After exploring whether or not to get training in coaching in the previous blog post, it is clear that training makes sense because the industry will eventually require it and ethically the baseline knowledge is significant. The next barrier to coaching becomes determining which training program to attend.
Choosing from over 300 different options for coach training presents a barrier in and of itself. Which one is right for you? Many of the programs are excellent, some not so good, others are designed for specific niche areas. In a previous blog series we discussed how to choose the right coach training based on your interests, needs, and focus and on program quality.
Once you choose a coach training program, the challenge becomes one of logistics. What is the training schedule? Where are the classes being held? Moving past the logistical barriers involves scheduling, possibly travel arrangements, and coordinating with others at work and home.
When you know the schedule is possible for you, the next barrier is of course the cost of the coach training program. Some programs offer payment plans, few offer scholarships, and some work with applicants on a case-by-case basis. Explore you options to make the right coach training program work within your budget.
