"Coaching from the inside out — building on what is already whole within each person."
The Whole Human Coaching Certification isn't just another training program. It's a philosophy put into practice — one that believes every person already carries the wisdom, strength, and capacity to create the future they envision.
Designed by Carol Vickers, MCC — a Master Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation — this program is grounded in Appreciative Inquiry, genuine human-centred practice, and Carol's own Whole Human Coaching Model. This proven framework gives you a repeatable, reliable guide for every coaching conversation, so you can show up with clarity and confidence from day one.
Meet CarolThe Whole Human Coaching Certification is designed to serve you at the exact intersection of where you are and where you want to go. Whether you're building a coaching practice, deepening your leadership, or transforming your career — this program meets you there.
Leaders who want to bring coaching skills into their organization, their teams, and their relationships — building cultures where people feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow.
Professionals ready to deepen their impact, expand their skill set, or stand apart in their field by earning a globally recognized coaching credential and bringing a new lens to their work.
Those who feel called to coaching as a profession — ready to invest in the skills, framework, and credentials needed to launch a thriving, meaningful coaching practice.
The International Coaching Federation is the global governing body for professional coaching. The Whole Human Coaching Certification is built on the ICF Core Competencies — 80% of program content maps directly to the competency framework. Upon completion, you will have the documented training hours to pursue your ACC credential with confidence.
Every session is live, online, and designed for connection. Full-day intensive Saturdays set the stage for each module, supported by focused evening sessions throughout the week. All times Eastern (EDT).
Comprehensive ICF-aligned curriculum delivered across live training sessions plus mentor coaching hours included in your tuition.
Saturday Intensives: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
Deep-dive modules with demonstrations, practice, and group coaching.
Evening Sessions: 7:00 – 9:30 PM EDT
Live skill development, peer coaching, and expert facilitation.
Observation, expert feedback, and individual mentoring are built directly into your tuition — at no additional cost.
Limited spots available. Secure your place with a $700 deposit. Total investment: $3,500 USD.
Whether you're a seasoned leader, a professional looking to expand your impact, or someone called to coaching as a career — here are answers to the questions that come up most.
If you lead people, you already know that telling isn't always the answer. This program teaches you to lead through powerful questions — building cultures where people feel heard, take ownership, and grow. Coaching skills are among the highest-value tools a leader can develop.
Professionals in HR, organizational development, and talent management find that coaching certification deepens their ability to support employee development, navigate difficult conversations, and facilitate meaningful change across organizations.
If you already work with organizations and individuals as a consultant, facilitator, or advisor, adding a coaching credential elevates your practice. Coaching skills allow you to go beyond advice-giving and unlock deeper transformation in the people and teams you serve.
For those called to coaching as a profession, this program provides the hours, the framework, the mentored practice, and the credential pathway needed to launch a thriving coaching business — grounded in a model that produces real, lasting results for clients.
Coaches in educational and community settings use Appreciative Inquiry-based coaching to support people navigating transitions, build resilience, and unlock possibility. The Whole Human approach is equally powerful in classrooms, nonprofits, and community development contexts.
Many students come to this program at a turning point — a career change, a new chapter, a desire to do more meaningful work. The certification is both a professional credential and a profound personal development experience. You will be changed by this work.
No prior coaching experience is required. This program is designed to take you from the foundations of coaching competencies through to confident skilled practice. Students come from all walks of life – what matters most is a genuine commitment to the development of others.
The program runs over 4 months and includes four hour Saturday Intensives (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT) once a month, plus three weeknight sessions (Tuesdays 7 – 9:30 PM EDT) per month. Outside of scheduled sessions, students are required to practice coaching conversations in small groups and with outside clients. Additional asynchronous time will be tracked through weekly participation in Discussion Forums in the Learning Management System. You can count on approximately 5-6 hours per week, including time spent in self-reflection and review of materials.
All scheduled sessions are live and online. Coaching is a relational skill — it develops through practice, demonstration, and real-time feedback. This is not a self-paced video course. Every class is a live learning environment designed for connection, practice, and community. You will have the opportunity join the Discussion Forums, review recorded classes and content at your own pace.
Mentor Coaching means you receive direct observation of your coaching, expert feedback on your skills, and individual guidance from an experienced Mentor Coach. This is a requirement of an ICF (International Coaching Federation) accredited program. We believe it is essential to developing coaches who are truly ready to work with clients. You will participate in Group Mentor Coaching and receive three 1:1 sessions with a Mentor Coach.
Upon successful completion you will receive the Whole Human Coaching Certificate, showing you are now a Certified Whole Human Coach. This program is structured as a Level 1 accredited training and provides you with the education hours and mentor coaching required to pursue your ACC Credential through the International Coaching Federation. You will graduate with all that you need to be a professional coach.
The total program investment is $3,500 USD, which includes all training hours and Mentor Coaching. You can secure your place with a $700 deposit.
Most coaching programs teach a general coaching framework. The Whole Human Coaching Certification is grounded in Appreciative Inquiry — a research-backed, strengths-based approach to human development — combined with the Whole Human Coaching Model (Define, Discover, Design). The result is a coaching practice that is both rigorous and deeply human: one that helps clients access their own wisdom rather than depending on the coach for answers.
The best way to find out is to have a conversation. Reach out to us at wholehuman.global and we'll connect you with someone who can answer your questions honestly — not to sell you, but to help you make the right decision for where you are and where you want to go.
You can miss a maximum of 3 live sessions. If you miss a session, you will: 1) notify the facilitators as soon as possible 2) review the recording within one week 3) write a short summary on what you learned from the recording and submit to the facilitators within a week of the missed class.
Payment plan options: $700 USD deposit, plus 4 equal monthly installments
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