What This Qualification Represents
The Certificate in Professional Coaching (CPC) is awarded by North Point Academy upon successful completion of a 90-hour, ICF Level 1-aligned coach training programme.
This credential signifies that the holder has completed structured professional training, supervised coaching practice, mentor coaching, and formal performance assessment aligned to International Coaching Federation (ICF) standards.
Alignment with ICF Standards
The CPC is delivered as an ICF Level 1-aligned pathway.
This means:
• Curriculum aligns with ICF Core Competencies
• Mentor coaching meets ICF requirements
• Performance evaluation is embedded within the programme
• Graduates are prepared for progression toward ICF ACC credentialing
The CPC is a professional training certification awarded by North Point Academy and accredited by the International Coaching Federation.
ICF credentials (such as ACC) are awarded separately by the ICF following completion of required coaching hours and the credentialing process.
Programme Structure and Learning Framework
CPC participants progress through five structured modules designed to develop both skill and professional coaching identity:
Embark
Introduction to the philosophy and foundations of North Point Academy coaching.
Approach
Development of core coaching skills, including practical application of The Journey coaching model.
Traverse
Managing the coaching process from initial contracting through to completion.
Ascend
Deepening coaching capability through exploration of values, beliefs, and advanced coaching awareness.
Elevate
Professional integration, including niche development, positioning, marketing, and next steps as a professional coach.
Programme Timeline
Supervised Practice and Assessment Requirements
To earn the CPC, participants must complete:
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90 hours of coach-specific training
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Attendance at a minimum of 90% of all live training sessions
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10 hours of structured Mentor Coaching (3 individual, 7 group sessions)
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12 peer coaching practices (duo or triad format) with structured feedback
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A 6-session pro-bono coaching engagement
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Submission of recorded coaching sessions for mentor review
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Verbal and written feedback from faculty on observed coaching sessions
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Completion of reflective practice assignments following coaching sessions
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Completion of required reading, online tasks, and applied learning assignments throughout the programme
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A final recorded coaching assessment evaluated at ICF ACC-level standard
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Participants are assessed against defined coaching competencies (The ICF Code of Ethics and ICF core competencies) and must demonstrate capability in live and recorded coaching environments.
Graduation requires successful completion of all academic, practical, and assessment components.
What This Means for Clients and Organisations
A CPC Alumni has:
• Completed structured, competency-based coach training
• Practised coaching under supervision
• Received mentor feedback aligned to ICF standards
• Demonstrated assessed coaching capability
• Applied coaching within real client contexts
The qualification reflects both training and demonstrated competence within a professional coaching framework.