BUCKINGHAM COACHING ACADEMY
Welcome to The Coach’s Journey
The Coach’s Journey™ is a 70-hour ICF-accredited Level 1 Pathway designed for leaders, helpers, and professionals ready to coach with confidence, ethics, and impact.
Coach Certification Training
Empower others by becoming a Certified Professional Coach (CPC)
One curriculum. One certification – delivered through two pathways.
1. Accelerated Recorded Interactive Cohort Pathway – Fast-track Education & Training – (30-hours) – 2 weeks
2. ICF Level 1 ACC Pathway – Live Education, Independent Study and Mentor Coaching – (70-hours) – 13 weeks
Organizational Coaching and Certification Program
Elevate Your Culture
Our Organizational Coaching & Certification Program is a powerful, results-driven solution designed to equip leaders, HR professionals, managers, and internal change agents with the coaching skills and strategies needed to transform workplace culture from the inside out.
Group Coaching for Youth, Teens, Adults and Allies
Shared coaching experience in a group setting
Our signature group coaching programs provide a structured curriculum, fostering empathy and resilience-building through exercise, discussions, and practical applications in a supportive group setting.
Live and On-demand Coach Training & Workshops
Empowerment through Education and Training
Through our educational workshops and seminars, we provide in-depth knowledge and practical tools to enhance resilience, mindset, emotional intelligence, and strategies for achieving success. Our educational workshops are led by experienced facilitators who are committed to helping you succeed.
Coach With Confidence, Lead With Impact, and Change Lives – Starting With Your Own.
Coaching Is Your Calling.
Certification Is the Catalyst.
YOUR FUTURE IS TOO IMPORTANT TO LEAVE ON
HOLD
You’re here because you feel called to do more — to serve, to lead, to uplift. Whether your passion lies in personal transformation, leadership development, or trauma healing, you’ve found the right place.
Why Buckingham Coaching Academy?
At Buckingham Coaching Academy, we offer certification programs that go beyond the basics. We train life coaches, executive coaches, and trauma-informed coaches to lead with empathy, act with integrity, and deliver measurable impact.
BCA is accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF) as a gold standard LEVEL 1 Pathway coaching education provider.
Upon compeletion of The Coach’s Journey, aspiring coaches have a clear pathway to the ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential.
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ICF-aligned, research-based curriculum
Our ICF-aligned, research-based curriculum is designed to meet the highest standards in the coaching industry. Grounded in the International Coaching Federation’s Core Competencies and informed by the latest research in psychology, leadership, and human behavior, our program blends theory with practical application. You’ll gain evidence-based tools, structured frameworks, and real-world strategies to coach with confidence, credibility, and ethical integrity.
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Multiple Certification Pathways
Our certification pathways are tailored to your passion. We ensure you’re not following a one-size-fits-all approach. Whether you’re called to life coaching, executive leadership, or trauma-informed support, we offer specialized pathways that align with your unique goals and interests. You’ll receive targeted training, tools, and mentorship that reflect the specific needs of your chosen niche—so you can make the greatest impact doing the work you love.
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Live Coaching Labs
Our live coaching labs + real-time feedback give you hands-on experience in a supportive, supervised environment. You’ll practice coaching with peers, receive immediate feedback from certified mentor coaches, and build the skills you need to thrive in real-world sessions. These labs are where confidence is built, blind spots are revealed, and your coaching voice begins to take shape.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Dr. Buckingham did not disappoint. As a mental health provider, I often have clients seeking my services in search of a “coach.” I entered the course wanting to define and clarify my roles, responsibilities, and guidelines for coaching versus therapy. I received that clarification on the first day.
The entire course allowed me to really focus on my business, core values, and overall mission.
I look forward to continuing my journey beyond this course and having Dr. Buckingham help me develop both aspects of my business goals. Thank you for the well-put-together books, workbooks, and materials. It was a seamless process, and I would have definitely paid more for this invaluable guidance, leadership, and mentorship”.
The Certified Professional Coach Certification class is amazing! Dr. Buckingham takes aspiring coaches by the hand and not only defines coaching but also teaches you in a comprehensive model that is easily digestible. This course encapsulates the IFC coaching competencies, ethics, and differentiates coaching from other helping methods.
Dr. Buckingham is masterful in his approach to ensure that his students are not only knowledgeable but have some practical experience before leaving the class. The Coaching Toolkit is an invaluable asset and I look forward to using it with my clients.
I had been considering adding coaching to my practice and I am so glad that I decided to take the course. Dr. Buckingham was able to really break down the difference between coaching and therapy, which is so important for people that are used to providing psychotherapy and counseling services. He also provided marketing, financial and other business information for starting a coaching business.
The class I took was held at night, which wasn’t my favorite timing, but I found myself looking forward to the meetings every night after we started. There was great support and camaraderie in the class and the information was invaluable.
If you are thinking about taking this course- DO IT!
Completing The Coach’s Journey certification program has been one of the best personal and professional investments I have made within my career.
Dr. Buckingham’s expertise and enthusiasm made every session engaging and full of knowledge. Dr. Buckingham is extremely organized and thorough. In addition to the amazing course materials, he shares countless nuggets of wisdom, creates opportunities to apply what you’ve learned, and provides specific and corrective feedback throughout the program. With the new skills and knowledge that I have gained through The Coach’s Journey, I am excited and empowered to enhance my Coaching services and elevate my client’s experience.
Most Affordable ICF-accredited Program Available
We believe cost should never be the gatekeeper to purpose.
Buckingham Coaching Academy exists to democratize access to professional coaching credentials. By offering one of the most affordable ICF-accredited programs available, we remove unnecessary financial obstacles and open pathways for diverse leaders, helpers, and professionals to enter the coaching field.
Become the Coach People Trust.
Trust is earned through integrity, skill, and results.
At BCA, we prepare students to develop the credibility, competence, and ethical foundation clients rely on when stakes are high and clarity matters most.
WHO THIS IS FOR
This program is for individuals who feel called to help others grow — but want the training, structure, and credibility to do it professionally.
- Aspiring coaches
- Leaders & managers
- Therapists & helpers
- Educators & advocates
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
- ICF-aligned competencies
- Real coaching practice
- Mentorship & feedback
- Ethical foundations
- Pathway to ACC credential
THE EXPERIENCE
This is not a passive course.
It is a guided journey of:
- self-awareness
- listening mastery
- decision ethics
- transformational conversations
