Masterful Coaching Course – MCC Coaching Education
The Masterful Coaching Course is a 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.
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 our peers and what we 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 2024 – Winter 2025 (Cohort 3):
August 20, 2024 – January 21, 2025
Apply by Tuesday, July 30, 2024
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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. The course will be conducted over five months for 79 total hours, 46 synchronous hours, and 33 asynchronous hours.
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
- The 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
Masterful Coaching Course: Cohort 3 All times listed in Eastern Time Fall 2024-Winter 2025
| Date | Time | Session Description |
| Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | 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, August 27, 2024 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | 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 with what shows up | |
| Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Practice Coaching Lab 1 |
| Learning Objectives | Integrate Coach Learning into Practice; Give and Receive Feedback; Cultivate Coach Learning | |
| Competency Focus | All competencies with emphasis with what shows up | |
| Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | 1:30 p.m. – 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 |
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| Competency Focus | All competencies with emphasis on the flow and
interconnectedness |
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| Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | 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, October 1, 2024 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Practice Coaching Lab 2 |
| Learning Objectives | Integrate Coach Learning into Practice; Give and Receive
Feedback; Cultivate Coach Learning |
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| Competency Focus | All competencies with emphasis on the flow and
interconnectedness |
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| Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | 1:30 p.m. – 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 |
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| Competency Focus | All competencies – emphasis on C2, C5, and C7 | |
| Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | MCC Coaching Demonstration 3 |
| Learning Objectives | Observe MCC Level Coaching; Explore MCC Distinctions; Reflect
on Coaching Choice Points; Cultivate Coach Learning |
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| Competency Focus | All competencies with emphasis on the flow and interconnectedness | |
| Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | 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 |
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| Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | 1:30 p.m – 5:30 p.m. | 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, November 19, 2024 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | 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, November 26, 2024 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Practice Coaching Lab 4 |
| Learning Objectives | Integrate Coach Learning into Practice; Give and Receive
Feedback; Cultivate Coach Learning |
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| Competency Focus | All competencies with emphasis on the flow and
interconnectedness |
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| Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | What Lens Are We Looking Through? |
| Learning Objectives | Explore how our experiences impact our bias; Identify how our bias impact our coaching moves and awareness | |
| Competency Focus | All competencies with emphasis C2, C4, C7 | |
| Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | 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, January 7, 2025 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Practice Coaching Lab 5 |
| Learning Objectives | Integrate Coach Learning into Practice; Give and Receive
Feedback; Cultivate Coach Learning |
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| Competency Focus | All competencies with emphasis on the flow and interconnectedness | |
| Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | 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 | |