The Business Coaching Advantage Coaching Essentials Program is an ICF Level 1 Program. Graduates of this program meet the training mentoring and performance evaluation requirements for the ICF ACC credential, through a highly interactive and experiential approach. It is a stand-alone first level program focused on coaching essentials for people who want to enhance their ability to coach in the organizational context and earn an internationally recognized credential. Earning Criteria • Core Skills Course: 3 full-day in-person OR 6 virtual half-days of coursework (interactive) + 3 practice labs + 2 mentor sessions for solid grounding in business coaching fundamentals • Credential Course: 9 practice labs + 2 mentor sessions w/ written feedback, to further skill development and complete training requirements for ICF ACC credential • After completing both courses, participants complete the full program by preparing and submitting their Learning Portfolio for Assessment. This comprises several assignments completing during the courses as well as an Integrative Learning Reflection. (Personal Learning Plan + Ethics Assignment + Coaching Case Study + Integrative Learning Reflection) After submission of the Learning Portfolio, faculty will complete the evaluation process for ICF ACC credential with participants.