ICF Accreditation: Forton's commitment to global standards

We're working for a world of more abundant leadership, through mutual prosperity - for people and planet.

New: Looking to achieve or renew your ICF credential?

Download our checklist here.

Excellence in leadership coaching

In 2000 Forton created the first leadership coaching education programme accredited by the International Coaching Federation in 2002. Founded by Helen Caton Hughes PCC, Forton is a female led, inclusive organisation (70% female owned).

We saw the need for a coaching style of leadership taking into account the complex nature of organisations and the pressures placed on leaders and managers in today's volatile and challenging world.

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Elements of our approach include:

The International Coaching Federation Competency frameworks for individual and team coaching
The global VUCA framework impacting on organisations (volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity)
The Schroder High-performance behaviour framework for better leadership and management
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the workplace for individuals, teams and culture
The need for positive employee engagement, diversity and inclusion
Whole systems thinking

Our programmes are evidence-based, focused on what works and makes a difference in leadership development and coaching.

Our learning philosophy: abundant leadership

We develop leadership and executive coaches to a professional standard, and support leaders and managers themselves to adopt a more coach-like approach to leadership.

Coaching has proven itself in terms of effectiveness and today is one of the growth areas in personal, professional and organisational development. We are proud to be a part of that growth.

Today we deliver coaching programmes around the world, both in person and virtually, in the following languages:

Our online learning centre means that we combine self-paced learning with highly-engaging, interactive live sessions.

Our goal is to create a world of abundant leadership, where peoples' talents and potential are recognised and truly valued.

Our programmes

We offer three levels of training, all part of the 'Professional Leadership Coach' programme: foundational, levels 1 and 2

For Continuing Professional Development we additionally offer 'CCEs' - Continuing Coach Education units

New: Understand your learning journey

The ICF set out a standard for accredited programmes, which blend live and self-paced learning, skills practise, observation and mentoring. To understand what you can expect from a Forton Coaching programme, download your learning journey.

For the Certified Leadership Coach Learning Journey click here

For the Professional Leadership Coach Learning Journey click here

For dates and prices click here

Title	Level	Learning Hours	Description	Trains to:
Ignite	Foundational Workshop	17	Leadership Coaching Model, Principles, Skills and Steps for all students.	Foundational Coaching Skills*	FIND OUT MORE
Manager as Coach	Level 1 Programme	60	Equipping managers to be more coach like, giving constructive feedback and developing teams	ICF 'Associate Certified Coach' (ACC) credential level
Certified Leadership Coach	Level 1 Programme	60	Suitable for in-house coaches and those looking to develop a coaching practise	ICF 'Associate Certified Coach' (ACC) credential level
Professional Leadership Coach	Level 2	125	Suitable for those seeking a professional qualification with optional advanced modules	ICF 'Professional Certified Coach' (PCC) credential level
Students can choose from one of the follow modules to complete their PCC level training:
Advanced Modules	Level 2	Learning Hours	Description	Trains to: ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential level
Hero's Journey	Requires prior training to ACC level	65	Coaching skills for change & transformation and coaching to PCC levels
Team Coaching		60	Discover and deepen your team coaching skills through this engaging and highly interactive programme.
Coach Mentor/Supervisor		53	Skills for offering coach mentoring and supervision services to individuals and groups
Mastery in Leadership Coaching			Advanced skills for leadership coaches exploring leadership behaviours and how to coach for them
	CCEs	Hours		Trains to Certificate in Mentor Coaching and Supervision
Coach Mentor/Supervisor	Requires ACC credential (renewed at least once) as minimum. Or PCC credential	40 CCEs	Skills for offering coach mentoring and supervision services to individuals and groups. Offers 40 CCEs and a further 15 learning hours.
	AATC	Hours		Trains to Advanced Accredited Team Coach Credential
Team Coaching	Requires prior coach training and experience of group facilitation or team building	60	Discover and deepen your team coaching skills through this engaging and highly interactive programme.