Theory, practical training and self-reflection
Every day of the Coach training programme is packed with theory, practical training and self-reflection. We do our utmost every single session to ensure that you become the best coach you can be.
In the Coach training programme, you get a total of 155 hours of ICF-approved training - that is more than any other coach training programme in Denmark can offer. You will be taught by professional coaches who are successful in their own coaching careers. You will receive a 200-page manual full of coaching tools and a training book with exercises.
The practical training is essential to become a good coach. That is why Mentoring and Feedback is a mandatory part of the programme.
What is Feedback? Feedback means that you train, practise and test your skills in a supervised setting - and you get feedback from an experienced coach.
So what is Mentoring? Mentoring is when you receive supervision on your role as a coach, i.e. developing your strengths, daring to stand by your coaching style. There are ten Mentoring sessions during the programme. Mentoring is always given by an ICF certified coach.
To support you further, as part of your programme, you will have access to a coach trainer, a trained coach who will support you throughout the programme and Certification.
You can see all relevant dates and times in our calendar. There is usually a month's time between each module and it is planned in such a way to ensure that each module sticks so that your new knowledge is integrated into you as a coach. This also gives you time to both train and integrate your new knowledge in your practice.
The structure of the coach training programme
The coach training programme is divided into five Modules, wich are typically distributed over a six-month course. Between the modules there are also 2 Special Sessions that give you inspiration, perspectives and deeper insights. You will further have 2 mentor days where you learn more about ICF's core competences and ethical norms together with ICF certified coach mentors, as well as 2 mentor sessions where you will be one on one with your chosen mentor. Here you can see how the programme is structured around five modules and what the teaching contains. In other words:
5 Modules
2 Special Sessions
2 Mentoring Days
2 Mentoring sessions
2 Feedback sessions
Modules & contents
MODULE 1 - THE 6 STEPS AND YOUR ROLE AS A COACH
Module 1 is an introduction to coaching, to your role as a coach and basic training in Sofia Manning's coaching model; The 6 Steps. The module includes: What is coaching? Theory and practical training in the 6 Steps, insight into people's beliefs and patterns and initial training in the art of giving feedback.
SPECIAL SESSION 1 - ONLINE
On this day, you will be taught the methods of pattern breaking and the Big Mind insight tool.
MENTORING DAY 1 - ONLINE
You will learn about the ICF Code of Ethics, competences and standards, as well as honing your role as a coach.
Module 2 - PATTERN BREAKING
Module 2 takes you deeper into the understanding and application of the 6 Steps. You will also be taught the most essential coaching tools and basic tools within pattern breaking as well as the tool The Wheel of Life.
FEEDBACK DAY 1 - ONLINE
Coach and get feedback on your coaching! You will receive qualified feedback on how you master the 6 Steps.
SPECIAL SESSION 2 - ONLINE
This day is about how to get started as a coach, whether you want to work with coaching as a self-employed person, or otherwise want to put your coaching competences into play.
MODULE 3 - VALUES AND RULES
In module 3, you will learn to work with some of the essential tools of coaching: Values and Rules. In this module you will also be introduced to a tool for uncovering success strategies.
MODULE 4 - INSIGHTS AND TEAM COACHING
In Module 4 you will be taught the 7 Universal Insights, the Hero's Journey insight tool, History and team coaching.
MENTOR DAY 2 - ONLINE
You will learn about the ICF Code of Ethics, competences and standards, as well as honing your role as a coach.
FEEDBACK DAY 2 - ONLINE
Coach and get feedback on your coaching! You will receive qualified feedback on how you master the 6 Steps.
CERTIFICATION - ONLINE
For the certification, you will lead and deliver a coaching session based on the 6 Steps. The certification takes place online and you will be assessed by an ICF-approved examiner. The certification takes place before Module 5, so you can concentrate on integrating everything you have learned and enjoy this final module.
MODULE 5 - YOU AS A COACH AND THE TOOLBOX
In Module 5, you will be trained in public speaking, which means you will learn how to address and motivate groups and gatherings. You will be introduced to the Enneagram, and you will gain a basic insight into human types and what drives us. In this final module, you'll focus on integrating the big toolbox. And this is when we make sure you are ready to stand on your own two feet with your coaching, because now it's for real: You are Sofia Manning Coach!
“Absolutely wonderful experience. I have gained insights, I had not imagined. Great tools and found faith in myself. I am much clearer about what I want, what brings me joy and which people are important in my life.”