Mentor Coaching Essentials (10 Hours)

Applicable for NEW applicants and Prior Learning Credit for the Mentor Coaching Specialization (MCS)
With emphasis for Group and Team Coaches

Starts June 2026 - Join us for our Inaugral Cohort for Current Mentor Coaches (**meets 10 hour requirement for new MCS with ICF - Prior Learning Pathway,
or apply it to our 41 hour Mentor Coach training program which will launch later this summer. 

Mentor Coaching Essentials - 10 hours
towards the NEW ICF Mentor Coaching Specialization 
A Developmental Mentor Coach Training Experience


In April 2026 ICF announced the new Mentor Coach Specialization which will come into effect in April 2027. As a provider of Mentor Coaching since 2007, we are proud to start offering training for the MCS starting in June 2026. This will be of interest for current Mentor Coaches, who have supported five mentor coaching clients for ICF credentialing in the last 3 years (10 hours of trianing required) OR ASPIRING Mentor Coaches (who will need to complete a total of 41 hours - these 10 hours will serve the foundation for that)

Starting June 2026 we are offering the Prior Learning Pathway, 10 hour training, over 7 live 90-minute conversations.

Aligned with the emerging ICF Mentor Coaching Competencies and the Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS) Prior Learning Credit pathway, this interactive live online program explores:

• developmental mentor coaching,
• reflective practice,
• formative appraisal,
• facilitation of client skill development,
• calibration,
• group mentor coaching dynamics,
• and mentor coach practicum.

At the end of the program you will have met the requirements for the Prior Learning Pathway for the MCS. Note you will also need to complete the ICF required training for ACC or PCC, and also have documented proof of mentoring 5 people towards their ACC or PCC in the last 3 years.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WHAT, WHY and HOW of Mentor Coaching Specialization In this VIDEO (13 min) - June 2026

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 Join us for an accelerated June 2026 Program with 2 calls per week (Mondays and Thursdays 930 - 11  am ET) June 8 - 29th (Group calls June 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 and 29th)
OR 
​Wednesdays 10:30 - 12 noon ET for 7 weeks starting July 8  to August 19th

Space is limited to 10 coaches as our programming is interactive.

Special Introductory Pricing: $1250 US (for the 10 hours live programming) - Payable in 1 or 3 installments
1 Introductory installment of $1250US
3  installments of $450 US (now, week 3 and week 7)

Founding Cohorts June 2026 (1 or 2 calls weekly)
7 Live VIRTUAL  Sessions 90 Minutes Each (for a total of 10.5 SYNCHRONOUS Hours)

Includes:

• live cohort learning,
• mentor coaching practicum,
• calibration discussions,
• peer dialogue,
• reflective integration,
• downloadable resources,
• and certificate of completion.

Session Topics Include:

1. Welcome, Introductions & Overview of Mentor Coach Specialization
2. Ethical Practice & Mentor Coaching Agreements
3. Managing the Mentor Coaching Process
4. Conducting Formative Appraisals & Developmental Feedback
5. Facilitating Client Skill Development
6. Managing Group Mentor Coaching
7. Integration, Calibration & Professional Identity

Throughout the Series:

• Live mentor coaching practicum
• Reflective peer learning
• Developmental dialogue
• Calibration conversations
• Systems-aware mentor coaching discussions

Founding Cohort Investment$1495 USD

Space will be intentionally limited to 10-12 mentor coaches (per cohort) to support:

• meaningful interaction,
• reflective learning,
• developmental dialogue,
• peer connection,
• and mentor coaching practice.

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What Is the Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS)?

The ICF Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS) is an emerging professional specialization recognizing advanced capability in mentor coaching.
The specialization highlights the growing importance of:

• developmental learning,
• reflective practice,
• ethical mentor coaching practice,
• formative feedback,
• and facilitation of coaching growth over time.

As the coaching profession continues to evolve, mentor coaching is increasingly recognized as more than:

• credential preparation,
• competency correction,
• or evaluation alone.

Developmental mentor coaching supports:

• sustainable coaching growth,
• reflective integration,
• coaching discernment,
• ethical practice,
• and professional capability development over time.

This program is designed as:
mentor coach education aligned with the emerging Mentor Coaching Competencies and the MCS Prior Learning Credit pathway.


Why This Program?
Most mentor coach education focuses primarily on:

• competency review,
• evaluation,
• and credential preparation.

This pathway expands the conversation to include:

• developmental mentor coaching,
• reflective practice,
• systems awareness,
• formative appraisal,
• facilitation of coach skill development,
• calibration,
• and group mentor coaching dynamics.

Participants not only explore the Mentor Coaching Competencies --
they also strengthen their ability to:
facilitate awareness, reflection, learning, discernment, and sustainable coaching growth in others, with a focus on group and team coaching.


What Makes This Different?

Designed Specifically for Group and Team Coaches
Unlike many mentor coach education pathways focused primarily on one-to-one coaching contexts, this program is specifically designed for:

• group coaches,
• team coaches,
• systems-oriented coaches,
• ACTC-track coaches,
• and coaches working within increasingly complex coaching environments

While mentor coaching is still primarily focused on 1-1 conversations, we will be expanding the dialogue to focus on the landscape of coaching many.


This program for those undertaking the Prior Learning Pathway explores:

• group mentor coaching,
• systems awareness,
• collective learning,
• facilitation dynamics,
• and many-to-many coaching environments.

Live Cohort-Based Learning

One of the richest aspects of the experience is the opportunity to:

• connect,
• reflect,
• practice,
• calibrate,
• and learn alongside other experienced coaches.

Participants consistently value:

• reflective dialogue,
• peer learning,
• developmental conversations,
• diverse coaching perspectives,
• and the opportunity to grow together in community.

This is not passive or self-paced learning.

It is designed as:
a live developmental learning experience grounded in dialogue, observation, reflection, and application.

Practicum, Calibration & Reflective Integration

Throughout the series, participants engage in:

• mentor coaching practicum,
• peer developmental feedback,
• calibration discussions,
• reflective observation,
• and applied mentor coaching conversations.

The goal is not simply to understand the competencies but to strengthen:
confidence, discernment, developmental awareness, and mentor coaching capability in practice.


Our Experience

Potentials Realized has been offering mentor coaching since 2007 and has supported thousands of coaches globally through:

• AWARD Winning ICF-CCE group and team coach training,
• mentor coaching (since 2007)
• group coaching,
• team coaching,
• reflective practice,
• and experiential learning programs.

Jennifer Britton is known globally for her work in:

• group coaching,
• team coaching,
• experiential learning,
• reflective practice,
• and coaching within the evolving landscape of work.

The program draws on:

• nearly two decades of mentor coaching experience,
• extensive coach education expertise,
• systems-aware coaching approaches,
• and practical experience supporting coaches in individual, group, and team coaching environments.

Program Focus

This mentor coach specialization program explores:

• the Mentor Coaching Competencies,
• ethical and developmental mentor coaching practice,
• developmental learning,
• formative appraisal of coaching skills,
• facilitation of client skill development,
• reflective practice,
• calibration,
• group mentor coaching dynamics,
• systems awareness,
• and mentor coach identity development.

Participants also engage in:

• live mentor coaching practicum,
• peer learning,
• reflective dialogue,
• and developmental integration activities throughout the series.

What Else May Be Required for the MCS Pathway (PRIOR LEARNING CREDIT)
Participants are encouraged to review the current ICF requirements related to the Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS), including:

• evaluation training requirements,
• credential prerequisites,
• mentor coaching experience requirements,
• and any additional documentation required by the ICF.

You will need to complete the BARS, or PCC Markers through ICF separately. This will be an additional cost for you.

This program is designed as:
mentor coach education aligned with the emerging Mentor Coaching Competencies and Prior Learning Credit pathway.Participants remain responsible for reviewing and meeting any current ICF application requirements.

Haven't already mentored 5 mentor coaching clients over the last 3 years? Join us for the more extended 41 hour training which will be starting in summer 2026. You can apply these 10 hours as the beginning of a more extended training (31 more hours) for those who have not mentor coached before.


What Is the Value of the MCS?

The Mentor Coach Specialization reflects the growing importance of:

• developmental learning,
• reflective practice,
• coaching discernment,
• mentor coaching capability,
• and facilitation of sustainable coaching growth.

As organizations, teams, and coaches navigate increasing complexity, mentor coaches play an important role in supporting:

• ethical coaching practice,
• reflective integration,
• sustainable capability development,
• coaching maturity,
• and professional growth over time.

The MCS pathway also creates opportunities for coaches to:

• deepen their professional identity,
• strengthen developmental mentor coaching capability,
• support other coaches more effectively,
• expand professional opportunities,
• and contribute to the continued evolution of the coaching profession.

Who This Program Is Designed For

This pathway is designed for:

• experienced coaches,
• mentor coaches (ACC/PCC only)
• ACC and PCC coaches who want to mentor
• ACTC-track coaches,
• coach educators,
• group coaches,
• team coaches,
• and systems-oriented coaching practitioners

who want to deepen their capability as developmental mentor coaches aligned with the emerging MCS pathways.

What to Expect - TIme Required

You will also need to complete additional training at the level at which you want to be able to mentor coach - this will include the ACC BARS Training or the PCC Markers.  Each of these is approximately 4 hours in length. You will want to also estimate about 30 minutes per call.

Join us for the inaugural training starting in June for the Prior Learning Pathway.  Choose from the following options:

2 calls per week  - Mondays and Thursdays 930 - 1030 am ET/630 - 730 am PT - complete by end of June
OR 
1 call per week (7 weeks) - To the end of July

Program Dates - June 2026 
Monday and Thursdays 930 - 11 am ET - June 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 and 29, 2029
OR
Wednesdays 1030 - 12 noon ET - July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2026

Join us for programming starting either Monday June 8th (Thursday/Mondays 930 - 11 am ET)  or
 Wednesday July 8  (Wednesdays 1030 - 12 noon ET) for 7 weeks (to August 19, 2026)

JUNE 2026 Accelerated (2 calls/week)
Monday and Thursday 930 - 1100 am ET/630 - 8 am PT/2:30 - 4 pm UK time cohort will meet:

Thursday June 4
Monday June 8 
Thursday June 11
Monday June 15 
Thursday June 18
Monday June 22
Thursday June 25


July/August (1 call per week)
Wednesdays 1030 - 12 noon ET/730 - 9 am PT/3:30 - 5 pm UK Time
July 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5, 12, 19, 2026