Program Overview

At GIFT Whole Person Coaching Institute, we believe in empowering individuals through education that blends professional expertise, holistic principles, and personal transformation. Explore our range of programs tailored for aspiring coaches, experienced professionals, and lifelong learners seeking growth and impact.

Integrated Coach Training Program

1. GIFT ICF Integrated Coach Training Program

"60-hour foundational coaching program aligned with ICF standards."

  • Develop the foundational skills and knowledge required to become an ICF-certified coach.
  • Focus on mastering the ICF Core Competencies, Ethics, and Coaching Mindset.
  • Includes live coaching labs, mentor coaching, and practical tools to prepare for the ACC credential.

Key Features:

  • Develops the foundational skills and knowledge required to become an ICF-certified coach.
  • Focuses on mastering ICF Core Competencies, ethics, and the coaching mindset.
  • Practice-Based Learning: Includes live coaching labs and the GIFT Coaching Mastery Practicum (Internal Peer-Coaching Practicum) to apply and internalize what you have learned.
  • Expert faculty: Led by a Clinical Psychologist with a Psy.D. who is also an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), and a Medical Doctor (MD), combining academic expertise with extensive real-world experience. One-Year Integrated Program: A distinctive curriculum that combines the ICF Level 1 accredited 60-hour program, “GIFT ICF Core Competencies Training,” with GIFT’s exclusive “Coaching Mastery Practicum (Internal Peer-Coaching Practicum).” This integrated journey connects education and practice into a unified one-year program.
  • Whole-Person Approach: Integrate physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being into your coaching practice.
  • One-Year Integrated Program: A distinctive curriculum that combines the ICF Level 1 accredited 60-hour program, “GIFT ICF Core Competencies Training,” with GIFT’s exclusive “Coaching Mastery Practicum (Internal Peer-Coaching Practicum).” This integrated journey connects education and practice into a unified one-year program.
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2. GIFT Christian Whole-Person Coach Training Program

"Christian-based coaching certification for transformational leaders."

This program is tailored for individuals who wish to integrate their Christian faith into their coaching practice. Designed for pastors, church leaders, and faith-driven professionals, it equips students to become GIFT Certified Coaches with a strong foundation in spiritual principles and transformative leadership skills.

Key Features:

  • Faith-based core courses complemented by electives to customize your specialty track certification.*
  • All completed courses in this program are eligible for credit toward earning the Master’s degree in Whole Person Christian Coaching (M.A.) at Shalem International University.
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3. ICF CCE-Approved Specialty Courses

"Specialized programs for continuing coach education."
For coaches looking to maintain their ICF credentials or expand their expertise, our CCE-approved courses offer advanced training in specific areas of coaching.

Featured Courses:

  • Relationship Coaching: Building stronger connections and resolving conflicts.
  • Mental Health Coaching: Integrating basic mental health awareness into coaching.
  • Spiritual Coaching: Guiding clients through faith-based personal growth.

Key Features:

  • Approved by the ICF for CCE credits.
  • Flexible scheduling for busy professionals.
  • Focused, skill-based learning to enhance your coaching practice.
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4. GIFT Open Learning Seminars

"Coaching education tailored for a general audience."
Our GIFT Open Learning Seminars provide the same high-quality education as our certified programs but are open to all individuals, regardless of faith background. These courses are ideal for those who want to explore coaching principles and whole-person growth without pursuing certification.

Featured Seminars and Workshops:

  • Foundations of Whole-Person Healing: Learn the principles of holistic transformation.
  • Counseling and Coaching Integration: Blend counseling insights with coaching tools.
  • Family Systems in Coaching: Understand family dynamics for improved relationships.
  • Mental Health Awareness for Coaches: Gain foundational knowledge of mental health in a coaching context.
  • Parenting and Youth Coaching: Tools for guiding families through challenges and growth.

Key Features:

  • Open to all participants without a certification track."
  • "Some courses are eligible for ICF CCE credits, providing opportunities for continuing coach education
  • May be eligible for credit toward the Master’s degree in Whole Person Christian Coaching at Shalem International University.

Join the program

Whether you are taking your first step into coaching, seeking faith-based certification, or expanding your professional expertise, GIFT Whole Person Coaching Institute has a program designed for you. Explore our offerings and transform your future today.