What is the Train-the-Trainer clinic?
The Train the Trainer clinic is designed to fully equip and certify participants to train others in our Basic Coach Training Certification. Our Train-the-Trainer clinic is offered several times each year in a variety of locations. We also provide customized Train-the-Trainer clinics for denominations, associations, conferences and organizations. Contact J. Val Hastings directly to schedule your customized in-house clinic.
What does the Train-the Trainer clinic prepare you for?
This training will prepare you to successfully lead our two day Basic Coach Training Program, which provides participants with a strong introduction to coaching. Our Train-the-Trainer clinic will provide you with a coaching toolkit of knowledge, techniques and practiced skills that you can use with confidence when leading a Basic Coach Training event. You will leave the clinic with the skills to train others how to coach.
Your training also includes invaluable promotional instructions and tools, designed to give you a turn-key solution for delivering a successful event.
Is the Train-the-Trainer clinic right for me?
People who typically attend a Train-the-Trainer clinic include coaches who want to train other coaches as an additional service for their business, ministry leaders who want to develop a coaching culture in their conference/association, or people who want to train coaches within their church or organization. The Train-the-Trainer clinic is also the first step level of Faculty Training process for Coaching4Clergy.
What can I expect?
Participants will leave this clinic with the confidence and competency to successfully lead a two-day Basic Coach Training event. Participants learn and practice coach training theories and techniques through classroom instruction, small group interaction and several practice teaching opportunities. Additionally, you will:
- Receive 21 hours of ICF Continuing Coaching Education hours.

- Sharpen your teaching and training skills by experiencing and practicing state-of-the-art coaching techniques.
- Understand the structure and process of leading a two-day Basic Coach Training event, including key teaching concepts and exercises.
- Receive feedback from the facilitator and other participants attending this clinic.
- Network and collaborate with other coaches.
- Hone your own coaching skills.
- Opportunities for unstructured networking and brainstorming time
- Our book will be shipped to you once you register and you’ll receive information on how to access your trainer information and resources
- Any questions on your program, please contact your Trainer
Requirements for Trainer Certification: A Trainer Certificate, along with full Trainer status, will be awarded to all Train-the-Trainer participants who have met the following requirements:
- 100% attendance at the Train-the-Trainer event. You’ll need to attend the actual Train-the-Trainer event and fully participate and be part of the class demonstrating the class material. (attending class does not guarantee graduation from the class)
- Active participation and engagement throughout the Train-the-Trainer event.
- A thorough understanding and mastery of the coach training materials demonstrated through a LIVE presentation during the Train-the-Trainer event.
- Trainer will decide who has passed and will notify students the status of pass/fail of the class and will contact you for your on the certificate and correct email address.
- You’ll then receive your certificate by email.
- A Certificate of Completion will be offered to those who have completed the Training Module, experienced a coaching session and participate in the 30 day follow-up group coaching call.
- Your Trainer will provide you information on your next steps with C4C.
Trainer tips:
- Tuition includes your first year of membership as a Coaching4Clergy Trainer. Ongoing membership is required for continued status as a Coaching4Clergy Trainer, and the current membership fee is $149.00 per year.
- Trainers must purchase a Coaching4Clergy resource package for every participant who will attend their event. This package is available from Coaching4Clergy and includes a training manual and certification of completion. The current cost of one participant resource package is $99.
- Basic Coach Training fees (what you will charge the participants who attend your events) are at the discretion of each individual trainer. Remember to factor in the cost of participant resources.
- Schedule and list your own Basic Coach Training event and order your books with Coaching4Clergy (link is located in the trainer section of the website).
Next Steps:
- Join The Coaching Gym
- Join our newsletter list
- Participate in ACT program and receive your ACC credential
- Work with a Coach or Mentor Coach
- Download our coaching Audios
- Train the Trainer is also the first step in becoming a C4C Faculty Member!
Upcoming Train the Trainer Events:
To find out more about our upcoming Train the Trainer Events, click here.




