Coaching to Advance Leader Development™
Are you being CALD?
ICF Level 1 Coach Education Program
Coaching to Advance Leader Development (CALD) is a nine-day (over 4 months) rigorous, human-centered coach education program designed for professionals who want to develop strong, ethical, and impact-driven coaching capability aligned with the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
At LEADZ, we believe coaching is not about checking a box or a "perk"; it’s about unlocking a constellation of skills, values, and strengths that ripple outward into organizations and communities. When you join CALD, you join a constellation of catalysts who are setting a global standard for what coaching can do. You will be welcomed into a collaborative community from diverse lifestyles and experiences, looking to expand their possibilities.
The CALD program is intentionally designed to meet ICF Level 1 requirements, yet exceed them to advance your cadence towards the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential. This program will take you beyond technique.
Who This Program Is For:
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Emerging and aspiring professional coaches
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Leaders and managers integrating coaching into their leadership practice
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HR, OD, L&D, and talent professionals
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Consultants, educators, and facilitators expanding into coaching
Program Investment
Tuition: First Cohort Special Pricing $8,600
*Early Bird Rate: $8,375 (available through February 13, 2026)
We process applications Monday through Friday with up to a 48-hour turnaround. You will receive a "welcome letter" once your application has been processed and accepted. Please note, if you cannot complete your application, please reach out to us at info@leadzcoach.com, and someone will be in contact. Applications that are not complete can not be processed.
Program Language:
The Coaching to Advance Leader Development (CALD) Level 1 program is delivered, facilitated, and evaluated in English. Because participant performance is assessed against International Coaching Federation Level 1 and ACC competency and marker standards, participants need sufficient spoken and written English proficiency to participate fully and be fairly evaluated.
Joining CALD you will:
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Develop a strong foundation in the ICF Core Competencies and Code of Ethics.
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Learn to coach with presence, integrity, and cultural awareness.
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Apply coaching skills beyond 1:1 conversations into leadership, teams, and organizational systems.
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Build confidence as a professional coach through practice, feedback, and reflective learning.
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Obtain an ICF Level 1 (ACC) training certification.
Module 1
March 18-20, 2026
Module 2
April 16-17, 2026
Module 3
May 14-15, 2026
Module 4
June 25-26, 2026
This cohort will run virtually via Zoom from 9 AM EST to 5 PM EST. Participants are required to be on video with audio during classroom hours. Time will be provided for lunch as well as several breaks throughout the day. Enrollment is limited to the first 24 completed and paid-in-full applicants.