Continuing Professional Development
Cognitive Behavioural Coaching Micro-certification
Enhance your coaching practice with the cognitive behavioural approach and evidence-based cognitive frameworks. This ICF-accredited micro-certification helps experienced coaches integrate cognitive behavioural principles into their work and earn 14 ICF Continuing Coach Education (CCE) credits that can support your credential renewal and professional development.
Why choose our programme?
This ICF-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Coaching (CBC) Micro-certification is designed for coaches who want to strengthen their ability to work with clients' thinking patterns, beliefs, and behaviours using an evidence-based approach. It offers practical tools you can integrate immediately into your coaching practice while supporting your ongoing professional development.
- Evidence-based coaching approach:
Learn how cognitive behavioural coaching principles can be applied ethically and effectively within a coaching context.
- Practical tools and techniques:
Develop confidence using CBC tools to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and support meaningful behavioural change.
- Application to real coaching conversations:
Practice CBC techniques during live sessions and explore how to adapt them to different client contexts.
- Professional reflection:
Use guided reflection to strengthen your coaching when working with cognitive and behavioural themes.
- Interactive learning environment:
Engage in small-group, highly interactive classes with opportunities for discussion, practice, and feedback.
- Professional recognition:
Earn 14 ICF Continuing Coach Education (CCE) credits that support credential renewal and ongoing coaching development.
Who is this training for?
This course is for qualified, experienced professional coaches who have a solid foundation of coaching practice.
It is for coaches who:
Received an ICF or EMCC credential,
Have completed a minimum of 60+ hours of coaching education, or
Have extensive coaching experience (3+ years).
This is to make sure that all participants can engage in the course meaningfully and contribute to the learning of the group with questions, observations, and insights.
Fully accredited by the ICF
The Cognitive Behavioural Coaching Micro-certification is approved by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as a Continuing Coach Education (CCE) programme.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive 14 ICF CCE credits (10 in Core Competencies and 4 in Resource Development).
- CCE credits for credential renewal:
Earn ICF-approved Continuing Coach Education (CCE) credits applicable to ACC, PCC, and MCC credential renewal.
- Aligned with ICF standards:
The programme content and learning outcomes are designed in line with the ICF Core Competencies and ethical coaching practice.
- Quality assurance:
The course has been reviewed and approved by the ICF for its curriculum, structure and relevance to professional coaching practice.
Upcoming training dates
Cognitive Behavioural Coaching Micro-certification - Dec. 2026
Online
December 2026: 1st, 3rd, 8th & 10th
9am to 1pm (UK time)
€500
Cognitive Behavioural Coaching Micro-certification - Apr. 2027
Online
April 2027: 13th, 15th, 20th & 22nd
9am to 1pm (UK time)
€500
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Course Content
Complete the Cognitive Behavioural Coaching Micro-certification to strengthen your ability to work with clients’ thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours within a coaching context. You will explore evidence-based CBC principles and apply practical tools during live sessions, supported by guided reflection on your coaching interventions.
The programme follows a structured, practice-led approach that helps you integrate cognitive behavioural coaching techniques into your existing coaching practice. By the end of the course, you will have increased confidence using CBC tools ethically and effectively, and a clearer understanding of how to apply them across a range of coaching sessions.
This module introduces the foundations of cognitive behavioural coaching and explains how it differs from therapy. You’ll learn why CBC is such a powerful framework for coaching, and explore how the core principles can support client growth and your own professional practice.
The origins of the cognitive behavioural approach.
Key differences between cognitive behavioural therapy and cognitive behavioural coaching.
Benefits of CBC for both coaches and clients.
Core principles of CBC.
Understanding self-efficacy and its role in coaching.
In this section, you will explore practical tools and interventions that form the backbone of CBC. You’ll learn techniques to help clients explore, challenge, and change unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns in a coaching context.
Socratic questioning to guide client self-discovery.
Cognitive interventions to help clients reframe limiting thoughts.
Behavioural interventions to support new patterns and actions.
The PRACTICE model for structuring effective coaching sessions.
Core beliefs often underpin client behaviours and challenges. This module teaches you how to identify, explore, and work with core beliefs in a coaching session, using structured, evidence-based approaches.
Understanding what core beliefs are and how they influence behaviour.
Using the ABCDEF model to map thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.
Techniques for identifying limiting or unhelpful beliefs.
Approaches to challenging and reframing beliefs safely and effectively.
This module focuses on applying what you’ve learned in a safe, hands-on environment. You’ll practice CBC techniques with peers and observe demonstrations to deepen your understanding.
Participate in coaching sessions with fellow participants.
Engage in group discussions and reflective exercises.
Observe the trainer demonstrate a CBC coaching session.
Receive guidance on integrating CBC tools into your real-world coaching practice.
How you will learn
The Cognitive Behavioural Coaching Micro-certification is designed to be highly practical and interactive. You’ll explore evidence-based CBC techniques through live discussion, hands-on practice, and observation, supported by comprehensive course materials. The focus is on applying tools in real coaching scenarios and reflecting on your practice to deepen your skills.
- Live Interactive Classes:
Participate in small-group sessions with an experienced trainer, combining slides, demonstrations, and plenty of opportunities for discussion.
- Hands-on Practice:
Apply CBC techniques in coaching activities with your peers, and receive feedback in a safe, supportive environment.
- Observation and Reflection:
Watch the trainer demonstrate CBC in action, reflect on your learning, and discuss insights with the group.
- Course Handbook:
Download a detailed handbook to guide your learning, consolidate key concepts, and support ongoing practice beyond the classes.
Advance Your Coaching with CBC Skills
Choose the start date of that suits you during registration.
Groups are limited to 9 participants. Enrolment closes once the cohort is full, so early registration is recommended.
Cognitive Behavioural Coaching Micro-certification
Deepen your coaching practice- 4 half-days
- Practice cognitive behavioural coaching
- Includes a digital handbook
- Earn 14 ICF CCE units
Best value
Micro-certification Bundle
Book three courses and get the 40 CCE units you need to renew your ICF credential- Pick the courses and dates that suit you
- Choose the topics most relevant to your work
- Deepen your practice with new tools
- Earn 40 CCEs to renew your ICF credential
Frequently Asked Questions
More questions? Visit our extended FAQ, send us an email or schedule a call with an Advisor.
The course is delivered in English.
This programme is designed for professional coaches who want to deepen their practice using evidence-based cognitive behavioural coaching techniques. It is ideal for ACC- or PCC-level coaches seeking practical tools for working with clients’ thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours.
Yes. This is an ICF-approved Continuing Coach Education (CCE) programme. You will earn 14 CCE credits (10 Core Competencies and 4 Resource Development) that can support ACC, PCC and MCC credential renewal.
The programme is delivered online on Zoom. Each class combines short presentations, demonstrations, practice exercises, and group discussions in a small, supportive cohort.
The course handbook you will be sent ahead of the first class is yours to keep forever.
No prior formal CBC training is required, but you should have professional coaching experience to get the most out of the practical exercises and discussions.
Yes. Even if you are not currently renewing or applying for credentials, the course is a practical way to expand your coaching toolkit and integrate evidence-based cognitive behavioural methods into your practice.
Is this course for me?
If you are a professional coach looking to expand your toolkit and apply evidence-based cognitive behavioural techniques in your practice, the Cognitive Behavioural Coaching Micro-certification is the right choice. This programme focuses on practical application, discussion, and reflective learning to help you confidently integrate CBC methods into your coaching sessions.
Live virtual classes with hands-on practice and discussion
Learning in a small group
Access to a comprehensive CBC handbook
Earn 14 ICF CCE credits for professional development
Choose this course if…
You want to deepen your coaching practice by working effectively with clients’ thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours.
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