A personal & professional transformational journey.

Become An ICF Certified Coach

You were made to help people.
Now get the credentials to prove it. ICF-certified coach training.
100% live, online, and designed for people ready to turn their calling into a career.

2026 Canadian Choice Award Winner - Coach Academy

Clients We Work With

“I finished my program feeling confident and fully equipped to start my coaching practice. Whether you want to become a coach or improve your leadership, this program is life changing.”

Steve Kim
Director, Mortgage Investments
Steve Kim - Coach Academy Graduate

Does This Sound Like You?

  • You are curious about people and their potential.
  • People always seem to be telling you that you should be a coach.
  • You have a talent for helping leaders grow & thrive.

If you answered yes, this is the program for you.

Why Get ICF Certified?

  • ICF is the gold standard in Coach Certification.
  • Earn a globally recognized accreditation (136 countries).
  • Gain instant credibility and opportunity with an ICF credential.
  • The largest regulatory body in the coaching industry.
  • Differentiate yourself immediately from coaches who are not certified.

Start your journey to become an ICF certified coach.

“I love being part of the Coach Academy Community and pursuing my PCC-level accreditation with their support. I found CA last year and immediately felt supported. Amazing instructors, classmates, and mentors provided clear, actionable feedback.”

Lisa Anna Palmer
Founder & CEO
Lisa Anna Palmer Coach Academy Graduate
Nathalie Blais
CEO of Canada Coach Academy

Why Coach Academy

Coach Academy doesn’t just teach you how to coach. You will learn the language of connection, influence and inclusion. The kind of skill that changes how you lead a team, raise a family, navigate conflict, and show up in every conversation that matters.

Connection is a skill. And right now, it’s the most underdeveloped skill in leadership, education, and life.

That’s the idea Coach Academy was built on.

Founded in 2016 by Nathalie Blais, CEO and Head of Training. Nathalie is an ICF Master Certified Coach,  earned an MA in Psychology from Harvard University, is a TEDx speaker, and the host of the Connection Experiment Podcast. 

In a world that’s becoming more automated and more reactive by the day, Nathalie’s work focuses on the thing AI can’t replace: the ability to create the conditions for real insight, real responsibility, and real growth in another person.

That’s what coaching is. And it’s what you’ll learn here.

What Makes Us Different From Every Other Program?

50,000+ hours of expertise, distilled into your training.

Nathalie has spent decades in facilitation, learning design, research, and education development. She personally architected every program at Coach Academy. You’re not learning from a curriculum someone licensed. You’re learning from the person who built it.

Change starts from day one.

No passive learning. Every class is live, interactive, and experiential because coaching is a practice, not a theory. You build confidence by doing the work, not watching someone else do it.

A community no other school can match.

Over 4,000 graduates. World-class facilitators and students from every corner of the globe. We curate 10 to 15 specialized live workshops every single month, embedded in community to add to your program.

Grounded in research, not trends.

Nathalie’s work explores fear, motivation, grief, compassion, and connection. The deep psychology behind why people change. Her forthcoming 2027 book examines why human-centred connection is becoming the critical skill of our time. Everything you learn here is built on that foundation.

ICF-accredited at every level.

ACC, PCC, MCC and a series of intensive programs offering CCEs. Coach Academy is setting the global gold standard in coaching credentials.

Coaching is not about fixing people. It’s about creating the conditions for them to see what they couldn’t see before.

That changes everything, starting with you.

The Ivy League ofCoach Training

300+

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews.

Our curriculum is the highest standard in coaching and qualifies for Master’s Degree equivalency credit.

Program Description

ICF Associated Certified Coach(ACC Certification)

CLASSES BEGIN AT THE END OF EACH MONTH

QUALIFIES FOR ICF ACC DESIGNATION

  • 90 ICF Coach Education Hours, 21 Week Program.
  • 10 hours of Group & Individual Mentoring.
  • Coaching Observation Clinics.
  • Coach Exchange Practicum.
  • Coaching Resource Tool Boxes.
  • Global Network & Resources.
  • Certificate of Completion.

Program Location: Online/Virtual Live Classes.
All-Inclusive Tuition: Ask About Payment Plans.

Classes begin at the end of each month

Virtual Live Classes available

Payment plans available (No interest)

Become a Certified Coach

Your journey to becoming an internationally certified coach starts today.

Level 1 ICF Accredited Coaching Education

Level 1

You’ve been the person people come to for advice, perspective, and support. Now it’s time to turn that instinct into a professional skill. Level 1 is for career changers, leaders, and aspiring coaches who are ready to build a strong foundation.

Level 2 ICF Accredited Coaching Education

Level 2

Level 2 is for practicing coaches and leaders who want to sharpen their skills and build the kind of credibility that opens doors. Level 2 training qualifies you for both Level 1 and 2 ICF credentials.

$
Level 3 ICF Accredited Coaching Education

Level 3

You’ve coached hundreds of hours, and you’ve experienced the impact. Now you want to master your skills. Level 3 is for experienced coaches with a PCC credential, ready to operate at the highest level. Level 3 coaches mentor other coaches, become coach supervisors, and do the work that shapes the profession.

$

Next Steps

Our Admissions Coaches are ready to partner with you on the next steps:

STEP 1
STEP 1

Book a Call with an Admissions Coach

STEP 2
STEP 2

Select the program that will position you for success

STEP 3
STEP 3

Choose a start date that works with your schedule

STEP 4
STEP 4

Request the registration form

STEP 5
STEP 5

Pay a $1500 registration fee to secure your seat

STEP 6
STEP 6

Decide on a one-time payment or a payment plan

STEP 7
STEP 7

Sign your contract

STEP 8
STEP 8

Get early access to Coach Academy Global Virtual Community

STEP 9
STEP 9

Received an invitation to your class one week before the start date

STEP 10
STEP 10

Join your first class and start your journey!

Explore Other Coach Education Programs

Certified Leadership Coach

Gain the skills to empower leaders and steer them toward high performance so they can fulfill their career aspirations.

Certified Performance Coach

Learn strategies to identify and nurture the potential in others and empower them to achieve peak performance.

Certified Executive Coach

Master coaching skills that will help you to confidently steer and guide professionals to navigate complex organizational challenges.

Ready To Become an ICF Certified Life Coach?

Contact Us:

If you have any questions / comments or you are ready to start your journey, contact us today!

Complete our submission form to get started.

When you complete the submission form, you will be redirected to the Program Overview. The Program Overview includes course information, hours and investment.

Complete our submission form to get access now.

"*" indicates required fields