Course Overview
Build a rock-solid foundation in professional coaching skills designed specifically for leaders.
Whether you lead in ministry, business, or nonprofit settings, this course equips you to coach others toward breakthrough clarity and sustainable action. You’ll move beyond advice-giving to asking powerful questions that unlock potential, facilitate meaningful change, and honor each person’s God-given capacity for growth.
Through live instruction, peer coaching practice, and ICF-aligned curriculum, you’ll develop the presence, listening skills, and strategic questioning techniques that transform conversations into catalysts for change. This isn’t theory – it’s hands-on training that you’ll apply immediately in your leadership context.
What makes this different? This course integrates ICF Core Competencies with a Biblical worldview, taught by ICF-credentialed coaches who understand both professional excellence and Kingdom calling. You’ll gain credible, marketplace-recognized skills while staying rooted in your faith and values.
Is This Course Right for You?
This course is built for leaders who are ready to move from telling to asking – and who want professional training that honors both excellence and faith.
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 won’t just learn about coaching – you’ll practice it, receive feedback, and build real skills that transform how you lead.
Course Breakdown
Over 15 weeks, you’ll build coaching skills progressively – from foundational presence and listening to facilitating breakthrough awareness and sustainable action.
Required Course Materials
These three foundational texts provide Biblical, professional, and practical frameworks that you’ll reference 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
Choose the payment option that works best for you. All plans include the same world-class training and ICF-aligned curriculum.
All payment plans include a $15 monthly service charge.
Real Results from Real Students
Essentials graduates are coaching with confidence, earning ICF credentials, and leading with greater clarity and Kingdom impact.
“PCCI is the best coach training available with Christian values, commitment to excellence, a supportive and prayerful community, and unparalleled training. I highly recommend it!”
“I have taken 149 hours of training from PCCI and I have nothing but gratitude. Lots of money and time invested, and it was well worth it!”
“Every instructor I had was very professional; no lightweights. Christianity is a constant thread. Their goal is solidly equipping coaches to coach to the highest industry standards. And it’s not just a school; you will belong to the fellowship of PCCI for your entire career.”
“PCCI coach training is life changing and one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. The hand-on training is priceless.”
“The training I received at PCCI has been both very professional and invaluable for this season of my career.”
“I made the decision to train at PCCI after researching every Christian coaching school I could locate. Their high-quality training in alignment with ICF competencies impressed me immediately, and the personal attention of their faculty and staff is tremendously supportive!”
“I just completed The Essentials of Coaching course and already have my first official client – at $500/month! PCCI has provided me with a powerful launch.”
“The Essentials class has exceeded my expectations! I’m so impressed with the quality of instruction and with our instructor’s openness in sharing their hearts…”
“I spent $2,100 for a popular DVD training program and left with no paying clients. In just a few weeks of PCCI classes, I gained the practical knowledge I needed to land my first paying client! Hearing live demonstrations and being able to ask questions helped me to clarify coaching concepts, and our live peer groups have provided hands-on practice in a safe learning environment.”
“This course has been transformational for me!”
“I am LOVING this class. It has truly already been a transformational experience for me.”
