Small Business Coach Training Courses & Programs
ICF-accredited training that gives you the tools, confidence, and certification to coach small business owners to success.
International Coaching Federation certified Coaching programs
Why Professionals Learn with Systems Business Coach®
Systems Business Coach® training programs and courses prepare you to coach in the real world of small business, where owners are making decisions about leadership, operations, finance, team-building, marketing, and growth all at once.
Our training programs and courses are built for coaches and professionals supporting small businesses who want more than theory.
You will learn how to have stronger coaching conversations, support better decision-making, and help small business owners move from ideas into practical action.
Train your teams and delivery partners
- Built specifically for coaching small business owners and team
- ICF-accredited for ACC and PCC credential
ICF-Accredited Small Business Coach Training Programs for ACC and PCC Credentials
FOUNDATIONS + BOOTCAMP
SBC CERTIFICATION
MENTOR COACHING
Advanced Certificate in Small Business Coaching
ICF Level 1 ACC Pathway
FOUNDATIONS + BOOTCAMP
SBC CERTIFICATION
EXTENDED MENTOR COACHING
Professional Certificate in Small Business Coaching
ICF Level 2 PCC Pathway
6,995
STAND ALONE COURSES
Individual Small Business Coach Training Courses
LIVE ONLINE LEARNING
6 WEEK COMMITMENT
2 HOUR CLASSES
Coaching Bootcamp
An intensive 6-week course to develop small business coaching skills, whether you’re new to coaching, sharpening your approach, or preparing for an ICF credential. This course focuses on learning and practising the ICF Core Competencies.
Earn 12 ICF Continuing Coaching Education Credits for this training program
LIVE ONLINE OR SELF-PACED
8 WEEK COMMITMENT
90 MINUTE CLASSES
Small Business Coaching Foundations
An 8-week course on small business coaching that applies your existing coaching skills to the real world of small business. Learn the Effective Business Coaching Method, practice with real scenarios, and earn ICF CCECs while you decide how far you want to go with ICF credentials.
Earn 30 ICF Continuing Coaching Education Credits for this training program
LIVE ONLINE LEARNING
12 WEEK COMMITMENT
2 HOUR CLASSES
Certified Systems Business Coach® Training
This 12-week training program is the most direct path to becoming a Certified Systems Business Coach® with access to licensed coaching resources, ongoing training, a network of coaching peers, and more to support your coaching career growth Prerequisite: Bootcamp Course.
Earn 60 ICF Continuing Coaching Education Credits for this training program
LIVE ONLINE LEARNING
FOUR 2 HOUR GROUP SESSIONS
THREE 1 HOUR PRIVATE SESSIONS
Mentor Coaching for ICF ACC & PCC Credentialing
Mentor coaching is a structured process where an ICF-credentialed coach helps refine your skills through practice and feedback, so you meet ICF standards and pass the exam. In our program, you’re trained at the PCC level from the start to build strong, consistent coaching.
The Ultimate ICF Competency Skills Builder
LIVE + SELF-PACED LEARNING
FOUR LIVE 90 MINUTE CLASSES
FULL BUSINESS PLAN TEMPLATE
Business Plan Course for Coaches
Build a clear, practical business plan for your coaching practice, guided step by step so you can confidently use and present it.
This course is for ICF coaches and serious practitioners who are ready to stop guessing and start building.
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What Students Are Taking Away
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you exploring how to become a small business coach? You’re in the right place. Systems Business Coach® offers one of the only ICF-accredited coach training programs in the world dedicated exclusively to coaching small business owners. Unlike generic leadership or executive coaching programs, our training is built for helping professionals who work with entrepreneurs and business owners of companies with fewer than 100 employees—the segment that makes up 95% of all businesses globally.
Learn how to coach with confidence, earn your ICF credential, and support business owners where it matters most: leadership, finance, operations, team, and marketing.
What is small business coach training?
Our small business coach training teaches you how to coach entrepreneurs through the real challenges of running a business, including cash flow, hiring, time management, marketing, and more.
Our small business coach training programs are also pathways to earning globally recognized coaching certifications, including ICF credentials (ACC and PCC) and Systems Business Coach® Certification.
Who is small business coach training for?
Our small business coaching courses and programs are ideal for:
Consultants
Marketing agency professionals
Accountants and bookkeepers
Current coaches wanting to specialize in small business
- Aspiring small business coaches
Advisors and other professionals already working with entrepreneurs
Business-owners transitioning into new careers, including those retiring, selling, or stepping back from day-to-day operations
Current business owners looking for a side hustle that builds on their experience
- Career changers with business experience looking to start a new chapter after leaving a corporate role, navigating a layoff, or retiring from a successful career.
- Banking professionals
What's the best small business coach training course to start with?
Our ICF-accredited small business coach training courses develop your coaching skills and foundational knowledge. Whether you choose to pursue a full certification program or not, these individual courses serve as the ideal starting point.
If you’re new to coaching, looking for skill development, or unsure whether coaching is for you, start with Coaching Bootcamp.
- This course introduces core coaching principles, foundational skills, and practical application for working with small business owners.
If you already have coaching experience, prior training, or want to begin a career coaching small businesses, start with Small Business Coaching Foundations.
- This course builds on existing coaching skills and focuses on applying a structured, evidence-based approach to small business coaching.
Both the Coaching Bootcamp and Small Business Coaching Foundations courses are:
- Required components of our ICF-accredited Level 1 and Level 2 small business coach training programs
- Aligned with ICF Competencies to prepare participants for the ACC and PCC credential pathways.
What's the difference between small business coach training programs and individual courses?
Individual Courses: Coaching Bootcamp & Small Business Coach Foundations
- Short-term commitment (6-8 weeks)
- For professionals eager to develop their coaching skills to support small business owners.
- An ideal start for those still deciding whether they want to pursue a small business coaching career and continue their journey to achieve ICF credentials.
- ICF-aligned and eligible for ICF Continuing Coach Education credits (CCE) credits.
Training Programs:
Structured as pathways to guide your learning from short courses to advanced certification (12 weeks to 9 months)
- Earn credentials (ICF Level 1, ICF Level 2, or Systems Business Coach® Certification)
- Include multiple individual courses, plus other coaching resources and mentor coaching (depending on the program).
What are ICF credentials?
ICF credentials are internationally recognized certifications that demonstrate that a coach has met the International Coaching Federation’s rigorous standards for education, practice hours, and ethical conduct.
You can earn ICF credentials through our accredited programs:
- Advanced Certificate in Small Business Coaching (ACC, Level 1)
- Professional Certificate in Small Business Coaching (PCC, Level 2)
What's the difference between ICF credentials and Systems Business Coach® Certification?
Both ICF credentials and Systems Business Coach® certification are globally recognized coaching credentials; however:
Certified Systems Business Coaches®:
- Gain access to licensed, ready-to-use coaching tools, marketing and business development support, and a global community of peers.
- Are trained specifically to support small business owners using a proven, structured framework built from over a decade of real-world experience by a leading authority on small business coaching.
- Hold credentials (ACC or PCC) recognized by the world’s leading independent coaching federation, signalling adherence to coaching competencies and ethics standards.
Can I pursue multiple coaching certifications?
You don’t have to choose between multiple coaching certifications that provide distinct benefits!
Earn ICF credentials and become a Certified Systems Business Coach® through our training programs that combine the best of both certifications.
- ICF ACC (Level 1) and Systems Business Coach® Certification: Advanced Certificate in Small Business Coaching
- ICF PCC (Level 2) and Systems Business Coach® Certification: Professional Certificate in Small Business Coaching
How can I progress from an ICF ACC to PCC with Systems Business Coach®?
If you have already achieved ICF Level 1 (ACC) and are looking to progress to ICF Level 2 (PCC), book a call with our program advisor to discuss your path forward.
Our Mission is Simple
To provide confidential coaching, effective training and practical systems focused tools and strategies to support business owners and the communities they serve.
