ICF Level 1 coaching certification.
Sixty hours of coach-specific education, Ten hours of mentor coaching.
Frances’ Coaching School
ICF Level 1 Accredited Education
Cohorts are capped at about ten, every session is observed, and every student gets written feedback. That is why the number is small, and it is why we publish it. Ask any school for theirs.
Who is this programme for?
Whether you are new to coaching, already supporting others, or exploring your next career, there is a place for you here.
Leaders & Managers
You lead people and want to bring out their best. Learn to listen more deeply, have meaningful conversations, and help your team grow.
Aspiring & Practising Coaches
You want to become a professional coach or strengthen your existing coaching skills, with a clear pathway towards an internationally recognised ICF credential.
Career Changers & Professionals
You are ready for a new chapter. Turn your professional and life experience into meaningful work by helping others discover their potential.
“No previous coaching experience required. Just the willingness to learn, grow, and make a difference.”
Learn directly from Malaysia’s first woman MCC.
Watch Dr. Frances introduce her coaching philosophy, global track record, and the school’s vision.
Dr Frances Penafort
MCC (ICF) · Director of Education
Sixteen years coaching C-suite and senior leaders, with clients across sixteen countries in banking, oil and gas, telecommunications, healthcare, FMCG, manufacturing, and higher education.
Accredited Coach Supervisor (CSA), first elected President of ICF Malaysia Chapter, and former director across three ICF Global Boards.
Proof, not promises.
“I can confidently go into any coaching session. I don't need to prepare the perfect question - just by being PRESENT, the powerful questions emerge on its own..”
“The best thing about FCS is that all students get real coaching clients to coach. We practise with peers in class reviewed by both our instructors and our classmates. You improve real quick with constructive feedback. You cannot beat the experiential learning that you get at FCS”
Download the 2027 ICF Level 1 Brochure
Complete details on the 60 class hours, 24 client coaching hours, 10 mentor coaching sessions, and upcoming module dates.
The preview runs on the first Saturday of every month. Sixty minutes, no charge, and you will know by the end whether this is for you.
Register for the FREE previewICF-Accredited Level 1 School & Master Certified Coach
Dr Frances Penafort, MCC, is the Director of Education. Frances’ Coaching School holds ICF Level 1 accreditation, allowing candidates to follow the accelerated Level 1 application route.
