Europe
Professional Coaching Practitioner
ICF Level 2 accredited coach training — your pathway to the ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential.
About the programme
An ICF Level 2 accredited programme that deepens your coaching mastery to the standard of the ICF PCC Markers. Advanced live training, observed coaching and detailed feedback prepare you to coach at a professional level and to apply for the ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential.
The Professional Certified Coach (PCC) is ICF’s second credential and a widely respected mark of an experienced, highly skilled coach. Many organisations look for PCC-level coaches when they hire external coaches or build internal coaching programmes.
Professional Coaching Practitioner is an ICF Level 2 accredited programme. It takes your coaching beyond the foundations to the standard described by the ICF PCC Markers — the behaviours ICF assessors look for in a PCC-level coaching session — through advanced training, observed coaching and detailed feedback.
It’s designed for coaches who already coach regularly and want to deepen their mastery, coach with more impact and complete the coach education for the PCC credential.
What you’ll learn
8 modules that take you from understanding to confident, practical application.
- Mastering the ICF Core Competencies at PCC levelRevisit each competency and what it looks like when it’s demonstrated at professional level.
- The ICF PCC Markers and how coaching is assessedUnderstand the observable behaviours ICF uses to assess PCC-level coaching.
- Advanced agreements, presence and active listeningPartner with clients on deeper agreements, and listen beyond the words.
- Evoking awareness through powerful questions and direct communicationAsk fewer, better questions and share observations that create insight.
- Facilitating client growth, accountability and lasting changeHelp clients design actions, integrate learning and sustain change.
- Observed coaching sessions with detailed feedbackCoach while being observed, and receive feedback mapped to the PCC Markers.
- Ethics and professional standards for experienced coachesHandle complex ethical situations and boundaries with confidence.
- Preparing your ICF PCC credential applicationWhat ICF asks for at PCC level, and how to plan your application.
Learning by doing
Every session balances clear teaching with practice, feedback and reflection.
Advanced live training
Interactive sessions focused on coaching mastery rather than the basics.
Observed coaching
Coach real practice sessions while trainers observe.
Feedback to the PCC Markers
Detailed, behaviour-level feedback on exactly what to refine.
Credential guidance
Step-by-step support in planning your ICF PCC application.
Is this programme right for you?
- ICF ACC-credentialed coaches
- Experienced coaches ready for the next credential
- Internal coaches and leaders who coach professionally
What you’ll take away
- A recognised pathway to the ICF PCC credential
- Coaching skills refined to the PCC Markers standard
- Observed practice and detailed feedback
- Greater credibility with clients and organisations
- Clear guidance on the ICF credential application
Graduate with a verifiable certificate and digital badge
Complete the programme and you’ll receive your RISENLEAD certificate of completion, together with your digital badge.
- Backed by ICF accreditation
- Share your badge on LinkedIn, your website and email signature
- Shows clients and employers exactly what you’re qualified in
Put your certification to work
The skills you build apply far beyond the training room.
Established coaching practices
Strengthen your credibility and work with clients and organisations that expect PCC-level coaches.
Executive and leadership coaching
Coach senior leaders with greater depth, presence and impact.
Internal coaching programmes
Lead or join internal coaching teams to a recognised professional standard.
Mentoring other coaches
Build the depth of practice to support and develop newer coaches.
Your next credential
Complete the coach education for PCC as your coaching career grows.
Choose how you learn
Fees are shown in EUR where available; onsite intensives in Dubai are priced in AED. Ask us for a quote in EUR. Cohorts run throughout the year — enquire for the next available dates.
Live, interactive advanced training
- Schedule
- On enquiry
- Accreditation
- ICF Level 2 · PCC pathway
- Platform
- Google Meet
- Next cohort
- Enquire
Every enrolment includes
- ICF Level 2 accredited coach training
- Advanced live, interactive online sessions
- Observed coaching with detailed feedback
- Guidance on your ICF PCC application
- RISENLEAD certificate of completion and digital badge
- Lifetime access to the RISENLEAD alumni community
New dates for this programme will be announced soon. Ask to be notified or see the course calendar.
Professional Coaching Practitioner questions
Is the programme accredited?
Yes. It is accredited by International Coaching Federation (ICF).
What will I receive when I complete it?
Your RISENLEAD certificate of completion, with a unique certificate number and a QR code anyone can scan to verify it, plus a digital badge to share on LinkedIn and your website. You also join the RISENLEAD alumni community for life.
What do I need to apply for the ICF PCC credential?
ICF currently asks Level 2 applicants for at least 125 hours of coach education through a Level 2 programme such as this one, 10 hours of Mentor Coaching, at least 500 hours of coaching experience, a performance evaluation and the ICF Credentialing Exam. ICF sets these requirements and can change them, so check coachingfederation.org for the latest details.
Do I need the ACC credential first?
ICF doesn’t require an ACC before PCC, but this programme assumes solid coaching foundations. If you’re new to coaching, start with our Associate Coaching Practitioner (Level 1).
What are the PCC Markers?
They’re the observable behaviours ICF assessors look for when they review a recorded coaching session to decide whether it meets PCC level. The programme trains you against them directly.
Will I have the PCC credential when I finish?
No. Credentials are awarded by ICF. This programme gives you the accredited coach education; you then apply to ICF once you’ve met the other requirements.
Ready to take the next step?
Talk to us about dates, formats and whether this programme is the right fit for your goals.