Coaching for Beginners
The STANDARD version of the course is free.
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Join the Coaching for Beginners Course
Whether you’re completely new to coaching or have already come across it before, this course can be truly valuable for you.
Is coaching for you?
Coaching is a development method used by professionals such as trainers, teachers, consultants, managers, and therapists. It is also an independent profession practiced by coaches who run their own individual practice.
A coach asks questions, listens actively, and reflects back what they see, hear, or sense. They use various coaching techniques to support their clients through change.
Are you wondering whether coaching is right for you? Whether you could help others navigate change?
Or perhaps this is the professional path you’ve been looking for?
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to learn about coaching in a practical, accessible way — directly from someone who has worked in the field for years, trains other coaches, and prepares them for international coaching accreditations.
It’s for those who are wondering whether becoming a coach is the right path for them. Coaching schools can be expensive, so it’s worth gaining clarity first and making sure that coaching is truly something you’re interested in.
It’s also for people who don’t want to become professional coaches but would like to use coaching skills and techniques in their work with others — in the role of trainer, teacher, consultant, manager, therapist, or even parent.
What is the idea behind this course?
In this course, we explain what effective coaching looks like, present sample coaching programs and session structures, and introduce practical tools and techniques that work well with clients. Every participant will receive a set of proven, ready-to-use tools to support their work with clients.
The course operates on three levels:
- Understanding coaching itself — you learn the process, tools, and techniques.
- Observing real coaching sessions — you listen to recordings of actual coaching processes to see how theory turns into practice.
- Experiencing coaching firsthand — you go through a self-coaching and self-supervision process to feel how coaching works from the inside.
Throughout the course, we encourage participants to form triads and practice coaching together.
We care deeply about the practical dimension of coaching.
How does the course work?
The COACHING FOR BEGINNERS program is delivered 100% online. It doesn’t matter where you live or what hours you prefer to study — the course platform is available 24/7. All you need is internet access. You can use the course on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
- No travel costs.
- You choose the study hours that suit you.
- You learn at the pace that feels right for you.
Learning is based on the following components:
- 45 short lessons on coaching - Here you’ll find reading materials, practical exercises, examples of techniques, and — most importantly — recordings of real coaching sessions. You go through them whenever and wherever it works for you.
- Participant chat - Through the chat, you have direct access to the course instructor, allowing you to ask questions, consult your work, and receive supervision. You can also share experiences, insights, and reflections about coaching and your own practice with other participants. The group is moderated by the instructor.
- Webinar recordings on coaching (included only in the Premium and VIP packages) Over 10 hours of in-depth content covering various aspects of conducting coaching sessions.
- Two individual mentoring calls (VIP package only) An opportunity to work 1:1 with Rafał Szewczak and Magda Kozioł. During these sessions, you can discuss your coaching career path, receive supervision on your work with clients, or experience real coaching sessions with the course authors.
The course is intensive and lasts 2 weeks. After this period, you continue to have access to all learning materials and the participant chat.
You receive access to the platform immediately after enrolling in the Standard version or purchasing the Premium/VIP package.
Course Program
Week 1 – Coaching as a Method of Development Support
In the first module, we explain what coaching is and how it differs from other development-support methods. We present various types and forms of coaching and discuss the career perspectives available in the coaching profession.
The second part of this module focuses on the structure of a coaching session.
Topics covered in this module:
The essence of coaching and the conditions for its effective use
Areas where coaching can be applied
Coaching vs. other development-support methods
Types and forms of coaching
Individual, group, and team coaching
Career perspectives in the coaching profession
Coaching specializations
Core coaching skills — the coaching loop
Structure of a coaching session
Week 2 – The Coaching Process
In this module, we walk through each stage of the coaching process and present specific tools used at different phases of the work.
Topics discussed in this module:
Coaching as a process vs. intervention-based coaching
Stages of the coaching process
Working with aspiration in coaching — vision, values, and goals
Expanding reality — challenges, resources, and support
Levels of coaching work
Analysing options and creating an action plan
Review sessions
The Transtheoretical Model of Change in coaching
Supervision and coach development
Course Author
Rafał Szewczak
- A supervisor and accredited coach (Master Certified Coach, CoachWise Certified Coach).
- Psychologist and IFS practitioner.
- Co-owner of the NOVO Coaching Practice and Program Director of the NOVO Professional Business Coach Program and the NOVO Team & Group Coaching School.
- Co-author of the first Polish book on group coaching and team coaching.
Certificate of Completion
Every participant who successfully completes the training will receive a personalized electronic certificate (PDF) sent to the email address provided during registration (applies to Premium and VIP packages).
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have no previous experience with coaching, this course will give you a solid introduction to the field.
If you’ve heard about coaching, or have even taken a short training before, this course will help you organize your knowledge and give you two weeks of direct access to the instructors — experienced coaches, coach trainers, and supervisors. You’ll be able to ask questions and clarify any doubts throughout the course.
We want to promote coaching widely.
That’s why we decided that the full-value STANDARD package will be free of charge — but it requires a commitment from the participant to do something good for others in return. You decide what it is.
It could be a free coaching session for someone who cannot afford it, a free online workshop you offer to others, or simply direct help to a person in need.
The Premium and VIP packages are paid.
Your satisfaction is important to us.
We want you to feel confident recommending us to others.
If at any point you doubt the quality or usefulness of the content presented in the e-course, you may withdraw from participation. We will refund your payment (applies to the Premium and VIP packages).
This course provides an introduction to what coaching is: what a session looks like, how the coaching process is structured, and what tools are used at different stages.
Because it is an online course focused primarily on knowledge rather than skill practice, it cannot fully develop the competencies needed to work as a coach.
Professional coach training programs range from 60 to 120 hours and require live interaction with trainers, intensive practice, and later supervision.
This online course offers about 12–16 hours of learning. It’s enough to gain a solid orientation in coaching, organize existing knowledge, and understand the foundations — but it does not replace a full professional coaching school.
The course is a great way to learn what to pay attention to before investing 6,000–12,000 PLN in a professional coach training program.
If you complete all exercises and participate in triad coaching practice, you will gain basic skills to conduct conversations using coaching methods.
And if you know that the coaching path is for you, explore the NOVO Professional Business Coach Program.
COACHING FOR BEGINNERS is an asynchronous course.
This means you can log in to the learning platform and the Facebook support group at any time you choose. You have 24/7 access from anywhere in the world — all you need is internet access.
We recommend some consistency, as it supports skill development, but nothing happens if you go through more materials one day and less on another. You do not need to log in daily.
We do encourage participants to follow the activity inside the supporting Facebook group.
No problem.
You can go through the content at your own pace.
You can also repeat the course with the next group if you find it useful.
Access to the COACHING FOR BEGINNERS Facebook group is permanent.
You remain in the group regardless of whether you complete the course or not.
Yes, absolutely.
When purchasing a Premium or VIP package, you fill in the necessary details in the store checkout form, where you can enter your invoicing information.
Invoices are issued after the end of each month and sent to the email address provided in your order.
The invoice is dated according to the month of purchase so that it can easily be included in your business expenses.
A certificate of completion is issued only to individuals who purchase the Premium or VIP package.
Participants in the free STANDARD edition do not receive a certificate.
To receive the certificate, you must:
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go through the course materials on the learning platform,
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actively participate in the dedicated Facebook group,
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take part in mutual coaching practice (at least one session as a client and one as a coach),
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complete the final reflection assignment at the end of the course.
The detailed requirements will be provided by the course instructor.
Course Versions
You can join the course for free in the STANDARD version, or you can choose an extended version that includes webinar recordings, a certificate of completion, and individual coaching sessions available in the PREMIUM and VIP packages.
STANDARD Package
45 short lessons on coaching.
Participant chat.
10 hours of webinar recordings dedicated to coaching:The Coaching ProcessGoals in CoachingCoach Like a PCC – how to maximize the intensity of a coaching sessionWhy Coaching Sometimes Doesn’t WorkOnline CoachingWorking with a Client Who Is Not Ready for ChangeBehavioral Change ProcessesRituals in CoachingHow I Develop My Practice as a Coach, Mentor, and Supervisor
2 telephone sessions – one with Rafał Szewczak and one with Magda Kozioł – During these sessions, you will discuss your individual development perspectives in the coaching profession, consult difficult situations in client work, and experience an example of a real coaching session.Certificate of course completion.
Package price: free, in exchange for doing something free of charge for someone in need.
PREMIUM Package
45 short lessons on coaching.
Participant chat.
10 hours of webinar recordings dedicated to coaching:
The Coaching Process
Goals in Coaching
Coach Like a PCC – how to maximize the intensity of a coaching session
Why Coaching Sometimes Doesn’t Work
Online Coaching
Working with a Client Who Is Not Ready for Change
Behavioral Change Processes
Rituals in Coaching
How I Develop My Practice as a Coach, Mentor, and Supervisor
2 telephone sessions – one with Rafał Szewczak and one with Magda Kozioł – During these sessions, you will discuss your individual development perspectives in the coaching profession, consult difficult situations in client work, and experience an example of a real coaching session.Certificate of course completion.
Package price: 95 PLN
VIP Package
45 short lessons on coaching.
Participant chat.
10 hours of webinar recordings dedicated to coaching:
The Coaching Process
Goals in Coaching
Coach Like a PCC – how to maximize the intensity of a coaching session
Why Coaching Sometimes Doesn’t Work
Online Coaching
Working with a Client Who Is Not Ready for Change
Behavioral Change Processes
Rituals in Coaching
How I Develop My Practice as a Coach, Mentor, and Supervisor
2 telephone sessions – one with Rafał Szewczak and one with Magda Kozioł – During these sessions, you will discuss your individual development perspectives in the coaching profession, consult difficult situations in client work, and experience an example of a real coaching session.
Certificate of course completion.
Package price: 500 PLN
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We guarantee quality
Your satisfaction is important to us. We want you to feel confident recommending us to others. If at any point during the course you have any doubts about the quality or usefulness of the content presented, you may decide to withdraw from the program. We will refund the payment you made.