (half-days). Our training hours are accommodating to the Americas and Europe.
Coaching Mastery Webinars
Our training does not teach you how to become a generic “life coach.” We support you in having specialized skills for different areas within coaching. As a student, you’ll also get access to our weekly Coaching Mastery Webinars, which are group trainings delivered live.
These webinars dive deeper into various different focus areas of coaching: Health & Wellness, Relationship & Couples, Executive & Leadership, Career & Life Purpose, Group and Entrepreneurship.
As a student in our program, you may choose to specialize in one area of coaching and grow a business around that topic. And for that, we give you the tools in these webinars to stand out and succeed.
One-On-One Mentorship & Peer Coaching
In between our live training modules, you also get weekly Mentor Coaching and Peer Coaching sessions where you will practice your coaching skills and receive supportive feedback.
There is no other program that offers the high level of support we do with this training. You will have everything you need if your goal is to launch a thriving coaching practice.
We are committed to raising the quality of coaching in our industry and have a rigorous standard that we hold our coaches to as they go through our program. When you complete all of our certification requirements, the last step will be to complete a final exam. Upon completion, you are certified as a Certified Professional Coach.
Ongoing Support Post-Certification
After you complete your certification, you will still have access to a growing archive of coaching tools and resources that will keep you equipped with up-to-date material that will ensure your continued success.
You will also have opportunities to stay connected with our coach community so you can continue growing your network.
Note: Our training program is currently delivered in English.
Portland
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Sacramento
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Our Hands-On Teaching Methodology
We believe coaching is not something that can be effectively learned from a textbook or video course alone.
Therefore, our training curriculum is highly experiential and allows you many opportunities to practice coaching as you learn it.
Our expert trainers and mentor coaches will provide personalized feedback as you strengthen your skills every step of the way.
Unlike most other trainings, we don't teach you how to become a generic or cookie-cutter coach.
That's why we provide six specialized trainings within our program so you can stand out as an expert in the following focus areas:
Health & Wellness, Relationships, Corporate, Executive, Career & Life Purpose, and Entrepreneur.
Meet Our World-Class Training Team
Our dynamic and approachable trainers are thought leaders in the coaching industry and bring their experience coaching thousands of clients around the world.
Frank Macri
Entrepreneurship & Career Coaching Expert
Julie Danielson
Relationship Coaching Expert
Scott Verrette
Corporate & Executive Coaching Expert
Keia Del Rosario
Health & Wellness Coaching Expert
Our modules are led by trainers who have established six-figure coaching practices.
What Our Students Are Saying...
"I've been through many personal development trainings, and these are the best trainers I have worked with. Their engagement, openness, and mastery are examples to us all."
"There is something special and real about the trainers. Their authenticity is contagious. This FAR exceeded my expectations!"
"The trainers created a respectful, engaging and safe container that makes it easy to show up and learn.
"I oversee a large corporate training department, but I become impatient and bored as a participant. This was the first time in a long time that maintained focus and stayed engaged 100% of the time.”
"My trainers were transcendent, bold, intuitive and life-changing. I am grateful I had the opportunity to become a coach and also experience personal growth."
"The trainers have amazing energy and passion for helping others. Great senses of humor – all in all perfect trainers!"
Here's The Next Step To Take
Watch Our Free 60-Minute "Coaching 101" Class.
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What you need to consider before you pursue coaching
The qualifications necessary to thrive as a coach
The most important things to know about the coaching industry
How to choose the best coaching school for you
Our current tuition options
Questions? We Would Love To Hear From You
We believe our training is the best of its kind and thank you for considering it.
We also want you to feel amazing about your decision if you choose to enroll in our training.
We celebrate diversity in our classroom and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our students. We welcome students of every race, religion, sex, gender, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, and physical ability.
If you have questions about our program, please e-mail an Admissions Coach by contacting admissions@thrivingcoachacademy.com or clicking the button below.
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