Description

Become the Mentor Coach Coaches Trust to Grow Them

An ICF-aligned training in mentor coaching, developed and delivered by Daniela Aneva, MCC, ACTC, EMCC ESIA, Chartered MCIPD.

Most coaches receive mentor coaching. Far fewer know how to deliver it — at the level that genuinely changes how coaches coach. This program trains you to observe precisely, give developmental feedback, and hold the mentor coaching relationship with the integrity and courage the profession demands.

It is built on a single conviction: mentor coaching done well is one of the most complex, and most impactful, developmental interventions in the coaching profession. This is not a credential course, and it is not a reading program. It is a rigorous, applied, and deeply reflective developmental journey that will change how you listen, how you interpret, and how you grow the coaches you support.

The program spans 60+ contact hours across five integrated modules, including five faculty-observed mentor coaching sessions and five hours of mentoring on mentoring. It is delivered 50% live and 50% self-paced, fully ICF AAMC aligned, and taught at MCC-level faculty standard.

“Developmental feedback is not softer than evaluative feedback. It is harder — and far more powerful.”

Who this program is for

This program is designed for experienced practitioners ready to develop the capacity to grow other coaches. It is the right fit for credentialed ICF coaches (ACC, PCC, or MCC) seeking structured, ICF-aligned mentor coach preparation; for coach educators — faculty and program leaders responsible for developing and evaluating coaches in accredited programs; for coaching supervisors deepening competency-specific developmental support of their clients; and for HR and L&D leaders building or scaling internal mentor coaching capability.

You are not here to learn about coaching. You are here to develop the capacity to grow other coaches — with precision, integrity, and genuine developmental impact.

Why this program is different

Everything in the program is practiced, not just studied. You will write real feedback, observe real sessions, and be observed yourself, because theory without application does not develop mentor coaches. Calibration sits at the core: rather than simply teaching competency frameworks, the program trains you to interpret them consistently, reducing the interpretive variability that quietly undermines feedback quality.

We go deep on the distinction between feedback that judges and feedback that grows — the difference between a technically competent evaluator and a transformationally effective mentor coach. The work is also radically reflective: throughout the program, and not only at the end, you will examine your own interpretive lens, evaluative bias, communication patterns, and developmental assumptions.

Ethics is integrated rather than isolated. It is not a single module but a thread woven through every session, observation, and feedback conversation, because ethical mentor coaching is relational, not procedural. And all of this is taught to global standards in real context — ICF-aligned frameworks delivered by faculty who have worked across more than 20 countries, global enterprises, and all three ICF credential levels.

Inside the program

Five integrated modules. 60+ contact hours. Real practice, real feedback, real development. Roughly 80% of the program is core mentor coaching education (48+ hours), with up to 20% (up to 12 hours) devoted to resource development, delivered across a balanced mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning.

Module 1 — Foundations of Mentor Coaching (12 hours)

You cannot give developmental feedback until you understand what mentor coaching actually is, and what it is not. This module covers the role and scope of mentor coaching; its distinctions from coaching, supervision, and mentoring; the ICF Mentor Coaching Competencies; ethics and boundary management; power dynamics and psychological safety; and the differences between individual and group mentor coaching.

Module 2 — Developmental Feedback Frameworks (14 hours)

The core skill set of effective mentor coaching, and the one most commonly underdeveloped. You will work through the distinction between developmental and evaluative feedback; feedback frameworks such as SBI, GROW, and developmental narrative; strengths-based feedback language; the sources, patterns, and mitigation of evaluative bias; written and verbal feedback best practices; and hands-on feedback calibration exercises.

Module 3 — ICF Core Competencies: Advanced Application (14 hours)

Beyond familiarity. You will interpret all eight ICF Core Competencies at an advanced level, recognizing credential-level progression and integrating cultural and ethical considerations. The module covers the ACC-to-PCC-to-MCC developmental progression, competency gap recognition, ethics integration in competency application, cultural humility and inclusion in evaluation, and structured calibration discussions.

Module 4 — Evaluation Tools and Observation (12 hours)

ACC Bars, PCC Markers, and MCC Bars — you will develop fluency with ICF’s credential evaluation tools, not as scoring instruments, but as developmental frameworks. This module includes the structure, interpretation, and application of each tool; your five observed mentor coaching sessions (with written feedback on at least three); live and recorded observation methodology; calibration and group debrief facilitation; and evaluation tool integration and stewardship.

Module 5 — Reflective Practice and Professional Readiness (8 hours)

The culminating integration, where your development as a mentor coach becomes coherent, articulate, and ready. You will complete five hours of mentoring on mentoring (or supervision on mentoring), work through ethical edge cases, articulate a personal mentor coaching philosophy, build a continuing development plan, and complete a final assignment by portfolio, faculty panel, or capstone observation.

What you receive

Participants receive a complete Participant Handbook (requirements, policies, FAQ, mentoring-on-mentoring and observation logs, and final-assignment guidance) and an active, write-in Student Workbook spanning all five modules with reflection prompts, practice exercises, calibration grids, observation forms, and a development plan. You also gain access to a curated recorded session library for observation and calibration practice, five faculty-observed mentor coaching sessions with written developmental feedback on at least three, and five hours of structured mentoring on mentoring focused on your emerging practice. On meeting all requirements, you receive a MentorsPro LLC Certificate of Program Completion, demonstrating completion of an ICF-aligned program.

Also included: evaluation tool training on ACC Bars, PCC Markers, and MCC Bars (via the program curriculum or the ICF Learning Portal); faculty office hours and individual developmental support; a cohort community with calibration sessions, peer exchange, and group debriefs; and all program materials — syllabus, curriculum guide, workbook, and handbook — in digital format.

What you will be able to do

By the end of the program, you will be able to deliver developmental feedback that is specific, observable, behavior-referenced, and genuinely growth-oriented at every session; interpret all eight ICF Core Competencies at an advanced level across ACC, PCC, and MCC contexts; and apply ACC Bars, PCC Markers, and MCC Bars as developmental frameworks rather than mere scoring instruments. You will conduct observed mentor coaching sessions with developmental intent and faculty-calibrated quality, recognize and address your own evaluative bias and interpretive variability with reflective precision, and facilitate calibration conversations that reduce divergence and increase feedback reliability. You will navigate the ethical complexities of mentor coaching — power dynamics, dual relationships, scope of practice, and feedback integrity — articulate a coherent personal mentor coaching philosophy, and design and document a continuing development plan that extends well beyond the program.

Your program director

Daniela Aneva, MCC, ACTC, EMCC ESIA, Chartered MCIPD, SHRM-CP, is the Founder and CEO of MentorsPro LLC. A Master Certified Coach, Advanced Certified Team Coach, and EMCC Senior Individual Accreditation (ESIA) holder, she brings more than 20 years of experience in coaching, mentoring supervision, and global HR leadership. She has designed and delivered ICF- and EMCC-aligned programs across North America and Europe, and has worked with coaching professionals at Amazon, Google, Walmart, Capital One, and Takeda.

Daniela is faculty at Rice University’s Doerr Institute (CoachRice for Teams and Mentor Coach) and the author of Schemas in Leadership, Becoming a Coaching Supervisor, and The Anatomy of Panic. Her global HR career includes serving as Global Head of Talent at AmRest, spanning 20 countries and 19,000 employees, alongside CHRO experience across QSR, retail, and global IT. In 2026 she was recognized at the Global Leadership & Legacy Awards in Dubai for Thought Leadership in Consultancy Services.

Program details

The program comprises 60+ contact hours across five modules (48+ hours of core education and up to 12 hours of resource development), delivered 50% synchronously through live group video sessions and 50% asynchronously through self-paced modules, recordings, and written assignments. It runs on a cohort basis over approximately four to six months, with the schedule published per intake, and is kept to a small cohort size to ensure depth of developmental engagement and faculty access. Instruction is in English, with bilingual support available in Bulgarian (other languages on inquiry). The prerequisite is an active ICF credential (ACC with one renewal, PCC, or MCC) or equivalent coaching experience. The program is designed and delivered to meet ICF Mentor Coaching standards; this is an organizational accreditation held by MentorsPro LLC.

Frequently asked questions

Does completing this program give me a certificate?  The certification is held by MentorsPro LLC as an organization. Participants who complete all requirements receive a MentorsPro Certificate of Program Completion, demonstrating that you have met the educational standards of an ICF-aligned program.

When do the observed sessions happen?  Observed sessions are embedded within and following Module 4, though early starters may begin from Module 3 with faculty approval. Each session is individually scheduled with faculty and may be live or recorded.

What is the time commitment per week?  On average, about four to six hours per week across the four-to-six-month duration, including synchronous sessions, asynchronous modules, assignments, observed sessions, and mentoring-on-mentoring hours. Intensity varies by module.

What if I can’t complete within the cohort schedule?  Contact your faculty member as early as possible. Extensions may be available in exceptional circumstances, and all completion requirements remain the same regardless of timeline.

Is this program available outside North America?  Yes. MentorsPro LLC operates across North America and Europe, all sessions are delivered via video conference, and our faculty bring global professional experience. Contact us to discuss time-zone accommodation for your cohort.

Professional credibility

The program is designed to meet the International Coaching Federation’s Mentor Coaching standards, with all faculty holding active ICF credentials at the level required by AAMC standards. MentorsPro programs are active across North America and Europe, taught by faculty with genuine cross-cultural coaching experience, and MentorsPro was recognized at the 2026 Global Leadership & Legacy Awards in Dubai for Thought Leadership in Consultancy Services.

Your investment and next step

The program is priced to reflect the depth of faculty engagement, the individualized developmental experience, and the caliber of expertise you will access throughout. Your investment includes 60+ hours of faculty-led and self-directed learning across five modules; five observed mentor coaching sessions with written developmental feedback (at least three written); five hours of mentoring on mentoring with senior faculty; evaluation tool training on ACC Bars, PCC Markers, and MCC Bars; all program materials; cohort membership and a calibration community; and a Certificate of Program Completion from MentorsPro LLC.

If you have questions before you apply, we welcome a conversation about the next cohort and whether the program is the right fit for where you are in your practice.

Program start date: 2 October, 2026, 3 hours per session, every Friday.