Courses

Convenience. Nothing is easier than distance learning! All our classes are taught on a telephone bridge-line, enabling you to phone into a 'virtual classroom' from anywhere in the world.

Although we are located in the U.S. and Canada, we have trained people throughout Asia, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, South America and even missionaries in the deepest parts of Africa.

We apply the latest research in learning theory to accommodate a broad range of learning styles. Our curriculum is filled with outstanding readings and homework that is completed in preparation for weekly teleclasses.

Our instructors (all certified, practicing coaches) expand upon the readings with case examples and class exercises, role play demonstrations, live coaching, lecture, and Q & A.

Several classes employ a peer coaching system in which students meet via telebridge outside of class time to practice skills utilizing a structured observation form to practice their mastery of techniques.

We provide sample forms, check lists, tools, and business training to ensure the highest likelihood of success in launching and growing your coaching business.

Review our complete list of courses and watch our newsletter for announcements of new ones being offered.

The Essentials of Coaching

Our 30-hour introductory course. Entirely focused on the skills, tools & techniques necessary to make a rapid transition into this field. The course is built around the classic text, Christian Coaching, by Dr. Gary Collins and is supplemented with 2 additional texts, peer coaching, role play demonstrations and case examples to bring the material to life.

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The Accidental Entrepreneur

The quickest and most direct path for successfully establishing your coaching business, based upon proven methods of the most successful Christian coaches in the world. Utilizing 4 excellent texts on business development & marketing, the class serves as an actual lab, walking you step-by-step through the launch of your business.

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Coaching Skills Development (practicum)

20 hours of intensive skills strengthening. An excellent 'next step' after completing our introductory coaching course. Designed around the ICF's Core Competencies, this course provides direct practice and feedback in a small virtual classroom setting (no more than 6 students).

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Coaching Skills Mastery (practicum)

20 hours of advanced skills strengthening to prepare you for certification examination. Designed around the ICF's Core Competencies and providing direct practice and feedback in a small virtual classroom setting (no more than 6 students).

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Coaching for Spiritual Formation

10 hours of transformational instruction on coaching toward deeper faith and a more intimate experience of God. Taught by best-selling author Dr. Peter Pintus, former internal coach at Focus on the Family and coach for such powerful ministries as Compassion International and Voice of the Martyrs. This course will forever change the way you practice as a Christian coach.

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Group Coaching

Diversify your practice, serving more people and making more money in less time. We utilize a systematic process of clarifying your desired clientele, topic(s), style & size of group, pricing, marketing and more. Critical facilitation skills are discussed and modeled. You will develop a detailed plan for the launch of one or more groups and receive direct feedback on your plan.

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Leadership Coaching

Improve your marketability to Christian and secular leaders by increasing their self-awareness (EQ) and change management skills. Our instructor, Fran LaMattina, serves on the core staff of the 3rd largest church in the U.S. (North Point Community) and coaches leaders throughout the world. Drawing upon Andy Stanley’s Next Generation Leader and a second text, students also complete a personalized RightPath® leadership profile (a $95 value absolutely free).

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Career Coaching

Susan Whitcomb, award-winning author and president of Career Coach Academy, covers the foundational material addressed in many of her best-selling books on career transition. Career coaching is one of the fastest-growing niches within the coaching profession and this course enables students to begin tapping into that growing market.

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Effective Marketing in the 21st Century

Market your business through the latest online techniques including social networking, blogging, e-zines, podcasts, downloads, and website search engine optimization (SEO). You will develop a personal marketing plan with specific steps, targets and deadlines. Our instructor, social media maven Kim Avery, is a certified trainer in Get Clients Now!®

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Ethical Practice & Risk Management

Designed by our own Jory H. Fisher, JD, one of the founding faculty members of Liberty University School of Law. This course is required for our internal certification (CPLC – Certified Professional Life Coach) and is invaluable for guarding yourself against the greatest risks you face as a coach. A key component of our commitment to "raising the standard".

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Technology for Coaches

Master the knowledge, skills and equipment you need to establish a successful coaching business. Mary Sorrentino brings her extensive background as a corporate Systems Analyst and Director to this cutting-edge course. Using excellent online tutorials to walk you through every skill (at your own pace!), this course covers computer basics, navigation of the Web, establishment of a social media presence, development of your website and/or blog, enewsletter publication, effective search engine optimization (SEO), and more.

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Mentor Coaching Package

Several of our PCCI faculty members offer a bundled package of mentor coaching services for anyone wishing to become credentialed as a Certified Professional Life Coach (CPLC), or for those wishing to pursue ICF credentialing as an Associate or Professional Certified Coach (ACC or PCC).

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Our Life Coaches Support ALL Life!

A percentage of all tuition fees received go toward the purchase of ultrasound machines for crisis pregnancy centers

Photo of Gary Collins "I can gladly recommend this time-tested, solidly Christian, telephone based coach training program."

Gary Collins, PhD
Best-selling author of Christian Coaching