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SUMMARY:Appreciative Inquiry Coach Training (AICT©)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731450285915{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nELEVATE YOUR COACHING PRACTICE WITH APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731450408109{margin-top: 5px !important;}”]The Appreciative Inquiry Coach Training (AICT©) empowers you with a strengths-based approach to coaching\, designed to foster resilience\, inspire growth\, and drive meaningful transformation. This comprehensive program blends Appreciative Inquiry theory with practical\, hands-on techniques\, equipping you to develop impactful coaching methods that highlight individuals’ and teams’ unique strengths. Through guided practice\, AICT© enables you to cultivate a coaching style that unlocks potential\, builds positive momentum\, and leads clients toward sustainable success.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731458068518{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nWHY APPRECIATIVE COACHING?\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731451950161{margin-top: 5px !important;}”]Appreciative Coaching is a revelatory and generative conversation that expands people’s capacity to perform by leveraging the clients’ strengths\, potential\, and aspirations for the greatest impact. Grounded in Appreciative Inquiry\, this transformative approach to coaching fosters personal transformation through innate talent and inherent strength and inspires action – increasing the likelihood of producing longer lasting results quickly.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731458077625{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nLEARN SKILLS TO EMPOWER AND TRANSFORM\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731451901506{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nIn-Depth Appreciative Inquiry Skills. Explore the 5-D AI framework to equip yourself with the skills to guide clients through meaningful\, strengths-focused conversations. This approach empowers clients\, fostering resilience and a mindset geared toward future growth and potential.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731451879588{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nAdvanced Coaching Techniques. Learn to establish trust\, maintain presence\, and evoke client awareness with the ICF Core Competencies. Apply principles like Systems Thinking and Social Styles for insightful\, customized coaching sessions.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731451914009{margin-top: 5px !important;}”] \n\nHands-On Experience and Feedback. Participate in live coaching clinics\, practice real-world scenarios\, and receive feedback to refine your skills.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731451683218{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nDESIGNED FOR:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731451328840{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The Appreciative Inquiry Coach Training (AICT©) is ideal for:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731451356935{margin-top: 2px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCoaches aiming to add a powerful\, positive approach to their toolkit.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731451364396{margin-top: 2px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nHR and OD professionals focused on employee development and engagement.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731451370740{margin-top: 2px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nLeaders committed to fostering a culture of growth and resilience.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731451378499{margin-top: 2px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nIndividuals who desire to enhance their systems thinking in order to engage individuals in a holistic and integrated way.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731451386012{margin-top: 2px !important;}”] \n\nEducators passionate about strengths-based methodologies.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731451211419{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nAICT PROGRAM OVERVIEW\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731451801050{margin-top: 5px !important;}”]The Appreciative Inquiry Coach Training (AICT©) is an advanced certification that guides you in discovering and co-constructing each client’s positive core—the qualities that connect them to life and unlock their potential to thrive. Using Appreciative Inquiry’s affirmative framework\, this course offers a small-group environment where you can enhance your self-awareness and develop powerful\, generative skills for one-on-one coaching. Through this transformative learning experience\, deepen your approach to fostering resilience and growth with clients.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731452044248{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nICF APPROVED PROGRAM\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731457888743{margin-top: 5px !important;}”]This course is an approved ICF (International Coaching Federation) Continuing Coach Education (CCE) program. Participants who complete this program can apply 32 hours toward renewal requirements or as part of an application for an ICF credential.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731452003820{margin-top: -25px !important;}”]This advanced-level certification course provides participants the opportunity to apply to Core Competencies of ICF through the lens of Appreciative Inquiry (AI) and is designed for individuals who understand and embody a strengths-based AI paradigm. For the best learning experience and meaningful engagement\, we welcome up to sixteen (16) participants.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731452117957{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nPRE-REQUISITES\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731457847355{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]To enroll in this advanced-level course\, participants must meet one of the following three prerequisites:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731452184353{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nExperienced coaches who seek to strengthen their life-enriching ways of coaching. OR\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731452197111{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nSuccessful completion of an approved Appreciative Inquiry Foundations course (with a minimum of 26 classroom hours) OR\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731526986986{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nSuccessful completion in an International Coaching Federation accredited course within the past 2 years or hold an equivalent professional coach credential AND verified completion of the Self-Directed Appreciative Inquiry Introduction offered by the Center for Appreciative Inquiry. Participants new to Appreciative Inquiry are encouraged to complete this foundational course. Upon AICT registration\, they will receive a 15% promo code in their confirmation email to enroll\, providing essential AI principles and methodology.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731455699146{margin-top: -5px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nPROGRAM SCHEDULE & SESSION OUTLINE\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731455897135{margin-top: 5px !important;}”]The Appreciative Inquiry Coach Training (AICT©) combines 33 hours of live\, interactive Zoom sessions with self-paced study over 11 weeks. Participants engage in weekly two-hour\, highly experiential sessions that are not recorded\, fostering active learning through breakout rooms\, paired coaching practices\, and small group discussions. To build a supportive community and deepen coaching skills\, attendance in every session and completion of all coursework\, including the practicum\, are required for certification.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731455914447{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]The course emphasizes the relational essence of coaching through Appreciative Inquiry principles. A required practicum embodies the “Destiny” phase\, allowing you to apply your learning in real-world coaching. Click on session titles below to view each session’s overview and outcomes.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731456400934{margin-top: -20px !important;}”] \nTime for ALL sessions: 8:00am-10:00am Pacific / 11:00am-1:00pm Eastern.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=”p” style=”flat” gap=”2″ c_icon=”chevron” active_section=”17″ collapsible_all=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1731525637721{margin-top: -15px !important;border-color: #4E4E4E !important;}”][vc_tta_section title=”March 26\, 2025 – Foundation & Orientation” tab_id=”1695856856470-fb3e82fc-799f”][vc_column_text]To ensure all participants are off to a strong start\, the AICT trainers host a live Foundation Session to give participants the opportunity to connect with the trainers\, engage with participants\, become familiar with LearnDash (our online learning platform)\, and ask questions about reading and activities prior to Session 1.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”April 2\, 2025 – Session 1: Building Community and Defining & Distinguishing Coaching” tab_id=”1695859946212-42363f43-6ee9″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731454451825{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nBUILDING COMMUNITY AND DEFINING & DISTINGUISHING COACHING\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731456028432{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]In this session\, participants will come together to establish a strong AICT learning community. They will explore the Positive Core of AI Coaching\, guided by the ICF Core Competencies. This one-hour session offers a chance to connect with trainers\, engage with peers\, become familiar with LearnDash (our online learning platform)\, and ask questions about readings and activities before the first full AICT session.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695857564611{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]LEARNING OUTCOMES:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1695857592625{margin-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695857652147{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nBecome familiar with the 5 Generic Processes of AI.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695857638181{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nUnderstand the framework and tools that we will use in the AICT.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695857622114{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nBuild a community of practice by getting to know one another and creating Appreciative Agreements.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695857672173{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nUnderstand the difference between coaching and facilitating.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695857694897{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nUncover the Positive Core of AI Coaching.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695857713631{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nClarifying the Core Competencies from the ICF as they apply to AI Coaching.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695857731736{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nExperience AI with a 5-D inquiry to refresh prior learning and “mining” the collective knowledge & skills present.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”April 9\, 2025 – Session 2: Defining the Positive Topic in a Coaching Conversation” tab_id=”1695858895576-20d36e5e-7e5a”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731454386214{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nDEFINING THE POSITIVE TOPIC IN A COACHING CONVERSATION\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]We look at how Defining the Positive Topic creates the foundation of AI Coaching. Following a demonstration of an AI Coaching session\, we will debrief and begin practice in Define.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695857564611{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]LEARNING OUTCOMES:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1695857592625{margin-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695858361699{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nDefining the Topic of a coaching conversation using Reframing.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695858372602{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nUnderstanding the 4 Levels of Listening.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695858389907{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nObserving and debriefing a coaching session.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695858431260{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nExamining Core Competencies:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695858445394{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\n\n\nEstablishes and Maintains Agreements\, and\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695858457239{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\n\n\nListens Actively\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”April 16\, 2025 – Session 3: The Power of Questions and Contracting in Coaching” tab_id=”1695856856442-d9059d9a-40b6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731454357098{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nTHE POWER OF QUESTIONS AND CONTRACTING IN COACHING\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]During this session\, we will review the power of AI interviews as the cornerstone of an Appreciative Inquiry. We will highlight the key processes and points to define an appreciative inquiry topic for a coaching conversation.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695857564611{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]LEARNING OUTCOMES:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1695857592625{margin-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695858676266{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nUnderstand how to establish the coaching agreement and become familiar with examples of coaching contracts.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695858700746{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nDemonstrate the ability to work with the client to define the coaching topic using Reframing.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695858687148{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nBecome familiar with the three levels of contracting.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695858711069{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nUnderstand the Appreciative Inquiry principles and how they are applied in the coaching relationship.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695858718806{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nUnderstand how to modify the Generic Interview Guide to meet client needs.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695858732819{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nExamining Core Competencies:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695858750637{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\n\n\nEstablishes and Maintains Agreements\, and\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695858765847{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\n\n\nCultivates Trust and Safety.\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”April 23\, 2025 – Session 4: Maintaining Presence – The Transition from Discovery into Dream” tab_id=”1695858604903-71f4f4f0-ea67″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731454340361{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nMAINTAINING PRESENCE – THE TRANSITION FROM DISCOVERY INTO DREAM\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Through the lens of the ICF Core Competency of Maintaining Presence\, we begin to practice the transition of Discovery into Dream. We look at the power of the Preferred Future and how we\, as coaches\, remain present to support our clients.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695857564611{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]LEARNING OUTCOMES:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1695857592625{margin-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695858968084{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nDistinguishing Discovery to Dream in a coaching session.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695858982114{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCreating images of a Preferred Future.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695858992080{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nPractice coaching and feedback.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695858431260{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nExamining Core Competencies:\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695859000719{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\n\n\nMaintains Presence\, and\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695859011300{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\n\n\nListens Actively.\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”April 30\, 2025 – Session 5: Evoking Awareness Through the Appreciative Inquiry Principles” tab_id=”1695858147463-aa4a7942-3fd8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695859224135{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nEVOKING AWARENESS THROUGH THE APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY PRINCIPLES\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In this session\, we examine the AI Principles that apply to the Competency Evokes Awareness. We utilize these principles through powerful questioning\, silence\, and metaphors to enable our clients to come to their own insights.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695857564611{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]LEARNING OUTCOMES:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1695857592625{margin-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695859082752{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nApplying the Core Competency Evokes Awareness by using the tools of coaching.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695859095725{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nUse of powerful questions\, silence\, metaphors\, and analogy.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695859104175{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nApplying “Big Picture” Systems Thinking.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695859117646{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nExploring the AI Principles that apply to this competency; Anticipatory\, Constructionist\, Simultaneity and Positive principles.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695859129141{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nPractice coaching and feedback.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”May 7\, 2025 – Session 6: Communicating with Impact – Social Styles for Coaching” tab_id=”1695859025182-dfdf2d06-0842″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731453997717{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nCOMMUNICATING WITH IMPACT – SOCIAL STYLES FOR COACHING\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]In this session\, we’ll introduce Social Style—a tool designed to provide insight into your own behavior and that of others. Social Style helps build on both your strengths and those of others\, fostering productive\, positive relationships. You’ll also have the unique opportunity to complete the Social Styles Assessment\, enhancing self-awareness and allowing you to integrate this knowledge into your coaching communication style.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695857564611{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]LEARNING OUTCOMES:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1695857592625{margin-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695859256143{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nUnderstanding the Social Style Framework.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695859266194{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nGaining insight about why you find some relationships more productive than others.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695859283176{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nBetter understanding of how Social Style can assist you to consider their behavioral needs and preferences of your clients.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”May 14\, 2025 – Session 7: Developing a Provocative Proposition in a Coaching Session” tab_id=”1695859141114-cac7e0a4-ecf4″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731454300063{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nDEVELOPING A PROVOCATIVE PROPOSITION IN A COACHING SESSION\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In this session we will be integrating the learning and focusing on the Core Competency of Evokes Awareness to develop the Provocative Proposition. The Design step of the Appreciative Inquiry emphasizes the coach’s role of being focused\, observant and responsive.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695857564611{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]LEARNING OUTCOMES:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1695857592625{margin-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695859374835{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nUnderstanding how to work with clients to develop meaningful\, bold\, and affirmative provocative propositions using Reframing\, Generic Interview Questions and reflecting on High Energy Themes.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695859387336{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nUnderstanding the SCARF model and the five domains of human social experience.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695859396200{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nBecoming familiar with Systems Thinking and the factors that may influence and inform Design.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”May 21\, 2025 – Session 8: Group Coach Mentoring – Trainer Observation and Feedback” tab_id=”1695859302380-7534c310-1a9e”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731454270096{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nGROUP COACH MENTORING – TRAINER OBSERVATION AND FEEDBACK\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Participants receive group coach mentoring\, trainer observation\, and feedback to contribute and deepen the learning in this course.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695857564611{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]LEARNING OUTCOMES:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1695857592625{margin-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695859786682{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nApplying all aspects of the coaching conversation in practice with feedback and observations.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695859796762{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nExperience both coaching and being coached.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”May 28\, 2025 – Session 9: Destiny as it Facilitates Client Growth” tab_id=”1695859412422-b39c835c-2bec”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731454204846{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nDESTINY AS IT FACILITATES CLIENT GROWTH\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In AI Coaching we see that it is not just the five generic processes because it is flexible and non-linear\, and the order is applied as appropriate to best serve the client. As we look to the Competency of Facilitating Client Growth\, we see how AI Process and SOAR model can ground the actions to move forward in an appreciative way.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695857564611{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]LEARNING OUTCOMES:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1695857592625{margin-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695859888030{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nTo focus on helping the client ground their dreams in the present.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695859901779{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCompleting the coaching session powerfully to expand the client’s capability to create their dream.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695859911473{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nProcesses and tools to end a coaching conversation.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695859924119{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nExamine Core Competency: Facilitates Client Growth.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”June 4\, 2025 – Session 10: Celebration\, Practicum\, and Completion” tab_id=”1695859805859-fb58579e-841c”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731454187511{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nCELEBRATION\, PRACTICUM\, AND COMPLETION\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This final session is all about Celebration and Completion. In this deep dive we will review the AI Coaching model\, the requirements for program certification\, and celebrate your success.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695857564611{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]LEARNING OUTCOMES:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1695857592625{margin-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695860025708{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nBecome familiar with the value of gratitude interventions and the value that they bring to the coaching relationship.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695860036181{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nUnderstand the requirements to complete the Practicum and obtain the Appreciative Inquiry Coach certification.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695860046339{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nProvide feedback on the AICT experience.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695860062808{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nTake the opportunity to demonstrate gratitude to members of the AICT class.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731457518539{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nKEY LEARNING OUTCOMES\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731457504961{margin-top: 3px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]As a fully engaged participant who completes the synchronous and asynchronous components of the Appreciative Inquiry Coach Training (AICT©)\, you will:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731457288473{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCultivate Confidence in Inspiring Change. Co-create new and inspiring futures with clients\, drawing out their essential strengths and potential for transformation.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731456785443{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nUnderstand Systems Thinking for Holistic Change. Deepen your understanding of Systems Thinking and its role in clarifying how environmental factors influence personal and organizational change.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731457362136{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nApply ICF Core Competencies to Appreciative Coaching. Gain a clear understanding of the International Coaching Federation’s Core Competencies as they integrate with the 5-D Appreciative Inquiry process.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731457220841{margin-top: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nEnhance Conversational Impact with Social Styles. Use insights from the Social Styles assessment to deepen self-awareness and adapt your communication style\, building rapport and fostering client connections through generative\, one-on-one conversations.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731457453482{margin-top: 5px !important;}”] \n\nExpand Your Capacity for Relational Coaching. Learn methods for fostering trust\, active listening\, and client-centered reflection\, enhancing your relational coaching skills to create empowering\, forward-focused dialogues.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731458047011{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nADDITIONAL TRAINING INFORMATION\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731457634918{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nREQUIRED TEXTBOOKS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731522730248{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]Your trainers will assign readings from these two books throughout your training. You will need to purchase the textbooks prior to the start of this course. The books are available in electronic or printed versions. Please select the version that aligns with your learning style and preference.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1695869096856{margin-top: -10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695866692511{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Appreciative Coaching: A Positive Process for Change (2007) by Sara Orem\, Jacqueline Binkert\, and Ann L. Clancy.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”BUY APPRECIATIVE COACHING” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” css=”.vc_custom_1695868710364{margin-top: 10px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2F0787984531%2F%3Ftag%3Dpositiveint0e-20|title:Buy%20Appreciative%20Coaching%20Book|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695868930067{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Flourishing Together: Guide to Appreciative Inquiry Coaching (2016) by Miriam Subriana.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”BUY FLOURISHING TOGETHER” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” css=”.vc_custom_1695868999551{margin-top: 10px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2F1785353764%2F%3Ftag%3Dpositiveint0e-20|title:Buy%20Flourishing%20Together%20Book|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731457700880{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nLETTER OF COMPLETION\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695864691432{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]To obtain a letter of completion (and to be eligible for consideration for AI Coach Certification) each participant must complete all 33 hours of synchronous and asynchronous Appreciative Inquiry Coach Training©. Letters of completion include your name\, date of your training\, and number of classroom hours earned.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731457935751{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nAI COACH CERTIFICATION PROCESS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731457660466{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nREQUIREMENTS\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695860791028{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]In order to qualify for certification as an Appreciative Inquiry Coach with The Center for Appreciative Inquiry\, each participant must:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695860773440{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nActively participate and successfully complete the Appreciative Inquiry Coach Training (AICT) in its entirety\, including all online coursework.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695860804937{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nCoach an individual using all five generic processes of Appreciative Inquiry: Define\, Discover\, Dream\, Design\, and Destiny.  Your AICT trainers serve as an advisor to you during your practicum – at no extra cost.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695860827033{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nComplete and submit a practicum (narrative) of your Appreciative Coaching experience that is suitable for publication. Practicums must demonstrate your understanding and practice of Appreciative coaching in a one-on-one client engagement.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731458008413{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nPRACTICUM REVIEW\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695860887307{margin-top: 0px !important;}”]All submitted practicums are reviewed by a panel of seasoned appreciative inquiry practitioners. At least one trainer from your AICT will also be part of the panel that reviews your practicum. The Review Panel may contact you to engage in a conversation about your work once you have submitted your practicum. Typically\, they will respond with questions\, to deepen their and your shared understanding of AI. The practicum review is therefore a dialogical and interactive process.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731457973458{margin-top: -15px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \nWHAT’S INCLUDED\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731457768192{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Once certified\, your Appreciative Inquiry Coach Certification lasts for 2 years and includes:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695860949713{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nAn Appreciative Inquiry Coach Certification document for your records;\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695860966811{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nPermission to use of the Center for Appreciative Inquiry Certification logo to embed on your website or include in your email signature;\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695860985532{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] \n\nExclusive access to content and events reserved only for certified AI Community Members.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731457779229{margin-top: 0px !important;}”] \n\nA free profile listing on our Appreciative Inquiry Directory for the duration of your certification. Learn more about the benefits of our AI Directory here.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#4c7539″ el_width=”70″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”SEE PAYMENT OPTIONS” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcenterforappreciativeinquiry.net%2Fappreciative-inquiry-offering%2Fpayment-plan-program%2F|title:See%20Payment%20Options|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”VIEW REFUND POLICY” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcenterforappreciativeinquiry.net%2Frefund-policy%2F|title:View%20Refund%20Policy|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”VIEW PRIVACY POLICY” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcenterforappreciativeinquiry.net%2Fprivacy-policy%2F|title:View%20Privacy%20Policy|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”SEE TERMS & CONDITIONS” style=”custom” custom_background=”#4c7539″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcenterforappreciativeinquiry.net%2Fterms-conditions%2F|title:Terms%20and%20Conditions|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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CATEGORIES:Appreciative Inquiry Coach Training
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