Is this the right next step for you?
You want to use coaching in everyday life and work
You often support colleagues, clients, teams, or friends and want conversations to lead to clarity, not advice or confusion. You’re looking for practical coaching skills you can use immediately, without needing to become a professional coach.
You’re exploring coaching as a profession
You feel drawn to coaching and want to experience what it really involves before committing further. You’re looking for a grounded, ethical certification that helps you build real competence and confidence step by step.
You want coaching skills for your own growth
You’re curious, reflective, and open to learning. You want clearer thinking, better decisions, and more awareness in how you show up in life and relationships, starting with yourself.
Learn to lead life-changing conversations in less than 3 months through proven coaching skills
A live, online coaching course that teaches you exactly how to lead clear, confident, life-changing conversations using practical skills you can apply immediately in work, leadership, and everyday conversations.
Kick-off: 25 Feb 2026
Learn how to be the most impactful coach in the room
Become an impactful coach without investing thousands and years into your development. We’ll give you everything you need to start coaching yourself and others right away.
The International Coaching Certification course is a live, online coaching program designed for people who want to create meaningful change — in their work, their relationships, and their lives — or take their first grounded step toward becoming a professional coach.
Can't wait to take the first step? Start by experiencing coaching in action in this free Power of Coaching Masterclass:
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Most people struggle in meaningful conversations because they were never taught how coaching actually works
You care about people and want conversations to lead somewhere. But when it really counts, you hesitate. You are unsure what to ask. You feel pressure to help. You leave conversations wondering if anything actually changed.
This is not a confidence problem, and it's not an empathy problem. It is a missing structure problem. It is because no one taught you how to lead conversations toward change.
Without clear coaching skills, conversations often:
✓ Drift without direction
✓ Turn into advice giving
✓ Feel heavy or unresolved
✓ Leave you drained instead of clear and energized
The result is frustration and missed impact.
The solution is not saying more or trying harder. It is learning how to lead conversations intentionally toward clarity and change.
The International Coaching Certification teaches you exactly that. In less than 3 months, you learn proven coaching skills you can use immediately at work, in leadership, and in life.
What you'll gain from the International Coaching Certification course
The ICC is a live, online coaching journey designed to help you build confidence, clarity, and real impact through conversations that matter. Here's what you'll gain:
Coaching that stays with you for life
Learn coaching as a way of being, not a technique you forget after the course ends.
A clear framework for real change
Use the ROSA coaching framework to bring clarity, direction, and momentum to any conversation.
Skills you can use immediately
Apply coaching skills right away at work, in leadership, and in everyday conversations.
Stronger conversations, deeper connection
Learn how to listen, ask, and respond in ways that build trust and meaningful progress.
Confidence you can trust in real conversations
Build steady, grounded confidence so you stop second-guessing yourself when conversations really matter.
Grow personally while learning professionally
Develop self-awareness, clarity, and confidence alongside your coaching skills.
"The journey was both intense and rich in reflection, wildly fun and yet filled with moments for introspection. The program is substantial and highly practical, with every minute wisely utilized. Having participated in many different trainings across Europe throughout my life, I can conclude that Pauliina Hallama is one of the few whose methodology, energy, and skills represent world-class excellence."
Lilian Nõlvak, Head of Employee Experience, Primend Group
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13 weekly live modules. A clear, step-by-step learning journey delivered through interactive online sessions.
3-month program duration. A steady, realistic pace that allows learning to integrate naturally into your work and life.
2.5-hour live sessions. Each session combines teaching, demonstration, reflection, and guided practice.
Practice & reflection between sessions. Short, practical exercises to help you apply coaching skills in real conversations.
Designed for busy schedules. Built to fit alongside work, family, and other commitments, without overwhelm. Live sessions are recorded, so if you can’t attend a session live, you’ll still be able to follow along and stay connected to the learning journey.
Coaching training re-imagined through structured creativity. Learning blends clear frameworks with creativity, stories, metaphors, interactive exercises, and experiential moments, making coaching feel natural, engaging, and deeply integrated rather than rigid or academic.
How the course works
The virtual International Coaching Certification is a live, practice-based online program designed to fit alongside your work and life.
You’ll participate in weekly interactive sessions where coaching is explored and practiced together. Between sessions, you’ll apply what you learn in short practice conversations and real-life situations, supported by reflection and feedback.
Below, you’ll find an overview of the modules and themes that guide this learning journey step by step:
MODULES 6-9
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Creating paradigm-shifting solutions
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Using creativity in problem solving
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Getting from ideas to action
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Navigating through a coaching process
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Introduction to rapport: how to generate trust and influence with anybody in minutes
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In-depth rapport model with 5 levels and related techniques
MODULES 1-5
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Different ways of coaching
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The 4Rs of coaching
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Coaching methodology ROSA 1.0
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Definitions of coaching
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Coaching presuppositions
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Coaching methodology ROSA 2.0
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Mapping the client's reality
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Defining clear and inspiring goals
MODULES 10-13
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Key social psychology and coaching techniques
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Maintaining precence and partnership
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Communicating on different levels during coaching
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Deep listening and powerful questioning
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Key human psychology
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Understanding beliefs and values
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Professional coaching practicalities
After the International Coaching Certification course
By the end of the ICC, you won’t just have learned coaching.
You’ll have grown as a person, a professional, and a conversational leader.
1. Deepen your personal growth and self-leadership
Coaching starts with yourself. Through reflection, practice, and awareness, you’ll develop greater clarity, emotional intelligence, and presence — skills that continue shaping how you think, decide, and show up long after the program ends.
2. Create meaningful impact through the conversations you lead
You’ll know how to support real change in others without fixing, advising, or carrying responsibility. Whether at work, in leadership, or in life, your conversations will become clearer, calmer, and more effective.
3. Build confidence you can trust in real-life situations
Instead of second-guessing yourself, you’ll rely on a clear coaching structure and embodied skills that help you navigate complex or emotional conversations with steadiness and ease.
4. Integrate coaching into a life that fits you
The ICC doesn’t push a single outcome. You can use coaching informally, professionally, or personally — integrating it into your existing work and lifestyle in a way that feels sustainable and aligned.
5. Develop skills with long-term professional value
Coaching is a transferable, future-ready skill. You’ll gain competencies that support leadership, facilitation, people development, and professional growth across industries and roles.
6. Belong to a global learning community that supports your growth
You’ll connect with a diverse group of reflective, growth-oriented people who share a commitment to ethical coaching and human development — a community that continues learning, practicing, and supporting one another beyond the program.
"I'm pretty sure that when I look back in time 5 or 10 years from now and think about events that brought me where I am, this course is in the TOP 3 of my list. I truly believe that this course took me towards my purpose in life, and that's amazing to a person who has never really had big dreams or passions. Thank you!"
Paula Laitio, Product Manager of Services
Meet your Trainers
Our trainers aren’t just great coaches, they’re also highly experienced, world-class trainers and facilitators, dedicated to creating impactful learning experiences. Every year, they run events for thousands of participants, from the general public to professionals in diverse corporate settings.
Pauliina Hallama (Chief Coaching Officer at WCO / Systemic Business Coach® / Systemic Team Coach®) is highly respected trainer with over 20 years of experience in training and nearly 15 years of coaching experience. A social psychologist by background, she has a special passion for leadership and high-impact, engaging interaction. In addition to a vast range of individual participants, she has trained thousands of individuals and key people in organizational contexts around the world in different fields, spanning from industrial companies to small startups.
Who Is This Course For?
Future coaches
An efficient and high-quality kick-start into building a profession out of coaching. Test the waters before investing your time and money in more extensive training.
Ambitious Professionals
Ideal for professionals who want to master coaching tools to manage teams, increase performance, and support others. Countless students, teachers, salespeople, professors, actors, pharmacists, doctors, designers, agile coaches, and engineers have joined – and loved the results.
Curious Explorers
A great choice for those using coaching for personal development and growth. This course is known to offer a deeply reflective space and catalyze unexpected personal change.
During the Course You Will
Immerse yourself in the learning experience of a lifetime
Interactive exercises, hands-on activities, peer feedback. A practical approach that participants love!
Learn the unique power of coaching
Help people – including yourself – unlock their potential and achieve meaningful goals.
Develop broadly applicable coaching skills
A variety of tools and techniques you can try anywhere – even on your way home.
Learn to interact and build connections more effectively
Theory and practice that help build trust and influence in minutes, not days.
Get to know yourself better
Reflect on your life, values, and beliefs in a supported environment.
Become a part of the World Coaches Community
Join a global network of formal and informal coaches, with access to chats, events, and further development.
Learn to coach the person, not just the problem
A variety of tools and techniques you can try anywhere – even on your way home.
Course Structure & Ingredients
World Coaching Organization’s International Coaching Certification has been purposely designed and meticulously planned to show you not only what is theoretically possible but what really works in practice.
You’ll spend at least 40% of your time actively practicing coaching. By Monday morning, you’ll be ready to lead a full coaching conversation.
The course covers:
Core principles and practices of coaching
High-quality interaction
Practical coaching tools
60-hour course includes:
30 hours intensive classroom training
2-hour Q&A with trainers and peers
8+ hours of video resources
20 hours of homework and practice sessions
You will receive
A 100-page coaching manual
Coaching bibliography
19 online videos by WCO founder Daniel Sá Nogueira
Access to our coaching community
During the Course You Will
Immerse yourself in the learning experience of a lifetime Interactive exercises, hands-on activities, peer feedback. A practical approach that participants love!
Learn the unique power of coaching
Interactive exercises, hands-on activities, peer feedback. A practical approach that participants love!
Develop broadly applicable coaching skills
We tailor our training programs to meet the unique needs and goals of each player, ensuring rapid
Learn to interact and build connections more effectively
Theory and practice that help build trust and influence in minutes, not days.
Get to know yourself better
Reflect on your life, values, and beliefs in a supported environment.
Become a part of the World Coaches Community
Join a global network of formal and informal coaches, with access to chats, events, and further development.
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From Practitioner to Master:
Choose the coaching path that fits you
Whether you’re ready to start applying coaching skills, deepen your professional practice, or step fully into mastery, you can choose the level that matches where you are — and where you want to go.
MOST POPULAR
Professional
698€
Build solid foundations and get certified with added support.
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Everything in Discover
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Coaching resource package (videos + platform access)
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Follow-up Q&A session with trainers & peers (2 hours online)
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Certification process and support
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Personalized video feedback during the certification process
Choose this if… you want structure and encouragement from day one: resources, Q&A, certification, and personalized feedback. Perfect for curious explorers, ambitious professionals, and future coaches.
Practitioner
498€
Get started with core coaching skills and fundamentals.
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3-day International Coaching Certification course (30 hours classroom training)
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Invitation to the World Coaches Community with alumn access
Choose this if… you want a smooth, affordable start with the core course and community access.
Master
898€
Go all-in with professional-level support and community.
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Everything in Develop
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One professional coaching or mentoring session by our Master Coaches
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Continued education provision through 1-year paid community membership (access to past sessions, library, and premium community events)
Choose this if… you want extra momentum and ongoing support – continued education, 1:1 coaching or mentoring, and a full year in the paid community.
For private customers, VAT is included where applicable; for business customers, VAT will be added where required by law.
We offer flexible payment options and certification paths to support different needs and budgets. If you’re unsure which option is right for you, just let us know and we’ll help you find a path that fits your situation.
What you'll get if you enroll now?
A Remarkable
Coaching Training Experience
Immerse yourself in a carefully crafted coaching training experience, blending clear structure with creativity, stories, metaphors, and experiential learning — designed to stay with you long after the course ends.
Foundational Coaching Resources
Access 19 recorded videos and a 100+ page coaching manual that deepen your understanding of coaching principles, presence, and practical application alongside the live program.
Included in Professional
Advanced Learning & Ongoing Development
Access to selected advanced sessions and global coaching perspectives that support continued growth, integration, and long-term development beyond the core program.
Included in Master
"This course literally changed my life! I am now working as a Coach, training and coaching organizations."
Anna Lönnroth
"I can truly recommend this experience to anyone interested in firstly understanding themselves better and secondly helping others better."
Katarzyna Adamczyk
"I left the training feeling inspired and motivated, and just purely excited to use everything I've learned."
Dorka Kardos-Latif
The answers to the questions you might have
No prior coaching experience needed – just an open mind and a willingness to learn! While experience is a plus, it’s not essential to grow into a skillful coach during our time together.
Absolutely! Many experienced coaches who join us find our frameworks refreshingly practical and insightful. Coaching is a lifelong learning journey, and exploring different training approaches can be truly inspiring.
We keep our groups to a maximum of 25 learners. With our team of organizers, this ensures an engaging yet intimate learning experience for everyone.
Yes. Our certification is a strong reflection of the time, effort, and care you’ve invested in becoming a skilled coach. While many participants take this course simply to build real coaching skills, you can also use it as part of your journey toward international accreditation.
Our training is rooted in the ethical standards and core competencies of respected coaching bodies like the ICF and EMCC. Currently, if you’re aiming for ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credentials, this course can be used as a basis for it using the Portfolio Path. (One day soon, possibly even another path!)
Want the full picture? Read more in our blog post about how our certification fits into the ICF path.
If you wish to get certified by us, we’ll ask you to reflect on your coaching skills, write two essays on assigned topics, and coach two individuals for six sessions each – documenting your progress with session reports and a few audio recordings. We’ll then review your work, assess your performance based on our 4R core competencies, and provide personalized feedback to support your growth.
We give you the foundation and a bit more – and then it’s really up to you! Many go on to earn their certification, others dive deeper into a specific coaching niche, and some start applying their skills in everyday life. Whatever path you choose, you’ll be part of a global, supportive community connected by this unique learning experience.
No problem at all! You’ll still gain a once-in-a-lifetime experience and practical skills that can enrich many areas of your life. Plus, you’ll have access to all our resources and our global coaching community. And who knows – you might just decide to pursue certification down the road!
You don't need more information.
You need the right learning experience.
If you’ve been drawn to coaching, meaningful conversations, or personal growth for a while, this is not a coincidence. It usually means you’re ready to stop thinking about it and start experiencing it.
Here’s what makes the ICC worth saying yes to now:
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Coaching training, re-imagined. Learn through structured creativity, live practice, and real conversations instead of rigid methods or scripts.
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A learning experience that integrates into real life. Coaching becomes a way of being you can use immediately, at work, in leadership, and in everyday relationships.
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A clear, supported path forward. Choose the training level that fits where you are now, with room to grow at your own pace.
Join the movement
Coaching isn’t just something you learn – it’s something you live. Whether you want to grow, lead, or inspire others, you belong here.
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