Coaching has developed by leaps and bounds in recent years. Nowadays, professional coaching is discussed in many different fields, such as business, education, healthcare, sports, among others. A professional coach is a coach with thorough training. The experience of a professional coach is documented, and the quality of work is proven. All this is demonstrated through practical oral and written exams, where skills and knowledge are shown.
Professional coaching is about unlocking each person’s inner potential, finding new, creative solutions, and progressing towards goals step by step. The goal can be professional or related to personal life, and it can be big or small.
The Business & Life Coach Certification Program is a 10-month, interactive, experience-based training designed to equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and skills needed to thrive as professional coaches. The program combines theory, demonstration, and immediate practice, ensuring participants can confidently apply their learning from day one. The program is based on the ICF Core Competencies, Core Values, and Code of Ethics.
This comprehensive program integrates personal and professional development, enabling participants to address both business-related topics and personal life challenges effectively. It provides a robust foundation for individuals aiming to:
- Pursue a career as professional coaches.
- Adopt a coaching leadership style in managerial roles.
- Enhance self-leadership and career development.
The goal of your training is your own
Coach, coaching leader, coaching approach, or self-leadership. Regardless of whether you work as a leader, in HR, as a teacher, principal, in sales, healthcare, or if you just want to make a change, or if you want to train as a professional coach who helps and supports others to succeed, this training is just for you:
- if you are interested in working as a quality-assured and certified COACH;
- if you want to truly develop your LEADERSHIP and be a modern, inspiring, and motivating coaching LEADER who can confidently discuss both results and goals as well as subordinates’ personal challenges;
- if you feel passionate about personal development or perhaps seek a change in your career or life;
- if you are open, curious, and want practical tools to help and support others to succeed;
- if you are ready to practice, experiment, and work, because practice makes perfect.
- if you dare and want to develop and grow.
A highlight of the program is the inclusion of a personal SDI 2.0 assessment, offering deep insights into oneself and others, applicable to both professional and personal contexts.
The program’s small group size ensures personalized attention, fosters a positive and supportive atmosphere, and promotes a collaborative learning journey. Participants grow together, learning from and with one another.
For whom
For you, who values professionalism, strong expertise, and quality – a coaching approach in your profession, leadership, and life.
Concept
A completely new certification program with individual and group mentor coaching, exciting exercises, and reflection tasks.
Instructor
Christine Suvanto, ICF MCC, ICF Assessor, international Mentorcoach
Together we change the world
The training is suitable for supervisors
“Coaching training provides tremendous support for supervisory work”
– Kenneth Ståhls
Together we change the world
The training enhance self-leadership and career development
“The tools and insights I gained about myself and others through this training have been incredibly important and perhaps a key to success, or certainly a key to success.”
– Daniel Hjulfors, Snellman
Program
A completely new certification program consisting of 9 wonderful joint training days, individual and group mentor coaching, and exciting exercises and reflection tasks.
Themes of the training days
Day 1: The Big Picture of Professional Coaching
Day 2: Be the Star You Are!
Day 3: Dream, Goal, Action
Day 4: Exploring the Desired Outcome
Day 5: Feedback, Acknowledgements, and Coaching
Day 6: Powerful Questions Through Presence
Day 7: Dancing with the Client
Day 8: Coaching and Creativity
Day 9: Feelings and Coaching
The training program concludes with a separate oral exam, where you demonstrate that you have mastered the core skills of professional coaching and ethical guidelines in practice.
Once you have completed the training, mentor coaching hours, and supervision, and have coached practice clients and clients for a total of 100 hours, you are ready to take the step towards international certification. ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC), meaning you demonstrate your competence in both oral and written exams
The Program Consits of
- 9 Training Modules (7 hours each)
- 2 Group Mentor Coaching Sessions (4 hours each)
- 5 Individual Mentor Coaching Hours
- 1 Supervision Session (1.5 hours)
- 1 SDI 2.0 Assessment
- 1 transcription
- Oral exam
- Joint Coaching Dinner (optional)
Between the modules, participants will engage in coaching, reading, and practical tasks to deepen their understanding and solidify sustainable results. Total training hours: 124 hours
Join us for a transformative experience that empowers you to make a meaningful impact in both business and life.
Facts
For whom
For you, who values professionalism, strong expertise, and quality – a coaching approach in your profession, leadership, and life. This training does not require prior knowledge.
Group size
A maximum of 14 participants. Participants are accepted into the program in the order of registration.
Program scope
9 training days, 13 hours of mentor coaching, 1.5 hours of supervision.
The training lasts about 10 months, depending on your own activity.
Instructor
Christine Suvanto, ICF MCC ICF Assessor, international Mentor Coach
Certificate
After successfully completing the oral exam, you will receive a certificate for the entire training program. The certificate is the basis for the ICF written exam before the participant receives their international certification at the ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) level.
Price
3.450 euro + VAT (4.278 euro VAT included). The price can be paid in installments.
The price includes
9 training days, 13 hours of mentor coaching, 1.5 hours of supervision, 1 SDI assessment, 1 transcription, oral exam, and joint Coaching Dinner.
We reserve the right to cancel the course if the number of participants is too small, and changes will be communicated personally.
Training Days
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Spring 2024 – Finnish Päivä 1 22.4.2024 |
Autumn 2024 – Finnish Päivä 1 18.9.2024 |
Autumn 2024 – Swedish Dag 1 30.9.2024 |
ICF certification levels
Instructor Christine Suvanto's rating from course participants
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★★★★★ 5/5
"When I was laid off for production and financial reasons, I wanted to take advantage of the training obligation offered by my former employer. I sought training that would complement my CV, provide concrete tools for being a supervisor, and where I could also learn and grow as a person. I chose Positive Solutions' Business & Life Coach Certification Program and have been very satisfied with my choice. In the training, I learned to listen to myself and others and to understand my life values. As part of the training, I completed the Core Strengths SDI 2.0 assessment, and now I better understand which strengths I like to use and what motivates me. I realized that I had been applying for completely wrong types of jobs and would not have enjoyed them even if I had been selected. When I applied for jobs that truly interested me, I immediately succeeded. Now, in my new role as a Team Leader, I get to use my strengths and be a modern coaching supervisor. I can utilize the coaching tools learned in the training to listen, support, and help my subordinates grow, develop, and perform their tasks."
Elina Trofimczuk, Team Leader
"Warm thanks for the training! The overall program was comprehensive and well-structured. The teaching was clear, and all questions were answered. Everyone's strengths were highlighted. The work was both professional and personally tailored. The training provided comprehensive and concrete tools to start a new career! Thank you, Christine and Tom!"
Vilma Hjort
"I have started several training programs during my sixteen-year entrepreneurial career and have left them all unfinished because I felt the courses were a waste of time after just a few hours. This was the first training that captivated me from the very first second and carried me through to the end. At no point did I think about quitting. Absolutely challenging and rewarding."
Jari Johansson, entrepreneur
"My life-changing experience in every way"
Tarja Halonen, HR Manager
"Overall, a well-executed course. The teaching method was practical, and there were plenty of opportunities for hands-on practice. The instructor was very skilled and conducted the training days with great expertise. The training was not overly serious, but rather included elements of playfulness."
Heikki Ihasalo
"I can warmly recommend this training to many! The training is suitable for both personal and professional development. Christine, as a trainer and her authentic self, has made a lasting impression. I have gained much more from this training than I could have imagined. I am grateful that such training exists and that I have been able to participate. A big thank you to Christine, Anne, and Tom!"