Frequently Asked Questions

If you’re craving growth, not just for yourself but for those around you; if you want to inspire, motivate, and empower others; and if you want to invest your time, money, and energy in something meaningful, then coaching could be right for you.

Have you been dreaming of making an impact in this world?

Becoming a coach means investing in yourself and in the world. Coaches are invested in their growth, the growth of others, and the growth of the world. We work with individuals who choose meaning, service, and trust over status, control, and power.

To learn more about our available programmes, view our course pages for more details.

Which course is best for you will depend on your objectives and how where you want to take your coaching career. We have programmes that prepare you for the ACC or PCC level credentials. 

• The Foundation Coaching Programme is ideal if you’re looking to develop essential coaching skills to enhance your personal communication, your leadership style, or to support your team more effectively. It’s a strong starting point for individuals or professionals who want to lead with more clarity, empathy, and presence. It includes the ICF Level 1 Accreditation, which provides a pathway to ACC certification.
• The Advanced Coaching Programme is for those who want to go further. If you are longing to deepen your coaching presence, create lasting and meaningful change in others, and integrate coaching into your daily work or life. It’s a great fit for aspiring professional coaches, communicators and experienced leaders. This programme includes the ICF Level 2 Accreditation and serves as a pathway to PCC certification.
• Customised coach training for organisations: If you’re an organisation looking to build coaching capabilities across your teams or management, we design tailored training solutions. These are aligned with your company goals, culture, and strategic priorities.

If you’re still unsure about the content of the different paths, we invite you to review the course pages or directly book a call with a member of our academy.

Our coaching programmes are the learning journey. They combine experiential training, mentoring, supervision, and feedback to develop your coaching skills.

When you complete one of our programmes, you become eligible for an ICF-accredited certification (Level 1 for Foundation, Level 2 for Advanced). These certifications will get you to achieve ACC or PCC credentials by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) worldwide.

The programme is the training and the certification is the formal recognition. Completing a course equips you with the required learning hours and mentoring to apply for certification, but the certification itself is a separate process that includes a performance evaluation and an ICF-Exam, handled by the ICF.

We guide you through the entire journey and make sure you are thoroughly prepared. The certification process, however, is handled and awarded by the ICF.

Please review our course pages to help you decide which programme is the best fit for your needs, aspirations and schedule. If you are still unsure or would like guidance on your desired coaching path, please get in touch and book a call with a member of our academy. We are happy to have a chat. Additionally, we wrote an article about which coach programme to choose.

The time investment will depend on the programme you select and the amount of hours you choose to put into your reading, reflection and practice. The breakdowns below provide a rough estimation of the time investment required. For further information, we suggest you reach out to us.  

Coaching Foundation Programme

Coaching training hours – 29.5
Self-learning – 21 hours
Coaching practice – 20 hours
Total= 70.5 hours

Coaching Foundation Certificate

Coaching training hours – 39.5
Self-learning – 21 hours
Coaching practice – 40 hours
Total = 100.5 hours

Advanced Coaching Programme

Coaching training hours – 74,5
Self-learning – 52,5 hours
Coaching practice – 40 hours
Total = 167 hours

Advanced Coaching Certification

Coaching training hours – 87,5
Self-learning – 52,5 hours
Coaching practice – 100 hours
Total = 237 hours

The duration of each programme varies depending on your level of commitment, availability, and the depth of your engagement with the content.

Here’s a general overview:

• Coaching Foundation Programme: Typically completed in 6 weeks.
• Coaching Foundation Certificate: Includes 3 months of mentoring and is usually completed in 4–5 months.
• Advanced Coaching Programme: Takes around 4 months to complete the core modules.
• Advanced Coaching Certificate: Includes 3 months of mentoring and 100 hours of coaching experience. Most participants complete it in 6–12 months, depending on their pace.

You’ll have up to two years to complete your chosen programme, so you can progress in a way that fits your life and learning rhythm.

Since the launch of BeCoach Academy, we’re proud to have a 100% success rate for students pursuing ICF credentials through our programmes.

All our programmes were built to accommodate full-time working professionals. Our module training takes place on the weekends. All training is spaced out to provide you with adequate time in between sessions to carry out your reading, reflection and practice exercises.

All our coaching labs and demo sessions take place in the evenings after regular working hours (CET), so you can attend within your existing work schedule and commitments.

We understand that you have a busy life. That’s why we designed our coach training to be highly flexible. You’ll have two full years to complete the course at your own pace, in a timeframe that works best for you.

Our courses range from 1800 Euros for the Foundation Programme to 6270 Euros for the Advanced Coaching Certification (excluding VAT). The price will vary, depending on the programme that you select. You can find the full cost details and breakdown of each of our courses and select the programme that meets your needs on our course webpages.

Yes, we offer payment plan options across all our programmes. We want to make our programmes accessible to as many people as possible.

You can find full details of our payment plan options and select the programme that meets your needs on our courses webpage. None of the plans suits you? Don’t hesitate to talk to us about payment plans.

If you miss a training weekend, you can attend that module with the next cohort of students and continue your journey from there.

At BeCoach Academy, you have two years to complete the course, so you can move through the programme at your own pace and in a timeframe that suits you.

Don’t worry. You won’t lose traction. As soon as you join the BeCoach community, you’ll be supported along your coaching journey. Our student cohorts often mix and meet through BeCoach events and workshops, creating a strong sense of connection across all intakes.

We strive to cultivate an environment of trust, inclusion, and belonging – wherever you are on your path.

Our student profile tends to be 70% female, 30% male, and we’ve worked with students aged 27 – 60 who work in various fields such as HR, IT, consulting, teaching, marketing and others. 

Although our trainers are based in Munich, Germany, we work with students all across Europe. With over 30 nationalities taking part in the program so far, we truly are an international community. Although our students come from diverse backgrounds, they all have similar values and goals. 

At BeCoach, we are a community of people who are deeply invested in their personal development, as well as the growth of others, and the positive change of the world.

We keep our training weekends intentionally small and personal. Each cohort typically has 8-10 students, supported by two dedicated coaching trainers.

This setting allows our trainers to provide hands-on guidance, personalised feedback, and deep peer-to-peer connection. You’ll be seen, heard, and supported throughout your entire learning journey.

We believe meaningful growth happens through connection. At times, we will have students from different cohorts dropping into different sessions, but we always ensure the learning space remains intimate, collaborative, and safe.

When you become a certified coach, your earning potential will depend on the pricing structure and your service offering. Your earning potential is uncapped, as coach rates vary depending on their experience, their offering, perceived value and worth, and their targeted client base.

If you undertake the Advanced Coaching Programme or Certificate with BeCoach Academy, we provide tailored advice and guidance for those looking to start their own coaching business upon graduation.

Our programs run three times a year from January to April, April to July and September to December. We do our best to keep our website kept-up-to date with the latest course dates.

As soon as you enroll in the programme, you will get access to our student portal, which provides you with calendar access to all upcoming sessions and training weekends, so you can keep up-to-date and attend sessions that work alongside your schedule.

Coaching is a partnership that supports meaningful, lasting change. It’s not about giving advice or fixing problems — it’s about creating the space for individuals to build trust in their own resources, discover new perspectives, and take empowered action.

At its core, coaching is about activating potential. Through presence, powerful questions, and deep listening, coaching helps people move forward with clarity and confidence — whether in their career, relationships, or personal growth.

In a world of constant transformation, coaching matters more than ever before. Technology is evolving faster than we can integrate it, and the way we work is being redefined and renewed. In the midst of all this change, people are seeking meaning, human connection, and real presence.

Coaching offers a path toward that. At its core, coaching is a practice of conscious communication, emotional intelligence, and deep listening. It invites us to slow down, build trust, and foster true insight — whether in leadership, relationships, or communities.

Coaching strengthens resilience, enhances empathy, and equips us to navigate uncertainty with clarity and purpose. It’s not just a profession. It’s part of the evolution of human consciousness — and a life skill for the future.

BeCoach Academy is more than a training – it’s a community. We’re here to partner with you. So you can grow, explore, and get the most out of your coaching journey. From day one, our founders, Işıl Uysal and Elena Marsh, have made it a priority to keep the experience intimate, personal, and welcoming.

Our trainers get to know you. They offer hands-on support, individual feedback, and real opportunities to connect with peers, alumni, and yourself. 

Our students and graduates often describe their experience at BeCoach Academy as transformative. To be a coach for us means to reflect on who you are – your mindset, your values, your beliefs. In our trainings we sharpen this self-awareness. It opens the door to inner change and deeper connection with others. This is what’s causing a personal transformation.

ICF Coaching refers to coaching that meets the standards of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) – the world’s leading authority in professional coaching. ICF follows a globally recognised approach rooted in ethics, presence, and partnership.

At the heart of ICF Coaching are the Core Competencies – a framework that defines what high-quality coaching looks like.

These include upholding strong ethical standards, cultivating a reflective coaching mindset, building trust with clients, creating clear agreements, listening deeply, asking powerful questions, and supporting clients to turn insight into meaningful action.

Because the title “coach” is not legally protected, the ICF plays a crucial role in bringing structure, credibility, and integrity to the profession. At BeCoach Academy, we integrate the ICF Core Competencies into every aspect of our training. That way we are ensuring that our graduates are not only confident and capable but also embody a well-resourced and grounded coaching mindset.

Upon completion of the Foundation/Advanced Coaching Certification and after submitting your graduation pack to BeCoach Academy, it typically takes around 3 weeks for us to review your pack and issue your ICF-accredited Coaching Diploma. 

We work with all our students to ensure that their graduation packs contain all the correct materials and references to ensure that the process is seamless.

With your Coaching Diploma, you can apply for an ICF credential (ACC or PCC) via the website of ICF. You can learn the credentialing process of ICF here.

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) offers three credential levels, reflecting a coach’s training and experience:

• ACC (Associate Certified Coach) – for coaches with at least 60 hours of coach-specific training and 100 hours of client coaching experience.
• PCC (Professional Certified Coach) – requires 125+ hours of training and 500+ hours of experience.
• MCC (Master Certified Coach) – the highest level, with 200+ hours of training and 2500+ hours of coaching experience.

Our Coaching Foundation Certification and Advanced Coaching Certification are fully aligned with the standards of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and count as accredited training hours.

We include the ICF Core Competencies in all aspects of our program, ensuring that your learning experience is both practical and grounded in professional coaching excellence. Throughout your programme, you will participate in real-time coaching labs, receive individualised feedback on your practice, and attend mentoring sessions aimed at honing your skills and expanding your visibility as a coach.

When you’re ready to graduate, we’ll walk you through the preparation and submission of your graduation pack, ensuring that your journey to ICF credentials is as seamless and supported as possible. Many of our students have successfully obtained their ACC or PCC certifications, and we’re here to help you accomplish the same, with clarity and confidence.

Technically, not. The coaching profession is not legally regulated in most countries, so you don’t need a credential to call yourself a coach. However, an ICF credential provides credibility, structure, and trust for your clients, your employers, and yourself. It signals that you’ve completed rigorous training, adhere to ethical standards, and are committed to professional excellence.