Our Approach to Christian Coach Training

Every course at PCCI integrates biblical principles with evidence-based coaching methodologies – rigorous professionally, grounded spiritually. All courses are taught live via Zoom by ICF-credentialed faculty who bring real coaching experience into every class. And as one of the few Christian coach training programs accredited by ICF at both the Level 1 and Level 2 certificate levels, every hour you invest here counts toward the credentials that matter most.

Why PCCI?

Core Education Courses

Build your foundation with faith-integrated, ICF-accredited Christian coach training. These courses develop essential coaching competencies and fulfill the requirements to earn your Level 1 and Level 2 certificates, as well as our internal CPLC certification.

Our 43-hour introductory Christian life coaching course, focused entirely on the skills, tools & techniques necessary to make a rapid transition into the field of coaching.

Beginner

$2,250 USD

Our 43-hour introductory Christian leadership coaching course, focused entirely on the skills, tools & techniques necessary to make a rapid transition into the field of coaching.

Beginner

$2,250 USD

34 hours of skills strengthening, moving you toward certification and deepening your confidence as a new coach.

Intermediate

$1,500 USD

10 hours on the ICF Code of Ethics, critical for guarding against the greatest risks you face as a coach.

Intermediate

$500 USD

31 hours of advanced skills strengthening, completing your supervised practice in alignment with ICF standards.

Advanced

$1,500 USD

Elective Education Courses

Expand your expertise and serve your unique calling. These specialized courses help you build your coaching practice, strengthen skills in niche areas, and earn hours to renew your ICF credential. Open to all students, with or without prior PCCI training.

15 hours of the most direct path for establishing your coaching business, based upon proven methods of the most successful coaches in the world.

Beginner

$1,000 USD

10 transformational hours teaching you in-depth how to diversify your practice, leverage your time, serve more people, and earn more income with greater impact.

Intermediate

$500 USD

12 hours turning talent into strength, addressing the 4 leadership domains, integrating the ICF Core Competencies with strengths, and more!

Intermediate

$750 USD

12 hours that encourages both pre-marital and married couples to move forward as a team while growing and thriving in their relationship.

Intermediate

$750 USD

10 hour course introduces some of the basics of how our brains are organized, how they work, and why this matters to coaches.

Intermediate

$500 USD

This 10 hour course takes a coach-approach helping teams strengthen their leadership and productivity to perform at optimal levels in the workplace.

Intermediate

$500 USD

Leave this 10-hour course with valuable tools for connecting as coaches, equipped with growing confidence in a vast world of cultural diversity, expression, and beauty.

Intermediate

$500 USD

This 10 hour course covers the primary distinctions in The Essentials of Leadership Coaching course. Prerequisite: The Essentials of Life Coaching.

Advanced

$1,000 USD

This 10 hour course covers the primary distinctions in The Essentials of Life Coaching course. Prerequisite: The Essentials of Leadership Coaching.

Advanced

$1,000 USD

Frequently Asked Questions About Christian Coach Training

What is Christian coach training?

Christian coach training equips you with the professional coaching skills recognized by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), integrated within a biblical worldview. Rather than simply teaching techniques, PCCI’s training develops your coaching presence, your competencies, and your capacity to walk alongside others in calling-oriented, transformational work.

How is PCCI’s coach training different from other programs?

PCCI has been training Christian coaches since 1999 – longer than most programs in this space have existed. Our training is accredited by ICF at both the Level 1 and Level 2 certificate levels, our entire faculty holds ICF credentials, and every course is taught live, not pre-recorded. You’ll finish not just with a course certificate, but with real coaching reps and a community of fellow coaches behind you.

Do I need prior coaching experience to register?

No. The Essentials of Life Coaching and The Essentials of Leadership Coaching are designed for those new to professional coaching. Many of our students come from ministry, counseling, HR, or leadership backgrounds and bring rich experience – but no prior coaching training is required.

How long does Christian coach training take?

The ICF Level 1 certificate usually takes about six months to earn, while the ICF Level 2 certificate and CPLC certification typically takes 12–18 months depending on course scheduling and pace. Individual courses range from 10 to 43 hours. You can explore the full timeline and requirements on our Coaching Certification page.

Will my training hours count toward an ICF credential?

Yes. PCCI’s program is ICF-accredited, and the hours you complete count toward the education requirements for earning your ICF Level 1 and Level 2 certificates, allowing you to apply for your Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credentials upon meeting the ICF’s additional requirements.