Reach the Pinnacle of Coaching with the Masterful Coaching Course
Becoming a great coach for others starts by looking within yourself. The Masterful Coaching Course (MCC) 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.
Apply for our next cohort by Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Join our faculty at any of these upcoming online info sessions:
- Thursday, June 18, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. EST - Register here
- Tuesday, July 28, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. EST – Register here
- Monday, August 17, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. EST – Register here
- Thursday, September 10, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. EST – Register here
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Program Dates
Masterful Coaching Course — Cohort 5
Fall 2026 – Winter 2027
16 Sessions | Tuesdays | 1:30 p.m. (EST) Start Times
November 2026
November 10 | 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Setting the Foundation
Establish community agreements, build connections, review course objectives, and begin exploring coaching at the masterful level.
November 17 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
MCC Demo 1
Observe MCC‑level coaching with guided reflection on distinctions, coaching choices, and emerging learning.
November 24 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Practice Lab 1
Integrate early learning through hands‑on coaching practice, feedback, and shared reflection.
December 2026
December 8 | 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
MCC Competency Distinctions
Deepen understanding of MCC‑level presence, partnership, and proficiency, with emphasis on flow and interconnectedness.
January 2027
January 5 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
MCC Demo 2
Observe MCC‑level coaching with attention to flow, nuance, and interconnected competency use.
January 12 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Practice Lab 2
Apply expanded awareness of competencies through live practice, feedback, and reflection.
January 26 | 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Authentic Coach Presence
Explore alignment with core values, deepen self‑trust, and cultivate congruence between inner and outer self.
February 2027
February 2 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
MCC Demo 3
Observe masterful coaching with focus on presence, responsiveness, and decision points.
February 9 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Practice Lab 3
Strengthen coaching skills through practice, feedback, and continued learning integration.
February 23 | 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Mid‑Point: Where Are We Now?
Reflect on progress, celebrate learning, identify growth edges, and chart individual paths forward.
March 2027
March 2 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
MCC Demo 4
Observe advanced MCC distinctions and deepen awareness of competency flow and integration.
March 9 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Practice Lab 4
Integrate mid‑program insights and refine coaching choices through experiential practice.
March 23 | 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
What Lens Are We Looking Through?
Examine how personal experiences and biases influence awareness, assumptions, and coaching decisions.
March 30 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
MCC Demo 5
Final demonstration highlighting mastery, integration, and fluid use of competencies.
April 2027
April 6 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Practice Lab 5
Apply full‑program learning in increasingly complex coaching conversations.
April 20 | 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Facilitating Coach Growth & Program Completion
Integrate learning through self‑development project presentations, celebrate completion, and graduate.
Format
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 Mason faculty and staff, Mason coaching alumni, and ICF DC Metro members
- The cost of course texts is not included
- Payment plans are available
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