Master the Art of Mentor Coaching
ICF Mentor Coaching Specialization (MCS) Competencies Practicum
Join our comprehensive 25-hour Group Mentor Coaching Practicum designed to enhance your coaching skills and align with ICF MCS coaching standards.
If you’ve taken the PCC Marker or ACC BARS but still need 20.5hrs asynchronous learning then this course is for you.
***This course fulfills the practicum portion of the Standard Pathway for getting your ICF Mentor Coaching Specialization (MCS) and has a prerequisite of providing a completion certificate for the PCC Marker or ACC BARS. In addition, you must hold an ACC or PCC with ICF.
Empower Your Coaching Journey
The Group Mentor Coaching Practicum at the Elias Institute of Professional Coaching is a transformative 10-week program that equips experienced coaches with the skills to mentor others effectively. Through live virtual sessions, individual coaching, and breakout sessions, participants will deepen their understanding of the ICF Mentor Coaching Competencies. This practicum not only enhances coaching proficiency but also fosters a culture of continuous professional development and ethical practice.
Prerequisite, completion of:
PCC Mentor Coach (PCC Marker Training)
ACC Mentor Coach (ACC BARS Training)
Participants will examine the purpose, ethics, and responsibilities of the mentor coach while developing the ability to observe coaching conversations, evaluate coaching performance using the ICF Core Competencies and the applicable ICF competency evaluation tools (ACC BARS or PCC Markers), provide objective competency-based feedback, facilitate reflective learning, and support a coach’s continued professional development.
Training Structure Overview
Comprehensive Curriculum
Our program spans 10 weeks, offering 25 hours of immersive learning through live virtual demonstration, discussions, and breakout group activities.
Interactive Live Sessions
Engage in 20 hours of group mentor coaching sessions, complemented by 2 -1 hour pre and post individual coaching sessions to reinforce learning outcomes.
Flexible Learning Options
Meet the required hours of synchronous learning, including readings, reflective exercises, and practice assignments.
Learning Outcomes
Understanding ICF Competencies
Evaluating Coaching Conversations
Delivering Competency-Based Feedback
Facilitating Mentor Coaching Sessions
Applying Ethical Principles
Supporting Continuous Growth
Fostering Reflective Practice
Promoting Psychological Safety
Assessment Methods
Evaluation Techniques
Enrollment Prerequisites
Eligibility Requirements
Must hold a PCC or renewed ACC and have completed the PCC Markers 40hr training program and/or the ACC BARS 40hr training programs. This program meets the practicum requirment of the ICF Standard Pathway for Mentor Coaching Specialization (MCS).
Program Structured Delivery and Time Commitments
- Length of Training
- 10 Weeks
- Delivery of Training
- One 1:1 coaching session (pre event)
- Virtual Live Weekly Course, Experiential Learning Assignments – Practical Application Hands on Learning.
- Experiential Course Work
- Practice: Providing feedback, Laser Coaching, Mentor Coaching both Group & Individual Coaching
- Approximately 2.5 Hours Per Week
- Two-hour live virtual session once a week, weekly journal log.
- 23hrs live interactive practicum (including 1:1 coaching session)
- 2hrs OnDemand Video Series
Program Schedule: Dates and Times
**All Program Dates are in Pacific Standard Time
Fall Session
- Day & Time Live Class Meets (Via Zoom)
- Monday’s 8am – 10:30am PST
- Program Dates
- 10 Week Program: Sept 14, 2026 through Nov 16, 2026 8am-10:30am PST
- Complete Program Dates: Sept 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 Nov 2, 9, 16, 2026
- Must Attend Live Class Session
Winter Session
- Day & Time Live Class Meets (Via Zoom)
- Tuesday 12pm – 2:30 PST
- Program Dates
- 10 Week Program: Oct 6, 2026 through Dec 14, 2026 12pm-2:30pm PST
- Complete Program Dates: Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov 3, 10, 17, Dec 1, 8, 15, 2026
- No Class Nov 24, 2026
- Must Attend Live Class Session
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Fall ICF Mentor Coaching Specialization (MCS) Practicum
10 Weeks Pilot Program Reduced TuitionMonday 8am 10:30am PST
Start Date: Sept 14, 2026
- 22 Hrs Live Group Coaching Practicum
1 Individual Coaching Session Pre Event
2hr OnDemand Video Series
ICF 6 Core Mentor Coaching Compenticies
***Must hold a PCC or a renewed ACC and have completed either the PCC Markers 40hr training program or the ACC BARS 4ohr training program.
Winter ICF Mentor Coaching Specialization (MCS) Practicum
10 Weeks Pilot Program Reduced TuitionTuesday 12pm – 2:30pm PST
Start Date: Oct 6, 2026
- 22 Hrs Live Group Coaching Practicum
1 Individual Coaching Session Pre Event
2hr OnDemand Video Series
ICF 6 Core Mentor Coaching Compenticies
***Must hold a PCC or a renewed ACC and have completed the PCC Markers 40hr training program and/or ACC BARS 40hr training program.