Advanced Coaching Skills – Learning Lab
Live Training Program | Virtual
Experience hands-on learning in our six-week program, designed for certified coaches ready to advance their skills through experiential learning. Engage in weekly 1-hour live sessions where you’ll coach emerging adult clients, emphasizing evidence-based techniques in a resilience coaching module. The format blends “knowledge drop” group learning segments with private 1:1 coaching sessions via Zoom. You will then have the opportunity to debrief each training session with peer coaches and the training supervisor. This approach provides practical coaching experience and the opportunity for valuable debriefing with peers and supervisors, fostering your professional growth in a supportive environment.
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Class Schedule
Review our training calendar for upcoming Advanced Coaching Skills – Learning Lab classes. Find a variety of live, virtual sessions to fit your schedule.
coming Spring 2024
EXCELLENT Based on 56 reviews Kody Hersh2025-09-08 I appreciated YCI's model of independent self-study combined with live classes for coaching practice and discussion. The content of the self-study materials has been really helpful for me as a youth professional in refreshing my knowledge of adolescent development, and learning how to use that knowledge to provide effective support as a coach. Program leaders are gifted and knowledgeable, and admin staff provided prompt and skilled support. Huaru Kang2025-08-25 Participating in the YCI courses and becoming a certified Youth Well-being Coach through the YCI training has been truly an inspiring and rewarding journey. The program has not only deepened my understanding of youth development through self-study courses but also equipped me with practical coaching skills through online live sessions. I particularly appreciate its research-based and evidence-driven approach, which makes the course content both convincing and impactful. This clearly reflects Dr. Leah’s hard work and dedication. I am also very grateful for the support of our online meeting facilitator, Bonnie. She is a wonderful person, very kind and supportive, and demonstrating outstanding professionalism in coaching. Heidi Huelster2025-08-20 This incredible program is the real stuff that you need as a Youth Coach. Not only are the Coaches who are facilitating actually IN the world coaching and professional, but are beyond gifted. I am grateful for what I have gained as a Coach and beyond happy that I dove in for the whole experience. You won't regret doing the same. Mary Bloser2025-07-12 I can't say enough about YCI. If you really want to learn how to coach, this is your program! It really breaks down the fundamentals and teaches you how to coach in a pure fashion. I'm not even done with the program and my confidence in my coaching has grown enormously. Also, I love how the program is so current and research-based around coaching techniques and adolescent science. The YCI staff are kind and very professional. Lynn Faitrouni2025-06-30 Highly recommended! This experience was genuinely life-changing, it helped me grow in ways I didn’t expect, both personally and professionally. I felt seen, supported, and deeply encouraged every step of the way. Jeannie Sorensen2025-05-29 I just finished the Coaching Adolescents course and absolutely loved it. The scope, depth and utility of the information is outstanding and I feel far more prepared to coach youth than I did before taking the course. Thank you for putting this together in such a thoughtful, fluid way and grounding each segment in research. I will be recommending this course every chance I get! Marija Durakovich2025-05-29 The Certified Youth Resilience Coaching program has exceeded my expectations and has definitely been worth the investment. Recalling Dr. Leah's words at the start of the program that ''this program will also change you in your personal life'' I can definitely attest to that. This was my first exposure to coaching and it has solidified my plans to start a private practice coaching youth (in Europe where I reside). The YCI is in terms of professionalism, organization, feedback, and practical experience top-notch (this is coming from a person who graduated from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and is a fanatic when it comes to loyalty, organization, and experiential learning). Tyshonna Delaney2025-05-13 My experience with The Youth Coaching Institute has been nothing short of life-changing. The training was thoughtfully designed, truly aligned with the development of coaches, and provides resources and community for coaches. The instructors were not only experts in the field, but also incredibly supportive and engaging throughout the process. I successfully and confidently completed YCI feeling fully equipped to support youth in meaningful, strengths-based ways. The community of fellow trainees was also inspiring—diverse, passionate, and deeply committed to making a difference. Whether you're new to coaching or looking to specialize in youth development, YCI is a great organization to support your goals. I highly recommend it to anyone serious about empowering the next generation. Shyla Mathews2025-04-08 I have just completed CYWC with Dr Leah and Team! Highly recommend this training if you are looking at starting your coaching journey. The pacing of the programme is well planned with all the materials prepared well and very informative. Learnt so much and Dr Leah is very responsive to all my questions. Анна Крбашян2025-03-09 I recently completed the coaching certification course, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience! Dr. Leah is an amazing instructor—professional, supportive, and incredibly knowledgeable. From the very first session, I could tell I was in good hands. The course was engaging, and I loved every minute of it, even though I wasn’t sure what to expect at first. The material was well-structured, and Dr. Leah’s teaching style made it easy to understand even complex concepts. I also appreciated the supportive learning environment, where all my questions were answered thoughtfully and thoroughly. I’m so glad I found this course and feel incredibly grateful for the opportunity to learn from Dr. Leah. I’m excited to start my coaching journey and would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to become a certified coach!
The Core Benefits of the Advanced Coaching Skills Learning Lab
Experiential Learning Approach
The program offers hands-on, practical coaching experience, allowing you to apply and refine your skills in real-world scenarios, which is essential for deepening your understanding and effectiveness as a coach.
Focused Skill Enhancement
Each week, you’ll engage in live sessions emphasizing evidence-based techniques in resilience coaching, providing you with specialized skills that are highly relevant and applicable to coaching emerging adult clients.
Collaborative and Individualized Training
The unique blend of group “knowledge drop” segments and private 1:1 coaching sessions facilitates both collaborative learning and individualized attention, catering to a broad range of learning styles and needs.
Valuable Feedback and Debriefing
Post-session debriefings with peer coaches and supervisors offer critical insights and feedback. This reflective practice is a key component of professional development, helping you to continuously improve and evolve your coaching methods.
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Whether you have some coaching experience under your belt, want to better serve youth in your profession, or are exploring a profitable and fulfilling career choice, we’re here to guide you on the best path forward. Fill out our contact form or schedule a live 20-minute Q&A to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
In this program, you’ll learn advanced coaching techniques, with a focus on evidence-based resilience coaching methods tailored for emerging adult clients.
Yes, while it focuses on resilience coaching for emerging adults, the skills learned are applicable across various coaching specialties, enhancing your overall coaching practice.
Each live session includes a “knowledge drop” group learning segment followed by private 1:1 coaching sessions, all conducted via Zoom, offering a mix of theoretical learning and practical application.
Yes, after each 1:1 coaching session, there’s an opportunity to debrief with peer coaches and a supervisor, providing valuable feedback and assessment of your coaching techniques.
Participants need a stable internet connection and access to Zoom for the live sessions. Familiarity with basic virtual communication tools is also recommended for an optimal learning experience.
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