ICF Level 1 Global Coach Certification (ACC)
Accredited certification alone won’t set you apart
Your full Level 1 gives you the ICF ACC education foundation. We give you more than that.
You also master one of our Big 4 toolboxes, Life, Enneagram, Business or Executive coaching, plus our practical 3 Step Method. So you finish ready to coach real clients, not just ready to pass an exam.
- 35,000+People trained
- 60+Countries
- ★★★★★Average rating
- 2012ICF accredited since
Led by Colleen-Joy, MCC and her team of Master Coaches, consultants and mentors. Verify us on the ICF register.
What our coaches say
Real InnerLifeSkills coaches, in their own words.
Clients want more than a piece of paper
A specialist toolbox
Choose from our unique Life, Enneagram, Business or Executive coaching Big 4. Clients love these tools.
Our 3 Step Method
Our proven method for professional ICF coaching, so you can coach anyone, anywhere, on any goal.
Mentoring and real practice
10 mentor hours, 6 observed sessions and evaluation prep, so your skills are solid before your first paying client.
You leave able to coach, not just certified.Even credible ICF certification is often not enough. Clients want a coach who can help them make lasting change. That’s what we train you to do.
What your Level 1 includes
Everything you need for your full ICF Level 1 ACC education, in one place.
12 live practical classes
Learn by doing on Zoom, with a Master Coach and a small group. 66 hours of ICF education in total.
Your ACC education, complete
All your ICF Level 1 ACC education requirements: mentoring, observed sessions and your evaluation.
Ready-to-coach resources
The 3 Step Method, the Life and Work Wheel, Decision Wheels, and ready-to-coach worksheets from day one.
Choose one of the Big 4 toolboxes
Your Level 1 includes one of our four in-demand certifications. Pick one.
Life Coach
Coach intuition, relationships, personal power, purpose and the money blocks that hold clients back.
Enneagram Coach
Type clients professionally without cold, unreliable tests, then take them beyond type with the Kite.
Business Coach
Grow your own brand with the 7 Spirals, no marketing degree needed, then coach small businesses to do the same.
Meet Colleen-Joy
I don’t want you to just pass. I want the skills in your bones, so you can coach with confidence from your very first client.
I’m an ICF Master Certified Coach, the highest ICF credential, and I’ve been teaching since I was 17. I’m also a published author, and the artist behind all of the InnerLifeSkills art, including Bob.
We’ve been ICF accredited since 2012, and I’ve guided coaches to ACC, PCC and MCC ever since. More than 35,000 people across 60 countries have trained with us.
Level 1 is where most of them begin. I built it so you don’t just pass, you walk away genuinely able to coach.
Colleen-Joy, MCC, Founder of InnerLifeSkills
What our Global Coaches say
“You will not only be rewarded with a highly satisfying coaching career, you will also be a more empowered, wiser and enlightened person.”
Oksana Petersen, health professional, Geneva
“I found purpose, and tapped into a power I didn’t know I had. I now help people find their purpose, and bring their gifts to the world.”
Nandha Govender, senior manager
“I now have an international coaching and training business with clients across the US, Europe and Asia. What more could anybody ask for?”
Glenn-Douglas Haig, master coach
Level 1 coaching demonstration
A short demonstration of Level 1 (ACC) coaching, showing common Active Listening mistakes and fixes. We teach you far more than this, and help you coach with confidence.
What coaches are saying
Wow Colleen, I have thoroughly enjoyed going through this course. It has certainly helped anchor my competencies more deeply in my bones. This has also been a lovely refresher for me to revisit the InnerLifeSkills teachings. Thank you for this labour of love.
I can’t tell you how grateful I am that you put this course together. I feel confident about the ACC exam and loved hearing your voice again through all the modules, Col. You’re an amazing teacher, and this was such a gift. Thank you!
Prices, dates and your free bonus
Everything you need to decide, in one place.
Start the day you enrol. Your online materials open the moment you join, so you can begin before your first live class.
Investment
$4,290 / €4,290 / £4,290
One price in all three currencies, so exchange rates never catch you. R42,900 for South African residents. Payment plans available.
Your fee includes a year of access to your materials, and free monthly masterclasses.
See if we have a seat and check fitDates and times
Classes start in January, May and September.
You choose one of the Big 4 toolboxes. In 2027, classes begin on January 13, May 5 and September 8.
Tell us your timezone and we’ll place you in the class that fits.
Free bonus: ICF exam readiness
A complete exam-readiness course, included free with your Level 1:
- ACC and PCC exam simulators
- Step-by-step competency tutorials
- Colleen-Joy’s cartoon memory prompts
- Do’s and don’ts for your performance evaluation
Your ICF pathway
Every hour is logged and counts toward your ICF ACC credential, including 10 mentor hours and 6 observed sessions. You leave with your InnerLifeSkills certificate, and we guide you through your ICF application, step by step.
Go further, when you’re ready
You can upgrade to our Level 2 Master Coach certification at any time. Level 2 gives you all four Big 4 toolboxes with your full ICF Level 2 PCC education.
Questions coaches ask
Do I need coaching experience?
No. Whether you’re just starting or building on an existing qualification, start where you are and learn by doing, with mentoring and observed sessions to guide you.
Can I keep my current role where I give advice?
Yes. Many of our coaches add coaching skills to their role as a leader, consultant, mentor or therapist.
Is this ICF accredited, and does it lead to ACC?
Yes. Our training is ICF accredited (since 2012), and you can check us on the ICF’s own register. Level 1 gives you all your ICF ACC education requirements. Your ACC credential is a separate step you earn directly from the ICF.
How long does it take?
About three to six months, depending on which of the Big 4 class you choose.
What does it cost?
$4,290 (R42,900 for South African residents), with payment plans available. It includes a year of access to your materials and free monthly masterclasses after you certify. See prices and dates, or book a call.
Can I upgrade to Level 2 later?
Yes, at any time, and your Level 1 work counts toward your Level 2 Master Coach certification.
Ready to become a Global Coach?
Earn your full ICF Level 1 (ACC education), plus a Big 4 toolbox that clients love. Discover why our coaches earn 5 star reviews and referral work.
We accept only 36 Level 1 students a year. Some classes book up to a year in advance.
So let’s secure your start date as soon as possible.
Let’s check for seats and our fit
Our live classes are small, and places for our Global Coach certification classes sometimes fill months ahead. Tell us a little about where you are. No sales pitch, just a yes that is right for you.