WHO THIS PROGRAMME IS FOR

This programme is designed for:

• Service leavers and veterans planning their transition to civilian life
• Officers, senior NCOs and specialists who want to work professionally with people
• Those exploring coaching, leadership development, consultancy or mentoring
• Veterans who already hold UK coaching qualifications (ILM, Level 5, Level 7 etc) but want a market-recognised, international credential

If you want to establish professional credibility with employers, organisations and paying clients, this pathway gives you the professional credibility the market now expects.

WHY THIS MATTERS FOR VETERANS

Many service leavers invest their resettlement funding into coaching or leadership qualifications and only later discover that UK-only awards are not always recognised or valued by employers, buyers or global organisations.

The coaching market has professionalised.

Today, serious buyers increasingly look for:

• Internationally recognised credentials
• Independent assessment
• Supervised practice
• Ethical and professional standards

This is exactly what the ICF (International Coaching Federation) provides.

WHY ICF AND WHY IT BEATS UK-ONLY QUALIFICATIONS

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the global professional body for coaching.

In the UK and internationally:

• Employers and public bodies increasingly expect ICF-credentialed coaches
• UK-only qualifications are often not sufficient on their own
• ICF credentials are competency-based, practice-led and independently assessed
• ICF ACC is the recognised entry point into professional coaching worldwide

This programme leads you towards the ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential the same framework used by professional coaches working in corporates, the NHS, government and global organisations.

WHY STARBUCK & ASSOCIATES

Starbuck & Associates is a B Corp-certified, values-led coaching and leadership development organisation working globally with senior leaders, organisations and public bodies.

We are:

• ICF-accredited to deliver Level 1 (ACC) coach training
• ISO 9001:2015 certified (Quality Management)
• ISO 27001:2022 certified (Information Security)
• An ELCAS-approved learning provider

Our focus is not just issuing certificates; it is developing credible, employable, ethical coaches and leaders who deliver meaningful impact.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

By completing The Coaching Craft – ICF Level 1 (ACC Pathway) you will:

• Complete ICF Level 1 accredited coach training
• Develop coaching skills through supervised practice
• Receive mentor coaching aligned to ICF standards
• Build the confidence to coach professionally and ethically
• Be eligible to apply for the ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential

This is practical, applied training  not academic theory.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

• ICF Accreditation: Level 1 (ACC Pathway)
• Delivery: Blended (live virtual sessions, practice groups, self-study)
• Coach-specific training: 60+ hours
• Mentor coaching: Included
• Practice coaching: Supported and supervised
• Assessment: ICF performance evaluation
• ELCAS Funding: Accepted
• Next cohort starts: 26th January 2026

VETERAN EXPERIENCE

“I completed an ILM Level 7 coaching qualification believing that was what I needed. In reality, it didn’t open doors in the market. Completing the ICF ACC through The Coaching Craft has made a significant difference to my confidence, credibility and ability to build a coaching business.”

— Veteran & Coaching Craft Graduate

USING ELCAS WITH THIS PROGRAMME

If you are eligible for Enhanced Learning Credits (ELCAS), you can use your funding towards this programme.

How it works:

1. Check your ELCAS eligibility
2. Find The Coaching Craft – ICF Level 1 (ACC Pathway) on the ELCAS portal
3. Apply for funding through ELCAS
4. Enrol with Starbuck & Associates once approved

We will support you through the process and make it straightforward.

IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?

This programme is ideal if you:

• Want a professionally recognised coaching credential to support with your next career path
• Are serious about coaching or people development as a career
• Value quality, ethics and coaching that delivers real business impact
• Want training aligned to what employers and buyers actually ask for

NEXT STEP

If you’re considering using ELCAS funding for this programme, we recommend a short conversation first.

We’ll help you decide whether this is the right next step with no obligation.

Using Multiple ELCAS Claims

Spread the cost using two ELCAS claims

Many of our veteran learners choose to use more than one ELCAS funding claim to reduce their personal contribution.

ELCAS allows eligible service leavers to make up to three claims across separate financial years.

This means you can spread your funding across two claims if preferred.

Example (Higher Tier eligibility)

Programme fee: £4,800

Option 1 – Single claim	Option 2 – Two claims (most popular)
• ELCAS funds: £2,000	• Year 1 ELCAS: £2,000
• Your contribution: £2,800	• Year 2 ELCAS: £2,000
	• Your contribution: £800

By using two claims, many learners reduce their personal cost significantly while still completing the full programme.

We will guide you through the timing and paperwork to make this straightforward.