You want to coach professionally, but you need a clear pathway that connects training hours, mentor coaching, evaluation readiness and ACC credentialing requirements.
ICF Level 1 – Fast Track
ICF Level 1 – Fast Track to Professional Coaching Certificate
A complete ICF Level 1 pathway to ACC eligibility: live cohort training, mentor coaching, exam preparation, asynchronous learning and the Forward Focused Coaching Conversations approach.
- 77 ICF-certified coach-specific training hours documented on your Level 1 certificate.
- Includes 21 live cohort training hours, 7 group mentor coaching hours, 3 individual mentor coaching sessions, 8 hours of exam preparation and 38 hours of asynchronous learning.
- Start with self-paced learning immediately, then join a live cohort that fits your schedule.
- Designed to support your full ACC pathway: ICF Level 1 training, mentor coaching, evaluation preparation and CKA readiness.
ICF Level 1 accredited education • 77 ICF-certified training hours • Mentor coaching included • Online cohort format • Limited to 15 participants
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ICF Level 1 pathway
A complete Level 1 coach education journey aligned with the requirements for the ACC credential pathway.
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Fast-track format
A streamlined online structure combining live cohort sessions with guided asynchronous learning so participants can progress efficiently.
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Forward Focused Conversations™
A practical coaching conversation arc that helps clients move from issue and awareness toward learning, action and sustainable growth.
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Mentor coaching included
7 group mentor coaching hours and 3 individual mentor coaching sessions are included to support certification readiness and skill integration.
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Exam preparation included
8 hours of focused preparation on ICF Core Competencies and Ethics to support readiness for the Coach Knowledge Assessment.
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Live online and global
Delivered fully online via Zoom with international cohorts, peer practice and access to the learning community.
Trusted by professionals worldwide
Coaches, agile leaders, Scrum Masters and transformation consultants.
77
ICF-certified training hours
38h
self-paced learning
29h
live online training
Why now
Why this program matters now
Many professionals already use coaching skills informally. The challenge is turning those conversations into a credible, ethical and ICF-aligned professional coaching practice.
You cannot pause your professional life for months of rigid training. You need a structured yet flexible journey that lets you start immediately and progress at a sustainable pace.
You need more than theory. You need live practice, feedback, peer learning, recordings, tools and a coaching framework you can actually use in real conversations.
You need to develop a professional coaching stance: ethical practice, agreements, presence, active listening, trust, awareness and learning.
The TAC difference
What makes this Level 1 Fast Track different
This is not just a set of training hours. It is an integrated professional development journey designed to help you build coaching competence, confidence and certification readiness.
Start immediately
Participants can begin with e-learning, videos, readings, reflection activities, peer practice and coaching tools from day one, before or alongside the live cohort.
A clear coaching conversation arc
The Forward Focused Conversations™ structure gives coaches a reliable container for guiding clients from issue to awareness, learning, forward movement and sustainable growth.
Live cohort practice, not passive learning
The teacher-led module uses live discussion, coaching demonstrations, exercises, simulations and feedback so participants actively practice professional coaching competencies.
Mentor coaching and evaluation preparation included
The program includes group and individual mentor coaching, including work on recorded coaching sessions and identification of competencies to develop for the desired ICF credential.
Community-based learning beyond the course
Participants gain access to The Agile Company learning community with course content, live events, workshops, resources and peer networking opportunities.
What you will be able to do
By completing this program, you will be able to
The outcome is both practical and credential-oriented: stronger coaching conversations, clearer professional posture and a structured route toward ACC eligibility.
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Meet the ICF Level 1 training and mentor coaching education requirements for the ACC pathway.
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Use the Forward Focused Conversations™ arc to structure coaching conversations while keeping flexibility and client ownership.
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Demonstrate core coaching skills such as active listening, powerful questioning, presence, trust and safety, ethical practice and evoking awareness.
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Prepare for the ICF Coach Knowledge Assessment through dedicated training on ICF Core Competencies and Ethics.
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Build confidence through live practice, peer coaching, mentor coaching and feedback.
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Progress toward ACC credentialing with a clear understanding of the remaining requirements: coaching experience hours, performance evaluation and final ICF exam.
By the numbers
Built for certification readiness and real coaching practice
The program combines accredited education, mentor coaching, practice, evaluation preparation and community support in one integrated Level 1 learning journey.
77
ICF-certified training hours
38h
self-paced learning
29h
live online training
10h
mentor coaching included
8h
exam preparation
15
participants maximum per cohort
Learner experience
Learning with The Agile Company
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“The combination of structure, live practice, mentor coaching and community support helped me move from learning coaching concepts to actually coaching with confidence.”
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“The Forward Focused Conversations arc gave me a practical way to hold the coaching conversation without becoming rigid or scripted.”
Who is this for
Who this program is for
This Level 1 pathway is designed for professionals who want to become credible, ethical and effective coaches, whether coaching becomes their primary profession or strengthens their current leadership role.
This is for you if…
- Aspiring professional coaches You want a structured first professional coaching certification pathway aligned with ICF Level 1 and ACC requirements.
- Leaders and managers You want to use coaching skills to create more growth-oriented, trust-based and empowering conversations at work.
- Agile coaches and Scrum Masters You want to strengthen your professional coaching stance beyond facilitation, mentoring or agile consulting.
- HR professionals and consultants You support people development and want a stronger coaching foundation for individual and organizational conversations.
- Career changers You are exploring a move into professional coaching and want a credible, practice-based start.
This may not be the right fit if
- You only want a quick certificate The program includes practice, self-study, mentor coaching and evaluation preparation. Certification readiness requires real participation.
- You cannot engage in live practice The live cohort sessions are designed around interaction, peer practice and experiential learning.
- You need therapy training This is a professional coaching program, not a therapy, counselling or clinical training program.
Programme details
Everything you need to know.
- Duration
- 2–3 months overall pathway; live cohort formats can run in fast-track blocks while mentor coaching is intentionally spread over time.
- Format
- Live online cohort sessions, asynchronous learning, peer practice, mentor coaching and exam preparation.
- Delivery mode
- Online via Zoom and The Agile Company learning platform/community.
- Language
- English
- Level
- Professional — ICF Level 1 / ACC pathway
- Prerequisites
- Open to anyone who wishes to become an ICF-certified professional coach. No prior coaching certification required.
- Certification awarded
- ICF Level 1 education certificate with 77 ICF-certified hours; Forward Focused Conversations Arc Practitioner Certificate.
- Support material
- Videos, readings, reflective exercises, practice assignments, journaling, coaching tools, exam preparation materials and the Professional Coach’s toolbox.
- Funding eligibility
- Company invoicing and pay-by-invoice options may be available. Contact contact@theagilecompany.org for organizational booking or invoice questions.
- Price
- €2,199 listed price; 3 instalments of €733 available on the current page.
- Cohort size
- Maximum 15 participants per cohort.
- Live training hours
- 21 live cohort coach training hours.
- Mentor coaching
- 10 hours total: 7 group + 3 individual.
- Exam preparation
- 8 hours on ICF Core Competencies and Ethics.
- Asynchronous learning
- 38 hours of self-paced learning, peer practice and reflection.
- Contact
- contact@theagilecompany.org
Programme structure
Learning path and curriculum
The curriculum develops both the foundations of professional coaching and the practical ability to facilitate forward-focused coaching conversations aligned with the ICF Core Competencies.
01 Module 1 — Coaching Essentials: onboarding and preparation
In this introductory module, you will establish a solid foundation for coaching by learning key concepts and techniques essential to forward-focused coaching. The focus will be on developing skills that help create impactful, goal-oriented, and growth-driven conversations with your clients. The module is supported by an extensive self-study and practice program called “the Coaching Skills Builder”.
02 Module 2 — Coach Competencies Deep Dive Cohort
Fully teacher-led module designed to provide an in-depth exploration of the ICF Core Competencies applied to your coaching conversations. Building on the foundation established in Module 1, this module takes a deeper look at essential coaching skills such as growth-focused goal setting, forward-focused coaching questions, and creating powerful actions that allow your clients to take their own potential to new heights.
- The Coaching Conversation
- ICF Core Competencies
- Practical Coaching Considerations
03 The Coaching Conversation
- Definition of coaching
- The arc of the coaching conversation
- Understanding the need behind the want
- Identifying the gap
- Coaching questions and what they do
- Solutions-Focused Coaching and forward-focused conversations
- Systems coaching
- Decisions and difficult sessions
04 ICF Core Competencies
- Demonstrates Ethical Practice
- Embodies a Coaching Mindset
- Establishes and Maintains Agreements
- Cultivates Trust and Safety
- Maintains Presence
- Listens Actively
- Evokes Awareness
- Facilitates Learning and Growth
05 Practical Coaching Considerations
- The mindset and posture of a coach
- Contracting with single and multiple stakeholders
- Supervision and dealing with Agile leadership
- The Agile organization as a system
- Ethical considerations when coaching Agile teams
- Self-awareness and ongoing development
06 Mentor Coaching and Level 1 Evaluation
This fast-track program covers all mentor coaching and performance evaluation requirements for ICF Level 1 (ACC) certification, except the final ICF exam, which is organized directly with the ICF. You’ll be fully prepared and supported up to that final step.
07 ICF CKA Exam Preparation
By the end of the module, you will be well-prepared to take the Coach Knowledge Exam (CKA) exam, but more importantly, you will have sharpened your coaching skills, honed your ability to adapt various coaching modalities, and deepened your confidence as a professional Agile Coach.
What's included
What is included
The program is designed as a complete Level 1 package, combining accredited training hours, practice, mentoring, exam preparation, tools and community access.
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Forward Focused Conversations Arc Practitioner Certificate Included
A practical certificate connected to the coaching conversation structure used throughout the program.
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77 ICF-certified coach-specific training hours Core program
A single integrated Level 1 training journey documented on the official ICF Level 1 certificate.
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21 live cohort training hours Live online
Interactive Zoom sessions with discussion, exercises, demonstrations, practice and feedback.
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7 group mentor coaching hours Included
Group mentor coaching sessions focused on practice, reflection, ICF competencies and certification preparation.
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3 individual mentor coaching sessions Included
Private sessions with an ICF mentor coach to work on recorded coaching practice and competency development.
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38 hours of self-study components Self-paced
Videos, readings, reflection activities, peer practice, journaling, the Coaching Skills Builder and exam preparation materials.
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8 hours exam training Included
Dedicated training on ICF Core Competencies and Ethics for CKA readiness.
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Professional Coach’s toolbox Included
Practical tools and structures to help participants start coaching immediately and build confidence in real conversations.
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Learning community access Ongoing support
Access to course content, extra workshops, resources, peer networking and community learning opportunities.
Certification & career ROI
ICF Level 1 compliance and ACC pathway
This program is ICF Level 1 accredited and designed to meet the training and mentor coaching requirements for the ACC credential pathway. Participants still need to complete client coaching experience hours and pass the ICF Coach Knowledge Assessment directly with ICF.
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Complete 77 ICF-certified training hours
Complete the full Level 1 program: live cohort training, asynchronous learning, exam training and mentor coaching.
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Complete mentor coaching requirements
Complete 10 mentor coaching hours: 7 group hours and 3 individual mentor coaching sessions with an ICF-credentialed mentor coach.
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Prepare your Level 1 evaluation
Prepare the required performance evaluation, including a coaching recording and written transcript, with support from mentor coaching.
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Accumulate coaching experience hours
Continue accumulating 100 client coaching experience hours with at least eight clients, including paid coaching hours as required by ICF.
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Apply via the ICF Level 1 pathway
After completion, participants are eligible to apply through the ICF Level 1 pathway and take the Coach Knowledge Assessment with ICF.
Meet your trainers
Practitioners, not just lecturers.
Natascha Speets
Founder, Agility and Leadership Coach, Instructor & ICF Mentor Coach
PCC Certified • Certified Solutions Focused practitioner • Designer of the Forward Focused Conversations Framework
Natascha Speets designed the Forward Focused Conversations Framework after recognizing that modern coaching styles and frameworks share a common purpose: positive change, sustained learning and deep self-awareness. She integrates solutions-focused practice, systemic coaching, the GROW model, non-violent communication and appreciative inquiry in her coaching conversations.
Upcoming cohorts
Choose your fast-track cohort
Live cohorts are delivered online via Zoom, typically in morning or evening formats. Participants can start the self-paced learning immediately and then join the teacher-led cohort that best fits their calendar.
Recommended
⚡ Fast Track
June 23 — July 24, 2026
10 live sessions · Tuesdays & Fridays
09:00 – 11:00
Europe/Paris
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- June 2026: 23, 26, 30
- July 2026: 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24
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☽ Evening
July 13 — August 27, 2026
10 live sessions · Mondays & Thursdays
18:00 – 20:00
Europe/Paris
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- July 2026: 13, 16, 20, 23
- August 2026: 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27
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☀ Morning
September 1 — November 3, 2026
10 live sessions · Tuesdays
09:00 – 11:00
Europe/Paris
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- September 2026: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- October 2026: 6, 13, 20, 27
- November 2026: 3
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☽ Evening
September 7 — October 8, 2026
10 live sessions · Mondays & Thursdays
18:00 – 20:00
Europe/Paris
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- September 2026: 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28
- October 2026: 1, 5, 8
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☽ Evening
October 12 — November 12, 2026
10 live sessions · Mondays & Thursdays
18:00 – 20:00
Europe/Paris
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- October 2026: 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
- November 2026: 2, 5, 9, 12
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☀ Morning
November 10, 2026 — January 12, 2027
10 live sessions · Tuesdays
09:00 – 11:00
Europe/Paris
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- November 2026: 10, 17, 24
- December 2026: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- January 2027: 5, 12
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☽ Evening
November 16 — December 17, 2026
10 live sessions · Mondays & Thursdays
18:00 – 20:00
Europe/Paris
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- November 2026: 16, 19, 23, 26, 30
- December 2026: 3, 7, 10, 14, 17
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is this program ICF Level 1 accredited?
Yes. The program is presented as an ICF Level 1 accredited education pathway and includes 77 ICF-certified coach-specific training hours documented on the Level 1 certificate.
Does this program make me ACC certified immediately?
No. The program supports the Level 1 pathway to ACC eligibility. After completing the program, participants still need to meet the ICF coaching experience requirements and pass the ICF Coach Knowledge Assessment directly with ICF.
What is included in the 77 hours?
The 77 hours include 21 live cohort coach training hours, 7 group mentor coaching hours, 3 individual mentor coaching sessions, 8 hours of exam training and 38 hours of asynchronous learning.
Can I start before my live cohort begins?
Yes. The program is designed so participants can start the self-paced learning immediately and join live sessions when their cohort begins.
Are live sessions mandatory?
The live cohort is designed for experiential learning and peer practice. Occasional absence does not automatically prevent eligibility, provided the full program requirements, engagement, practice and mentor coaching expectations are fulfilled.
What happens if I miss a live session?
Sessions are recorded and shared with enrolled participants for educational purposes. Key learning points and instructions are communicated, and cohorts often self-organize to cover missed practices or discussions.
Are make-up sessions provided in another cohort?
The program does not provide systematic individual make-up sessions in another cohort. Learning continuity is supported through recordings, learning materials and cohort collaboration.
How many participants are in each cohort?
Online Coaching Fundamentals cohorts are limited to 15 participants to maintain quality, interaction and feedback depth.
What platform is used for live sessions?
The live sessions are delivered online using Zoom.
What is the price?
The listed price on the current page is €2,199, with an option to pay in three instalments of €733 per month.
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Guided certification pathway
A supported pathway, not a self-managed maze
The program clarifies what is included, what remains to be completed with ICF, and how each learning component supports your ACC pathway. You receive structured training, mentor coaching, exam preparation, community support and guidance on your Level 1 evaluation so you are not navigating the certification process alone.
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A clear path to your next professional level.
Designed for professionals who want structured learning, practice and certification support.
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