The Certified Advanced Confident Grief Coach (ACGC)

The Advanced Certified Grief Coach - an Approved ICF Level One program

Prerequisite: Successful completion of The Certified Grief Coach & B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Facilitator program.

In this advanced level of certification, students will uplevel their competency and coaching based on the International Coaching Federation core competencies bringing their grief coaching practice to a new expansion of confidence and success.

Students will also have the necessary required Level One approved training to apply for the International Coaching Federation’s ACC coaching certification.

The Advanced Certified Grief Coach DETAILS

DURATION: 12 Weeks

WHAT YOU’LL GET UPON GRADUATION:

  • Title of education offerings:
  • The Confident Grief Coach
  • The Confident Grief Coach Coaching Essentials
  • Number of contact hours:
  • The Confident Grief Coach & B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Facilitator Certification: 35.25 contact hours
  • The Confident Grief Coach: Coaching Essentials: 35.75 contact hours
  • Language(s) that are used: English
  • Delivery method: On-line Live sessions via Zoom and self-study modules on Kajabi learning platform.

GRADUATE OUTCOMES

A clear understanding of the ICF Core Competencies and Ethics

Understand the ICF requirements for 100 hours of coaching experience necessary for Level One

Know the steps to prepare for the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Level One application path to an ICF Associate Certified Coach
(ACC) Credential.

Completion of the 60+ Hours of Coach Training for Level One Path to ACC Credential

Completion of 10 Mentor Coaching Sessions (7 group/3 1:1)

Preparation for the ICF
Knowledge Assessment
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Understand the various assessment tools to help your client create a baseline of their current emotional, life survey and to know limitations to coach to student’s level of expertise (e.g., Certified Coach vs. Licensed Therapist).

MODE OF LEARNING: Hybrid Learning Model

Self-study learning modules and knowledge assessments to be completed by the student

Weekly LIVE group coaching and practicum sessions via Zoom

Private Facebook Group for ongoing group interaction and support

One private 1:1 coaching session for Human Design Body Graph Assessment with a Certified Human Design Coach

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Office Hours every other Friday via Zoom at no cost for additional support during course and as an alumni

PROGRAM DATES

Dates/locations of educational offerings:

April 2025:

Coaching Essentials course: Starting Saturdays, April 5th, 2025 (every other Saturday)

Class time: 9:30am US CT and end at 11:00am US CT

Fall 2026

Saturdays 9:00am – 11:00am US Central Time

Total of 12 sessions including 6 LIVE practicum sessions (held every other Saturday) starting September 12 through December 18

PROGRAM INVESTMENT

The Confident Grief Coach School offers flexible in-house financing and tuition payment options.

Payment Schedule

The $500.00 deposit is due at time of enrollment to reserve your spot in the class.

One-time Payment

Receive a $150 discount when you pay in full!

$500 Deposit due upon registration.

$3000.00 due 1st of the month when class starts.

Total: $3500 with application fee.

OR

Three Payment Option

Need more time to pay the fee? We got you covered!

$500 Deposit due upon registration.

$1050.00 due on the 1st of each month for 3 months.

Total: $3650 with application fee.

One-time Payment

Receive a $300 discount when you pay in full!

$3000 due 1st of the month of start of class date

Total: $3500 with application fee.

Three Payment Option

Need more time to pay the fee? We got you covered!

3 payments of $1100 payable on 1st of the month of start of class date

Total: $3800 with application fee.

A Pay in full discount is offered to all students who pay their tuition in full by 1st of the month of start of class date.

For the multi-payment option:

  • First installment due by 1st of the month of start of class date
  • Second and third installments due by 1st of each month thereafter.

Students who fail to meet the payment deadlines in their payment plan are restricted from participating in the program until all outstanding financial obligations to the school are met.

Other payment plans available upon approval of School representatives. 

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Exclusive Bundle Savings

Enroll in both The Confident Grief Coach and the Coaching Essentials programs at the same time and save $1,000!
The total bundle cost is $6,000 compared to the regular price of $7,000 when registering for the programs separately.

One-time Payment

  1. At the Time of Registration:

    $1,000 down payment ($500 per class) at the time of enrollment.

  2. When Each Course Begins:

    $2,500 per course, payable in one payment at the start of each class.

OR

Three Payment Option

  1. At the Time of Registration:

    $1,000 down payment ($500 per class) at the time of enrollment.

  2. When Each Course Begins:

    $900 per month for three months for each course, beginning when each class starts.

This exclusive offer makes it easier than ever to advance your grief coaching journey while saving on tuition.

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The Confident Grief Coach Coaching Essentials course:

Class size limited to
10 participants to provide
a safe and nurturing environment.
Live Group Practicum Coaching Sessions with ability to communicate directly
with instructor(s).

Three One-on-one Peer Coaching sessions to practice markers necessary for ICF credentialing

Self-directed online video
training classes with
Knowledge Assessments

Group and one-on-one Mentor Coaching per International Coaching Federation requirements

Final recorded audio

assessment with transcript

Final recorded audio

assessment with transcript

This certification is for individuals seeking to uplevel their coaching skills to become more competent and confident grief coaches, providing advanced level grief coaching for clients who have experienced significant loss. 

Student backgrounds may include, but are not limited to: 

  • Social workers
  • Counselors/therapists
  • Life coaches
  • Educators
  • Nurses
  • Hospice workers
  • Clergy
  • Spiritual counselors
  • Funeral service directors or staff
  • Death Doulas
  • Alternative medicine practitioners
  • Individuals with the lived experience of grief seeking to support the bereaved.

Course Objectives:

  • Have a clear understanding of the ICF Core Competencies and Ethics
  • Understand the various assessment tools to help your client create a baseline of their current emotional, life survey and to know limitations to coach to student’s level of expertise (e.g., Certified Coach vs. Licensed Therapist).
  • Learn the steps to prepare for the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Level One application path to an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Credential.
  • Complete 30+ Hours of Coach Training, which combined with the Certified Grief Coach and B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Facilitator program satisfies the 60+ Hours of Coach Training for Level One Path to ACC Credential
  • Receive 10 Mentor Sessions (7 group/3 1:1)
  • Prepare for the ICF Knowledge Assessment
  • Understand the ICF requirements for 100 hours of coaching experience necessary for Level One
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Course Objectives:

“I am so grateful to have had this amazing group to work on my coaching skills and to be so vulnerable with”
-Karla V.
“I have learned so much and have definitely gained confidence in my coaching abilities.”
-Jill S.
“I feel much more confident in my coaching abilities having had more practice and feedback!"
-Cami T.
On average, our Advanced Grief Coach students rated their confidence level at a “9” on a scale of 1-10 which is a 30 point improvement over the 12 week training course!

Refund/Cancellation Policy

The Confident Grief Coach School has a limited refund policy because we only accept students who have a clear commitment to completing their training and certification.

Our firm belief is we cannot fully support you in your success as a student while also leaving space for you to quit on yourself and the people you wish to serve. Our limited refund policy is our way of saying right from the beginning that neither of us are willing accept failure as an option.

  • For Cancellations made prior to program start date: Cancellation of a course must be made a minimum of ten (10) business days prior to the course to be eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made less than ten (10) days before the course (but prior to class start date) are not eligible for refund of the enrollment down payment but will be refunded any non-down payment fees previously paid by student. Written notice of cancellation shall be effective on the date the withdrawal is received by The Confident Grief Coach School. Refunds will be made within thirty (30) days following receipt of cancellation or withdrawal requests.
  • For cancellations requested after program start date: Because of the work we do, we do recognize that significant life-altering events can occur. Should this happen and interfere with you completing your course during your scheduled you may request a one-time transfer of your registration to another class. Requests are not guaranteed to be granted and will be reviewed by the Director of the School on a case-by-case basis.