Coaching Mastery Mentor Certification™
Complete Mentor Coach Certification Pathway
ICF MCS Standard Path
A comprehensive 40-hour mentor coaching training program designed for coaches preparing for the ICF Mentor Coach Specialization through the Standard Path.
ICF Continuing Coach Education (CCE) Approved Program
International Coaching Federation (ICF)
36
Core Competencies
4
Resource Development
40
Total CCE Hours
This program has been approved by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as Continuing Coach Education (CCE). Participants who successfully complete the program earn 40 approved CCE hours consisting of 36 Core Competencies and 4 Resource Development hours.
$4,995 USD
Credential focus: ICF Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS), N/A
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Foundations of Mentor Coaching
Core CompetencyCoaching Evaluation Foundations
Core CompetencyDevelopmental Feedback & Coaching Growth
Core CompetencyThe IDENTITY Framework™ & DEEPEN Method™
Core CompetencyThe IDENTITY Framework™ & DEEPEN Method™: Application & Calibration
Core CompetencyEvaluation Calibration Labs
Core CompetencyPatterns, Language & Coaching Presence
Core CompetencyGroup Mentor Coaching Facilitation
Core CompetencyIntegrated Mentor Coaching Practicum
Core CompetencyFinal Demonstrations & Integration
Core CompetencyThe Coaching Mastery Mentor Certification™ is a comprehensive 40-hour ICF Continuing Coach Education (CCE) program approved for 36 Core Competency (CC) hours and 4 Resource Development (RD) hours. It prepares experienced coaches to become highly skilled mentor coaches who can support other coaches in developing and refining their professional coaching competencies, and supports preparation for the ICF Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS) pathway.
Delivered over 10 interactive sessions, the curriculum covers mentor coaching foundations, ethics, developmental feedback, evaluation calibration, and advanced transformational coaching frameworks — including the DEEPEN Method™ and the IDENTITY Framework™. These proprietary models help participants recognize deeper patterns within coaching conversations, including client narratives, values, emotions, tensions, and transformational shifts.
The learning experience combines instructor-led teaching, live demonstrations, recorded coaching evaluations, peer practice, facilitated reflection, and a supervised practicum. Calibration labs strengthen consistency and rigor in evaluating coaching conversations, while practicum sessions provide opportunities to conduct mentor coaching conversations and receive direct feedback from faculty and peers.
Upon completion, participants are prepared to offer mentor coaching services to coaches pursuing ICF credentials and to lead group mentor coaching programs.
Participants are responsible for completing the required ICF evaluation training (ACC BARS, PCC Markers, MCC BARS, or their equivalent, as applicable) before submitting their Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS) application, as required by the current ICF pathway. ICF eligibility requirements and application pathways may change over time; participants are responsible for reviewing the current ICF Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS) requirements before submitting an application.
Apply the ICF Mentor Coaching Competencies to support coaches at all credential levels
Evaluate coaching conversations using ACC BARS, PCC Markers, and MCC BARS with precision and consistency
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based developmental feedback that supports coach growth
Apply the DEEPEN Method™ to identify beneath-the-surface developmental opportunities within coaching conversations
Apply the IDENTITY Framework™ to evaluate narrative, emotion, values, tension, and transformation within coaching conversations
Facilitate individual and group mentor coaching experiences effectively
Conduct calibration labs to strengthen scoring consistency and observational rigor
Complete an integrated mentor coaching practicum with supervised observation and peer review
Strengthen mentor coaching capability through guided observation, coaching evaluation, developmental feedback, reflective discussion, and applied practice
Earn 40 ICF CCE hours (36 CC + 4 RD) applicable to ICF credential renewal and MCS application
This program is designed for experienced coaches who wish to deepen their mentor coaching capability, strengthen coaching observation and developmental feedback skills, and prepare for the ICF Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS) pathway.
- Eligibility to apply for an ICF Mentor Coach Specialization depends on your current ICF credential level and the specialization level you intend to pursue. Participants are responsible for reviewing the current ICF application requirements.
- Participants are responsible for completing the required ICF evaluation training (ACC BARS, PCC Markers, MCC BARS, or their equivalent, as applicable) before submitting their Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS) application, as required by the current ICF pathway.
- Commitment to 10 weekly live cohort sessions (40 total hours), including assigned reading, collaborative Mural activities, and attendance at all required live sessions.
- Access to active coaching clients for practicum exercises.
- ICF eligibility requirements and application pathways may change over time. Participants are responsible for reviewing the current ICF Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS) requirements before submitting an application.
Dr. Karyn Edwards, MCC
Juliann Wiese, MCC