Course Overview
Build a solid foundation for professional Catholic coaching that honors God and transforms lives.
This intensive 15-week course equips you with the essential coaching skills recognized by the International Coach Federation (ICF) while grounding your practice in the wisdom of Catholic tradition. You’ll move beyond theory into hands-on application, developing the listening, questioning, and presence that create breakthrough moments for clients.
What sets this Catholic offering apart? You’ll learn from experienced Catholic coaches Lisa Mladinich, PCC and Gary Roney, ACC – instructors who understand the unique intersection of professional coaching excellence and Catholic faith formation. Our curriculum integrates Dr. Gary Collins’ renowned Christian Coaching framework with proven professional life coaching methodologies, all within a Catholic-friendly learning environment.
By course completion, you’ll be conducting actual coaching sessions with confidence – not just understanding coaching concepts. Many of our students even secure their first paying clients before this introductory course ends, launching sustainable coaching practices built on both ICF competencies and faithful stewardship of your calling.
Is This Course Right for You?
This hands-on training is designed for Catholics who are ready to move beyond learning about coaching to actually becoming skilled coaches who create measurable transformation.
Your Certification & Credentialing Journey
Whether you’re pursuing CPLC certification or ICF credentialing, understanding where this course fits ensures you’re building your training path strategically and efficiently.
Visit our Coaching Certification page for detailed requirements and steps for both PCCI’s CPLC certification and ICF Level 1/Level 2 certificates.
What You’ll Accomplish in This Course
You’ll develop practical coaching competencies through live demonstrations, peer coaching practice, and expert feedback – moving from theory to transformation.
Course Breakdown
The course follows a carefully designed progression from foundational skills to advanced applications, with each phase building upon the previous to develop complete coaching competency.
Meet Your Catholic Instructors
Learn from experienced Catholic coaches who bring both ICF credentialing and deep understanding of Catholic faith formation to their teaching.
Lisa Mladinich, PCC is an ICF-Certified Life Coach and Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths® Coach. A best-selling author and media host, she is also the Founder and President of The Communion of Catholic Coaches (CCC).
Gary Roney is a devoted husband and father of four children living in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, PA.Required Course Materials
These three foundational texts provide comprehensive coverage of coaching theory, skills, and Christian integration – they’ll become ongoing references throughout your coaching career.
Upcoming Courses
All classes meet live via Zoom for 2 hours weekly, creating an interactive learning environment where you’ll experience lecture, Q&A, and real-time coaching demonstrations from expert instructors.
Tuition & Payment Plans
We offer flexible payment options to make this life-changing training accessible, with no interest charges – only a small monthly service fee.
All payment plans include a $15 monthly service charge.
Real Results from Real Students
Our Catholic graduates consistently launch successful coaching practices and integrate coaching skills into ministry, securing paying clients and creating measurable impact in service to the Church.
Professional Christian Coaching Institute is pioneering the way for faithful Catholics to train and transition into this powerful new field.”
The Essentials of Life Coaching Catholic class was more than a class for me. It was an opportunity to explore, grow, and understand more about myself and the life coaching path God has chosen for me. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”
“It was such a blessing to be a part of the Catholic Essentials of Life Coaching cohort and I can’t express enough how transformative the experience has been for me. The instructors are incredible examples of coaches and every session was inspiring and engaging. Through the program, I have developed lifelong friendships and we continue to support and encourage one another spiritually and professionally. The peer groups were especially invaluable in helping me gain confidence as a coach. I not only developed my coaching skills but also grew as an individual. I highly recommend Catholic Essentials of Life Coaching to anyone who is seeking personal growth or coaching skills.”
“The Essentials of Life Coaching offering provided me with a strong foundation of coaching skills and competencies that are directly aligned with Catholic values and professional standards of the ICF ethics and competencies. The Catholic track takes us to the next level with a specific cohort to increase opportunities for specific engagement and applications prayerfully discerned. This class has further developed my skills to better equip leaders and their teams in creative and professional ways that draws out the best of them.”
“As an experienced management consultant and successful entrepreneur, I thought I knew how to coach executive leaders to have an elevated level of life, leadership, and legacy. Boy was I wrong! I thank God for Professional Christian Coaching Institute and The Essentials of Life Coaching Catholic class that enabled me to see how to better engage and empower the executives I work with on a daily basis. I highly recommend this course for anyone who works with leaders, regardless of your background or area of expertise. It will bless you and those God leads you to serve!”
Now, more than ever, the world needs what Catholic life coaches have to offer. If you are thinking about using your talents in this way, the best starting point is the Catholic Essentials of Life Coaching Class. This course provides the very foundation required to know how to best serve your clients by learning how to utilize the ICF Core Competencies, formulate powerful thought-provoking questions, and listen for the promptings of the Holy Spirit. The instructors both guide and challenge you to become the best coach possible. If you think Catholic Life Coaching is what God is calling you to, then the Essentials class is your next step.”
“The Essentials of Life Coaching Catholic class helped me appreciate the skill of coaching to help others make meaningful and lasting change they own because it is coming from them, not from us. One challenge ministers often experience is not knowing what to say in certain pastoral situations. This course teaches coaching skills ministers can use to help others discover paths toward greater flourishing far beyond the limitations of the minister’s pastoral training.”
“Enrolling in the Catholic Essentials of Life Coaching Course, and getting to know the PCCI Community, was absolutely one of the best self-development investments I made in my adult life. It’s a game changer for how I lead, coach, and live.”
