Coaching, Diagnostics & Transformation for Small and Medium-sized Businesses
When leadership works, so does the organization Organization.
We ensure both are profitable – with evidence-based coaching, Hogan assessment, and 25 years of experience in the mid-sized business sector.
Coach Academy.com
ICF delivers the standard
Coach training is a matter of trust
The ICF Level 1 accredited training (Certified Systemic Coach) from HM-i, conducted in cooperation with our market partner, the renowned International School of Management (ISM Academy GmbH), and the advanced modules for Certified Business Coach are consistently based on a gold standard. Professional coaching begins with a clear benchmark. International Coach Federation (ICF) defines worldwide what quality in coaching means — with binding ethical standards, evidence-based competency models, and transparent certification.
- Graduation as a Certified Systemic Coach (Level 1 Accredited)
- or Certified Business Coach
- Internationally recognized according to ICF standards with optional mentor coaching
What is your challenge?
Your challenge. Our expertise.
For over 25 years, we have been supporting leaders, HR teams, and organizations in transition.
ICF-Level 1 accredited
Business Coach Training in Cologne
Coaching without ICF certification? In many companies, this is a disqualifying factor. Our 12-month training program (ICF-Level 1 Accredited for Modules 1-4) prepares you for ACC and PCC-Level preparation – part-time, without job interruption.
Practice-oriented, evidence-based, with experienced lecturers from business and academia.
- ICF-Level 1 accredited (ACC/PCC-Track)
- Total 8,100 EUR (tax-exempt)
- Cologne, part-time, small groups
- Instructors, Coaches, and Lecturers from HM-i, ISM, and others.
Free & Instant
Find out where you stand
Our science-based self-tests give you an initial boost in 10 minutes.
Scientifically sound
No registration needed
2,400+ participants
Your Start at HM-i
Start for free – or discover our most popular program.
Free
Leadership Style Test
Discover your leadership style in 10 minutes. Scientifically based, with a personal results profile.
Free
Personality Test
Big Five based self-assessment. Understand your strengths and development areas.
What Our Customers Are Saying
What our customers say
A strategic added value for my role as managing director. The training improves the quality of my leadership discussions and gives me tools to confidently guide teams through change.
Henning Riecken
Managing Director of Haus Hamburg, E. Breuninger GmbH & Co.
Practical, well-founded, and development-oriented - the training has noticeably expanded my professional repertoire as a Global HR Business Partner. A clear recommendation for anyone who wants to effectively shape leadership in challenging times.
Tatjana Schmid
HR Director / Global HR Business Partner, ApBv, Group
The systemic perspective, combined with intensive practical exercises and directly applicable methods, has broadened my understanding of leadership. I now effectively use the learned tools, particularly in change and transformation processes.
Manfred Hinz
Vice President, Medical Surgical Business EMEA
The one-year training to become a Business Coach was a transformative experience for me. The diverse and direct feedback from the instructors and the learning group was particularly valuable. In my role as a manager, I can now apply the learned coaching elements on a daily basis.
Tim Hartmann
Business Director Media VMA, Luxembourg
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Frequently Asked Questions
No – absolute discretion is a fundamental requirement of our work. What is discussed in coaching remains confidential. Content, topics, and conversation flows will not be shared with third parties, not even with the client. If the company finances the coaching, only attendance and scope will be confirmed.
The complete ICF-certified Business Coach training costs 8,100 EUR. The amount is tax-exempt according to §4 No. 21a) bb) UStG - no VAT will be added. Installment payments are possible. The training lasts 12 months and takes place part-time in Cologne.
Yes, in many cases. Companies can claim business coaching as a tax-deductible training measure. If you wish, we will provide you with a quote addressed directly to your HR department or your supervisor. Please mention this to us during your initial consultation – we have experience in supporting such requests internally.
Yes, the training program is explicitly designed to be taken alongside employment. The in-person sessions are held on weekends, and the online modules can be scheduled flexibly. Most of our participants are employed full-time. We recommend allocating approximately 4-6 hours per week for self-study and practice assignments.
The initial consultation is free of charge and lasts approximately 30 minutes – by phone or video call. We listen, analyze your situation, and suggest possible approaches. Afterward, you can decide at your leisure if and how you'd like to proceed. There is no obligation and no sales pressure.
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