LESSONS AND OUTCOMES
"Positive Synergy Coaching: Certified Competency-based Coaching" offers a balanced integration of knowledge, skill, experience, practical application and creativity, presented by Accredited ICF Coaches with extensive ptofessional experience in their fields of coaching.
MODULE 1
TITLE: Introduction to the Course Class 1 of 16
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Personal introductions, Overview of content and structure, Description of Administrative arrangements like Class Attendance requirements, Expected Learning Outcomes, and requirements for certification and membership.
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HOURS SPENT: 2 hours 30 minutes
​​PRIMARY DELIVERY METHOD Synchronous Online
TITLE: Introduction to the Course Class 2 of 16
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
What is Coaching? Definitions of Coaching, The difference between coaching, mentoring, counselling and consulting, When is Coaching needed?, What makes a good coach?
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HOURS SPENT: 2 hours 30 minutes, 2 hours Homework
​​PRIMARY DELIVERY METHOD Synchronous Online
TITLE: Introduction to the Course Class 3 of 16
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Teaching on the Different Coaching Arenas, explaining nine different Coaching Arenas, Explaining Coaching Models, Practicum: Introduction to Coaching.
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HOURS SPENT: 2 hours 30 minutes, 2 hours Homework
​​PRIMARY DELIVERY METHOD Synchronous Online
MODULE 1
MODULE 2
TITLE: Practical Coaching Guidelines Class 4 of 16
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Overview on a typical Coaching Session, Explanation of the GROW Model in practice, Teaching on the Appreciative Inquiry Coaching Model, General Guidelines for effective Coaching, Explanation of different skills, competencies and resources, it’s relevance and differences between them.
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CORE COMPETENCIES TAUGHT:​ Coaching Presence, Powerful Questioning, Active Listening
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HOURS SPENT: 2 hours 30 minutes, 2 hours Homework
​​PRIMARY DELIVERY METHOD Synchronous Online
TITLE: Practicum - Practical Coaching Guidelines Class 5 of 16
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Online Practicum where students practice the Practical Coaching Guidelines in Breakout Rooms, while observed by facilitators. Students rotate in 20-minute slots, and verbal feedback afterwards.
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CORE COMPETENCIES TAUGHT: Coaching Presence, Powerful Questioning, Active Listening.
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​HOURS SPENT: 2 hours 30 minutes, 2 hours Homework
​​PRIMARY DELIVERY METHOD Synchronous Online
MODULE 3
TITLE: Meeting Ethical Standards Class 6 of 16
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Overview of the Core Competencies as set out by the ICF. The Ethical Standards as presented by ICF is worked through in detail.
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CORE COMPETENCIES TAUGHT:​ Set the Foundation: Meeting Ethical Standards
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HOURS SPENT: 2 hours 30 minutes, 30 minutes Homework
​​PRIMARY DELIVERY METHOD Synchronous Online
TITLE: Coaching Agreement; Establishing Trust & Intimacy. Class 7 of 16
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Setting the Foundation – Establishing the Coaching Agreement. The practice of a Coaching Agreement is practised in Break-Out Rooms and observed by Facilitators. Establishing Trust and Intimacy: The practice of this competency is practised in Break-Out Rooms and observed by Facilitators.
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CORE COMPETENCIES TAUGHT:​ Set the Foundation: Establish the Coaching Agreement, Co-Create Relationships: Establish Trust and Intimacy
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HOURS SPENT: 2 hours 30 minutes, 30 minutes Homework
​​PRIMARY DELIVERY METHOD Synchronous Online
TITLE: Coaching Presence Class 8 of 16
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Overview of the Core Competencies as set out by the ICF, Focus on Coaching Presence. The practice of a Coaching Presence is practised in Break Out Rooms and observed by Facilitators.
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CORE COMPETENCIES TAUGHT:​ Co-Create Relationships: Coaching Presence
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HOURS SPENT: 2 hours 30 minutes, 30 minutes Homework
​​PRIMARY DELIVERY METHOD Synchronous Online
TITLE: Active Listening Class 9 of 16
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Overview of the Core Competencies as set out by the ICF, Focus on Coaching Presence. The practice of a Coaching Presence is practised in Break Out Rooms and observed by Facilitators.
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CORE COMPETENCIES TAUGHT:​ Communicate Effectively: Active Listening
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HOURS SPENT: 2 hours 30 minutes, 30 minutes Homework
​​PRIMARY DELIVERY METHOD Synchronous Online
TITLE: Powerful Questioning Class 10 of 16
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Overview of the Core Competencies as set out by the ICF, Focus on Powerful Questioning. The practice of Powerful Questioning is practised in Break Out Rooms and observed by Facilitators.
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CORE COMPETENCIES TAUGHT:​ Communicate Effectively: Powerful Questioning
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HOURS SPENT: 2 hours 30 minutes, 30 minutes Homework
​​PRIMARY DELIVERY METHOD Synchronous Online
TITLE: Direct Communication Class 11 of 16
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Overview of the Core Competencies as set out by the ICF, Focus on Direct Communication. The practice of Direct Communication is practised in Break Out Rooms and observed by Facilitators.
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CORE COMPETENCIES TAUGHT:​ Communicate Effectively: Direct Communication
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HOURS SPENT: 2 hours 30 minutes, 30 minutes Homework
​​PRIMARY DELIVERY METHOD Synchronous Online
TITLE: Creating Awareness Class 12 of 16
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Overview of the Core Competencies as set out by the ICF, Focus on Creating Awareness. The practice of Creating Awareness is practised in Break Out Rooms and observed by Facilitators.
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CORE COMPETENCIES TAUGHT:​ Learning and Results: Creating Awareness
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HOURS SPENT: 2 hours 30 minutes, 2 hours Homework
​​PRIMARY DELIVERY METHOD Synchronous Online
TITLE: PRACTICUM - Core Competencies Class 13 of 16
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Online Practicum where students practice the Core Competencies in Breakout Rooms, while observed by facilitators. Students rotate in 20-minute slots, and verbal feedback by Facilitator afterwards.
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CORE COMPETENCIES TAUGHT:​
Meeting Ethical Standards, Establish the Coaching Agreement, Establish Trust and Intimacy, Coaching Presence, Active Listening, Powerful Questioning, Direct Communication, Creating Awareness
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HOURS SPENT: 2 hours 30 minutes, 2 hours Homework
​​PRIMARY DELIVERY METHOD Synchronous Online
MODULE 4
TITLE: Impactful Coaching Tools and Models Class 14 of 16
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Overview and teaching on the Strengths-based approach in Coaching, with reference to the use of the CliftonStrengths Assessment and language. Overview on talents, strengths and weakness, and how this is important when coaching someone from the knowledge and application of the Core Competencies.
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CORE COMPETENCIES TAUGHT:​
Meeting Ethical Standards, Establish the Coaching Agreement, Establish Trust and Intimacy, Coaching Presence, Active Listening, Powerful Questioning, Direct Communication, Creating Awareness
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HOURS SPENT: 2 hours 30 minutes, 2 hours Homework
​​PRIMARY DELIVERY METHOD Synchronous Online
TITLE: Impactful Coaching Tools and Models Class 15 of 16
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Review of Homework from Class 14, and then application in Break-Out Rooms, with specific emphasis on aligning the Strengths-based approach in synergy with the ICF Core Competencies. Instructions for recorded practicum Coaching Session with fellow student.
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CORE COMPETENCIES TAUGHT:​
Meeting Ethical Standards, Establish the Coaching Agreement, Establish Trust and Intimacy, Coaching Presence, Active Listening, Powerful Questioning, Direct Communication, Creating Awareness
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HOURS SPENT: 2 hours 30 minutes, 1.5 hour Recorded Coaching Practicum
​​PRIMARY DELIVERY METHOD Synchronous Online
MODULE 5
TITLE: Putting it all together Class 16 of 16
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Overview of Course. Aligning all competencies within a Positive Psychology & Strengths-based approach. Review. Next steps arrangements towards certification.
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CORE COMPETENCIES TAUGHT:​
Meeting Ethical Standards, Establish the Coaching Agreement, Establish Trust and Intimacy, Coaching Presence, Active Listening, Powerful Questioning, Direct Communication, Creating Awareness.
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HOURS SPENT: 2 hours 30 minutes
​​PRIMARY DELIVERY METHOD Synchronous Online