Group Coaching Certification Program | ICF-Approved | 30 ICF CCEUs
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Apply to become a certified group coach through 12 weeks of live, virtual sessions.
About this Program
This certification program will give you the toolkit (online platform with downloadable resources), practice, knowledge and community to launch or enhance your group coaching programs confidently.
Upcoming cohort dates
Click here to see each cohort’s application dates and pricing deadlines
Due to the limited spots available and the high demand for this ICF-accredited program, we recommend applying early to secure your place in our next cohort of trailblazing coaches.
Spring '25 (Mondays 10.00am-11.30pm ET)
March 31 (2 hour class) // April 7, 14, 21, 28 // May 5, 12, 19 // June 2, 9, 16, 23
Early bird available until 2/15/25
Summer '25 (Fridays 10.30am-12.00pm ET)
May 23 (2 hour class), 30// June 6, 13, 20, 27 // July 11, 18, 25 // Aug 1, 8, 15
Fall '25 AM (Fridays 10.30am-12.00pm ET)
Sept 26 (2 hour class) // Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 //Nov 7, 14, 21 // Dec 5, 12,19
Early bird available until 8/17/25
Fall '25 PM (Mondays 3pm-4.30pm ET)
Oct 20 (2 hour class), 27 // Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 // Dec 1, 8, 15 // Jan 5, 12, 26
Early bird available until 9/7/25
Graduation requirements
- Attend at least 11 of the 12 classes and participate actively in each class * (Download the schedule)
- Attend at least one mastermind session and one Q&A session
- Successfully complete a group coaching demo during the program
- Share a reflection on your learning after each session
- Submit a summary of your favorite three group coaching activities to share with your peers.
In case of absence, you will be required to catch up by watching the recording and sharing your learnings through a form.
ADDITIONAL PERKS
Joining the ICF-Approved Group Coaching Certification Program gives you:
- Reduced rates for paid Group Coaching HQ events / workshops for the duration of your cohort
- Discounted access to our video library
- Invitations to all mastermind and Q&A sessions after your cohort ends
Scholarships:
The BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) Scholarship covers up to 40% of the full tuition price.
The Amplify Scholarship is available to all and covers up to 30% of the full tuition price.
All scholarships are offered on a first come, first served basis and availability / amount depends on our scholarship fund reserves.
Please reach out to us if you’d like support in asking your organization to sponsor your participation in the certification program.
The Experience
- 12 sessions (1x 2 hour session + 11x 1.5 hours)
- Small, highly selective cohorts to foster deep connections and collaboration
- Learn alongside peers chosen for their leadership potential, professional accomplishments, and dedicating to mastering the art of group coaching
- Online platform for 30 minutes of learning before each class
- In-class real time group coaching demo every session
- Gain practice being an observer, a participant and a coach throughout the program
- Give and receive real-time feedback
- Learn about our core model, the DOLIX™ Model
Practice
- Creating a safe and brave environment
- Managing difficult group dynamics
- Engaging participants in peer coaching
- Using different facilitation modalities
Grow
- Develop your toolbox
- Acquire new knowledge, including the DOLIX™ Model
- Receive (and give) real-time feedback
- Observe and participate in demos
Build
- Market your group program
- Develop your program content
- Structure your program like a product
- Price your program
Connect
- Join a carefully selected group
- Meet program alumni
- Participate in our community
- Expand your reach at exclusive events
The DOLIX Model™
The core pillars of the DOLIX Model™:
- Trust ( The X-Factor)
- Curiosity
- Insight
- Support
- Challenge
- Movement
By combining these elements, the DOLIX Model™ provides a comprehensive framework for building cohesive and impactful group coaching experiences, interventions and exercises.
Outcomes
- Feel confident that you can create and run impactful group coaching programs
- Apply the DOLIX™ Model to your sessions
- Gain a wide range of skills acquired through observation, practice and feedback
- Acquire a vast toolkit to engage and surprise your group members
- Develop a clear understanding of how the ICF Core Competencies are applied in group coaching
- Have a solid community of group coaches who have your back
- Add 30 ICF CCEUs (20 Core Competencies and 10 Resources) towards your ICF credentials
- Have group coaching experience to apply for contract group coaching work
Apply to become a certified group coach through 12 weeks of live, virtual sessions.
JOIN THIS PROGRAMExample events for deepening your group coaching skills:
Learn from diverse instructors who:
- Are deeply experienced and qualified
- Create a safe and brave learning space
- Share examples and ideas generously
- Challenge and support you
Join a group of peers who are:
- Are deeply experienced and qualified
- Committed to showing up powerfully
- Diverse and rich in perspectives
- Qualified, trained coaches
- Joining with a growth mindset
- Vetted through a vigorous application process
Testimonials
Learn about our certification program from our alumni.
What Our Students Say
I loved that we were a group, learning about groups! I could see us forming, working together, and making changes in our lives while also learning how to help our clients do it, too. That felt pretty amazing. I learned so much about the kind of coach I want to be. I learned more about my strengths and was able to apply them immediately in gatherings within my business. My clients were amazed at how much they felt connected to one another after just one meeting!"
I joined the GCHQ certification program because I wanted to gain the skills and confidence to create and lead group coaching programs effectively. The sessions were a great mix of content and experiential material, and I always learned, no matter if I was sitting in the role of a student, a coachee, or a coach. I was amazed by how our group connected and became a weekly safe and brave haven for me. I was astonished by that and credit the leaders for attracting and putting together such a fantastic group of human beings. I strongly recommend the GCHQ program for any new or experienced 1-1 coach who wants to learn from the best to create their own group coaching experiences. I can't thank Maribel and Dom enough for the incredible opportunity!
I was already a Certified Group Psychotherapist but wanted to hone my skills as a Group Coach since I do a lot of group coaching and enjoy it! I looked into ICF accredited group coaching certification programs and chose Group Coaching HQ because it was the best one based on curriculum and testimonials. I spoke with past participants who felt the experience was enriching and broadened their skills. The experientials were impactful. All participants had their turn to coach and receive feedback and with each time I was the coachee, I learned something new about myself. Win-win. I would recommend this program to any coach that is doing or wants to do group coaching. It's invaluable if group coaching is a goal of yours."
There was a lot of group coaching going on, which was the point and the purpose of the course. Dom and Maribel expertly and kindly facilitated the weekly, experiential learning of group coaching. There is a lot of data and information also that comes along with the course, but the focus was on us coaching, being coached and observing - and of course receiving extremely valuable feedback from all the people in the course. What was particularly impactful for me was understanding and embracing the notion that there is a specific group coaching aesthetic apart from team coaching and 1:1 coaching that once learned helped me to completely redesign my own group coaching offering. This is a quality and very special course! What made it special are the skills, experience and personalities of Dom and Maribel. They beautifully set the right tones for psychologicalsafety that inspire maximum participation, sharingand learning.