Coaching skills for collective impact
Learn to coach in a way that supports real culture change.
Laridae’s ICF-accredited Coach Training Program builds the skills to lead meaningful conversations, support team growth, and navigate complex challenges.
The Program Pathway
Designed to fit alongside your work, with time to practice and integrate. Start with foundational coaching, or follow the full pathway to ICF accreditation.
| Who it’s for | The starting point for leaders at all levels that builds core coaching skills you can use immediately, without needing to become a certified coach. Pre-requisite for Advanced Coach Training. |
| Format | Bi-weekly, live online sessions over six months |
| What’s included | Digital workbook for independent learning and homework completion |
| Time Commitment | ~6–8 hours per month |
| Upcoming Cohorts |
Fall 2026 Cohort starts Sep 24
Winter 2027 Cohort starts Jan 13
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| Cost | $2,697 CDN per person |
| Who it’s for | For graduates of Foundations of Coaching who want to go further in their coaching skill development and apply coaching in more complex scenarios, adapting their approach across different contexts and conversations. |
| Format | Bi-weekly, live online sessions |
| What’s included | Digital workbook for independent learning and homework completion |
| Time Commitment | ~6–8 hours per month over 6 months PLUS 10 hours independent coaching practicum assignment |
| Upcoming Cohorts |
Winter 2027 Cohort starts Jan 12
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| Cost | $3,497 CDN per person |
| Who it’s for | ICF ACC coaches renewing their credential (required every 3 years) and graduates of Advanced Coach Training who are preparing for ICF credentialing. |
| Format | 7 hours live online group mentor coaching 3 hours individual mentor coaching Structured feedback from an ICF Mentor Coach* *All Laridae Mentor Coaches will be ICF MCS credentialed by the required 2027 timeline. |
| What’s included | Digital workbook for independent learning and homework completion. This program fulfills 10 hours of Mentor Coaching. |
| Time Commitment | ~3–4 hours per month over 3 months |
| Upcoming Cohorts |
Summer 2026 Cohort starts Jun 2
Fall 2026 Cohort starts Sep 16
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| Cost | $1,897 CDN per person |
Register for the full Level 1 ICF accredited program and complete all three courses: Foundations of Coaching, Advanced Coach Training, and Mentor Coaching.
Build your coaching practice over 15 months through live online learning, practical application, and feedback aligned with ICF accreditation requirements. Start with Foundations in Coaching, and we’ll place you in the cohort dates that work for your schedule.
vs. registering for each program separately
Program Impact
For Individuals
- You ask better questions.
- Hard conversations land better.
- You lead with empathy and accountability.
- You respond instead of react.
- You lead with greater clarity and intention.
For organizations
- People feel trusted and supported.
- Managers create more team ownership.
- Teams take more initiative.
- Less escalation, more capacity.
- Leadership grows beyond a few key people.
Why ICF-Accreditation?
International Coaching Federation accreditation means this program meets a globally recognized standard for high-quality coaching.
You’ll develop coaching skills aligned with the ICF core competencies, giving you a strong foundation while also developing your own approach and style. Graduates of the Level 1 program leave ready to apply for their Associate Certified Coach (ACC) designation with the ICF.
Registration
Fill out the contact form below to let us know which program you would like to enroll in and we will get the onboarding process started.