Systemic Team Coaching Practitioner FAQs

The Systemic Team Coaching Practitioner course, developed by Prof. Peter Hawkins and Dr. Catherine Carr, is a transformative learning experience for individual coaches, team facilitators, and organizational consultants. This course goes beyond traditional team development, focusing on co-creating value with all stakeholders, and is grounded in Prof. Hawkins's Five Disciplines of Teams model, recognized globally.

Key highlights include:

Combined with Group Supervision, the course was designed to meet the International Coaching Federation's (ICF) standards of Advanced Accreditation in Team Coaching (AATC), providing participants a clear path to achieving the Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC). As of December 31, 2023, there were only 347 active ICF-ACTC holders worldwide.

The course was also designed to meet the European Mentoring & Coaching Council’s standards for the Individual Team Coaching Award (ITCA) at a Practitioner level.

For more details, visit: https://www.coaching.com/team-development/practitioner/

The Systemic Team Coaching Practitioner course is led by Prof. Peter Hawkins, Dr. Catherine Carr, Michael Cooper, and an esteemed faculty of renowned figures in team coaching. Prof. Hawkins is a pioneer in systemic team coaching, and Dr. Carr is an expert in leadership coaching and psychotherapy.

To further enhance practical skills, the course features eight Practicum sessions led by hand-selected Practicum Leaders and at least one Practicum Assistant from our global faculty of experienced and certified systemic team coaches from over twenty countries. They guide you through practice exercises and training materials during live sessions and in the community.

Lastly, there are also five Group Supervision sessions with certified Supervisors experienced in systemic team coaching, fostering a collaborative learning environment for reflective dialogue and continuous improvement. These supervision hours, although optional, are required to achieve the International Coaching Federation’s (ICF) Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC). (Additional fees apply.)

For more details, visit: https://www.coaching.com/team-development/practitioner/

To be accepted into the Practitioner level, you need to have completed either the Team Development Essentials or a foundations team coaching certification course, and have at least 6 months of hands-on experience coaching a team.

This course has been designed to suit experienced coaches, who want to develop their own, unique approach to team coaching. The core models provide a language client teams can easily understand and apply both with the coach and when the coach has gone. If you enjoy helping people find elegant solutions to complex situations, you will find that this course radically enhances your toolkit.

In the Team Development Essentials, we started coaching leaders to better enable their teams, coach the team through the team leader, or how to start with the team.

In the Systemic Team Coaching® Practitioner you will learn how to effectively convey “why team coaching” to a potential client partner, how to expand your practice by coaching a team using the Five Disciplines of high-value creating teams, and SIDER, a model for scoping, contracting, and delivering team coaching work.

You will expand the range of approaches you can use when coaching teams, and the authority, presence, and impact required to be a successful team coach.

After engaging with Systemic Team Coaching® Practitioner, you will gain the ability to coach teams, deliver off-site workshops, and carry out structured team diagnostics.

The Systemic Team Coaching® Practitioner course brings together the top names and key authorities in the field and offers a flexible live-online learning environment.

The course incorporates the latest research globally into teaming and team coaching and is among the first to be accredited against international standards for team coaching. It synthesizes a wide range of approaches to provide new team coaches with the confidence and competence to tackle many common issues faced by teams. It enables them to recognize the limits of their current competence and create a challenging but realistic personal learning plan to grow into the team coach role.

The emphasis on systemic approaches provides the team coach with a much wider portfolio of responses and ways forward than the typical linear models. It challenges many assumptions about teams and team coaching, allowing you to develop your own, unique, evidence-based practice.

Combined with Group Supervision, the course was designed to meet the International Coaching Federation's (ICF) standards of Advanced Accreditation in Team Coaching (AATC), providing participants a clear path to achieving the Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC). As of December 31, 2023, there were only 347 active ICF-ACTC holders worldwide.

The course was also designed to meet the European Mentoring & Coaching Council’s standards for the Individual Team Coaching Award (ITCA) at a Practitioner level.

We aim to provide the highest quality of training to create top team coaches who can make a difference not just to their clients but to the wider social world.

By taking the Systemic Team Coaching® Practitioner course you will be able to take your current work to a deeper level, extending the impact you and your client teams achieve.

This course was designed to help you gain new perspectives on team coaching from the world’s foremost experts on the topic along with their global faculty. Coaches, who attend this course will be able to sell and deliver a more complete package of support to organizations – integrating the development of the leader and his or her team.

Successfully transitioning to team coach typically also enhances and speeds up the journey towards personal and coach maturity – the perspective that comes with team coaching competence has positive impacts across the whole of a person’s socio-emotional and cognitive identity.

Team coaching is evolving so fast that refresher training is essential to keep up. You will also have an opportunity to enhance your network of team coach colleagues, whom you can draw upon for large assignments.

Yes, we highly encourage participants to apply the concepts and tools learned in the Systemic Team Coaching Practitioner course to their current team coaching engagements. This real-world application not only enhances your learning experience but also allows you to immediately see the impact of your coaching on the team's development and performance.

Our Partners Renewal Associates are working hard to confirm teams that will work with our coachees. Once you join the course you will have access to the pre-course lounge space called Finding a Team or Co-Coach.

If you have already joined the course, in the pre-course lounge space, there is a thread called Finding a Team or Co-Coach.

Thanks for your ROI question. Here are a few examples illustrating the impact of this course:

Prof. Peter Hawkins and Dr. Catherine Carr bring together over 45 years of experience in training coaches and teams on advanced coaching principles. Their students have successfully transitioned from individual coaching to the more profitable and impactful realm of team coaching. This shift, facilitated by their training, has led to coaches achieving a higher success rate in enhancing team performance, making them highly sought after through word-of-mouth recommendations.

Several of Prof. Hawkins and Dr. Carr’s past students, from various parts of the world, have authored books and embarked on speaking and academic careers, establishing themselves as experts in their fields. Others have reported that the insights and skills gained from this course have empowered them to confidently tackle challenging and prestigious roles within global teams across diverse industries.

If you are new to Systemic Team Coaching, then you’ll want to join the Team Development Essentials course first to understand team coaching fundamentals.

Once you graduate from the Team Development Essentials course, the Systemic Team Coaching Practitioner level will take you through the key components of Systemic Team Coaching®. You’ll get to know how to consider the range of approaches you can use when coaching teams, and the authority, presence, and impact that you bring to your team coaching relationships.

At the end of this course, you will have an extensive toolkit of practical diagnostics and coaching interventions for addressing the most commonly encountered situations and challenges you are likely to meet as a team coach. You’ll also receive and become recognized as a Certified Practitioner in Systemic Team Coaching®.

This course has been designed to exactly suit experienced coaches, who want to develop their own, unique approach to team coaching. The core models provide a language client teams can easily understand and apply both with the coach and when the coach has gone. If you enjoy helping people find elegant solutions to complex situations, you will find that this course radically enhances your toolkit.

The content of the course is based on research and scientific methods routinely taught in HR and organizational development courses.

Both! Whether you're working with corporate clients as an external coach or leading teams within a company, you will benefit from the tools and methodologies shared in this course. This information can also be applied in your 1-on-1 coaching sessions because, as you will learn in this course, every person is part of many teams, whether they realize it or not. No matter who your clients may be, they will benefit from your ability to coach them in a systemic, interconnected way.

That’s very understandable! Most coaches who participate in this course will have hectic schedules just like you.

We plan to run the Practitioner course again in October 2026, with the expectation that it will run once a year from October to May the following year.

If you would like to speak to our team about the time commitment in more detail, they’d be delighted to chat with you.
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Upon completing the graduation requirements, graduates will earn the designation:
​Certified Practitioner in Systemic Team Coaching®

Monthly schedule (4.5 hours/month):

Additional commitment:
Preparation, self-study, and homework: ~7 hours/month

Optional:
Group Supervision (required for ACTC) includes 5 monthly sessions in Week 4 (additional fees apply).

Yes, the course contains 26 client-facing coaching tools, including:

Great question! If you join by July 28, 2025, you’ll save 50% off the retail price.

You can opt for:

In case you are interested in achieving the Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC), you can also opt for the optional but required Group Supervision at $750.

As a premium member of Coaching.com, you do get access to an additional discount for the Systemic Team Coaching Practitioner Course.

You get an additional 10% discount on top of the early bird discount of 50%.

Let me know if this is interesting to you so I can send over a payment link just for you.

I would like to note that the premium member discount is only applicable for purchasing the Level 2 or Systemic Team Coaching Practitioner Course as a single purchase.

In case you are interested in achieving the Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC), you can also opt for the optional but required Group Supervision at $750.

Group Supervision is only offered as an add-on for the Practitioner course for $750.

Combined with Group Supervision, the Practitioner course was designed to meet the International Coaching Federation's (ICF) standards of Advanced Accreditation in Team Coaching (AATC), providing participants a clear path to achieving the Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC). As of December 31, 2023, there were only 347 active ICF-ACTC holders worldwide.

You can receive a full refund within 30 days of purchase.

COURSE AND LOGISTICS

What is the course schedule for the Systemic Team Coaching Practitioner Course?

The course spans 8 months, starting with Module 1 on October 7, 2025, and concluding on May 26, 2026. You can access the full course schedule here.

It consists of:

When is the Learning Center opening?

The Learning Center will open a few weeks before the course begins on October 7th, 2025.

How can I access my Learning Center?

You may access the Learning Center through this URL: https://systemicteam.coaching.com/stcp/

Will there be video/audio recordings of the live sessions in case I can’t attend the live training events?

Yes, all of the Theory and Core Learning Sessions are recorded and will be posted within 48 hours in the Learning Center.

The Practicum sessions on the other side, are not recorded and need to be attended live. To graduate you need to attend at least 6 out of 8 Practicums live.

If you are missing a Practicum toward your graduation requirements, you can use the Missed Practicum process to make up for the missing attendance. Note this can only be used once. In case of missing more than three Practicum sessions, you will have the option to move to the next cohort for a small administrative fee of $500.

Will my questions be answered?

While we can't promise to address every single question individually, we encourage you to actively participate in the Community.

Here, you can engage with your Practicum Leader and peers, fostering collaborative learning and rich discussions.

Your questions contribute to the co-creation of session content, ensuring relevance to your learning journey. Additionally, leverage the collective wisdom by responding to others' queries and exploring potential collaborations.

For content-related questions, utilize the Community, while technical inquiries can be directed to [email protected].

What are the graduation requirements?

The graduation requirements are:

If you are missing a Practicum toward your graduation requirements, you can use the Missed Practicum process to make up for the missing attendance. Note this can only be used once. In case of missing more than three Practicum sessions, you will have the option to move to the next cohort for a small administrative fee of $500.

Optional, but highly recommended in addition to graduation requirements:

Upon completing the course requirements, you’ll receive access to a personalized certificate, marketing materials, and a copy of your ICF CCEUs, EMCC CPD Hours or SHRMs PDC credits depending which organization you are a member of.

Optionally, you also have the opportunity to achieve ICFs Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC), if you opt for Group Supervision (additional fees may apply).

Or you can decide to take advantage of your recommendation for EMCCs Individual Team Coaching Accreditation (ITCA) at a Practitioner level (additional fees may apply).

GROUP SUPERVISION

What is Group Supervision, why take it, and what’s the price?

Group Supervision is a vital component of the Systemic Team Coaching Practitioner course. It enhances your coaching practice through collaborative learning and reflective dialogue, essential for developing team coach practitioners, given the complexities of team dynamics.

By participating, you avoid the hassle of finding a supervisor yourself and gain support from experts in systemic team coaching, ensuring you effectively apply course learnings to your team coaching engagements.

Note: You can only purchase Group Supervision as an add-on for the Practitioner course for $750.

Combined with Group Supervision, the Practitioner course was designed to meet the International Coaching Federation's (ICF) standards of Advanced Accreditation in Team Coaching (AATC), providing participants a clear path to achieving the Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC). As of December 31, 2023, there were only 347 active ICF-ACTC holders worldwide.

What is the Reflective Assignment?

Overview: As part of the Systemic Team Coaching Practitioner course, you will be required to complete a Reflective Assignment. This assignment is an opportunity to synthesize your learning from the course and reflect on your experiences.

Important Dates:

You’ll see two new sections in your Modules page and one in the Community:

Make sure to read the Reflective Assignment Guide thoroughly – it has everything you need to confidently complete this assignment.

PRACTICUM SESSION

What are Practicum Sessions?

The Practicums in the Practitioner course are an intimate and well-rounded experience. Each group will be led by a member of the Systemic Team Coaching® faculty. In each practice session, the group will discuss a specific set of questions, issues, and practice ways to apply the theory they learned during the module.

The facilitator of the session will make sure that people get the opportunity to voice their questions, share their experiences, and receive feedback from others in the group. These sessions are designed to propel you forward by giving you access to the collective knowledge and experience of people that have practiced team coaching for decades.

What if I miss my Practicum session?

The Practicum sessions are a crucial part of your learning experience and are not recorded. It is important to attend these sessions to get the most out of the course. We encourage you to plan accordingly to maximize your participation in these interactive and valuable sessions, as changing Practicum Groups isn’t possible.

In order to graduate you need to attend at least 6 out of 8 Practicums live.

If you are missing a Practicum toward your graduation requirements, you can use the Missed Practicum process to make up for the missing attendance. Note this can only be used once. In case of missing more than three Practicum sessions, you will have the option to move to the next cohort for a small administrative fee of $500.

How is observation integrated into the Practicum?

During the practicum, participants engage in observed team coaching, where they receive regular feedback from their peers and teaching faculty. Each participant will also receive at least one piece of written feedback from the faculty after each observed team coaching session, helping to further develop their skills in a practical, real-world context.

TEAM CONNECT 360

What is Team Connect (TC) 360? Team Connect 360 (TC360) is a powerful online feedback tool designed exclusively for Systemic Team Coaching Practitioner participants by Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC). It provides a clear, efficient way to gather insights into how a team is perceived by its stakeholders and members, enabling coaches and teams to identify focus areas for improvement.

Key features of TC360 include:

With TC360, team coaches can accelerate their team coaching programs while ensuring stakeholder alignment and objective, impactful outcomes.

Learn more, access sample reports, videos and other materials here: https://www.aoec.com/stc-team-connect-360/

Who is eligible to use the Team Connect (TC) 360? Anyone who has completed the Systemic Team Coaching Practitioner’s Module 2 is considered licensed to use the TC 360 with their clients.

How do I get access to Team Connect (TC) 360? Once you’ve completed the Systemic Team Coaching Practitioner’s Module 2 contact [email protected] to commission a report, and make sure to indicate you’re part of the Systemic Team Coaching Practitioner course for a discounted rate.

Then follow these steps:

Once we have received your completed application and Data Import file, we will set the survey up for your preferred start date. Please note that we require at least 24 hours’ notice.

Is there a sample report for Team Connect (TC) 360? Yes, a sample report is available to help you understand the insights provided by TC360. You can access it here.Check AoECs dedicated site for guides, brochure and further examples.

Is the Team Connect (TC) 360 a requirement? TC360 is a semi-automated process designed to take some of the legwork away from the coach for this part of the team coaching process, it has been designed as an ‘off the shelf product’ to enable it to be delivered as cost effectively as possible.

There are other ways you can obtain this information, for example conducting interviews or by using High Value Creating Team Questionnaire (HVCTQ) which is free of charge.

Are there any alternatives to the Team Connect (TC) 360? Yes, as an alternative, you can conduct interviews or use the High Value Creating Team Questionnaire (HVCTQ) to collect all the necessary information about the stakeholders.

How much does the Team Connect (TC) 360 cost? Are there any discounts available? Systemic Team Coaching Practitioner participants were secured with a discount of 20% from the usual price for the duration of the course.

An additional 20% discount is available for clients based in developing countries and those operating as a registered charity or not-for-profit.

The invoice is payable by the coach and can be raised in USD, GBP, or EUR when you commission the survey. Full payment will be required before AoEC issues the client report.

Note: AoEC will not invoice or engage with your client directly. This allows you to add your own margin when you invoice your client. If you are offering the TC 360 survey and/or your coaching services pro-bono, you will need to arrange for any reimbursement of costs incurred independently.

Visit a dedicated website for Systemic Team Coaching® Practitioner participants by the AoEC with detailed videos, materials and more.

How much time does it take to complete the assessment? The TC360 takes between 15 and 30 minutes per responder, as there are about 30 questions in total that only require a numeric answer. If someone is committed and dedicated then they'll add comments, and if they are thoughtful comments, it could easily take up to 30-60 minutes.

How long does the overall process take with a team? Ideally, no more than two-weeks. This is from start to finish to allow sufficient time for as many responders to complete as possible. You will need to supply a deadline date, so everyone knows what you are working towards to. This deadline date can be extended if needs be. AoEC will issue regular reminders to those that have not completed, together with regular updates to you as to how it is progressing.

What’s the minimum number of responders? We recommend 20 to 30 responders to produce high quality data although it will still work with lower numbers and larger companies will usually have more people to input. The responder numbers are the total number of responders, so for a team of 6 we would on average expect (although it will vary for each client) – primary stakeholder x 1; Team Members x 6; Team Reports 6 to 12; Other stakeholders 6 to 12: so, in total between 19 and 31 responders.

Who should be included? That is for you to agree with your client, however, most surveys would usually include the following:

Please note that AoEC is unable to label the stakeholder groups when producing the Client Report. They will, however, be color-coded throughout the report to help when reviewing the data.

Can I use the Team Connect (TC) 360 with a new team? TC360 is best suited for teams that have been functioning for at least six months. Stakeholders need substantial knowledge about the team to provide meaningful feedback. For new teams, consider using interviews or future-focused questions to gather expectations and insights instead.

Do I need to define a start date and a deadline date? A start date is required so that AoEC knows when to launch the survey. They also need to check that you have arranged with your client that the respondents have been briefed to expect to receive this request and understand why they have been asked to provide feedback. This also avoids requests being identified as ‘junk mail’. The deadline date is required to give responders a date to work to and this will be included in the invitation and on each reminder.

Can the deadline be extended if required? You will receive regular updates throughout the process detailing who has and has not provided feedback from the AoEC. Should you wish to extend the deadline to allow more time for people to respond that can be arrange at no additional cost by contacting [email protected].

What is the expected response rate? If the recommended preparation and briefing steps are followed comprehensively, typical overall response rate is between 80% and 85%.

Can we change the report format and branding? TC360 was developed as an ‘off the shelf’ product to save time interviewing clients and stakeholders individually. To keep the cost of this product to a minimum the mechanics of the tool were kept simple, as such there is no facility to change the report format or branding.

How long until I receive the report? The final report is usually produced and shared within 1 working day of the survey closing. If a print-friendly version is required please contact [email protected] and one will be arranged for you at no additional cost.

What if I need help feeding back to my client? How to debrief the survey report with your client is not included in the TC360 fee.

You can use the tool with the client that you work with whilst in the Systemic Team Coaching Practitioner course. However, you should be aware that it will not be until Module 2, where the tool is introduced that you will have the benefit of support and supervision via your Practicum Group.

Is TC360 available in other languages other than English? At the moment it is available in English but we are busy looking at translating it into more languages. If you would like to assist please let us know as we are currently exploring getting this translated into a number of different languages.

Is TC360 GDPR compliant? The TC360 process is fully compliant with current GDPR regulations, further details can be made available upon request.

ACCREDITATIONS

Is this course accredited by any organizations?

The Systemic Team Coaching Practitioner Course has been designed to meet the accreditation requirements of three different organizations:

Is the course accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF)?

The Systemic Team Coaching Practitioner Course has been designed to meet the International Coaching Federation’s (ICF) Continuing Coach Education (CCE) accreditation requirements, offering up to 72 Continuing Coach Education (CCE) Units.

Combined with Group Supervision, the course is designed to meet the ICF’s Advanced Accreditation in Team Coaching (AATC), providing participants with a clear path to achieving the Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC).

Additional fees may apply, please visit ICF’s site to learn more about ACTC.

What is the Advanced Certificate of Coaching (ACTC) and how can I obtain it?

The Advanced Certificate of Coaching (ACTC) is a professional certification for coaches who demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in team coaching.

To obtain the ACTC, you need to:

Please visit ICF’s site to learn more about the requirements and the application process.

Is the course accredited by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC)?

Yes! The course is accredited by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) with a Team Coaching Training Quality Award (TCQA) accreditation offering up to 72 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Hours.

Upon completing the graduation requirements, participants will also automatically earn a recommendation for the Individual Team Coaching Award (ITCA) at Practitioner Level. Participants’ contact details will be auto-forwarded to the EMCC Global 30 days after the program ends. EMCC Global will contact each participant about the opportunity and the overall application process. Applying is completely optional.

To be able to claim your ITCA at Practitioner Level, participants need to:

Please visit EMCC Global’s site to learn more about the requirements and the application process.

Is the course accredited by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)?

Yes! The course is accredited by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) with 72 Professional Development Credits (PDCs). The number of CCEUs depends on the attendance, and completion of graduation requirements.