THE FOUNDATION OF COACHING

Apply to join the Cohort – March 2026

Transform your coaching skills and elevate your practice with our comprehensive online course. Designed for aspiring and experienced coaches alike, this program will equip you with the essential tools to become a highly effective coach.

Apply to join our next The Foundation of Coaching course now!

Sessions Start
March 24, 2026 | 10AM Central | Virtual

Sessions start in ...

2026/03/24 10:00:00

Or, save the date for our October 2026 cohort.

What You Will Learn

In this program you will learn our 8 Fundamentals of Coaching, a core set of coaching principles developed to help individuals and leaders guide others toward achieving their goals. These fundamentals are designed for individuals who are or desire to become professional coaches.

The Fundamentals are:

  1. Establishing Partnership
  2. Increasing Awareness
  3. Fostering Rapport
  4. Active Listening
  5. Applying Emotional Intelligence
  6. Powerful Questioning
  7. Creating Structure
  8. Maintaining Partnership

This coaching program is designed to be practical, results-oriented, and transformative. We combine structured learning with real-world practice and personalized feedback, ensuring you leave with the skills and confidence to apply coaching techniques in any context.

The program takes a hybrid format, incorporating synchronous virtual sessions and asynchronous eLearning experiences.

Course Details

First Session: March 24, 2026

Last Session: April 30, 2026

Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Time: 10:00 AM – Noon Central

Format: Hybrid (Synchronous virtual sessions + asynchronous eLearning)

Duration: 6 weeks (12 sessions total)

Time Commitment: 36 hours (18 sessions +18 eLearning)

Fee: $3,999

Other Option: Save the date for the October 2026 cohort.

What Skills You Will Gain

By the end of the program, you’ll be able to:

  • Establish trust and build strong relationships with clients or team members.
  • Listen actively and provide constructive feedback.
  • Apply emotional intelligence to coaching conversations.
  • Demonstrate positive regard and empathy toward others.
  • Use powerful questioning techniques to unlock potential.
  • Maintain robust partnership structures to support the success of clients and team members.

To earn the course completion certificate, you must:

  • Complete all required synchronous and asynchronous assignments.
  • Exhibit a strong understanding of coaching skills.
  • Successfully facilitate coaching role plays with feedback from instructors.

For more information:

In 2026, we will introduce our Leadership Coaching Program designed to help leaders incorporate coaching skills into their management style. The course is ideal for anyone leading a team or department who wants to improve performance and team engagement.

Elevate Your Coaching Career. Train with CSI.

If you have any additional questions, we’d love to help.

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or email talent@yourcoach.com.

What Coaches Say About This Training

COACH NATASHA

“The training was incredibly engaging, thoughtfully facilitated with real opportunities to practice, reflect, and grow.”

COACH TESIA

“The feedback I received from instructors and peers was actionable, honest, and deeply supportive – it helped me identify blind spots and sharpen my delivery.”

COACH JONATHAN

“Biggest AHA? Coaching isn’t teaching or mentoring…it’s helping clients find their own answers. That insight shifted how I approach everything.”

Watch our testimonial videos here.