When you’re choosing a coaching school, one of the most important things to understand is what level of training you're actually receiving – and what it qualifies you to do.

At The Somatic School, we’re proud to offer a Level 2 ICF-Accredited coach training. 

But what does that really mean — and why does it matter?

The Gold Standard in Coach Training

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the world’s most recognised accrediting body for coaches. Their accreditations signal quality, credibility, and professionalism. And their training levels are not just labels – they represent rigorous, in-depth standards for coach education.

Here’s the hierarchy:

• Level 1 = training that prepares you for the ACC (Associate Certified Coach).
  
  
• Level 2 = training that prepares you for the PCC (Professional Certified Coach) – the gold standard for practicing coaches.
  
  
• Level 3 = a path to the MCC (Master Certified Coach), reserved exclusively for those with over 2,500 hours of coaching experience.
  
  

Here’s what makes Level 2 so special:

This is the highest level of coaching training and certification you can access if you’re not already a highly experienced coach.
(The only higher accreditation is Level 3 – a level of accreditation reserved for coaches who’ve been in practice for years and logged thousands of hours.)

With Level 2, you’re training at a level that qualifies you to apply directly for your PCC credential – without needing to stack on extra courses, mentor hours, or exams.

Many schools only offer Level 1, meaning you’d have to come back later and purchase additional training to level up. With the Accredited Diploma in Body-Oriented Coaching, you don’t need to do that.

Our programme includes both Level 1 and Level 2, rolled into one seamless learning journey – so you’re fully covered for both ACC and PCC.
You could do your Level 1 and then later do your Level 2 – or you can do our Level 2 and get both, saving time and money.

We’re Proud to be the First

The Somatic School was the first somatic coach education provider in the world to receive the new Level 2 accreditation from the ICF.

We didn’t just meet the standard. We led the way.

For years, somatic coaching was under-recognised by the mainstream. We challenged that. We demonstrated that coaching rooted in the body, grounded in neuroscience, and trauma-informed in approach can meet - and exceed - the standards set by the world’s most rigorous accrediting body.

Why This Matters for You

This accreditation isn’t just about prestige — it’s about what it unlocks for your future.

• It means you’re being trained to professional standards from day one.
  
  
• It means you’re saving money by getting everything you need in one place.
  
  
• And it means you’re walking away with a credential that will set you apart in the coaching world and set you up for success in the future.
  
  

Whether you want to coach in organisations, go into private practice, or integrate somatic tools into your current work – this training sets you up to stand tall and coach with confidence.

Professional. Somatic. ICF-Recognised. No Compromise.

Level 2 is more than a badge – it signals that you're serious about your path. It shows that you're receiving the highest possible level of coach training available for someone at your stage on the journey.

And we're proud to be the school that makes this possible – with depth, integrity, and heart.

Want to learn more about Body-Oriented Coaching?

Are you a coach looking to bring the body into your practice? Or maybe you are searching for the right coach training programme to become a somatic coach?

Follow your intuition and come on inside! When you know, you know…

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