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"For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still pleasing men, I should not be a servant of Christ." Galatians 1:10 (ASV)
Program Description:
Upon completion and certification, the student will be able to coach on a 
professional level for remuneration, should they decide to do so. This is the foundational Christian Coaching 2.0 training and certification program.
Students in this program, may purchase additional master trainer assistance as an option. You will find information about optional one-to-one training on the Optional and Elective page. Training sessions are purchased in blocks of 4. These sessions are done by phone, where the student calls the trainer on the appointed day and time. All personalized training is by appointment only.
Modules 1-12 below, marked with an * are required for certification in this program. The practicum is considered one module (Module 11). When all required modules have been completed, including the practicum, the student may purchase and take the online examination. A passing grade of 75% is required. If the student does not pass the first time, they may retake the exam after 30 days.
*Module 1 – Introduction to Christian Coaching Includes Module 1 – Study Guide
"And yet I show you a more excellent way." I Corinthians 12:31
Goals:
1. Define key characteristics and qualities of a Christian coach.
2. Be able to articulate the difference between success and excellence.
3. Understand the differences between Christian, Christian-track, apostate, compromised, secular, and new-age coaching.
4. Understand the difference between coaching and counseling.
5. Understand and personalize the "Essential Qualities of Leadership" as defined in Spiritual Leadership by Oswald Sanders.
*Module 2 - Profile of a Christian Coach Includes Module 2 – Study Guide
"I have set for you an example that you should do as I have done for you. Very truly I tell you. No servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him." John 3:15-16 (NIV)
Goals:
1. Understand the characteristics and attributes of a successful Christian coach.
2. Be willing to commit to business excellence as a requirement for setting up and maintaining a successful practice.
3. Identify the type of Christian coaching to which the student seems to be called.
4. Appreciate the importance of self-care in relationship to effective coaching.
5. Understand the importance of investing in personal and professional development as a coach.
*Module 3 – Call-Centered Living and Coaching Includes Module 3 – Study Guide
"Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails." Proverbs 19:21
Goals:
1. Understand the Christian concept of a call on one’s life.
2. Gain deeper understanding of God’s personal and unique call for the student.
3. Become knowledgeable about common barriers to call fulfillment and strategies for overcoming them.
4. Learn and apply techniques for faithful fulfillment of the call.
5. Understand and be able to write SMART goals
*Module 4 - Spiritual Foundation for Christian Coaching Includes Module 4 – Study Guide
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33
Goals:
1. Understand the foundation of beliefs upon which authentic Christian life coaching is based.
2. Challenge the student to see a bigger personal God.
3. Understand and acknowledge the attributes of the Holy Spirit in Christian coaching.
4. Consider and comprehend the importance of a worldview in Christian coaching.
5. Internalize and commit to memory the promises in God’s Word relative to our identity in Christ.
*Module 5 - Coachable or Uncoachable, Change Management Includes Module 5 – Study Guide
"Forget the former things, do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?" Isaiah 43:18-19a
Goals:
1. Be able to articulate the three criteria for successful coaching.
2. Recognize the characteristics of coachable and uncoachable clients.
3. Know the signs of a coaching client who needs to be referred for counseling and how to make the referral properly.
4. Understand and recognize common reactions to change and become knowledgeable about helping people through transitions.
5. Examine the concepts of change from a Christian perspective, and be able to articulate a faith-based approach to change management.
*Module 6 – Christian Coaching Proficiencies & Methods Includes Module 6 – Study Guide
"Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives." Titus 3:14
Goals:
1. Understand each of the ten Christian coaching proficiencies, identify strategies for implementation.
2. Understand and be able to articulate the F-L-O-W coaching method.
3. Become aware of other coaching methods used in both secular and Christian coaching settings.
4. Become knowledgeable about group coaching methods.
5. Understand the relationship between faith and fear, and how Christian coaches can respond to leading of the Holy Spirit without fear.
*Module 7 – Life Design: Identifying Values and Passion Includes Module 7 – Study Guide
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Goals:
1. Understand and articulate the importance of living lives congruent with values.
2. Be able to identify the symptoms of someone living outside his or her value system.
3. Become more self-aware of personal values and integrate them into planning and life design.
4. Understand the relationship between passion and motivation.
5. Understand common passion-busters and strategies to help clients avoid them.
*Module 8 – Vision and Mission Statements Includes Module 8 – Study Guide
"For the vision is yet for the appointed time; It hastens toward the goal and it will not fail though it tarries, wait for it; for it will certainly come, it will not delay." Habakkuk 2:3
Goals:
1. Commit to memory and learn practical application of the words of Jesus as stated in the Great Commission.
2. Understand the importance of vision as it relates to living intentionally in God’s will.
3. Be able to articulate the difference between a vision and a mission.
4. Write a personal vision statement that is easy for you to remember and repeat when opportunities are presented.
5. Write a mission statement, commit it to memory, and take measureable steps toward fulfillment of a God-ordained vision.
*Module 9 -- Ask, Listen, Overcome Includes Module 9 – Study Guide
"He who gives an answer before he hears, it is folly and shame to him." Proverbs 18:13
Goals:
1. To understand the importance of, and how to ask thought-provoking, open-ended questions in thecoaching process.
2. To become aware of common barriers to effective listening and the solutions to overcoming them.
3. To learn how to listen for the unspoken concerns of a client.
4. To understand the benefit of celebration in helping people progress toward achievement of their goals.
5. To understand how to help others overcome obstacles in the coaching process.
*Module 10 -- Practicum Preparation Includes Module 10 – Study Guide
"As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend." Proverbs 27:17
Goals:
1. To thoroughly prepare the student for a successful practicum experience.
2. To help the student understand the ethical responsibilities of coaching.
3. To help the student apply the lessons of previous modules to the practicum experience.
4. To provide the student with resources needed to establish a professional relationship with the client.
5. To ensure the student is ready to work one-on-one with a practicum supervisor.
*Module 11 – Your Practicums
You will be required to coach at least two individuals for a minimum of four one-hour coaching sessions each. This will be a semi-supervised practicum environment where you will meet with your assigned Master Certified Christian Life Coach for 4-30 minute sessions by phone for the purpose of supervision, recommendations, coaching and verification. These are real life coaching experiences. You may do your practicum for free, charge a fee for your services, work pro bono or for donation. The choice is yours.
When you arrive at this module, you will receive instructions for selecting your practicum clients and directions for receiving your assigned practicum supervisor information. Every supervisor assignment is made with care and prayerful consideration.
The fee for your practicums is higher than most other module fees since your fee also includes 4 coaching / supervision sessions as explained above.
*Module 12 – Discerning Your Next Steps Includes Module 12 – Study Guide
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Goals:
1. To help the student decide on the next steps God wants them to take.
2. To provoke the student to consider the basics of establishing a practice.
3. To determine the niche for which the student is best equipped to serve.
4. To stimulate a passion for lifelong, continuing learning about the coaching profession.
5. To encourage the student to continually explore God’s plan for his or her life regardless of whether or not a practice is established.
Module TR – 4 Optional Training Sessions by Phone with Master Christian Life Coach Trainer
The student may, at their option, select to add personalized, one-to-one training sessions by phone with a Master Christian Life Coach/Trainer. We have successfully used a one-to-one training system at PCCCA for many years. Your trainer assignment will be done with great care and prayerful consideration.
All personalized training is sold in 4 session increments. You may select four 30 minute sessions for $279 USD or four 60 minute sessions for $379.
Four 30 minute sessions
Four 60 minute sessions
*Module CC2.0 EXAM – When required modules 1-12 in this course have been completed, you may purchase and take your certification exam. Catalogue # CC2.0EX
Apply for Certification! Catalogue # CC2.0CERT
Make a copy of your course planner indicating that all required training has been completed as well as the exam, to receive your certification credentials.
Once you have met all criteria, you will receive a beautiful certificate suitable for framing as well as an stylish Christian Coach U CCLC lapel pin as evidence of your accomplishment!
There is a one-time certification processing fee of $75 USD. This covers all mailing, program review, any correspondence, your certificate, pin and shipping / handling.
