ICF Coach Certifications
Designed for coaches who wants to advance their coaching skills towards a professional level and those who want to achieve the ICF credentials.
ICF Level 1: Certified Master Performance Coach (ACC)
What will you learn?
PART ONE: COACHING FOUNDATION (3.5 Days)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
CMPC Graduation Requirements
ICF Credentialing Requirements
COACHING OVERVIEW
Distinctions: Teaching, Coaching, Mentoring
Elevating Performance
The Mindsets Shifts
CORE COMPETENCIES
What are the 8 ICF core competencies?
How do you display it?
How do you internalise it?
SKILLS BUILDING
Practice in dyads & triads
Coaching demo
Feedback from mentor-coaches
PART TWO: ADVANCE COACHING (3.5 Days)
THE DIRECTION OF COACHING
Transformational vs Transactional
Person vs Issue
Source vs Symptom
METAPHORS
What are metaphors?
Why is it powerful?
How do we use it?
GROW COACHING MODEL
Application and Situation
GROW vs TOEAF Model
Competencies vs Models
CLARIFIERS
What are they?
When do you use it?
Laser coaching with clarifiers
BELIEFS
Where do they come from?
How do you spot them?
How do you shift beliefs?
SCALING TECHNIQUE
Languaging Techniques
Visualization
The GROW Process
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Certified Master Performance Coach is designed to meet these needs:
ICF pre-approved training hours for ACC credentialing
ICF pre-approved hours for re-certification ACC, PCC, MCC
62 hours of coaching principles and practice
10 hours Coach-Mentoring by ICF Certified Coaches
Coach professionally upon graduation.
Delivery: In English, Virtual and In-Person
Unified Theory
Coaching has been influenced by several areas of expertise and professions such as:
Positive Psychology, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Leadership Development, Change Principles, Performance Management
Practical Model
Coaching is a fast emerging profession. There are many models that are powerful and effective and we believe that synergizing and developing your personal coaching model will make you unique and different from the rest.
Learning Structure
46 hours direct contact + 10 hours coach-mentoring + 6 hours of assignments = 62 coach-specific training hours.
Theory & Practice
We believe that the combination of theory and practice is required for a successful coaching experience. Here, you get the opportunity to apply coaching principles in your coaching practice and learn how to leverage your strengths through it.
2026 Level 1 ACC Training Dates
(Workshops: In-person: 9am -5.30pm; Group Mentoring: Zoom: 9am-12.30pm)
2025
Cohort 0126 (3 seats): Part 1-Jan: 21-23 | Part 2: Feb 25-27, 2026 * Grp Mentor: Jan 30 & Mar 6, 2026
Cohort 0426 (Open): Part 1: Apr 8-10 l Part 2: May 13-15, 2026 * Grp Mentor: Apr 24 & May 22, 2026
Cohort 0726 (Open): Part 1: Jul 29-31 Part 2: Aug 19-21, 2026, * Grp Mentor: Aug 7 & Aug 28, 2026
Cohort 1026 (Open): Part 1: Oct 7-9 l Part 2: Nov 11-13, 2026, * Grp Mentor: Oct 16 & Nov 20, 2026
โ...This course didnโt just reaffirm my purposeโit took it up a notch! Reinforcing a core value that I live by i.e. Transformational learning happens when we commit to building ourselves with such intention that our inner wisdom and intuition rise to the surface, transcending frameworks and models. Thatโs the real pursuit. Moving beyond the mechanics ofย whatย we know and tapping into theย essenceย of who we are. Our values, our experiences, our authentic potential. When we lead with curiosity, authenticity becomes more accessible.ย The journey becomes less about โdoingโ and more about โbeingโ. Itโs a powerful alignment of who you are with how you show up for others.ย This has been invaluable and the best decision. Thank you for doing what you do, Wai Kย ๐โ
โโฆThe CMPC program led by Master Coach Wai K would certainly rank as being one of the most effective, powerful and transformational programs I have attended.โ
โ PRAMOD VETURI, MD Standard Chartered Bank
ICF Level 2: Certified Master Coach (PCC)
What will you learn?
KEY CONCEPTS
THE DIRECTION OF COACHING
The difference between beginning coaches and experienced coaches lies in the direction of coaching. You will learn how to evoke shifts in your client that will transform their mindset, thinking, behaviours and habits
MASTERING LISTENING
Learn to distinguish stories and the essence. The stories and their narrative is only the clientโs interpretation of the event. Mastering the skill of bottom-lining will surface the heart of the matter.
REFLECTION & FEEDBACK
Coach mentoring is an integral part of mastery. You will receive 10 hours of mentoring in your development from experienced ICF coaches of PCC/ MCC level.
AGREEMENT MASTERY
Masterful coaches excel in this competency. They help their client find purpose, meaning and clarity of their goals by exploring the clientโs goal ecology. The outcome of the session for the client is normally only a remedy of their problem.
EVOKING AWARENESS
Questions are not the only way to evoke awareness. Beginning coaches predominantly rely on asking questions towards this end. Masterful coaches use other methods to complement their questions. Discover these methods to reach mastery.
GROUP COACHING
Expand your expertise by learning how to coach a group. Discover the additional skills needed to work with a group of clients as opposed to just one-to-one.
INQUIRE VS EXPLORE
Discover the distinction between Inquiring and Exploring to make a huge difference to your coaching questions. Masterful coaches do more exploration than inquiry. They get to the heart of the issue to make change permanent.
LEARNING & GROWTH
Masterful coaches uses four modalities to make learning and growth permanent. Beginning coaches usually use only one. Discover the the three additional modalities that will take your coaching to the next level.
MASTERING COACHING TOOLS
Learn how to use 360 feedback tools to coach your client and discover traps to avoid and how to address clientโs concerns and resistance.
MASTERING PRESENCE
All coaches know that holding and maintaining presence is the key to listening actively. Not many are able to execute this knowledge.Learn what masterful coaches do to maintain presence and identify what to listen to.
ROLE MODELING
Listen to masterful coaches in action using a myriad of tools such as metaphors, silence, clarifiers and how they expertly display the eight ICF coaching competencies in different situations.
OFF-SITE LEARNING
Leverage on our assignments to further practice, reflect and apply what you learned in the modules and use our mentor-coaches to refine your approaches to coaching.
PROGRAM FACILITATORS
WAI K LEONG, MCC
FLORENCE LAM, PCC
SIM CHOO KHOO, PCC
BARRY ONG, PCC
ROSALYN, PCC
MAY TUCK WONG, PCC
PROGRAM SUMMARY
TRAINING HOURS
Level 1 Workshop 62 hours
Core Competencies +35 hours
Coaching Tools +15 hours
Coach Mentoring +10 hours
1-1 Coaching Assignment +10 hours
Research & Self-Study +20 hours
Total Level 2 Hours +90 hours
Total Level 1 + Level 2 hours = 152 hours
OTHER BENEFITS FOR GRADUATES
Free use of web-based COACh System
Join monthly continuous coach learning meet-ups with invited speakers
Be part of our coach associates when you are ICF credentialed.
Accumulate your coaching hours monthly with peer-to-peer coaching program
Connect with our 1000++ graduates for next working
2026 Level 2 PCC Training Dates
(Virtual Zoom- 12 sessions)
June CMC 0626 (Every Saturday 9-12.30pm) : Part 1: Jun 6, 13, 20, 27, Jul 4, 11, Part 2: 18, 25, Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026
ICF Level 3: Distinguished Master Coach (MCC)
What will you learn?
How to deepen listening and questioning skills at the mastery level
Raising your presence to harness your intuition and observations.
Focus conversations to elevate clientโs self-awareness on identity and beliefs
Move the direction of coaching towards creating a more transformative impact.
Clarifying your path leading to mastery
Receive feedback on your coaching skills and ways to become more masterful
UNDERSTAND, OBSERVE, PRACTICE
MODULE 1
Program Overview
PCC vs MCC Distinction/SHIFT/Mastery Process/Coach Mentoring
MODULE 2
Competency 2 Embodies a Coaching Mindset
Coaching Mindset Mastery/Self-Mastery Areas/Coach Mentoring
MODULE 3
Competency 3: Establishes & Maintains Agreements
Agreements Alignment/Exploring Agreements/Coaching Audio 1 Critique/Coach Mentoring
MODULE 4
Competency 4: Cultivate Trust and Safety Mastery.
Trust Building Competencies/Coaching Audio 2 Critique/Coach Mentoring
MODULE 5
Competency 5: Maintains Presence Mastery Partnering, enquiring/Exploring Coaching Audio 3 Critique/Coach Mentoring
MODULE 6
Practice and Feedback 1.
Group Coach Mentoring
MODULE 7
Competency 6: Listens Actively
Listening Deeply and Discerning Coaching Audio 4 Critique/Coach Mentoring
MODULE 8
Competency 7: Evokes Awareness Mastery 1
Enquiring & Exploring/Exploring Values & Beliefs/Coach Mentoring
MODULE 9
Competency 7: Evokes Awareness Mastery 2
Exploring Meaning and Identity/Coaching Audio 5 Critique/Coach Mentoring
MODULE 10
Competency 7: Evokes Awareness Mastery 3 Sharing Observations & Insights Share Opportunities & Tips/Coach Mentoring
MODULE 11
Competency 8: Facilitates Client Growth Mastery Thinking, Being & Doing Summary- Coach the Person Coaching Demo
MODULE 12
Practice and Feedback 2
Group Coach Mentoring
PROGRAM SUMMARY
COACH SPECIFIC LEARNING HOURS: 84
Synchronous learning: 60 hours
40 hours ICF Core competencies
7 hours of Group coach mentoring
3 hours 1-1 coach mentoring
10 hours coaching practice
Asynchronous learning: 10 hours
Critique 2 coaching recording
Reflective Journal: 1500 words
Coaching practice: 10 hours with 4 or more students
Final assessment: 14 hours
Submit a 20-60 mins audio recording (MCC level)
Transcribe the recording
Self-analysis- 500 words
Fern Deng, ้็ฎ่ฌ, (ICF PCC, Digital Marketing Strategist) โข 1st
Thank you Wai K. Leong, ICF MCC, ACTC! You have been such an amazing mentor who walks the talk and shows us what it means to be fully present with the clients. โจ๐๐ป Iโve learnt so much and itโs now time to work on myself. โบ๏ธ Itโs such a humbling and wonderful learning experience as I walk this journey together with 11 other talented coaches! ๐ซถ๐ป A toast to being client-centric and upholding coaching excellence in all conversations! ๐ฅ
TESTIMONIAL
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Complete 6 days (12 half-days) of training
Complete all assignments
Complete 10 hours of mentoring
Pass Performance Evaluation.
ENROLMENT PRE-REQUISITES
Students needs to have at least 3 years holding an ACC credential or 1 year holding a PCC credential to enrol into this program. This is to ensure that students have the necessary experiences to coach at a higher level.
ICF MCC APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Coach-specific learning hours: 200
Coaching hours: 2500
Credential before application: PCC
Mentoring hours: 10 (MCC Mentors)
DMC Level 3: MCC Training Dates
(Virtual- Zoom over 12 Monday Sessions)
2026 September Cohort (Monday 9am - 12.30pm): Kuala Lumpur/ Singapore time GMT+8)
PART 1 - September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 2026
PART 2 - October 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026
*Group mentoring sessions are highlighted in bold
โThanks very much Wai K for an unforgettable learning experience over the last few months. The MCC coach program has been such a wonderful learning opportunity and I have learnt so much from you and from all of the questions and case studies my fellow students have brought to the sessions.โ
Your program was incredibly rich and provided a comprehensive overview of what mastery looks like at the MCC level. What was particularly useful about the program was the combination of the deep dive into the growth required as coaches in relation to competencies, mindsets and ways of being โ as well as the experiential learning opportunities to put the new knowledge into action. Lastly, your depth of experience coupled with your ability to create such an inclusive and engaging learning environment has made this one of the very best programs Iโve had the opportunity to participate in. I thoroughly enjoyed being part of such a welcoming group of coaches who offered encouragement and connection throughout. I highly recommend this program to coaches who are looking to deepen their practice, expand their coaching mastery and who themselves are ready to go on a truly transformative learning journey. Thanks once again Wai K! Bridget Blackford (MCC), Leadership Coach, Australia.
โWitnessing him coach participants allowed us to observe mastery in actionโthe fluidity, presence, deep inquiry, and partnering that characterizes MCC-level coaching. These demonstrations brought the competencies to life in ways theory alone never could.โ
I completed the Distinguished Master Coach program at JMC Coach Mastery Academy, and it has been a truly transformative learning experience. Wai K is an exceptional master coach educator who brings remarkable depth and authenticity to his teaching. His approach goes far beyond theoretical instructionโhe embodies the coaching mastery he teaches. What stood out most was his commitment to active listening and responsive teaching. He began each Saturday session with dedicated Q&A time, addressing queries that arose from our peer practice sessions throughout the week, creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
Wai K's openness to inquiry consistently revealed the profound depth of his experience as an MCC coach, mentor coach, ICF assessor, and coach supervisor. Whether addressing nuanced competency distinctions or sharing insights from his decades of practice, he drew from expertise that only someone operating at the highest levels could offerโevident in his ICF Circle of Distinction (2019) and APAC Best Coach Gold Award (2021).
What truly elevated the program was the introduction of two external MCC coach assessors who provided preliminary performance evaluations based on our practices during class sessions. These assessments gave us invaluable insights into our learning journey to become more qualified coaches.
The program was further enriched by Wai K's live coaching demonstrations during our sessions. Witnessing him coach participants allowed us to observe mastery in actionโthe fluidity, presence, deep inquiry, and partnering that characterizes MCC-level coaching. These demonstrations brought the competencies to life in ways theory alone never could.
Wai K's structured yet flexible approach, combined with meaningful assignments, group mentoring, and rigorous feedback from external assessors, created a comprehensive learning journey. His feedback was always constructive, specific, and growth-oriented, challenging us to continuously elevate our coaching presence and skills.
I wholeheartedly recommend the Distinguished Master Coach program at JMC Coach Mastery Academy to any PCC-level coach aspiring to achieve mastery in their coaching practice. For course details, visit jmccoachmastery.com.
Yours sincerely,
Jerome Yeong, Seasoned HR Professional, Consultant & Coach | Empowering Companies for Optimal WorkplaceDynamics | HRM & HRD Expert | Facilitator & Educator Driving Business ExcellenceโThis journey has reminded me that mastery isnโt about doing more. ๐๐ฉโ๐จ ๐๐๐ค๐ช๐ฉ ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ข๐ค๐ง๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ก๐ฎ ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ก ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ก๐๐จ๐จ.โ
I took on this MCC course out of curiosity. ๐คจ After all, one may ask, what's really behind the "MCC-level" of coaching? Yes, I expect it to challenge my skills. I didnโt expect it to challenge my ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ฉ๐ฎ as a coach. The uncomfortable truth about coaching?
๐กGood intentions can still get in the way.
For years, I thought I was holding space. MCC made me realise how often I was actually filling it. Completing the MCC course has been one of the most humbling experiences of my coaching path so far. Just when you think youโve found your rhythm, you begin to notice the subtle blind spots ๐ง- the ones that quietly shape how you listen, respond and hold space. This journey has reminded me that mastery isnโt about doing more. ๐๐ฉโ๐จ ๐๐๐ค๐ช๐ฉ ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ข๐ค๐ง๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ก๐ฎ ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ก ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ก๐๐จ๐จ.
A few reflections that stayed with me:
๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐จ๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐
๐ ๐ฝ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ค๐ข๐๐ค๐ง๐ฉ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ช๐ฃ๐ ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฌ๐ฃ
๐ ๐ฝ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ค๐๐ฃ๐ฉ
Mastery is also restraint. To say less, but mean more. To ask what truly matters- without overcomplicating, without over-processing. It sounds simple, but it requires immense discipline and awareness. Deep gratitude to Wai K. Leong, ICF MCC, ACTC at JMC Coach Mastery Academy for the guidance, challenge and generosity in holding such a powerful learning space. ๐๐ผ Thank you for stretching my thinking and sharpening my awareness in ways that will continue to shape my coaching journey.
Fern Deng, PCC
Iโm deeply grateful for the unforgettable journey over the past few months. Participating in your MCC coach program has been nothing short of transformative not just in terms of learning, but in how I now see and approach coaching.
What made this experience truly stand out was the way you wove together deep conceptual insight with real, practical application. The exploration of ICF competencies, mindsets, and presence went far beyond theory, it challenged me to reflect, stretch, and grow in ways I hadnโt anticipated. The live practice, thought-provoking case studies, and the generous sharing from fellow participants created a powerful learning space I looked forward to every week.
Your mastery as a coach, paired with your warmth and inclusive facilitation style, created an atmosphere where growth felt both safe and expansive. It was one of the most engaging and enriching programs Iโve had the privilege to be part of and I leave it feeling more grounded, inspired, and connected to my path as a coach.
To any coach seeking to deepen their craft, elevate their presence, and embark on a meaningful journey of transformation, I wholeheartedly recommend this ICF accredited level 3 coaching program to anyone seeking to pursue their MCC credentials.
Stanley Ng, PCC
