The Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Course

This cohort-based Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) course is designed to build foundational coaching skills through a justice-focused lens. Participants will receive a Level 1 Certification with a JEDI focus upon completion, with two flexible format options: an immersive 3-day weekend intensive or a 3-month series of weekly sessions.

The 60-hour program covers four modules: JEDI Coaching Foundations, Coaching for Change, Coaching for Empowerment & Justice, and  Transformative Dialogue. Each module equips participants with the skills to integrate equitable, culturally responsive coaching practices into their work and positions them to be effective catalysts for positive, systemic change.n Course requirements include the following:

  • 12 Independent study hours
  • 3 hours of mentor coaching
  • 3 hours of masterminding
  • A final performance evaluation

Students who complete the The JEDI Course meet the training hours necessary to apply for a Level 1 credential through the International Coach Federation. This program does not include embedded commitment coaching.

 

Training Options:

3-Month Option: This training option is offered in January each year. Students meet online for all classes on Tuesday evenings (7:00-10:00 pm EST). There are no in-person meetings for this option.

The Weekend Intensive Option: This option is offered twice per year. Students meet for three days on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8am – 6pm. Intensives are offered in both in person and virtual formats.

 

Upcoming Schedule:

Start Date: March 7-9, 2025 (JEDI Concentration)

Virtual
8am – 6pm eastern

Cost: $4495

 

Let’s Get Started!

 

July 26th – July 28th
The JEDI Course

Module One: JEDI Coaching Foundations

This foundational course provides an introduction to the ethical principles and core competencies vital to Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) coaching. Participants will explore how to create safe, equitable, and empowering coaching agreements while developing the skills to foster inclusive coaching relationships. The course also emphasizes understanding the boundaries of coaching and the intersections between coaching, advocacy, and other helping professions, particularly through a JEDI lens.

  • Section A: Definition of Coaching
  • Section B: Ethical Guidelines
  • Section C: ICF Core Competencies
  • Section D: Establishing Safety & Trust

Module Two: Coaching for Change

This course highlights the role of self-awareness and cultural intelligence in promoting inclusive change. Participants will learn to establish trust-based relationships, recognize and address implicit biases, and cultivate cultural humility. By understanding how identity, power, and privilege affect relationships, coaches will be better equipped to create a transformative presence that fosters growth and resilience.

  • Section A: Asking Powerful Questions
  • Section B: The Creative Approach
  • Section C: Culturally Competent Coaching
  • Section D: Inclusion Coaching

Module Three: Coaching for Empowerment & Justice

This course focuses on empowering clients through a holistic approach that considers identity, power, privilege, and the importance of belonging. Participants will learn to coach the whole person, address issues of race and identity, and create environments that foster true belonging. The course also integrates activism and advocacy into coaching, encouraging coaches to support clients in their pursuit of their own emancipation, social justice, and meaningful change.

  • Section A: Coaching the Whole Person
  • Section B: Race, Identity, Power & Privilege
  • Section C: Beyond Inclusion: Belonging
  • Section D: Coaching & Activism

Module 4: Transformative Dialogue

This course focuses on the communication techniques necessary for creating meaningful transformation in a diverse coaching environment. Participants will learn active listening, powerful questioning, and how to facilitate courageous conversations that uncover inequities and empower clients. This module also introduces group coaching dynamics and mastermind facilitation, encouraging coaches to use dialogue as a leadership tool to build inclusive and equitable communities.

  • Section A: The Wholehearted Self
  • Section B: Non-Violent Communication
  • Section C: Conflict Resolution & Mediation
  • Section D: Group Coaching & Masterminding

Mentor Coaching Requirements

Mentor Coaching (3 hours)

Trainees are required 10 mentor coaching hours. Seven hours of group mentor coaching are provided through the weekend intensive classes. The final three mentor coaching hours take place through one-on-one mentor hours. This meets the requirements of the ICF. Mentor coaches are provided at no additional charge by the Academy of Creative Coaching, unless the trainee chooses their own ICF credentialed mentor coach. The following is a breakdown of the four mentor coaching meetings:

First & Fourth Meeting (30 minutes)

Trainees will have an intro call and a final check-in call (30 minutes) where they will share their interest in coaching and what they hope to do gain from and do with their training in the future. Trainees will share what they believe they bring to the coaching profession as strengths and what they believe may be their greatest areas of growth. The mentee will initiate scheduling this call with the mentor coach.

Second & Third Meeting (1 hour each)

The trainee will conduct two practice coaching sessions that will be recorded, transcribed, and sent to the mentor coach 5-7 days prior to the mentor coaching call. The trainee will receive verbal and written feedback from the mentor coach during the mentor coaching call. All feedback will be based on the ICF Core Competencies and Markers. The trainee will take initiative in sending their recording and transcript, along with scheduling the mentor coaching calls with the mentor coach.

This process is to be documented in Canvas by submitting recordings and written feedback received to the Mentor Coaching Canvas course.

Post-weekend requirements

Group Masterminding = 3 hours

After the conclusion of the weekend intensive, the credentialing track trainees will meet for a total of five hours to mastermind around the concept of each member’s plan for coaching. Each member of the group will have the opportunity to be the point of focus for the purpose of digging deep, trouble shooting, and brainstorming for that member’s success. Guiding questions for the mastermind include:

  • 1. Describe the plan & the goal
  • 2. Identify strengths
  • 3. Identify challenges
  • 4. Action plan
  • 5. What will you do this week? This month? This year?
Independent Study Course = 12 hours

Option 1: The Wholehearted Self: This course focuses on releasing the debilitating need for perfection, which can foster shame and inhibit the self-awareness needed to recognize biases and to grow in cultural competence.

Option 2: DEI Strategic Planning: This course offers a roadmap, tools, and strategies for creating a DEI strategic plan for businesses, schools, and non-profit organizations. These courses are to be completed in Canvas. For questions or concerns about navigating Canvas, please contact our online instructor, Cheryl Carter at cheryl@academyofcreativecoaching.com

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