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Mastery is a practice. Join the top 4% of the profession.
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Certified Master Coach
ICF-approved coach education · 15 modules · Live online + in-person
ICF Level 3MCC pathway
Welcome
Mastery is a mission.
This program is for experienced coaches ready to join the top 4% of the profession.
The Certified Master Coach Program is 75 hours of ICF-accredited Level 3 coach education in one 6-month, part-time program: 15 live virtual modules, MCC-level mentoring, and a 5-day, five-star in-person symposium. The prerequisite is 125 hours of coach education (Level 2).
You hold a PCC level credential, or equivalent education and coaching hours. You've experienced the flow state in coaching, and you are motivated to raise the bar and join the ranks of the best in the world.
This program builds mastery. From online modules to an in-person symposium, you graduate feeling ready to earn your MCC MCQ qualification, mentor advanced coaches, and consider further development in Coach Supervision.
Mastery is an experience, not a skill.
75
ICF coach education hours
6
Months, part-time
10
Mentor coaching hours
125
Prerequisite: coach education hours (Level 2)
- How to access your flow state in every conversation.
- How to linger and witness with no cherished outcomes.
- How to measure your progress against MCC Markers.
- How to raise awareness through reciprocal relationships.
- How to leverage MCC to expand your expertise to mentoring and supervision.
MCC-level drills, feedback and mentoring, a community of master coaches, and a capstone designed to expand your self awareness and surpass expectations.
The details
Program at a glance
| Program | Certified Master Coach |
|---|---|
| Format | Live virtual training, on Zoom |
| Length | 15 modules, 1 per week |
| In-person symposium | 5 days, five-star · not included in tuition |
| Classroom access | Program duration plus 3 months |
| Weekly class | 2 hours live |
| Coursework | About 4 to 5 hours per week |
| Coaching practice | 40 practical hours across the program |
| ICF coach education hours | 75 (ICF Level 3) |
| ICF mentoring hours | 10 (6 group + 4 individual) |
| Prerequisite | 125 hours coach education (Level 2) |
| Designation earned | CA Certified Master Coach |
| Community membership | Mastermind Membership, included for 6 months |
| Start dates | Ask an Admissions Coach |
| Tuition | $8,100 plus applicable taxes |
| CA returning student price | $7,800 plus applicable taxes |
| Payment plans | Up to 3 payments |
| Bonus | Get "MCC MCQ" Qualified · not included in tuition. Ask Admissions for details. |
* In-person symposium and Bonus MCQ qualification are not included in tuition. Your Admissions Coach has all the details. Tuition is valid for 2026 and subject to change.
Successful completion
- 75 hours of coursework
- 10 ICF mentoring hours (6 group, 4 individual)
- 40 practical coaching hours completed
- 20 hours being coached
- Capstone project and the in-person symposium
What you achieve
- Graduate a CA Certified Master Coach
- Qualify for ICF Level 3 (pathway to MCC)
- Distinguish yourself in the top 4% of coaches
- 6-month Mastermind membership in a world-class global community
The curriculum
What you'll learn
In 15 modules, you'll work at the mastery level of professional coaching.
- Coach in flow, and learn to find your way back to it
- Rebuild the ICF Core Competencies through a mastery lens
- Practice MCC-level drills with live examples and debriefs
- Witness and be witnessed in reciprocal coaching relationships
- Turn feedback from master mentors into visible skill
- Design interventions, and test them with peers who push back
- Lead an experience at the 5-day in-person symposium
- Present a capstone built to surpass expectations
- Grow the self-awareness that masterful coaching runs on
- Join a community of master coaches, and stay in it
Learn beside master coaches, in the room and in the world.
Only in this program
The In-Person Symposium
Five days, five-star, with the destination announced with your cohort. Lead an experience, present your experiential capstone, and learn beside coaches seeking mastery. Symposium and travel costs are separate from tuition.
5 daysFive-star venueLead an experienceDestination to be determined
How you learn
Live coaching + feedback
Coaching demonstrations, group coaching, peer coaching, and observations, both in class and in community.
Unlimited peer coaching exchanges
Unlimited access to a global network of peers working toward ICF credentials, ready to practice coaching with you every week. This is our best kept secret and most valuable feature.
Tools, research, and tutorials
Ongoing development, research, and resources embedded in the classroom and the community, supplemented by monthly live events and workshops as part of your membership.
You'll enter a pro. You'll leave a master.
The program flow
From orientation to a lifetime of learning
16 weeks, mastery built week by week. The full outline is in the program overview.
Step 1 · Get Ready
Orientation
CA team members will set you up for success.
Step 2 · Jump right in!
Immediate community access
Join the conversation and meet your peers before your first class.
Step 3 · Settle in
Classroom access
Student orientation begins! Prep for your first class.
Step 4 · Weeks 1 to 8
The mastery lens
Co-creative dialogue, the art of lingering, meaning making, values and identity, and positive provocation.
Step 5 · Week 9
In-Person Symposium
5 days, five-star. Lead an experience and develop your capstone thesis.
Step 6 · Weeks 10 to 16
MCC Markers and capstone
MCC Markers, group mentoring, capstone clinic, and your capstone presentation.
Step 7 · Graduation
The support continues
Your program ends. The support does not. A team stays behind you.
Step 8 · A lifetime of learning
Keep growing
CCEs, community, and membership carry you forward.
The ICF pathway, explained
From your first class to a globally recognized credential
Coach Academy programs are accredited by the International Coaching Federation, the gold standard in coaching worldwide. Here is exactly how the pathway works.
- 1
Complete the program
15 modules, live classes, a 5-day in-person symposium, and coaching practice: 75 ICF Level 3 coach education hours, 10 mentor coaching hours, 40 practical coaching hours, and 20 hours being coached.
- 2
Graduate a CA Certified Master Coach
Your Coach Academy designation, backed by documented hours and evaluated practice.
- 3
Advance toward your ICF MCC credential
Your 75 hours and mentoring meet the Level 3 coach education requirements for the ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC) application. We walk you through the full path.
- 4
Keep growing, for life
Continuing education and a community of master coaches keep your practice sharp, long after graduation.
One Academy, a lifetime of learning
Level 1
Foundational certification
Level 2
Professional and advanced training
Level 3
Mastery-level training
CCE
Continuing education
Beyond the classroom
A vibrant community, included
Learning continues between and beyond classes with 10+ live events every month.
- Clubs and keynotes
- Unlimited coaching exchange
- Live coach demos
- Case study clinics
- Coaching skills labs
- Q&A with Coach Academy Founder
- And the Mastermind adds: advanced coaching labs, business strategies, leadership circles, and mini-series courses
Your Mastermind Membership, our premium tier, is included for the duration of your program.
Why Coach Academy
We are different
Rigorous training, human delivery
Built for people who take this work seriously. The curriculum is grounded in ICF standards, evidence-informed practice, and 50,000+ hours of curriculum design, mentoring, and facilitation since 2016.
The PERFORM™ coaching model
Our CA Coaching Framework PERFORM™ delivers consistent, structured, powerful conversations. World-class, experienced facilitators bring real-world examples, and mentor coaches at the highest level.
Small cohorts, real practice
You'll learn live, beside experienced coaches who lead in companies, non-profits, schools, healthcare, and communities around the world. Cohorts stay intimate for connection and collaboration.
A boutique learning experience
Our programs strive for the academic excellence of the Ivy League and deliver with the care and diligence you would expect from a world-class institute. Our motto is "unexpected hospitality". Your experience is curated, like a five-star boutique hotel.
The course I took was beyond impactful. You learn compassion, curiosity, self-awareness, self-management, listening, the impact of silence, witnessing, goal setting and that small incremental changes are the key to transformation. The community that Coach Academy fosters is what I didn't know I needed. It is inclusive, understanding and supportive in every way. The teachers are amazing...every single one of them and all in their own way. 5 stars really doesn't do it justice. If you are wondering if you should register with Coach Academy for your coach training do it! You will not regret it.
Hayley Feyter · Managing Partner, Heavy Industry
The founder
Nathalie Blais, MCC
Founder & CEO, Coach Academy
Nathalie Blais is the Founder and CEO of Coach Academy and an ICF Master Certified Coach whose work focuses on how people think, connect, and lead. Her central idea is both simple and disruptive: connection is a skill.
Blais holds a Master's degree in Psychology from Harvard and has logged more than 50,000 hours in facilitation, learning design, research, and education development. She is the architect of multiple ICF-accredited coach education programs, a TEDx speaker, and has trained thousands of leaders and coaches worldwide.
Watch her TEDx talk: Connection matters more than curriculumQuestions
What people ask before they call
Is this program ICF-approved?
Yes. Coach Academy is an approved partner of the International Coaching Federation. This program is accredited at ICF Level 3 and qualifies for 75 coach education hours, the education requirement for the MCC pathway.
Who is this program for?
Experienced coaches ready to work at the mastery level. Most students hold a PCC or are building toward it, coach actively, and want the skill, community, and credential path of the top 4% of the profession.
What is the prerequisite?
125 hours of coach education (Level 2) or equivalent. An Admissions Coach will review your training and confirm your eligibility.
How does this program get me to the MCC?
The MCC application requires Level 3 coach education, 2,500 coaching hours, and 10 mentoring hours. Your 75 hours and mentoring meet the education requirement, and we walk you through the full path.
What is the in-person symposium?
Five days, five-star, with the destination announced with your cohort. You'll lead an experience, develop your capstone thesis, and learn beside master coaches in the room. Symposium and travel costs are separate from tuition.
Can I do this while working full-time?
Yes. You'll attend 2 hours of live class each week, with about 4 to 5 hours of coursework and 40 practical coaching hours spread across the program. Plan ahead for the 5-day symposium in week 9.
What does the Mastermind Membership include?
Our premium community tier, included for 6 months: everything in the Influencer Membership (10+ live events every month), plus advanced coaching labs, business strategies, leadership circles, and mini-series courses in relevant coaching topics.
What does the capstone involve?
A project you develop from the symposium onward and present in week 15: an experiential demonstration of mastery, shaped by capstone clinics, peer review, and MCC-level mentoring along the way.
When does the program start?
Cohorts are limited, and start dates vary. Ask an Admissions Coach for the next start date.
What if I miss a class?
Life happens, and the program is built for working professionals. Every class is recorded, and missed classes can be made up. The in-person symposium is a required part of the program, so plan for it early.
Start with a conversation
What happens when I fill out this form?
Fill out the form to set up a call with an Admissions Coach, or view program overviews and get more information. Either way, no pressure. All of our Admissions Coaches are graduates of our programs. They will be able to answer all your questions from first-hand experience as alumni of Coach Academy.
Limited cohorts · Live online + 5-day in-person symposium
| Program | Certified Master Coach |
|---|---|
| Next program starts | Fall 2026 |
| Class time | 2 hours live, weekly |
| Format | Live, virtual + in-person |
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