Masterful Coaching Course – MCC Coaching Education
The Masterful Coaching Course is an MCC Coaching Education program that meets the criteria for Level 3 Coaching Education accreditation by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). This is an advanced coaching course for PCC-credentialed coaches who wish to develop the art and skill of a masterful coach.
The five-month program is a practicum that includes in-depth instruction and exploration of various advanced coaching topics, including: partnership and performance, coaching presence, vulnerability, assumptions, bias, confidence, and more. Participants will observe MCC coaches in action, and they will use these coaching demonstrations to label masterful coaching distinctions. Experienced coaches will expand their perspectives and deepen their understanding of their approach to coaching with many opportunities to practice, receive feedback, and meet one-on-one with an MCC Mentor Coach.
Once ICF accreditation is finalized at the conclusion of Cohort 1, graduates from this course will have met the ICF Coaching Education requirements needed to apply for the Master Certified Coach (MCC) Credential using the MCC application Path. All applicants must meet the ICF hours requirements and submit two recordings with their MCC application.
Masterful Coaching Course Learning Philosophy
The path to MCC-level coaching requires an introspective look at ourselves and how we authentically show up to be fully present and partner with our clients. In this powerful adult learning environment, we will leverage the wisdom of your peers and what you bring to the group for increased learning and awareness. We have discovered that through real-time conversations between experienced coaches with diverse backgrounds, we all accelerate our growth.
Fall 2023 – Spring 2024 (Cohort 2):
October 10, 2023 – March 5, 2024
The application deadline for this cohort has passed. We will announce upcoming cohorts when those details are available.
Program Objectives
- 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 mastery
- Experience the subtleties of true partnership
- Connect and grow in a collaborative community
- Gain confidence and readiness for applying to the International Coaching Federation for the Master Certified Coaching (MCC) credential
Course Format
The Masterful Coaching Course is 100% virtual and presented in English. The course will be conducted over five months for 79 total hours: 46 synchronous hours and 33 asynchronous hours.
Synchronous Activities
There are a total of 16 synchronous class sessions during the course, as outlined in the schedule below. Synchronous meetings consist of the following:
- Once monthly 4-hour in-depth education sessions
- Once monthly 2-hour and 15-minute MCC coaching demo and distinctions sessions
- Once monthly 2-hour and 15-minute practice coaching labs with feedback
- Three one-on-one mentor coaching sessions (one hour each)
Asynchronous Activities
Throughout the five-month practicum, you will need to dedicate time to your learning outside of the classroom. Your self-directed learning includes:
- Three rounds of practice coaching in triads. Practice coaching triads may choose to meet during the weeks that synchronous class sessions are not held.
- Transcription and self-review of triad coaching recordings
- Regular reflection posts to the course Blackboard Discussion Board
- Self-directed mindfulness practices
- Self-development Project work
Click here to learn more about the program requirements.
Tuition
$7,595
- 10% discount for Mason faculty and staff, Mason coaching alumni, and ICF DC Metro members
- Cost of course texts is not included
- Payment plans are available
How to Apply
Course Prerequisite: All participants must hold an active ICF PCC credential in good standing to participate in the program.
To apply to the Masterful Coaching Course: MCC Coaching Education, click on “Apply Now” and submit the following items:
- A statement that declares you are PCC in good standing with the ICF and lists your coaching hours as of the date of your application submission
- Two letters of recommendation
- Your resume
- Application essay (approximately 1,000 words, double-spaced, 12-point font). The faculty reviewing your application are not reading for your accomplishments but instead to learn who you are as a coach and about your reflective capabilities. Please answer the following questions from a self-reflective viewpoint:
- Tell us about your own coaching development journey.
- How do you practice mindfulness and nurture your well-being?
- What are some of the strengths you bring to your coaching?
- Where do you know your growth areas are as you step into masterful coaching?
Please note: The above items can only be submitted electronically through the student portal. They will not be accepted via email or mail.
Acceptance is based on the quality of your application. Acceptance does not guarantee space in the program. Your participation is confirmed once your registration has been processed, including payment of the tuition or receipt of a training authorization or purchase order.
Cohort size is limited. If the program reaches capacity before your payment is submitted, you will be placed on a waitlist for the cohort. Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis. Note that the program may fill in advance of the application deadline.
We look forward to considering your application. If you have not received a response from the program within two weeks of submission, please contact us at coaching@gmu.edu.
Schedule for all Synchronous Class Sessions in Cohort 2
All times listed in Eastern Time
| Date | Time | Session Description | |||
| Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 1:30pm-5:30pm | Setting the Foundation | |||
| Learning Objectives | Establish community agreements; Community building; Course overview and objectives; Introduction to coaching at the masterful level | ||||
| Competency Focus | All competencies – emphasis on C1, C2, C3, C6 | ||||
| Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | 1:30pm-3:45pm | MCC Coaching Demonstration 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 | ||||
| Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | 1:30pm-3:45pm | Practice Coaching 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 | ||||
| Tuesday, November 7, 2023 | 1:30pm-5:30pm | 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 | ||||
| Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 1:30pm-3:45pm | MCC Coaching Demonstration 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 | ||||
| Tuesday, November 21, 2023 | 1:30pm-3:45pm | Practice Coaching 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 | ||||
| Tuesday, December 5, 2023 | 1:30pm-5:30pm | 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 | ||||
| Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | 1:30pm-3:45pm | MCC Coaching Demonstration 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 | ||||
| Tuesday, December 19, 2023 | 1:30pm-3:45pm | Practice Coaching 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 | ||||
| Tuesday, January 9, 2024 | 1:30pm-5:30pm | Mid-Point: Where Are We Now? | |||
| Learning Objectives | Check progress; Celebrate learning; Identifying growth edges; Charting our individual paths forward | ||||
| Competency Focus | All competencies with emphasis C3 and C8 | ||||
| Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | 1:30pm-3:45pm | MCC Coaching Demonstration 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 | ||||
| Tuesday, January 23, 2024 | 1:30pm-3:45pm | Practice Coaching 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 | ||||
| Tuesday, February 6, 2024 | 1:30pm-5:30pm | 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 C2, C4, C7 | ||||
| Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | 1:30pm-3:45pm | MCC Coaching Demonstration 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 | ||||
| Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | 1:30pm-3:45pm | Practice Coaching 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 | ||||
| Tuesday, March 5, 2024 | 1:30pm-5:30pm | Facilitating Coach Growth | |||
| Learning Objectives | Integrate coach learning from self-development project presentations, completion, and graduation | ||||
| Competency Focus | All competencies with emphasis on the flow and interconnectedness and C8 | ||||