Deepen Your Confidence with Coaching Ethics & Integrity
Consider and strengthen your ethical practices with clients.
The Ethical Considerations for Coaching With Integrity
If you have ever felt you’re on challenging ground with a client, wondered about client “red flags”, or pondered whether your back-end systems align with ethical best-practices, this short but impactful course is just what you need.
In this new offering from CATI, you’ll cover the basics of the applicable Codes of Ethics — both CATI’s and ICF’s — look at case studies of fictional client dilemmas for discussion, and review the newly updated Recognizing & Respecting the Lines book. You’ll walk away with increased confidence in your ability to handle ethical challenges in your coaching engagements.
NOTE: Coaching Essentials is a prerequisite for this course.
This course meets the minimum 3 hours of Ethics required for all Foundation Students, and for recertification of credentials. Students may also choose to take the free ICF Ethics course to meet this requirement.
At a Glance
- Three consecutive Wednesdays, one hour each
- Live online sessions via Zoom
- Fulfils the 3-hour ICF Ethics requirement
- $200, all materials included
The training
Get clarity on the best ethical practices for you and your clients.
This course covers Codes of Ethics applicable to our students and their clients, and offers opportunities to discuss and wrestle with the ethical dilemmas that may occur in a coaching engagement.
Additionally, students will learn to recognize when and how a referral to a different professional may be the appropriate course of action.
Ethical Boundaries
Deepen your understanding of ethical boundaries
Ethical Boundaries
Deepen your understanding of ethical boundaries
Ethical Boundaries
Deepen your understanding of ethical boundaries
The training
Class Details
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Class Format
Online, live sessions via Zoom with discussion, and written reflection posts outside of class.
Time Commitment
Three consecutive Wednesdays, for 1 hour each. The instructor will be available for 15 minutes after class for additional questions. No Skills Building Groups for this course.
Course Schedule
February 3, 10, 17, 2027
Wednesdays, 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Register by January 20, 2027
OR
June 17, 24, July 8, 2027
Wednesdays, 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Register by June 3, 2027
Course Fee
$200 – includes all course materials, resources, and trainer support.
Class FAQs
The Ethical Considerations for Coaching With Integrity
To learn more about the Coaching Ethics & Integrity course, explore scheduling information here along with responses to frequently asked questions.
Who is this course for?
May I take Coaching Ethics & Integrity at any time?
You may take this course any time after completing Coaching Essentials. In order to meet the ICF requirement of 3 hours of Ethics, you may choose to take this course OR the ICF Ethics course.
What are the attendance requirements for this course?
What are the outside of class assignments?
There are 1-2 brief pre-class assignments, some reading assignments for class discussion, and three forum posts. There are no Skills Building Groups in this course.
Learn from the Best in the Field
Our instructors bring proven experience and expertise in coaching, productivity, and understanding neurodiversity, ensuring that you receive industry best training. Your trainer is committed to teaching the skills that set our students apart, ensuring that every lesson is grounded in practical, real-world insights, and providing unwavering support to help you build a fulfilling coaching career.
Sara Skillen, PCC, COLC, CNC®
Senior Trainer & Director of Education
Sara is the owner and Director of Education for Coach Approach Training Institute, and founder of SkillSet Coaching in Nashville, TN. Inspired by clients and family members with ADHD, she earned her COLC credential in 2022 and her PCC in 2023, and has been training student coaches since 2019.
Ready to Get Started?
Strengthen the ethical foundation of your practice. Enrol in Coaching Ethics & Integrity and walk away with the confidence to handle whatever your coaching engagements bring.