Advanced Training
Program Overview
Advanced Training
Our Advanced courses serve as the natural next step following the Foundation Program, providing an opportunity for deeper learning and specialization. Offered “à la carte” throughout the year, these courses allow students to customize their learning experience with flexible scheduling and a diverse selection of topics. Each class builds upon the rigorous foundation established in our core curriculum, covering essential areas such as organizing, productivity, time management, ADHD, neurodivergence, and leadership.
Ideal for students progressing toward one of our nine credentials, these courses also fulfill continuing education requirements for recertification. Additionally, they offer a valuable pathway for coaches trained in other ICF-accredited programs who wish to expand their expertise in these critical subject areas. Whether you’re advancing your professional credentials or refining your skills in a specialized domain, our Advanced Courses provide the tools and knowledge to support your growth.
There’s something for everyone!
We’ve welcomed coaches from the UK, Canada, Australia, South America, and across Europe. In 2024 we served over 80 students in 12 different Advanced courses.
We’ve welcomed coaches from the UK, Canada, Australia, South America, and all over Europe. In 2024 we served over 80 students in 12 different advanced courses.
Advanced Coach Training
Peruse the various course categories, dates, times, and instructors. Our Foundation Training graduates may choose most any course, and those who wish to pursue a specific credential should check the requirements to determine their best choices. Of course, our graduates may choose Advanced Training courses for pure learning, and our courses often count for CEU credits for the Certified Professional Organizer® (CPO) or Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization® (CPO-CD) credentials (note that the final determination for accepting those credits is determined by the organizations conferring the certifications).
Coaches trained in other ICF-accredited programs with at least 60 hours of training and 100 or more client hours should check possible pre-requisites before registering (although many may be taken for CCEs without prior courses). Those who wish to pursue one of our credentials should schedule a time with our Director of Education to determine their best path, and learn about the best ways to become oriented to our program.
However you come to the Advanced Training program, you can expect rigorous, high-level learning, the support of our expert trainers, and deep, thought-provoking class discussions. Classes sizes are kept small for optimal learning. Most Advanced courses also feature our unique Skills Building Group format, offering the opportunity to practice coaching with other students in each course.
How It Works
Advanced Training
Program Overview
Advanced ADHD Education
Overview
The Advanced ADHD Education course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of ADHD. This six-week program, led by experts Ari Tuckman, PsyD, and Denslow Brown, M.Ed. emphasizes the importance of knowledge in effectively supporting individuals with ADHD.
- 6 week course
- Offered one time per year
- 9 CEUs
- 11.25 CCEs or ACSTH
Body-Based Coaching
Overview
Body-Based Coaching is a six-week advanced training course that emphasizes integrating body awareness into coaching practices, enabling coaches to address clients’ physical states and their impact on personal and professional growth.
- 6 week course
- Offered one time per year
- 9 CEUs
- 11.25 CCEs or ACSTH
Coaching the ADHD Client
Overview
The Coaching the ADHD Client course emphasizes a tailored approach that integrates ADHD-specific strategies and tools into client coaching. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of ADHD, including its impact on behavior and executive functioning, and learn how to apply this knowledge within the coaching process.
- 6 week course
- Offered one time per year
- 9 CEUs
- 11.25 CCEs or ACSTH
Coaching Effective Leaders
Overview
The Coaching Effective Leaders course is designed to enhance coaching skills specifically tailored for leadership development combining instruction with seminar-style exploration. Participants engage with a comprehensive training workbook and observe coaching demonstrations to deepen their understanding. This program is ideal for coaches aiming to support individuals stepping into leadership roles within teams and organizations, focusing on developing productive personal power and leadership capabilities.
- 6 week course
- Offered one time per year
- 9 CEUs
- 11.25 CCEs or ACSTH
Coaching in Action
Overview
Coaching in Action is an intimate, monthly seminar that fosters honest and supportive discussions, enabling coaches to refine their skills and engage in meaningful professional development. This course experience is imited to no more than ten participants.
- 10 classes
- Offered year-round
- Up to 10 CEUs
- Up to 10 CCEs or ACSTH
Cultivating Coaching Courage
Overview
The Cultivating Coaching Courage elective course is designed to deepen coaches’ self-awareness, emotional competence, and confidence. Utilizing Brené Brown’s book Dare to Lead, the course provides a framework for participants to explore and enhance their coaching presence and effectiveness. This course is ideal for coaches seeking to strengthen their ability to navigate complex coaching scenarios with authenticity and courage.
- Elective
- 6 week course
- Offered two times per year
Distinguishing ADHD Coaching
Overview
The Distinguishing ADHD Coaching course is designed to deepen coaches’ understanding of ADHD-specific coaching competencies. This course references the Professional Association of ADHD Coaches’ (PAAC’s) ADHD core coaching competencies to distinguish the needs of clients who live with ADHD or other brain-based stress and the techniques of ADHD coaching.
- 4 week course
- Offered one time per year
- 6 CEUs
- 7.5 CCEs or ACSTH
Fostering Mindful Change
Overview
The Fostering Mindful Change course is a monthly coach training class that provides practical, ongoing support in integrating mindfulness techniques into coaching practices. The course emphasizes the development of mindfulness-based strategies to support neurodiverse clients in achieving their goals and managing challenges effectively.
- 10 month course
- Offered year round
- Up to 10 CEUs
- Up to 10 CCEs or ACSTH
Graduate Book Analysis
Overview
The Graduate Book Analysis course is designed for coaches seeking to deepen their expertise through structured analysis of seminal coaching literature. Participants engage in critical discussions and reflections, enhancing their coaching practice by integrating new insights and methodologies derived from the readings. This course is ideal for coaches aiming to enrich their knowledge base and apply advanced concepts to their professional practice.
- 6 week course
- Offered one time per year
- 9 CEUs
- 11.25 CCEs or ACSTH
Holistic Time Coaching
Overview
The Holistic Time Coaching course helps coaches address time management challenges from a holistic perspective. Led by Coach Approach Training Institute’s Director of Education, Sara Skillen, PCC, CNC, COLC, this program is ideal for coaches aiming to enhance their clients’ productivity and well-being by integrating comprehensive time management strategies into their coaching practice.
- 6 week course
- Offered one time per year
- 9 CEUs
- 11.25 CCEs or ACSTH
Neurodiversity Support & Advocacy
Overview
The Neurodiversity Support & Advocacy course emphasizes viewing each client as naturally creative, resourceful, and whole, regardless of their brain wiring. It aims to equip coaches with the skills to guide clients toward self-knowledge, empowering them in self-advocacy, resilience, and personal agency. The curriculum includes modules on identity exploration and neurodiversity, fostering a coaching mindset rooted in curiosity and trust. This program is ideal for coaches seeking to create client-driven strategies that promote growth and confidence in neurodivergent individuals.
- 6 week course
- Offered one time per year
- 9 CEUs
- 11.25 CCEs or ACSTH
Productivity Coaching
Overview
In the Productivity Coaching course, participants will learn to develop both their own and their clients’ productivity awareness, shift perspectives on productivity and personal power, understand the impact of executive functioning on performance, and build client competence through action and accountability. The course utilizes the “Productivity Chain” model from the book written by Coach Approach Training Institute Senior Trainer Casey Moore, MA, PCC, CPLC, CPO. This class is ideal for coaches aiming to enhance their ability to foster awareness, perspective, and action in clients seeking improved productivity.
- 6 week course
- Offered one time per year
- 9 CEUs
- 11.25 CCEs or ACSTH
Set the Stage
Overview
Set the Stage is an advanced training elective course designed to enhance coaches’ abilities to effectively initiate and structure coaching engagements. It is part of a series of advanced training sessions aimed at refining coaching skills and methodologies. This program is ideal for coaches seeking to deepen their expertise and establish a strong foundation for successful coaching relationships.
- 4 bi-weekly classes
- Offered one time per year
- 6 CEUs
- 7.5 CCEs or ACSTH
A good fit
This program is for:
Students who have graduated from the Coach Approach Foundation Training program
Coaches trained in other programs who are looking for deeper learning within our specialities (a minimum of 60 ICF-accredited training hours and 100 client hours is required)
Coaches with an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) or Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential seeking continuing education
Trained and/or credentialed coaches who are seeking one of our specialized credentials
You might be wondering...
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to take Coach Approach Training Institute Advanced Training courses?
Our Coach Approach Training Institute Foundation Training graduates and transferring coaches with 60+ training hours and 100+ client hours.
I have an advanced degree in psychology–may I take Advanced courses?
While we have many students with psychology or mental health backgrounds (providing an excellent foundation for coaching skills), this type of a degree is not equivalent to the skills taught in our Foundation Training program. If you have no other coach-specific training, you will start with the Foundation.
What are the reasons for taking Advanced Training courses?
Are these courses all about ADHD?
While ADHD is not in the title of every Advanced Training course, all will touch on skills applicable to working with clients with ADHD or other neurodivergence. Many offer rigorous, graduate-level learning for ADHD coaches.
Is there an order for the courses, just like in the Foundation Training program?
Possibly. Coaches trained in other programs who meet the requirements will likely start with our ADHD Education and/or Distinguishing ADHD Coaching courses. Other courses, such as Body-Based Coaching or Productivity Coaching may be taken without prerequisites. Please check the individual course information carefully.
How much do Advanced Training courses cost?
The courses are offered à la carte, and pricing ranges from $450 to $835 at full payment. Monthly payment options are available.
How long are these classes?
It varies. Most courses run from 4-6 weeks, OR our seminar-style courses run once a month, ten months out of the year. There’s something to fit even the busiest schedule.
Class time is generally 90 minutes, delivered live online via Zoom. Many classes also require weekly Skills Building Groups of 90-120 minutes to practice skills with other students.
What is the workload like for these courses?
Our Skills Building Groups
Integral to our program is a unique and transformative feature: the Skills Building Groups (SBGs). A part of our entire Foundation program, many of our Advanced courses also require students to meet outside of full classes in small groups of 2-3 peers. These groups create an essential space for practicing and refining their coaching skills.
Why are these SBGs so critical? Because great coaches are made through consistent, live practice. While classroom instruction and discussion of the concepts is key, we believe that the coaching “muscle” strengthens only with regular use. The SBG meetings allow students to coach one another, gaining real-world experience that deepens their proficiency, confidence, and ability to be fully present in their current and future work with clients.
To ensure accountability and maximize growth, we ask students to record their meetings, and participants submit reflective reports for instructor feedback. Additionally, select sessions are observed by instructors to provide personalized verbal and written guidance. These groups aren’t just a requirement—they’re an opportunity to grow not only as coaches but as individuals, shaping a foundation for meaningful, impactful work.
Testimonials
Success Stories from Our Students
Hear from students who’ve transformed their careers and clients’ lives through Coach Approach Training Institute’s Advanced Training Program.
