Mentor Coaching Education
Standard MCS Path
This Program is designed for experienced coaches who are ready to step into the role of Mentor Coach — developing the expertise, confidence, and professional practice needed to support other coaches in their growth and development.
This 41-hour Mentor Coaching Education Program is aligned with the ICF Mentor Coaching Competencies and focuses on developing practical capability through observation, formative evaluation, feedback, and reflective practice.
Program Vision
To elevate Mentor Coaching as a distinct professional discipline and set a new standard for coach development—building Mentor Coaches who advance coaching competence over time and enhance the quality, integrity, and future of the coaching profession.
Program Philosophy
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We believe Mentor Coaching is a developmental practice.
Through Mentor Coaching, coaches refine their coaching skills and develop their own coaching style in alignment with the ICF Core Competencies. -
We believe meaningful development is grounded in practice over time.
Real coaching practice, formative evaluation, multiple observations with evidence-based feedback, reflection, and continued practice are essential to advancing coaching competence. -
We believe effective Mentor Coaching requires both professional standards and developmental collaboration.
Mentor Coaches must uphold professional standards while collborate with coaches in their development, to refine their skills and style in alignement with ICF Mentor Coaching Competencies.
The program is designed for experienced coaches who:
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Have a strong foundation in coaching practice and the ICF Core Competencies.
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Are ready to align with a globally recognized standard for professional mentor coaching.
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Are prepared to step into the role of Mentor Coach, supporting the growth and development of other coaches while contributing to the future of credentialing and coaching excellence.
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Bring specialized expertise in coaching observation, precise feedback, and competency development.
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Are committed to practicing Mentor Coaching as a distinct professional discipline and a meaningful path of ongoing development.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
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Apply the 6 ICF Mentor Coaching Competencies to practice Mentor Coaching as a distinct professional discipline.
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Manage the mentor coaching process from agreement through closing, including co-created development plans and learning environments.
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Effectively evaluate coaching skill level at the appropriate credential level (ACC, PCC and ACC).
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Provide meaningful, clear evidence-based observations along with the constructive feedback that supports continued learning, growth and development, all aligned with the ICF Core Competencies.
Program Structure
The program consists of 41 hours of interactive & transformative learning and practicum that will lead to a certificate of completion.
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Participant Contact hours: 21 (Synchronized)
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Total 20 hours of independent- study and practice, self-reflection and peer practice. (Asynchronized)
Dates and locations
Class dates may be reserved. Sessions may be conducted at AcComm’s training venue or at a venue designated by the customer.
Languages
Classes are delivered in the Thai language with English materials. Participants are welcome to practice in either the English language or Thai language.
Program Structure:
1) Mindset (M): “How I approach the work.”
Develop the of a mentor coach, including the purpose of mentor coaching, a developmental approach, role clarity, ethical practice, professional boundaries, cultural awareness, and reflective practice.
2) Skill Sets (S): “What I can do.”
Develop the core capabilities needed to practice mentor coaching, including establishing agreements, managing the mentor coaching process, conducting formative appraisal, giving feedback, facilitating client skill development, and managing group mentor coaching.
3) Tools Sets (T): “What I use.”
Build the ability to understand and use the frameworks and tools that support mentor coaching, including the ICF Core Competencies, Mentor Coaching Competency Model, Code of Ethics, MSRs, evaluation frameworks, BARS/Markers, observation and review forms, and feedback guidance.
4) Practice Sets (P): “How I apply it.”
Provide opportunities to apply, demonstrate, and integrate the learning through case study, observation, peer practice, recorded coaching, feedback activities, reflection, group sharing, and readiness activities.