MENTOR COACHING ESSENTIAL: FROM THEORY TO MASTERY
The program "Mentor Coaching Essential: From Theory to Mastery" is designed for coaches who want to master a new specialization of mentor coach, as well as develop the practical skills necessary for effective work in mentor coaching in accordance with ICF standards.
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We work online around the world

Theoretical materials cover all six competencies of mentor coaching, rules for evaluating sessions for three levels (ACC, PCC, MCC), working with biases and maintaining an individual coaching style, recommendations for reasonable feedback aligned with the ICF core competencies and ICF mentor coaching competencies


The practical part of the course includes observed mentor-coaching sessions, mentoring on mentor-coaching sessions, as well as the practice of mentor-coaching and mentor-coaching relationships. All practical webinars are conducted by an MCC ICF level coach and an MCS ICF mentor with experience in conducting individual and group mentoring coaching sessions

The program is built on practical webinars and aligns with the ICF's six competencies in mentoring coaching, the ICF core coaching competencies, the ICF Code of Ethics, and the ACC, PCC, and MCC certification level assessment guidelines

THE COURSE WILL BE USEFUL:

Practicing coaches who want to expand their capabilities in mentor coaching, as well as novice mentors who want to develop in the profession

Experienced coaches pursuing the MCS Specialization through the Credit for Prior Learning pathway or renewing their MCS & ACC/PCC/MCC certifications

ACC (second cycle)/PCC/MCC level coaches preparing for the Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS)

Upon the completion of the course, participants will be able to:

Model and promote ethical practices in the mentor coach role, including role differentiation, data security and referral exercise when necessary
Establish and maintain agreements with the MC client, including logistics, certification level expectations and co-creation of a development
plan
Manage the MC process, creating an inclusive environment, tailoring the plan to the client's learning needs and style, providing time for practice
Conduct formative assessments of coaching skills using critical listening, evidence-based competency identification, and trend
tracking
Promote client skill development by uncovering their unique style, modeling ICF competencies, and providing non-judgmental feedback
Manage group mentoring coaching, creating an inclusive environment and encouraging the participation of all group members
Understand and apply the rules and features for evaluating sessions for all three levels (ACC, PCC, MCC)


The training combines 60 synchronous hours and 30 asynchronous hours, and includes in-depth study of competencies, analysis of coaching session recordings, discussions with observation and calibration, individual and group practice, five observed mentor-coaching sessions for each participant (with written feedback from the instructor), five group mentoring sessions during mentor-coaching sessions, as well as the preparation and defense of the final portfolio - a curatorial selection of the student's work during the course.

Successful completion of the program demonstrates the participant's willingness to provide structured, ethical and competency-based mentoring coaching, as well as to continue to develop through reflective practice. When applying for the Mentor Coach certification, additional ICF training is needed on the current standards of ACC BARS, PCC Markers and MCC BARS as part of the planned certification.

TRAINING FORMAT AND BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM:

  • Online: 60 hours of synchronous: 24 meetings of 2.5 hours each in Zoom format of live communication with the trainer and group members + 30 hours of independent practice***
  • Theory-practice ratio = 30:70% / Work in a small group of up to 10 people
  • 5 observed mentor-coaching sessions with written feedback from the mentor-trainer
  • 5 group mentoring sessions with feedback from the mentor-trainer and group members
  • Training materials, presentations and recordings of meetings indefinitely
  • Personal support from the mentor coach MCC ICF & MCS ICF and private chat after the course


Upon completion of course tasks and portfolio defense - Certificate of completion in Mentor Coaching, accredited under ICF’s Advanced Accreditation in Mentor Coaching (AAMC), comprising 90 hours:
60 synch.+ 30 asynch. hours with 72 hours in Сore Competencies and 18 hours in Resource Development**

Price: 2200 euro per person *



*Installments for 3 months. In case of 100% prepayment - 10% discount
**To apply for ICF certification, you must additionally self-study ICF courses through the training portal (ACC BARS / PCC Markers / MCC BARS, corresponding to the level you plan to apply for.
***It is possible to take the first 6 classes to receive 10 hours of ICF Continuing Coach Education CEE, which is mandatory when applying through the Credit for Prior Learning pathway (experienced mentors) or when renewing your MCS mentor certification

COURSE PROGRAM

The course provides both the necessary hours and specialized training for certification as a mentor coach at ICF, as well as a deep understanding of mentor coaching as a process

Week

Meetings (approximately Tuesday 11-13.00 Moscow time)

Meetings (tentatively Thursday 11-13.00 Moscow time)

1

Meeting 1 - Webinar: Basics: Roles, Ethics & Boundaries + Practice

Meeting 2 - Webinar: MC Contracts, Session Structure and Development Path + Practice

2

Meeting 3 - Webinar: Process Management: Development Plans, Flask Cycle and Adaptation + Practice

Meeting 4 - Webinar: Formative Assessment: Observation, Competencies and Trends + Practice

3

Meeting 5 - Webinar: Developing Client Skills: Style, Feedback & Resources + Practice

Meeting 6 - Webinar: Group Mentoring: Approaches, Design & Inclusivity + Practice

4

Meeting 7 - Webinar: ICF Core Competencies 1-2: Ethics and Thinking and Competence 3 Agreements + Practice

Meeting 8 - Practice + Group Mentoring №1

5

Meeting 9 - Webinar: ICF Core Competencies 4-5-6: Trust, Presence and Listening + Practice

Meeting 10 - Webinar: ICF Core Competency 7-8: Mindfulness and Facilitating Client Growth + Practice

6

Meeting 11 - Practice + Group Mentoring №2

Meeting 12 - Webinar: ACC BARS - Introduction + BARS for Competencies 3-4 + Practice

7

Meeting 13 - Webinar: ACC BARS - BARS for Competencies 5-6 + Practice

Meeting 14 - Webinar: ACC BARS - BARS for Competencies 7-8 + Practice

8

Meeting 15 - Practice + Group Mentoring №3

Meeting 16 - Webinar: PCCMarkers - Introduction + Markers for Competencies 3-4 + Practice

9

Meeting 17 - Webinar: PCC Markers - Markers for Competencies 5-6 + Practice

Meeting 18 - Webinar: PCCMarkers - Markers for Competencies 7-8 + Practice

10

Meeting 19 - Practice + Group Mentoring №4

Meeting 20 - Webinar: MCC BARS - Introduction + All BARS + Practice

11

Meeting 21 - Webinar: ACC BARS - PCC Markers - MCC BARS Comparison + Practice

Meeting 22 - Final Practice + Group Mentoring №5

12

Meeting 23 - Integration and Portfolio Presentation

Meeting 24 - Final Meeting & Certification

Mentor-trainer: Oksana Miachina


  • Business & Executive коуч MСС ICF (Master Certified Coach)
  • Mentor-coach for MCS ICF competencies (ACC/PCC/MCC levels)
  • 2500+ hours of practice; specialization - leadership competencies and soft skills; Clients: BP, Chevron, Align Technology, Walt Disney, Paypal, Microsoft Gaming, Chanel APAC, etc.
  • Expert practitioner with 15+ years of management experience in international companies (brand management, production, B2B sales)
  • Foreign Trade Economist, MBA "Strategic Management" (AMBA, UK)
  • Master of Business Psychology, Certified Practical Psychologist
  • Founder and CEO of the BIS Leaders and Experts Development Center - Business International School
BIS - Business International School

For more than 10 years, we have been working with leaders, top managers and international business companies around the world. We combine professionalism, depth and humanity, creating a space where everyone can grow, learn and collaborate. Ethics, partnership, support and development are our fundamental values.

We offer coaching and leadership programs for beginners and professional coaches and experts, as well as specialized programs and trainings for business leaders. We support the international level of programs, relying on world practices and methods, and use the basic principles of psychology, coaching, leadership and business strategies. Expertise and a systematic approach are our main advantages in training.



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