Systems Coaching Certification (ICP-SYS)
Expand your coaching beyond individuals and teams with ICAgile’s ICP-SYS Certification! This program equips Agile coaches with the skills to see, understand, and intervene at the systems level.
Students Upskilled
Capability Standard
Banks, GCC's, Governments, IT
Corporate Academy
Request a corporate quote for your workforce.
Executive Overview
14 hours of immersive, live training. The ICAgile Systems Coaching Certification focuses on systems thinking, systemic coaching techniques, and the ability to influence complex organizations.
Curriculum Architecture
- Defining Systems
- Systems Thinking
- Working with Complex Adaptive Systems
- What is Systems Coaching?
- System as a Client
- Creating the Container
- Creating Awareness
Value Proposition
Certification Criteria
Accredited by ICAgile. Includes ongoing assessment throughout the class and a final practical assessment.
Prerequisites
No conditional pre-requisites. Intermediate level course; participants should have some work experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Systems Coaching in an Agile environment? +
Systems Coaching expands your focus beyond individual teams to the entire organizational system. It equips you to identify hidden patterns, address systemic bottlenecks, and guide enterprise-wide change safely.
How does the ICP-SYS differ from the ICP-ENT (Enterprise Coaching)? +
ICP-ENT focuses heavily on organizational design, HR structures, and leadership engagement. The ICP-SYS focuses specifically on the psychology, interconnectedness, and coaching interventions required when treating the entire system as your 'client'.
How does Systems Coaching differ from Team Coaching (ICP-ACC)? +
Team coaching focuses on the dynamics and delivery of a single agile team. Systems coaching addresses the complex, often unseen interactions between multiple teams, leadership layers, culture, and organizational structures.
Who should take the ICP-SYS certification? +
This advanced course is designed for experienced Enterprise Agile Coaches, Transformation Leads, HR executives, and organizational change agents.
Is there an exam for the ICAgile ICP-SYS certification? +
No. The ICP-SYS is an advanced assessment-based certification. You earn your credential by analyzing complex systemic case studies and demonstrating your coaching interventions in live simulations.
What are the prerequisites for taking the ICP-SYS? +
While there are no strict hard prerequisites, it is highly recommended that participants have strong foundational coaching experience, such as holding the ICP-ACC or ICP-ENT, before taking this advanced track.
Does the ICP-SYS certification expire or require renewal fees? +
No. Your ICAgile Systems Coaching credential is valid for life and never requires annual maintenance fees.
What is Complex Adaptive Systems theory in Agile? +
It is the understanding that a company is not a machine, but a living ecosystem. Changing one part of the organization will unpredictably affect others, requiring coaches to use systems thinking to guide safe transformations.
How does an Agile Systems Coach identify organizational bottlenecks? +
By utilizing systems thinking tools, causal loop diagrams, and observing cross-departmental interactions, a Systems Coach uncovers the root systemic causes of delays rather than just treating localized symptoms.
Can I take the ICP-SYS systems coaching training live online? +
Yes. Our ICP-SYS masterclass is delivered via live online virtual classrooms, heavily utilizing digital whiteboards and breakout rooms for deep, experiential learning.