How to apply to the Transformational Coaching Program – Level 2

We admit cohorts of up to 20 participants to the Transformational Coaching Program – Level 2 so that each person receives personal feedback and direct faculty engagement. Applying is a conversational process that begins with an inquiry and a 30-minute call before any paperwork. We look for leadership experience and an adult learner’s readiness for rigorous practice. Once accepted, a $200 non-refundable deposit secures your seat in the January 2027 cohort; the application deadline is December 1, 2026.

Choosing an accredited coach education program means weighing time, money, and career direction. When you commit to an International Coaching Federation (ICF) accredited pathway, you are committing to substantive study alongside your professional responsibilities. We believe admissions should reflect that same seriousness. Rather than filtering applicants through an automated portal, we handle admissions personally. We want to know your background, what drew you to coaching, and whether our cohort model matches how you learn best.

What is the prerequisite?

Applicants need three to five years of leadership experience, a demonstrated understanding of leadership challenges, and a desire to continuously learn and evolve.

We set this standard because coaching at a professional level demands a grounded understanding of organizational dynamics, accountability, and human behavior under pressure. Most of our participants are seasoned leaders and executives, some who are making a career transition into coaching. When a cohort brings shared depth from operational and leadership roles, classroom discussion moves past theory into application.

The curriculum is built on the ICF Core Competencies. The program is listed in the ICF Education Search Service (record 3242) as an accredited Level 2 program and provides 125 contact hours with faculty, ten mentor coaching hours, and six observed coaching sessions with feedback. Our faculty, introduced on our About Us page, includes Master Certified Coaches and active ICF credential assessors with decades of experience inside major organizations.

Before you begin, consider whether your background includes:

• Three to five years leading teams, projects, or organizational initiatives.
• Room in your week for live class sessions, reading, homework, and practice coaching.
• Willingness to receive direct feedback on your coaching.
• Clarity on whether you are aiming for internal leadership impact or an independent coaching practice.

Step one: start with a conversation

The process does not start with a form or a checkout page. It starts with a conversation.

Visit our Contact Us page and submit an inquiry indicating your interest in the Level 2 program, or call 303-906-4251. We will follow up to schedule a 30-minute call with the one of the program directors.

The call is a mutual evaluation. In our live sessions you will coach your peers in real time and be observed by faculty, which asks for real openness. On the call we explore your goals, discuss how coaching differs from consulting, mentoring, and managing, and answer practical questions about the cohort and the weekly commitment. If you are an executive used to giving direct advice, shifting into an inquiry-based coaching stance can feel disorienting; we talk through that openly.

If we both agree the program matches your development goals, we invite you to complete the written application.

Step two: the written application and resume

The written application consists of four questions. They are designed to surface your self-awareness, your capacity for reflection, and your understanding of what sustained personal change involves. We read your answers to understand how you process feedback, how you communicate under ambiguity, and why coaching is the right discipline for your next chapter.

Your resume or CV provides the context for your professional trajectory: operational leadership, people management, cross-functional work, or clinical oversight. We want to see how you have handled responsibility and guided teams through change.

Answer the following questions:

• Why do you want to be a coach?
• What Knowledge, Skills, Abilities are you proud of?
• Describe your leadership experience.
• Why have you selected this program?

We review your written answers and professional background together. Complete applications are evaluated following the cohort’s deadline, with each applicant considered on individual merit and in relation to the cohort as a whole.

Step three: securing your seat

The next cohort of the Transformational Coaching Program – Level 2 runs from January 2027 through October 2027. The application deadline is December 1, 2026 at 11:59pm Mountain Time.

Tuition is $10,000, with required books and materials estimated at about $150. Payment plans of two, three, or four payments by check are available, beginning three weeks before the program starts. Once accepted, a $200 non-refundable deposit holds your place.

What happens after graduation?

The program prepares you for ICF certification; the credential itself is awarded by the International Coaching Federation. Program graduates are eligible for the Associate Certified Coach credential after 100 documented coaching hours and the Professional Certified Coach credential after 500, under ICF’s own requirements.

If you are ready to explore whether the January 2027 cohort fits your path, the first step is simple: submit an inquiry at bluemesacoach.com/contact-us or call 303-906-4251 to request your 30-minute call.