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Coach Training
with the Lakelands Institute

Equip Leaders to Equip the Saints

Join Our three-step Coach Training Program

"Coaching is one of the most powerful tools for transformation
available to the church today."

- Rev. Rick McKinley
Director of Congregational Development
New England Conference of the United Methodist Church

For pastors, church leaders, and ministry staff who want to develop ministry excellence and effectiveness

Our Program

Our Professional Coach Training program is for pastors, church leaders, and ministry staff who want to develop ministry excellence and effectiveness. Build upon your ministry portfolio by becoming a certified coach.

The Process

We offer a step-by-step process to become a credentialed coach. The program provides the necessary training to attain the Associate Certified, Professional Certified or Master Certified Coach credential.

Get Started

Begin with our asynchronous "Coaching Foundations" course. You'll learn the basics, begin honing your skills as a coach, and learn about your next steps toward becoming a certified coach.

Our coach training program is part of a partnership with Coaching4Clergy.

Coaching4Clergy’s Professional Coach Training program is for pastors, church leaders, and ministry staff who want to develop ministry excellence and effectiveness.  Often unprepared for the shifting landscape of ministry in today’s world, most pastors do not feel equipped to effectively lead their churches

Despite shrinking budgets, changing demographics, and uncertain preparation, expectations are that leadership will be able to step up and enable new dreams 

and their fulfillment. Honed by years of experience,  Coaching4Clergy equips pastors with the knowledge and expertise to be an effective leader and compensates for the missing skills they were unaware they would need.

how to become a credentialed coach
through the lakelands institute:

The Associate Certified Coach credential (ACC)

Step One: Complete the Asynchronous Coaching Foundations Course and two semesters of our Professional Coach Training Program.

  • This provides the required training hours to apply for your ACC.
  • Semester classes are offered LIVE online using Zoom.
  • The asynchronous course may be completed before or at the same time as the semester classes.

Step Two: Complete the Mentor-Coaching requirement.

  • The International Coach Federation (ICF) requires a minimum of 10 hours of mentor-coaching to become a credentialed coach. The 10 hours of mentor-coaching must cover a minimum of 3 months from the first mentor-coaching session to the last mentor-coaching session.
  • Working with our Approved Mentor-Coaches, you can complete this requirement in one of two ways:
    • Group Mentor-Coaching includes 8 hours of group mentor-coaching and 3 hours of individual mentor-coaching.
    • Individual Mentor-Coaching for 10 hours.

Step Three: Submit a recording of your coaching at the ACC level and apply for graduation.

  • Your mentor-coach will provide guidance on your coaching recording.
  • When applying for graduation there are a few additional requirements. Students will be asked to:
    • Read and agree to uphold the ICF Code of Ethics.
    • Pay in full all tuition fees prior to applying for graduation.
    • Complete the application for graduation and pay the $350 graduation application fee. 
    • Submit the Coaching4Clergy Coaching Performance Evaluation Report from your mentor-coach, which provides written feedback and specific evidence of your coaching ability. The evaluation must reflect coaching at the ACC level or higher. (A letter of recommendation from your mentor-coach does not meet this requirement.)
    • Submit a recording, along with a written transcript, of your coaching for review. (The coachee may not be another coach or coaching student.) The recording must demonstrate coaching at the ACC level.
  • Once you have successfully completed the above requirements, we will provide you with a graduation certificate. You will use this certificate to apply for your ACC credential from the ICF.

Step Four: Apply to the ICF for your ACC credential.

  • When applying for your ACC, the ICF will require:
    • A separate, additional application fee.
    • A copy of your graduation certificate from Coaching4Clergy.
    • A coaching log detailing 100 hours of coaching beginning after the start of your coach-specific training. (Refer to the ICF website for details and a SAMPLE log)
    • A one-time written exam, the Coach Knowledge Assessment. (Refer to the ICF website for details.)
      • We offer an ICF Test-Prep Class to prepare you for this written exam.

The Professional Certified Coach credential (PCC)

Step One: Complete the Asynchronous Coaching Foundations Course and all four semesters of our Professional Coach Training Program.

  • Our semester classes are offered LIVE online using Zoom.
  • The asynchronous course may be completed before or at the same time as the semester classes.
  • Please Note:
    • Many of our students decide to bypass the ACC credential and go directly for the PCC. You do not need to receive your ACC credential before advancing toward your PCC.

Step Two: Complete the Mentor-Coaching requirement.

  • The International Coach Federation (ICF) requires a minimum of 10 hours of mentor-coaching to become a credentialed coach. The 10 hours of mentor-coaching must cover a minimum of 3 months from the first mentor-coaching session to the last mentor-coaching session.
  • Working with our Approved Mentor-Coaches, you can complete this requirement in one of two ways:
    • Group Mentor-Coaching includes 8 hours of group mentor-coaching and 3 hours of individual mentor-coaching.
    • Individual Mentor-Coaching for 10 hours
  • Please note:
    • If you completed 10 hours of mentor-coaching for your ACC, you are not required to take 10 additional hours of mentor-coaching for your PCC.
    • While additional mentor-coaching is not required for the PCC credential, we strongly recommend it. The gap between ACC and PCC coaching is significant and requires additional honing.

Step Three: Submit a recording of your coaching at the PCC level and apply for graduation.

  • Your mentor-coach will provide guidance on your coaching recording.
  • When applying for graduation there are a few additional requirements. Students will be asked to:
    • Read and agree to uphold the ICF Code of Ethics.
    • Pay in full all tuition fees prior to applying for graduation.
    • Complete the application for graduation and pay the $350 graduation application fee. 
    • Submit the Coaching4Clergy Coaching Performance Evaluation Report from your mentor-coach, which provides written feedback and specific evidence of your coaching ability. The evaluation must reflect coaching at the PCC level or higher. (A letter of recommendation from your mentor-coach does not meet this requirement.)
    • Submit a recording, along with a written transcript, of your coaching for review. (The coachee may not be another coach or coaching student.) The recording must demonstrate coaching at the PCC level.
  • Once you have successfully completed the above requirements, we will provide you with a graduation certificate. You will use this certificate to apply for your PCC credential from the ICF.

Step Four: Apply to the ICF for your PCC credential.

  • When applying for your PCC, the ICF will require:
    • A separate, additional application fee.
    • A copy of your graduation certificate.
    • A coaching log detailing 500 hours of coaching beginning after the start of your coach-specific training. (Refer to the ICF website for details and a SAMPLE log)
    • A one-time written exam, the Coach Knowledge Assessment. If you complete the one-time written exam for your ACC, you do not need to take the written exam again. (Refer to the ICF website for details.)
      • We offer an ICF Test-Prep Class to prepare you for this written exam.

The Master Certified Coach credential (MCC)

Graduates of our Professional Coach Training Program have received all three coaching credentials:  ACC, PCC and MCC.  Those interested in pursuing the MCC credential are asked to contact us directly to discuss the details. We offer a customized training plan for this coveted credential.

Semester programs

You have the option of purchasing one, two, or four semesters or the ACC or PCC package. Payment plans are available for each option. 

The requirements for coaching credentials are as follows:

ACC (Associate Certified Coach):

  • Asynchronous Coaching Foundations CourseIt is recommended that you complete the Asynchronous Coaching Foundations Course either prior to or at the same time as your semester classes, as it covers important fundamental coaching skills.
  • Any two semesters of online classes
  • Individual or group mentor-coaching

PCC (Professional Certified Coach): 

  • Asynchronous Coaching Foundations CourseIt is recommended that you complete the Asynchronous Coaching Foundations Course either prior to or at the same time as your semester classes, as it covers important fundamental coaching skills.
  • All four semesters of online classes
  • Individual or group mentor-coaching 

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Start here with the Coaching Foundations Asynchronous Course

Take your first step in gaining coaching skills. This program is an easy, convenient, and affordable way to add coaching to your skillset.  This program includes a series of instructional videos, coaching demonstrations, and interviews with seasoned coaches. This is a self-paced program; you may view the recordings and complete the assignments at your convenience. The following topics will be covered:

  • An Overview of the Core Coaching Competencies 
  • Deep Listening 
  • Powerful Questions 
  • Creating New Awareness 
  • Action and Accountability 

This program provides 24 coach-specific training hours accredited by the International Coaching Federation. Upon completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. 

Fall Semester 2021

September 20 – November 1, 2021, on Mondays
5:00pm-9:00pm Eastern Time

Week 1: Coaching Intact Teams and Groups
Week 2: Direct Communication
Week 3: Getting Started as a Coach
Week 4: An Introduction to Coaching at End of Life
Week 5: Establishing Yourself as a Coach
Week 6 & 7: Practice Lab

Winter Semester 2022

January 10 – March 7, 2022, on Mondays

(No classes January 17 or February 21)

5:00pm-9:00pm Eastern Time


Week 1: Developing a Strong Personal Foundation
Week 2: The Leader as Internal Coach
Week 3: Coaching for Focus and ADHD Challenges
Week 4: The Coaching Agreement and Relationship
Week 5: Coaching Mastery
Week 6 & 7: Practice Lab

Spring Semester 2022

Check back for Spring Semester dates

Summer Semester 2022

Check back for Summer Semester dates

Mentor Coaching

Mentor coaching is required for completion of the ACC and PCC credential programs.  Click on the button below to learn more.

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Our Program

Our Professional Coach Training program is for pastors, church leaders, and ministry staff who want to develop ministry excellence and effectiveness.  Often unprepared for the shifting landscape of ministry in today’s world, most pastors do not feel equipped to effectively lead their churches. Despite shrinking budgets, changing demographics, and uncertain preparation, expectations are that leadership will be able to step up and enable and fulfill new dreams.

The Lakelands Institute is proud to partner with Coaching4Clergy for these trainings.  Through this partnership we are able to give accreditation through the International Coach Federation.

We offer 136 coach-specific training hours which can lead to the ACC, PCC, and MCC credentials if desired. Our Professional Coach Training Program is offered through personalized, online training in both synchronous and asynchronous forms.

Our program is designed to fit the needs of anyone who wishes to add coaching to their skill set, whether you are seeking foundational coaching skills or pursuing a coaching credential. This is how our program is designed:

  • Seeking a strong foundation in coaching to use in your profession or workplace? Register for these classes:
    • Asynchronous Coaching Foundations Course
  • Pursuing the ACC (Associate Certified Coach) credential? Register for these classes:
    • Asynchronous Coaching Foundations Course
    • Two semesters of live online classes
    • Individual or Group Mentor-Coaching
  • Pursuing the PCC (Professional Certified Coach) credential?  Register for these classes:
    • Asynchronous Coaching Foundations Course
    • Four semesters of live online classes
    • Individual or Group Mentor-Coaching
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