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Associate – AIALCM

Professional Level Coaching I

Certification designed to recognize, validate, and celebrate leadership, experience, and excellence in coaching and mentoring across Africa and beyond.

  • Status: Online
  • Total Study Hours: 25+ Hours
  • Session: March – April 2026
  • Certification: Institute of Africa Life Coaches and Mentors

Course Overview

The Associate – AIALCM (Professional Level Coaching I) is the entry-level professional coaching certification at the Institute of Africa Life Coaches and Mentors. Designed for professionals, leaders, and executives with 7+ years of experience, this course provides foundational coaching and mentoring frameworks, personal mastery tools, and practical techniques aligned with global standards.

The program builds self-awareness, communication proficiency, and leadership through coaching, empowering individuals to influence both personal and organizational transformation.

Program Objectives

A

Understand core coaching and mentoring principles.

B

Acquire practical tools for one-on-one and group coaching.

C

Master professional ethics and client relationship standards.

D

Apply coaching skills to leadership and personal development contexts.

E

Build the capacity to empower individuals, teams, and communities.

Course Structure – 7 Core Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Coaching & Mentoring
  • History and Evolution of Coaching
  • Coaching vs Mentoring: Distinctions and Synergies
  • Role of a Professional Coach and Mentor
  • Coaching Models (GROW, CLEAR, etc.)
Module 2: Communication Mastery
  • Active Listening and Powerful Questioning
  • Emotional Intelligence and Empathy
  • Feedback Techniques and Trust Building
  • Managing Difficult Conversations
Module 3: Ethics & Professional Conduct
  • IALCM Code of Ethics & Global Best Practices
  • Confidentiality, Boundaries, and Accountability
  • Legal and Cultural Considerations
  • Coach as a Change Agent
Module 4: Coaching Psychology
  • Coaching Psychology Theories
  • Motivation, Mindset & Neuroplasticity
  • Managing Limiting Beliefs
  • Sustainable Behavioral Change
Module 5: Coaching Tools & Assessments
  • SWOT, Wheel of Life, Goal Mapping
  • Personality & Strengths Assessments
  • Goal Setting & Action Planning
  • Case-Based Applications
Module 6: Leadership & Executive Coaching
  • Corporate & Entrepreneurial Coaching
  • Performance & Productivity Coaching
  • Team Coaching & Group Dynamics
  • African Context & Cultural Strategy
Module 7: Practicum & Capstone
  • Real-Time Coaching Practice
  • Review of 3–5 Case Studies
  • Mini Coaching Project Submission
  • Presentation & Feedback

Assessment Criteria

  • 25+ hours of virtual instruction
  • Participation in group discussions
  • 12–15 assessment questions (3–5 hrs)
  • Mini capstone project submission
  • Final evaluation & certification approval

Who Should Enroll

  • Professionals with 7+ years experience
  • Emerging coaches and mentors
  • Executives, HR leaders, consultants
  • Individuals passionate about empowerment

Certification Awarded

Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded: Associate – AIALCM (Professional Level Coaching I) and become eligible for membership in the Institute of Africa Life Coaches and Mentors (IALCM).

  • Senior Fellow – SIALCM (Professional Advanced Level Coaching III)
  • Fellow – FIALCM (Professional Level Coaching II)
  • Associate – AIALCM (Professional Level Coaching I)

Why Choose IALCM Membership?

A network of elite African coaches and mentors
Opportunity to become an Independent Country Partner
Use of IALCM post-nominals (SIALCM, FIALCM, AIALCM)
Access to exclusive trainings, tools, and resources
Recognition of your distinguished coaching journey
Participation in high-level forums and workshops
Earn a recognized credential as a Certified Life Coach

Requirements: Assessment & Certification

Process

  • Pay and obtain application form
  • Complete and submit application form
  • Pay for Professional Level Coaching I training
  • Attend 25–30 hours intensive online training
  • Complete 12–15 assessment questions
  • Submit milestone mini project
  • Attend graduation (online or onsite)

Fees

Application Fee ₦10,000 / $10
Training Fee ₦100,000 / $100
Induction Fee ₦50,000 / $50

Bank & Payment Details

Account Name Institute of Africa Life Coaches and Mentors
Bank Name United Bank for Africa (UBA)
Account Type Current Account
Account Number 1028251335

After payment, kindly send your payment details via:
SMS: +234 805 251 1210
Email: officialialcm@gmail.com

Contact Phone
+234 806 9633 082
Website
www.ialcm.org
Email Address
officialialcm@gmail.com
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