What you will be able to do
- A quick test for whether to coach or mentor right now
- Early signs that you have slipped into fixing or telling
- Words to ask permission before you share your experience
- Questions to review your choices after each conversation
What we cover
| Topic | What you do |
|---|---|
| Coaching and mentoring stances | Choose coaching or mentoring by what the person needs. |
| Noticing when you drift | Tell a planned switch from one driven by habit or urgency. |
| Switching stances on purpose | Ask before sharing, say when you switch, return the choice. |
| Reflecting on your choices | Review what served the person and what you would change. |
Who it is for
Managers, mentors, coaches, team leads, and HR and learning professionals who hold growth conversations with others. Some coaching or mentoring experience helps.
How the course runs
- One session of 3 live hours
- In person or live online
How it counts toward an ICA professional certification
Coaching and Mentoring Conversations counts toward 2 professional certifications. An ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 of the specialized certifications listed for it, in any order. The same specialized certification can count toward more than one professional certification.
A suggested pathway
One way to earn the ICA Coaching Professional Certification: the core certification plus two specialized certifications, including this one.
Coaching
Coaching and Mentoring Conversations
Systems CoachingHow you earn your certification
- Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Attendance is mandatory.
- Within 24 hours after class, Agile Visa registers the class and your details with ICA.
- ICA emails you to set up or open your ICA profile.
- Complete ICA's short post-class survey.
- ICA issues your verified Coaching and Mentoring Conversations certification badge.
Why learn with Agile Visa
Learn by doing
Short inputs, then real practice on one business case. You leave with work you can use.
Practitioner instructors
ICA authorized instructors who have done the work they teach.
Learn on your schedule
Live online across time zones, or a private class for your team.
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Tell us what you need and we will reply by email. You can also ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ICA Coaching and Mentoring Conversations certification?
Coaching and Mentoring Conversations (IC-CMCN) is a specialized certification from ICA, the International Certification Alliance (formerly ICAgile). Know when to coach and when to mentor, switch between them on purpose, and keep the other person in charge of their choices.
How long is the Coaching and Mentoring Conversations course?
One session of 3 live hours, in person or live online.
Does Coaching and Mentoring Conversations count toward an ICA professional certification?
Yes. It counts toward the ICA Coaching Professional Certification and ICA Mentoring Professional Certification. Each ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 specialized certifications, in any order.
How do I earn the Coaching and Mentoring Conversations certification?
Attend the whole session and take an active part in every practice activity. Within 24 hours, Agile Visa registers the class with ICA. ICA emails you to open your ICA profile, you complete ICA's short survey, and ICA issues your verified Coaching and Mentoring Conversations certification badge.
Can my team take Coaching and Mentoring Conversations together?
Yes. Ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online, and tell us how many people and where they are.
Interested in Coaching and Mentoring Conversations?
Register your interest and we will contact you about dates, or ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.
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