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Coaching Bootcamp: Develop Your Coaching Skills

An intensive course to develop small business coaching skills, whether you’re new to coaching, sharpening your approach, or preparing for an ICF credential.

Turn Conversations Into Coaching in 6 Weeks

Coaching Bootcamp is a 6-week, hands-on course delivered to an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Professional Certified Coach (PCC) standard.

You’ll dive straight into the ICF Core Competencies and develop coaching skills that foster clarity, ownership, and action. Coaching Bootcamp is a prerequisite for all our ICF-credentialed programs.

This course prioritizes skill development, so you can use what you learn immediately in the conversations you’re already having. You’ll learn what coaching is and isn’t, practice the skills between classes, and build the ability to guide focused, high-trust conversations that lead to action.

Why Coaching Skills Matter

Whether you’re a consultant, manager, business advisor, or aspiring coach, the ability to listen deeply and ask powerful questions can transform your interactions. Coaching conversations create ownership, inspire action, and deliver better results.

This Course Includes:

Who should take the Coaching Bootcamp?

Professionals Supporting Small Business Owners
Advisors, consultants, lenders, accountants, marketers, EDOs, and program staff who want practical, business-focused coaching skills that build client capability, not dependence.

Leaders & Managers
People leaders who want to coach, rather than manage by telling, using repeatable skills they can apply immediately with staff, peers, and clients.

Business Coaches & Others Seeking ICF-Aligned Training Toward ACC or PCC
Coaches and professionals supporting small businesses who want ICF-aligned skill development, stronger competency, and confidence, with training that supports ACC or PCC progress, depending on your overall pathway.

What You’ll Learn:

By the end of the 6-week program, you’ll have the skills to lead coaching conversations that make a real difference. You’ll be confident:

Staying present and fully engaged in coaching conversations
Building trust and creating a safe, supportive environment
Asking open, powerful questions that lead to new awareness
Co-creating clear coaching agreements and keeping sessions focused
Reflecting and reframing what you hear to deepen insight
Helping clients explore options and design meaningful actions

COURSE FEE

$895 CAD

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Participant Reviews

I love the idea of small business, and they are the heroes of the economy. And it’s so tough and it can be lonely. And sometimes it is a coaching conversation that needs to happen. I feel like having systems and having the framework so I can not only be certified but but have that extra bit of confidence to sell myself and have that conversation.

I’m a CPA, and I’ve always worked with Small Business owners. I opted into this program because I am looking to transition my career to becoming a small business coach. I’ve always really enjoyed those interactions and that kind of relationship and I want to continue that on as I transition into my later career life and that’s why I’m here.

Sometimes when people are stuck, yes, it might be a limiting belief. Yes, it might be something that’s coachable, but actually it might also be something that’s really practical. And the resources that I’ve seen from a systems business coach I think are going to be incredible for that.

The learning from this course has been immediately useful, effective and stays true to a coach approach. I encourage any certified coaches working with small businesses to take this step in their coach learning journey. Not only have I learned new systems and tools for my coaching clients, I have also been able to apply these systems and tools in my own small coaching practice.

I was so impressed with the quality and breadth of content covered in the foundations course. Prior to attending the course, I wasn't sure if business coaching was for me. Now I'm convinced it is! I can see how it perfectly aligns with my background and my desire to serve others as a coach.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Coaching Bootcamp helps helping professionals add real coaching skills to their work with business owners. You will learn what coaching is and is not, practise the skills between classes, and build the ability to guide focused, high-trust conversations that lead to action.

Do I need previous business or coaching experience?

No coaching experience is required. This Bootcamp is designed to teach you how to coach from the ground up, starting with the structure of a coaching conversation and the core skills you will practise between classes.

What will I be able to do after the first class?

You will be able to run a simple, structured coaching conversation right away. You will practise staying present, building trust, and using open questions that help a client think, reflect, and move forward.

How is this Bootcamp structured?

The Bootcamp includes six live classes, two hours each, with coach practice between sessions. You will learn a coaching skill, practise it, then return to debrief, refine, and build the next layer.

What coaching skills will I learn in the Bootcamp?

You will learn the practical skills required for strong coaching conversations, including:

Staying present and fully engaged in a coaching conversation
Building trust and creating a safe, supportive environment
Asking open, powerful questions that lead to new awareness
Co-creating clear agreements and keeping sessions focused
Reflecting and reframing what you hear to deepen insight
Helping clients explore options and design meaningful actions

Is the Coaching Bootcamp required for ICF Level 1 or Level 2?

Yes. This Bootcamp is a required course in our ICF-accredited Level 1 and Level 2 pathways. It builds the coaching fundamentals you need before moving into deeper competency development and recorded performance work.

Does this Bootcamp help me prepare for the ICF performance evaluation?

Yes. The Bootcamp is designed to build the coaching behaviours and session structure that support strong performance on ICF-style evaluations. You will practise the skills that assessors listen for, then improve through repetition and feedback.

How much practice is expected between classes?

You should plan for regular coaching practice between sessions. The Bootcamp is skill-based, which means your confidence and results come from doing the work between classes, not only attending the live training.

Who is this Bootcamp for?

This Bootcamp is for aspiring coaches and working professionals who want to add coaching skills to their role, including those who support small business owners. It is also ideal for students on an ICF credential pathway who want a clear, structured way to build coaching competence.

Does completing Bootcamp count toward becoming a certified Systems Business Coach®?

Yes. The Coaching Bootcamp counts toward the Certified Systems Business Coach® certification requirements because it builds the core coaching skills we expect every Certified Systems Business Coach® to demonstrate. The Bootcamp includes coach practice and focuses on the ICF Core Competencies, so if you are still building your coaching skills, this is a strong place to start.

What makes this Bootcamp different from general coach training?

This Bootcamp is practical and skill-forward. You are learning how to coach through real practice, with a clear process you can repeat, improve, and use immediately. It is also embedded in an ICF-accredited pathway for those pursuing Level 1 or Level 2.

Will I get feedback on my coaching?

Yes. Feedback is built into the learning process through live training, practice, and debriefs. The goal is steady improvement in how you show up, how you listen, and how you guide the conversation.

What happens if I miss a class?

If you miss a class, you will need a plan to catch up on the learning and complete the practice. The Bootcamp builds week over week, so staying current matters for your confidence and your results.

Can I use these coaching skills outside of business coaching?

Yes. These skills transfer to leadership, client conversations, team development, and any role where you want people to think better, take ownership, and follow through.

Help Small Business Owners Build Their Dream Business, while You Build Yours

Our Foundations course is designed to help you deeply understand small business dynamics and learn to effectively coach small business owners towards success.

Get the skills to build trust, establish rapport, challenge business owners, and implement foundational strategies for small business success.

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