coaching Certification Step 1 - Starter Course

Foundations of
Coaching

The first step toward professional certification. 3 days. Fully virtual. Practical, transformational, real-world skills.
  • Learn powerful frameworks grounded in Integral Coaching®
  • Transform yourself and develop the skills to support others
  • Begin coaching with clarity, compassion & presence
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Course Details
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Duration: 3 days
(1 full day & 2 half days)
Virtual Course: Delivered Live in Pacific Time
Format: Highly interactive, cohort-based learning
Fee: $895 USD
($100 Early Bird Discount)

Unlock the Power of Coaching—Start Your Journey Today

Step into your potential with New Ventures West’s Foundations of Coaching course. In just a few days, you’ll gain powerful Integral Coaching® tools to support others’ growth—and your own.

Perfect for aspiring coaches or purpose-driven leaders, this immersive experience blends expert guidance, hands-on practice, and a supportive community to launch your coaching journey.

You’ll gain:
  • Practical tools to use immediately
  • Personalized feedback from seasoned coaches
  • A global community of purpose-led professionals

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What You’ll Gain

Coaching Tools You Can Use Immediately

Learn powerful frameworks grounded in Integral Coaching® to support others—professionally or personally.

Unshakable Confidence

Begin coaching with clarity, compassion, and presence—even if you've never done it before.

A Transformational Experience

Understand yourself more deeply and develop the skills to support others on their journey.

A Glimpse Into the Path Ahead

Foundations is the ideal first step toward NVW’s world-renowned Professional Coaching Certification.

Who’s it For

Aspiring Coaches

Ready to explore a meaningful and practical coaching method.

Leaders & Managers

who want to better support and develop their teams.

Self-Explorers

looking for insight, clarity, and a new direction.

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Course Schedule

The Foundations of Coaching course is offered year-round in a variety of formats to fit your lifestyle and learning preferences. Whether you prefer in-person connection or the flexibility of live virtual sessions, you’ll find multiple opportunities to begin your journey with expert faculty and a supportive community. Below, you’ll find upcoming course dates, locations, and formats to help you choose the option that best suits your goals and schedule.

What to Expect Each Day

Get a clear view of the daily flow—designed to balance learning, practice, reflection, and connection—so you can make the most of your Foundations of Coaching experience.

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Course Schedule at a glance:

Time Day 1: Full Day
9:00 – 11:00 AM Welcome & Introduction
What happens in class
Being a learner / What is learning?
Being fully present
11:00 – 12:30 PM What is Integral Coaching?
You as a coach
Understanding human beings
Foundations of Integral Coaching
12:30 – 1:30 AM Lunch & Assignment
1:30 – 3:00 PM Coaching Practice
Feedback
Improving your coaching
Integrating your learning
3:00 – 4:00 PM Overnight Assignment & Close
Time Day 2: Half Day
9:00 – 10:30 AM
Integral Coaching Process
Flow of Integral Coaching
Understanding clients
Four Human Domains
Intake demonstration
10:45 – 11:30 AM Intake Demo
11:30 – 1:00 PM Integrating Your Learning
Overnight Assignment & Close
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Time Day 3: Half Day
9:00 – 10:00 AM Integral Coaching Process
Change Cycle
Narratives
First Coaching Conversation
10:00 – 10:45 AM Coaching Conversation Demo
11:00 – 11:30 AM Design in Integral Coaching
Narratives
Practices
Self-Reflections
Support
11:30 – 12:30 PM Practice Coaching Conversation
12:30 – 1:00 PM Integrate Learning
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Meet Our Coaches: Supportive, Skilled & Deeply Human

At New Ventures West, our coaches aren’t just experts—they’re compassionate guides who supports you every step of the way. Each one has completed the same transformational journey they now help others navigate, bringing real-world experience, deep empathy, and a genuine commitment to your growth.
Course Instructors:
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Adam Klein
Course Instructor

Adam leads strategy and operations at New Ventures West, helping align its mission with day-to-day work. He supports graduates, ensures ICF compliance, co-leads the Professional Coaching Course, and hosts the Stepping In podcast.

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Carole Henmi
Course Instructor

Carole is an experienced coach who has worked with leaders across biotech, tech, consulting, education, and finance. Before launching her practice in 2001, she held leadership roles in Fortune 100 companies for over 20 years. She holds an MBA and has taught leadership programs globally.

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Pricing & Accreditation

The course fee is $895 USD, which includes all materials and instruction. Graduates receive a certificate from New Ventures West and 16.25 ICF-accredited CCE units—a valuable step toward earning or renewing your coaching credentials.
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Course Fee
This course is the prerequisite for the Professional Coaching Course (PCC).
  • Fully accredited: Earn 16.25 ICF CCEUs
  • Certificate of completion included
  • You may defer your start date at no cost
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Discover the Power of
Integral Coaching®

Integral Coaching® is a holistic approach to human development that goes far beyond quick fixes or one-size-fits-all solutions. Rooted in integral theory, it recognizes that each person is complex and multidimensional—shaped by their beliefs, emotions, behaviors, and environment. This method combines deep self-awareness with practical tools, helping individuals shift not just what they do, but how they see and experience the world. The result is meaningful, lasting growth that empowers people to show up with greater presence, purpose, and compassion—in both personal and professional life.

“This methodology is what powers our globally
recognised certification.”

What makes Integral Coaching® uniquely powerful is its ability to meet clients exactly where they are while guiding them toward their fullest potential. Coaches trained in this methodology learn to see the whole person and craft customized practices that create real, sustainable change over time. Whether someone is facing a major life transition, seeking stronger leadership skills, or simply wanting to feel more connected to themselves and others, Integral Coaching® offers a powerful pathway to transformation.

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About Us

New Ventures West was founded with a simple yet powerful intention: to help people live and lead with greater meaning, presence, and purpose.We believe that true transformation starts from within—and that when individuals grow, the ripple effects can uplift teams, organizations, and communities.

Our passion for development, connection, and compassion is what inspired us to create Integral Coaching®. For over three decades, we've guided coaches and leaders through powerful personal and professional growth journeys. We’re here because we believe the world needs more thoughtful, attuned, and courageous humans—and we're honored to help cultivate them.

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FAQs

Get answers to our students’ most frequently asked questions.

What is Integral Coaching®?

Integral Coaching® is a comprehensive, human-centered approach to personal and professional development. It combines practical tools with deep personal insight to create meaningful, lasting change.

Who is the Foundations of Coaching course for?

This course is ideal for aspiring coaches, leaders, HR professionals, or anyone wanting to support others more effectively—no prior coaching experience needed.

What will I take away from the course?

You'll leave with immediately usable coaching tools, greater self-awareness, and a foundational understanding of how to support others with clarity, presence, and compassion.

Is this course a prerequisite for the Professional Coaching Certification?

Yes. Foundations is the first step toward our ICF-accredited Professional Coaching Certification. It gives you a taste of our methodology and what’s possible on a deeper journey.

How is the course delivered?

Foundations is offered in a live, cohort-based format—either virtually or in person—providing an engaging, supportive environment for learning and personal growth.