Reach the Pinnacle of Coaching with SUMMIT: Advanced Coaching Mastery
ICF Level 3 Program
Becoming a great coach for others starts by looking within yourself. SUMMIT: Advanced Coaching Mastery (formerly known as Masterful Coaching Course) is designed for those who want to deepen their coaching practice in a supportive environment. This Level 3 ICF Accredited Coaching Education program prepares students for the MCC Credential through in-depth, collaborative instruction on partnership and performance, coaching presence, vulnerability, assumptions, bias, confidence, and more.
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Program Dates
SUMMIT: Advanced Coaching Mastery — Cohort 5
Winter 2027 – Spring 2027
Tuesdays | 1:30 p.m. (EST) Start Times
January 2027
January 5 | 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Setting the Foundation
Learning objectives: Community building; course overview and objectives; introduction to coaching at the masterful level.
Competency focus: All competencies - emphasis on C1, C2, C3, C6
January 12 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
MCC Demo 1
Learning objectives: Observe MCC-level coaching; explore MCC distinctions; reflect on coaching choice points; cultivate coach learning
Competency focus: All competencies with emphasis on what shows up
January 19 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Coaching Practice Lab 1
Learning objectives: Integrate coach learning into practice; give and receive feedback; cultivate coach learning
Competency focus: All competencies with emphasis on what shows up
February 2027
February 2 | 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
MCC Competency Distinctions
Learning objectives: Creating a greater understanding of MCC-level distinctions; presence at the MCC level; partnership at the MCC level; proficiency at the MCC level
Competency focus: All competencies with emphasis on the flow and interconnectedness
February 9 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
MCC Demo 2
Learning objectives: Observe MCC-level coaching; explore MCC distinctions; reflect on coaching choice points; cultivate coach learning
Competency focus: All competencies with emphasis on the flow and interconnectedness
February 16 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Practice Lab 2
Learning objectives: Integrate coach learning into practice; give and receive feedback; cultivate coach learning
Competency focus: All competencies with emphasis on the flow and interconnectedness
March 2027
March 2 | 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Authentic Coach Presence
Learning objectives: Being true to your core; deepening your alignment of values and principles; relaxing into self-trust; being congruent with inner and outer selves
Competency focus: All competencies - emphasis on C2, C5, and C7
March 9 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
MCC Demo 3
Learning objectives: Observe MCC-level coaching; explore MCC distinctions; reflect on coaching choice points; cultivate coach learning
Competency focus: All competencies with emphasis on the flow and interconnectedness
March 16 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Practice Lab 3
Learning objectives: Integrate coach learning into practice; give and receive feedback; cultivate coach learning
Competency focus: All competencies with emphasis on the flow and interconnectedness
March 30 | 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Mid‑Point: Where Are We Now?
Learning objectives: Check progress; celebrate learning; identify growth edges; chart our individual paths forward
Competency focus: All competencies with emphasis on C3 and C8
April 2027
April 6 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
MCC Demo 4
Learning objectives: Observe MCC-level coaching; explore MCC distinctions; reflect on coaching choice points; cultivate coach learning
Competency focus: All competencies with emphasis on the flow and interconnectedness
April 13 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Practice Lab 4
Learning objectives: Integrate coach learning into practice; give and receive feedback; cultivate coach learning
Competency focus: All competencies with emphasis on the flow and interconnectedness
April 27 | 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
What Lens Are We Looking Through?
Learning objectives: Explore how our experiences impact our bias; identify how our bias impacts our coaching moves and awareness
Competency focus: All competencies with emphasis on C2, C4, and C7
May 2027
May 4 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
MCC Demo 5
Learning objectives: Observe MCC-level coaching; explore MCC distinctions; reflect on coaching choice points; cultivate coach learning
Competency focus: All competencies with emphasis on the flow and interconnectedness
May 11 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Practice Lab 5
Learning objectives: Integrate coach learning into practice; give and receive feedback; cultivate coach learning
Competency focus: All competencies with emphasis on the flow and interconnectedness
May 25 | 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Facilitating Coach Growth and Program Completion
Learning objectives: Integrate coach learning from self-development project presentations, completion, and graduation
Competency focus: All competencies with emphasis on the flow and interconnectedness
Program Details
This 100 percent virtual course is designed for PCC-credentialed coaches interested in applying for the MCC credential using the MCC application path. Over 5 months, requirements will include 79 total hours — 46 synchronous hours, and 33 asynchronous hours.
Throughout the course, there is a focus on developing coaches who want to dive into the deepest, most inquisitive levels of their practice. In a collaborative environment, you will learn how to:
- Build a strong foundation of awareness, practice, and embodiment of masterful coaching
- Increase comprehension of masterful coaching distinctions
- Develop and strengthen mindfulness practices
- Deepen the integration of your unique coaching strengths and authentic coaching style
- Identify and eliminate invisible barriers to your command of coaching
- Gain confidence and readiness for applying to the International Coaching Federation for the Master Certified Coaching (MCC) credential
Tuition: $7,595
- 10% discount for George Mason faculty and staff, George Mason coaching alumni, and ICF DC Metro members
- The cost of course texts is not included
- Payment plans are available
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