About the Course

It offers 80 hours of ICF-approved coaching education, integrating the science of deep coaching within the ICF core competency. It is designed for serious practitioners eager to deepen their understanding of the intricate nature of change. It is also a preparatory program for Coach Practitioners to nurture their MCC competency.

Meet Your Course Facilitor

Dr Ben Koh was among the first 500 coaches worldwide to be awarded the prestigious Master Certified Coach (MCC) credential in 2007 — and at that time, likely the youngest recipient. Recognised as one of the Top 50 Global Executive Coaches, he has built an exceptional track record of developing coaching excellence. Between 2020 and 2025, he successfully supported 62 coaches in achieving their own MCC credentials, a testament to his dedication to advancing professional standards in coaching.

Course Curriculum

10 Chapters · 72 Lessons

  1. 1

    Getting Started

    1. Welcome to Mastery: Stepping Into the MCC Skillset Free preview
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      Requirement for Completion

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      Transfer & Discontinue Policy

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      Issue of Certificate Policy

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      A Guide for Live Coaching Reflection Paper

  2. 2

    Fundamentals of MCC Skillset

    1. Full Partnership: The Essence of MCC Coaching Free preview
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      Full Partnership in Practice

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      Characteristic of MCC Skillset

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      Revised Core Competency

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      Old ICF Core Competency

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      MCC Minimum Skillset Requirement

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      Updated MCC Marker Assessment

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      Guideline in Observing the Markers

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    Establish Agreement

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      Key Components: Establish Agreement

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      Exploring the Meaningfulness of the Topic

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      Defining Client-Owned Measures of Success

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      Further Insights

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      Expected MCC Skillset Behaviours

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      Reflection Guides: Establishing Agreement at MCC Level

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    Cultivate Trust & Safely

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      Key Components: Cultivate Trust & Safely

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      Expected MCC Skillset Behaviours

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      Coaching Philosophy for Trust and Safety at a Higher Skillset

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      Client’s Insights and Work Explained

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      Co-creating the Relationship Domain

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      Support, Empathy & Concern Explained

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      Demonstrating Respect for the Client’s Work in Coaching

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      Further Insights

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      The Neuroscience of Trust and Safety

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    Maintain Presence

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      Key Components: Maintain Presence

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      Expected MCC Skillset Behaviours

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      Maintain Presence Explained

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      Maintain Presence at the MCC Skillset Level

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      Further Insights

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      The Neuroscience of Trust & Safety

    7. Mindfulness Breathing with Dr Daniel Siegel Free preview
    8. Path to Freedom through Meditation Free preview
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    Listen Actively

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      Listen Actively at the MCC Level

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      Expected MCC Behaviours

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      Further Insights

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      Core Areas to Assess Active Listening Competency at the MCC Level

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      Further Insights

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      The Neuroscience of Listen Actively

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    Evoke Awareness

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      Key Components: Evoke Awarness

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      Expected MCC Skillset Begaviours

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      Evoke Awareness Explained

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      MCC Inquiry Practices

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      Clear, Direct, Primarily Open-Ended Questions

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      Making Offering

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      Inquiry to Encourage Self Discovery

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      Further Insights

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      Client-Centred Direct Communication: Offer, Do Not Tell

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    Facilitate Growth & Learning

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      Key Components: Facilitating Growth & Learning

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      Expected MCC Skillset

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      PCC vs MCC Distinctions: Facilitating Growth and Learning

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      An Overview of Process Framework

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      MCC Practice: Explore Progress, Who and What aspect.

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      MCC Practice: Use new learning from this coaching session

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      MCC Practice: Design Post-Session Thinking, Reflection or Action.

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      MCC Practice: Managing Accountability

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      MCC Practice: Revisit the Coaching Agreement.

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    Sample of MCC Coaching Conversations

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      Sarah Deveereaux I 2019

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      Lina Cherry I 2020

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      Alina Menon I 2020

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      Jo Lanigan I 2021

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      Piamsook Sutthapreeda I 2021

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      Evan Spargo I 2022

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      Diana Purdy I 2022

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    Sample of PCC Coaching Conversations

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      Annekarien van de Velda I 2021

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      Lynley Allan I 2021

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      Mark Gemmell I 2022

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      Constantine Lytras I 2022

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Leong Soo Yee I 2023

What People Are Saying

Discover how our course has transformed the careers of many professionals, helping them reach new heights in their fields.

”
Discovering Coach Masters Academy was a turning point that transformed my life. Dr Ben’s whole-person philosophy went far beyond teaching meta-skills, process mastery, and MCC guidance — it fundamentally reshaped who I am as a practitioner and as a person.
Yolanda Yu

Singapore

The Mastery Training is recognised as a global benchmark for coaching excellence. His layered learning design doesn’t just prepare coaches for MCC — it transforms how they think, practice, and lead, creating a new standard of mastery in the profession.
Dr Clare Machira

Kenya

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The depth of content and the diverse learning platforms at CMA made this the most impactful learning experience of my journey. The layered design embedded concepts deeply — not just in knowledge, but in how I think and practice. It enabled me to translate theory into real coaching mastery, honouring both the science and the art of coaching at the MCC level.
Sarah Deveraeux

New Zealand

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