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All candidate instructors are assessed using the following criteria:
| PASS Candidate will pass if they... |
INSUFFICIENT Candidate will NOT pass if they... |
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Understanding of the Learning Outcomes
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Exhibit knowledge of the LOs and how they are met in the courseware. |
• Cannot explain how the acceptance criteria for a learning outcome relate to the LO context and purpose.
• Cannot provide an example or explanation to convey the underlying intent behind a learning outcome. • Cannot describe an activity or experiential aspect which will ensure the theme level acceptance criteria are met for a specific theme. • Simply read back the content in the learning outcomes without providing additional content and rationale. |
| Are able to clearly show how the theme level acceptance criteria are met in the course content. | ||
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Domain Experience
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Have a minimum of 2 years of experience practicing or coaching in the relevant domain. |
• Only have experience in the domain limited to a single perspective (e.g., one role, one framework, one organization).
• Only have theoretical knowledge of the domain. • Have not practiced or coached practitioners in the domain. • Are unable to provide examples from their own experience of real-world challenges in the domain and how they have been overcome. |
| Can bring multiple perspectives and relate those perspectives to the content through stories and examples from their own experience. | ||
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Training & Facilitation Demonstration (Instructors who have completed the Training & Facilitation Demonstration do not need to repeat it unless they are not in compliance with our maintenance policies.) |
Present in a style that is interactive, engaging, confirms learners' understanding and focuses on the learner rather than the content. |
• Are unable to convey the content effectively. • Present in a flat or lecturing style and don't confirm understanding. • Do not respond to participant questions in a way that invites further participation and understanding. • Do not provide an adequate explanation of practical activities. • Do not debrief exercises in a manner that confirms and reinforces the learning. |
Additionally, instructors seeking authorization to deliver ICP-ACC courses are assessed on the following:
| INSTRUCTOR AUTHORIZATION | PASS Candidate will pass if they... |
INSUFFICIENT Candidate will NOT pass if they... |
| Debriefing the Coaching Demo | Can identify and explain the techniques used in the coaching demonstration sample | • Have not viewed the coaching demonstration samples prior to the session • Do not debrief the coaching demonstration sample in a manner that confirms and reinforces the learning • Cannot identify and explain the techniques used in the coaching demonstration sample |
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Coaching Ethics
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Can clearly articulate how they actively uphold Agile Coaching Ethical Standards. Code of Ethical Conduct for Agile Coaching - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1crrZSxLOC6SC21nRlnShnvMuu253AhDM/view Agile Coaching Ethics Initiative - https://www.agilealliance.org/resources/initiatives/agile-coaching-ethics/ |
• Have not read the Code of Ethical Conduct for Agile Coaching and the Agile Coaching Ethics Initiative prior to the session • Cannot relate the ethical standards to their own experiences |
| Articulate how the Agile Coaching Ethical Standards align with the Professional Coaching Ethical Standards and where they could be in conflict. ICF Code of Ethics - https://coachingfederation.org/ethics/code-of-ethics NOTE: If you are certified through the EMCC or IAC utilizing their code of ethics is also acceptable. |
• Have not read the ICF Code of Ethics (or other acceptable codes of ethics) prior to the session • Cannot explain the similarities and differences between the Agile Coaching Ethics Standards and Professional Coaching Ethical Standards. |
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| Explain how they have resolved ethical conflicts as an Agile Coach while actively doing Professional Coaching for a client. | • Cannot articulate when to refer clients to another support professional as needed • Cannot identify when this is needed and the available resources. • Cannot articulate the distinctions between coaching, consulting, psychotherapy, and other support professions |
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Team Coaching
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Can clearly articulate how to coach the client team as a single entity | • Cannot clearly articulate how to coach the client team as a single entity • Cannot identify the differences in approach to coaching teams rather than individuals |
| Can articulate the importance of, and how they incorporate the team coaching competencies within their role as an Agile Coach. ICF's team coaching competencies - https://coachingfederation.org/team-coaching-competencies |
• Have not read the Team Coaching Competencies prior to the session • Cannot relate the team coaching competencies to their own experiences |
Additionally, instructors seeking authorization to deliver ICP-SYS courses are assessed on the following:
| INSTRUCTOR AUTHORIZATION | PASS Candidate will pass if they... |
INSUFFICIENT Candidate will NOT pass if they... |
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Coaching Ethics
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Can clearly articulate how they actively uphold Agile Coaching Ethical Standards.
ICF Code of Ethics - https://coachingfederation.org/ethics/code-of-ethics |
• Have not read the Code of Ethical Conduct for Agile Coaching and the Agile Coaching Ethics Initiative prior to the session • Cannot relate the ethical standards to their own experiences |
| Explain how they have resolved ethical conflicts as an Agile Coach while actively doing Professional Coaching for a client. | • Cannot articulate when to refer clients to another support professional as needed • Cannot identify when this is needed and the available resources. • Cannot articulate the distinctions between coaching, consulting, psychotherapy, and other support professions |