ICF Accredited Coaching Certification Programs
Advance Your Coaching Skills, Earn Credentials, and Grow Your Coaching Career
Receive the coaching training and credentials you need to build a thriving coaching business or career from day one
Transform your passion for helping others into professional credibility that opens doors, builds confidence, and creates the meaningful impact you’ve always envisioned.
ICF - "Start"
Level 1 Accredited Program (ACC)
ICF - "Advance"
Level 2 Accredited Program (PCC)
CCE - "Grow"
Niche Certification & Credential Renewal
Not sure if you’re ready to coach professionally? Take our Coach Readiness Quiz and discover where you really are on your coaching journey
“I have not found another certification that also includes the mentor hours… coupled with the business builder side of things.”
Christine Jakins CPC. EQCC
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ICF Accredited Programs
15+ Years of Excellence
Why SCE Academy Delivers What Other Programs Promise
Your coaching education should prepare you for success, not leave you wondering “Now what?”
Here’s how our unique approach transforms common frustrations into confident expertise.
⭐️Active Practitioners Teaching
You’ll learn practical techniques that actually work with real clients, even when sessions don’t go as planned
⭐️Business Integration Throughout
You’ll graduate knowing how to attract clients and build sustainable income, without feeling sales-y or pushy
⭐️15+ Years Proven Track Record
You’ll benefit from refined methods that have successfully launched hundreds of coaching careers
⭐️ICF Accredited Excellence
You’ll earn credentials that are genuinely recognized and respected in the coaching industry
⭐️Master & Professional Certified Coaches
You’ll learn from coaches at the highest levels of professional achievement, even if you’re just starting out
⭐️Ongoing Mentorship & Support
You’ll have continued guidance as you build your practice, without the isolation most new coaches experience
SCE Coaching Academy was founded by Cheryl Thacker, Former Training Director at World Coach Institute. Cheryl witnessed too many talented coaches struggle after certification simply because their training focused on credentials rather than capability.
Choose Your Coaching Excellence Pathway
Whether you’re beginning your coaching journey, advancing your credentials, or maintaining your professional standing, we’ve designed clear pathways that honor where you are while supporting where you want to go.
For Aspiring Coaches
Build Your Foundation with the ICF Level 1 Programs
Transform your natural helping ability into professional coaching mastery while earning your pathway to the ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential inside the Level 1 program.
✔️Master core ICF coaching competencies through hands-on practice with real coaching scenarios
✔️Build unshakable confidence through supervised coaching sessions and personalized feedback
✔️Graduate with ICF-recognized training hours plus practical readiness to coach professionally
✔️Learn essential business foundations for attracting and serving clients from your very first day
✔️Integrate emotional intelligence principles that deepen every coaching conversation
For Growing Coaches
Advance Through The PCC Certification Pathway Level 2 Program
Progress confidently toward your ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential with advanced techniques and personalized mentorship inside the Level 2 program.
✔️Receive expert mentor coaching to refine your coaching presence and navigate complex client situations
✔️Master advanced coaching methodologies that create breakthrough moments for your clients
✔️Build a compelling coaching portfolio that showcases your professional growth and client impact
✔️Develop specialized techniques for working with resistant clients and challenging dynamics
✔️Create scalable business systems that support sustainable practice growth and consistent income.
For Established Coaches
Continue Growing with ICF Mentoring, CCE Courses & Specialization,Certified Mentor Coach
Maintain your ICF credentials while developing new expertise and staying at the forefront of coaching innovation.
✔️Access ICF-approved continuing education courses and Mentor Coaches that keep your credentials current and skills sharp
✔️Develop specialized expertise in high-demand coaching niches that set you apart professionally
✔️Learn advanced business growth strategies for scaling your practice and increasing your impact
✔️Stay current with emerging coaching methodologies and research-backed techniques
✔️Connect with a community of accomplished coaches who share your commitment to excellence.
These transformation stories represent what's possible when ICF excellence meets practical preparation.
Foundation Building
“As a new coach I believe that Cheryl has really helped me gain a clear understanding of what professional coaching is. I believe I am a better coach because of her feedback and consistent review of ICF competencies. I know that when I take a course with Cheryl, that she will be honest about where I am at in my demonstration of my learning with coaching.”
Kim Robertson
CPC, EQCC
The Growth
Honest, direct feedback combined with consistent ICF competency review builds genuine coaching confidence through clear understanding of professional standards.
Structured Excellence
“The SCE course is exceptional! The course provides students with clear directives and flow to the coaching conversation. This instruction and real-time feedback is invaluable.”
Lori Marini
CPC, EQCC
The Experience
Clear structure combined with personalized feedback creates a learning environment where coaches develop mastery through practice, not just theory.
Advanced Coaching Competency
“Since I am already a certified coach, I knew what to expect in an ICF accredited course. I wanted to obtain the EQCC certification so I joined the SCE Academy. I was shocked and thrilled with how much more competent I feel as a coach after this certification. There were tools used that were instrumental in creating a deeper level of understanding and competency. I have not found another certification that also includes the mentor hours for ICF accreditation coupled with the business builder side of things.”
Christine Jakins
CPC, EQCC
The Impact
Even experienced coaches discover new levels of competency through SCE’s comprehensive approach that integrates emotional intelligence, ICF requirements, and business development in one program.
Secure Your Spot in Our Next Cohort
Our intimate cohort sizes ensure personalized attention and meaningful
peer connections, but they also mean limited availability.
Coaching with Emotional Intelligence ICF Level 1 Certification
Join us for our comprehensive ICF Level 1 Certification course designed to enhance your coaching skills and knowledge as you pursue the ICF ACC Credential.
September 29,2026
7pm ET
CMC - Certified Mentor Coach Program
Designed for Coaches Who Want to Mentor with Excellence and Support ACC/PCC/MCC Credentialing with the new ICF requirements. This course includes the ACC Bars, PCC Markers and MCC Bars trainings. Learn more HERE
September 08,2026
1:00 PM EST
ICF Level 2 Certification - Bridge Program
Advance your coaching career with our ICF Level 2 Certification, offering deep coaching and emotional intelligence insights and techniques as you pursue the ICF PCC Credential. The Bridge program is for ACC Credentialed coaches or those with 60 hours of training.
September 30,2026
6:30 PM EST
CCE Courses: Niche and Advanced Coaching Techniques
Enhance your coaching practice with our CCE courses focused on niche and advanced techniques and strategies along with Credential Renewal choices.
Coming Soon…
ICF Mentor Coaching Program
Participate in our Group Mentor Coaching Program to complete the required 10 hours of mentor coaching to gain or renew your ICF Credential and gain valuable feedback and support from experienced ICF mentor coaches. Group not your thing? We offer 1:1 mentor coaching as well. Contact us for more information.
October 1, 2026
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At SCE Coaching Academy, we understand that choosing the right coaching education is about preparing yourself to create genuine transformation in others’ lives while building a practice that aligns with your values and aspirations.
That’s why we prepare you to thrive as a professional coach with the skills, confidence, and business foundation to make a meaningful impact from your very first client session.
Ready to Begin Your Journey of Coaching Excellence?
Your transformation from aspiring coach to confident professional starts with a single courageous decision.
Ideal if you have questions or you’re unsure which path is right for you.
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Start
ACC Credential Pathway
Advance
PCC Credential Pathway
CCE - "Grow"
Niche Certifications/Credential Renewals
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