Unlock Your Coaching Potential with Emotional Intelligence Certification
Transform your expertise into a fulfilling coaching career with our ICF-accredited program—whether you’re transitioning from corporate life, enhancing your existing coaching practice,
A Message from Cheryl Thacker, Founder of SCE Coaching Academy
If you want a fulfilling coaching career that gives you control over your time, predictable income, and the ability to impact other people’s lives…
… without the years of frustration people usually experience to get to this level, read on.
Hi, I’m Coach Cheryl.
I created this Emotional Intelligence Certification program to help you skip the years of frustration I experienced…
…Whether you’re seeking escape from corporate constraints…
…enhancing your existing coaching credentials, or…
…bringing these transformative skills into your organization, I’ve designed this program to give you the skills, credibility, and practical strategies you need to succeed.
What I’m about to reveal to you comes after 25+ years in the corporate world when I finally took the leap into coaching.
I won’t sugarcoat it—those first three years were a struggle. Despite my business background, I felt lost and overwhelmed trying to build my practice.
The game-changer? Hiring my own coach which led me to become the Training Director at World Coach Institute. That’s where I saw countless talented coaches complete their certification only to struggle for years building successful practices.
It broke my heart, because I knew it didn’t have to be this way.
As I like to say, freedom is possible. And that’s what I want to help you achieve.
Let me show you how.
Why Choose Our Emotional Intelligence (EQ) ICF-Accredited Certification Program?
Our program stands apart through its unique focus on Emotional Intelligence (EI)—creating a powerful advantage regardless of your professional goals:
Deeper connections with clients and colleagues – EI skills allow you to identify unspoken needs and create profound trust
Transformative breakthroughs – EI techniques help move past resistance to achieve remarkable results
Premium market positioning – Coaches that invest in Emotional Intelligence are 3x more likely to report effective client development, making EI-trained coaches invaluable partners
Distinctive expertise – Few coaches have formal EI training, positioning you as a rare expert
Versatile application – EI coaches help clients improve relationships, resilience, and results—turning emotional insight into real-world breakthroughs
Comprehensive Certification Details
Program Details
| Total Training Hours |
| Delivery Method |
| ICF Accreditation |
| Certification Process |
| Support Structure |
What You Need to Know
| 75 comprehensive hours (including 10 hours of dedicated mentoring) |
| Live interactive sessions via Zoom (Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays) |
| ICF Level 1 Accredited Program fulfilling all requirements for your ACC credential |
| Includes ongoing practice, feedback, mentoring, and a final performance evaluation |
| Direct access to experienced faculty, peer practice opportunities, and a supportive learning community |
Who Thrives in This Program?
Coaches Seeking Credentials & Enhanced Skills
Elevate your coaching practice with recognized credentials and specialized skills that set you apart in a competitive marketplace.
Implement emotional intelligence frameworks that create deeper client transformations and justify premium rates.
Build a reputation as an elite coach who delivers exceptional results.
Corporate Professionals Seeking Freedom
Wake up each morning energized and purposeful, no longer dreading the day ahead.
Earn $8,000-$12,000 while working just 25-30 hours per week.
Gain complete control over your schedule and be present for every family moment.
Our program provides the perfect pathway to transform your expertise into a freedom-based coaching career that gives you control over your schedule, income, and impact.
Corporate Leaders Enhancing Team Performance
Bring powerful coaching methodologies into your organization to transform team dynamics, leadership effectiveness, and organizational culture.
Develop the skills to create psychological safety, emotional awareness, and peak performance within your teams.
Advance your career by becoming the catalyst for measurable improvements in engagement and results.
Our program equips you with ICF-standard coaching competencies that transform team dynamics and leadership effectiveness.
What Our Graduates Are Saying
Beyond Certification: The Freedom and Fulfillment You've Been Seeking
Imagine waking up each morning energized and purposeful, no longer dreading the day ahead. This certification isn’t just about adding credentials to your name—it’s about completely transforming how you live and work.
Picture yourself coaching 15-20 clients monthly, earning equal to (or exceeding) your corporate salary while working just 25-30 hours per week.
Envision having complete control over your schedule, being present for every important family moment, and doing deeply meaningful work that aligns with your values.
Normal Jobs Constraints
| ❌ Rigid 60+ hour workweeks |
| ❌ Missing children’s important events |
| ❌ Exhausted, stressed and unfulfilled |
| ❌ Income capped by corporate policy |
| ❌ Answering to multiple bosses |
| ❌ Limited vacation days |
| ❌ Work dictated by others’ priorities |
Coaching Freedom
| ✅ Flexible schedule you control completely |
| ✅ Present for every game, recital and milestone |
| ✅ Energized, purposeful and deeply satisfied |
| ✅ Earnings potential limited only by your ambition |
| ✅ Being your own boss, choosing your clients |
| ✅ Freedom to travel and take time off as desired |
| ✅ Work aligned with your values and strengths |
Your Path to Coaching Success
1. Master ICF Core Competencies
Learn the foundational skills required for ICF certification while developing your unique coaching approach. Our program breaks down complex concepts into practical, actionable techniques you can immediately apply.
You’ll develop a coaching methodology that leverages your existing professional expertise while meeting the gold standard of coaching excellence required for ICF recognition.
You’ll learn to:
- Establish deeper coaching agreements by understanding unspoken emotional needs
- Design actions that address both practical and emotional barriers to success
- Ask questions that reveal underlying emotional patterns blocking progress
- Create psychological safety that enables transformative vulnerability
2. Harness the Power of Emotional Intelligence
Discover how the five pillars of EI—self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills—transform client results and set you apart in the coaching marketplace.
Emotional intelligence isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the key differentiator between average coaches and those who create profound, lasting transformation for their clients. Our proven framework gives you the tools to coach at this deeper, more impactful level.
3. Build Confidence Through Practice
Unlike programs focused primarily on theory, our certification emphasizes hands-on experience with immediate, actionable feedback:
- 10+ hours of observed coaching practice with expert feedback
- Small-group mentoring with ICF-credentialed coaches
- Real-client practicum with supervised sessions
- Performance evaluation with detailed improvement guidance
4. Create Your Coaching Business Foundation
Discover essential strategies for attracting clients and launching your coaching practice with confidence. We don’t just certify you and send you on your way—we provide practical guidance on identifying your ideal clients, creating compelling offers, and marketing your services authentically.
You’ll complete the program with both coaching excellence AND the business foundation needed for success. Our program includes specialized guidance to support your unique goals:
- For Career Transitioners: Complete business foundation for launching your coaching practice
- For Existing Coaches: Accelerated integration of new skills with your existing practice
- For Organizational Leaders: Tools for internal application and team development
5. Join a Supportive Community
Connect with like-minded professionals who share your values and aspirations. Join our community of aspiring and established coaches and:
- Receive ongoing support through our active graduate community
- Participate in monthly group coaching sessions for continued growth
- Access collaboration and referral opportunities that accelerate your success
- Celebrate your wins and breakthroughs with people who understand your journey
Our community will provide accountability and collaboration opportunities that accelerate your success while making the journey enjoyable.
Obtain Credentials That Open Doors and Build Credibility
Upon successful completion of the program, you’ll receive:
Certified Professional Coach (CPC)
A respected designation demonstrating your mastery of professional coaching methodologies
Emotional Intelligence Certified Coach (EQCC)
A specialized credential highlighting your expertise in emotional intelligence-based coaching
Full Preparation for ICF ACC Credential
Everything required to apply for your ICF Associate Certified Coach credential, including training hours, mentoring, and performance evaluation
Transformation Stories from Our Graduates
Sarah’s Journey from Stuck to Successful Coach
Sarah was a newly certified coach passionate about helping women navigate career transitions. Despite having the skills to be an incredible coach, she was completely stuck.
She didn’t know how to attract clients, price her services, or structure her business effectively. Overwhelmed by conflicting marketing advice, Sarah found herself trying “a little bit of everything” without any coherent strategy.
Her lack of direction left her questioning whether she could ever build a sustainable coaching practice.
After completing the certification program at SCE Coaching Academy, Sarah gained clarity and confidence.
When she defined her ideal client and created a structured offer suite with appropriate pricing, her messaging became clear and compelling.
With a focused marketing plan centered on building authority and attracting qualified leads, Sarah learned to have sales conversations without feeling “salesy.”
The results?
Within six months, she signed her first four paying clients.
Within 12 months, Sarah had completely replaced her corporate income and successfully left her full-time job to pursue coaching as her primary career.
David’s Path from Struggling to Thriving Coach
David, a mindset and performance coach, had been coaching for two years but remained stuck at inconsistent income levels.
He relied entirely on unpredictable referrals and struggled to fill his 1:1 coaching spots. Without a scalable offer, David was exhausted from constant marketing efforts that yielded minimal results.
He was barely making enough to sustain his business or support himself, leading to growing frustration and self-doubt about his coaching career.
Through the SCE Coaching Academy program, David completely transformed his approach. By restructuring his business model around a signature group coaching program that leveraged his expertise, he created a sustainable foundation.
Learning the Live Launch Method enabled him to host effective workshops that attracted and nurtured qualified leads.
With refined messaging and an optimized sales process, David saw immediate results.
His very first launch brought in $24,000 in sales, allowing him to book both 1:1 clients and fill his group program.
Within a year, David was hitting new income milestones with a predictable, repeatable system for generating leads and converting them into paying clients.
Upcoming Course Dates and Class Schedule Options
🗓️ TBC, 2025: 6:00pm – 8:30pm ET (Mondays & Wednesdays)
Perfect for working professionals who need evening availability
Investment Options
One-Time Payment: $4,997
Save $500 with our single payment option
(One time payment and save $500!)
Payment Plan: $925/month for 6 months
Total investment: $5,497 – Begin your journey with manageable monthly payments
(6x $925 monthly installments)
🗓️ TBC, 2025: 1:00pm – 3:30pm ET (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Ideal for those with flexible daytime schedules or different time zones
One-Time Payment: $4,997
Save $500 with our single payment option
(One time payment and save $500!)
Payment Plan: $925/month for 6 months
Total investment: $5,497 – Begin your journey with manageable monthly payments
(6x $925 monthly installments)
Your Investment in Freedom and Fulfillment Includes
✅ Complete ICF Level 1 Accredited Training (65 hours)
✅ Group Mentoring Sessions (10 hours)
✅ Performance Evaluation and Certification Assessment
✅ Two Professional Certifications (CPC and EQCC)
✅ All Training Materials and Resources
✅ Lifetime Access to Program Updates
✅ Implementation Resources for Your Unique Path
Special Bonuses for All Participants ($2,194 Total Value):
🎁 Emotional Intelligence EQ1-2.0 Assessment Tool ($997 value)
Professional assessment to see where your strengths are and where improvements might be needed.
🎁 Private Strategy Session with Coach Cheryl ($500 value)
60-minute 1:1 call to map out your personalized certification journey
🎁 12-month access to the Coaches Launch Lab monthly membership where we help you launch and grow your coaching career or business.
Beyond Certification: Your Ongoing Success
Your success extends beyond certification. As a graduate, you’ll receive:
- Access to our private graduate community for ongoing peer support and referral opportunities
- Preferred pricing on advanced training and ICF credential renewal resources
Each certification cohort is intentionally kept small (maximum 10 participants) to ensure personalized attention, optimal practice opportunities, and a close-knit learning community. This means spaces fill quickly for each scheduled session.
The freedom you’ve been dreaming of:
… controlling your schedule…
… being present for what matters most and…
… doing meaningful work that energizes rather than depletes you is waiting on the other side of this decision.
Every day spent in your current situation is another day of missing out on the fulfilling career and life balance you deserve.
Warmly,
Cheryl Thacker,
Founder of SCE Coaching Academy
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior coaching experience to join this program?
No prior experience is required. Our comprehensive curriculum is designed for both beginners and experienced professionals looking to formalize their skills.
How quickly can I start coaching and earning income after certification?
Many of our graduates begin working with paying clients before completing the full certification process. The business foundations included in our program help you start building your practice right away.
How does this program compare to other ICF certifications?
Unlike many certification programs that focus solely on theory, our program integrates emotional intelligence, practical coaching skills, AND business development. We don’t just certify you—we prepare you for real-world success.
What if I miss a session?
Life happens, especially for busy professionals! All sessions are recorded and available for review at your convenience. Our community platform allows you to catch up on discussions and submit assignments according to your schedule.
What kind of support is available after certification to help me actually build a business?
The program includes 10 hours of mentoring specifically designed to bridge the gap between certification and practice building. Our graduate community provides continued connection with peers at similar stages. We offer business fundamentals guidance tailored to coaching entrepreneurs, addressing the implementation questions many certification programs ignore.
How can I be sure this will pay off?
This program is structured as an investment, not an expense—providing an ICF-accredited credential that helps you command premium rates from the start. Our flexible payment options are designed specifically for professionals in transition.
I know nothing about running a business. Will the program teach me how to find clients?
The program includes foundational business guidance specifically for coaching professionals, helping you translate your existing professional experience into practice-building skills. Our approach to ethical business development helps you approach sales as service rather than manipulation, aligning perfectly with your values.
Will this program help me transition from my corporate job?
Absolutely. The program is specifically designed to help corporate professionals make a successful transition to coaching. We address both the practical and emotional aspects of this career change.
Is an ICF credential really necessary? Do clients actually care about certification?
The ICF credential provides a comprehensive framework for ethical, effective coaching that benefits both you and your clients. Corporate clients in particular often require ICF credentials, opening doors to lucrative opportunities unavailable to uncertified coaches. Beyond the credential itself, our program delivers thorough understanding of coaching fundamentals that creates confidence and competence.
How long after completing the program can I apply for my ICF credential?
You can apply for your ACC credential immediately upon completing our program, as long as you’ve documented the required coaching experience hours (100 hours for ACC).
Have questions before enrolling? We’re here to help.
📞 (302) 740-9970
📧 admissions@scecoachingacademy.com