What are the steps to become a coach?

To become a coach, you need quality training, certification from a recognized body like the ICF, and practical coaching experience. Erickson offers all three.

Are there life coach jobs available after training?

Yes, certified life coaches work in private practice, corporations, wellness centers, and education. Erickson’s programs prepare you for a range of life coach jobs globally.

What is a social emotional learning coach?

A social emotional learning coach helps individuals develop emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills. It's a growing coaching career path in education and leadership.

How do I learn to be a coach if I have no experience?

Erickson’s programs are built for beginners. You’ll start with the fundamentals and build your coaching skills step by step — no experience required.

Can I train to be a learning coach online?

Yes, Erickson offers online training for those looking to become learning coaches, with flexible schedules and expert support.

AI Assistant | Erickson Coaching International

PERSONALIZE YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY

with Erickson's AI Assistant

START USING IT HERE

Welcome to your 24/7 support companion on your journey to becoming a world-class coach

Whether you're a new student in The Art & Science of Coaching or an Erickson graduate refining your skills, the Erickson AI Assistant is FREE and it's here to support you - day or night. It has been trained on over 600 hours of anonymized content - including class recordings, mentoring sessions, and real coaching conversations.

To find out just how many ways our AI Assistant can help you, scroll through some of the handy use cases we've compiled below.

In true AI-style, your imagination and creativity can push the boundaries beyond these use cases, and if there's anything you think we should train our bot in, let us know. This is a learning journey for all of us and we welcome your creative ideas and feedback!

Personalized LEARNING

Use the assistant to apply coaching tools to your specific context, practice techniques in real-time by role-playing with it as your client, or experience the tools firsthand with the assistant acting as your coach. Trained on 600+ hours of applied coaching content, it offers rich, interactive learning tailored to your needs.

AI MENTORING

Get instant feedback on your coaching from an AI mentor trained on 100+ real sessions. Use it between meetings with your human mentor to deepen insights and accelerate your growth.

ICF CERTIFICATION

Use the assistant to explore sample questions, assess your answers, identify improvement areas, and refine your preparation strategy. While it may not always reflect the latest ICF updates, we regularly enhance its accuracy to keep pace with evolving standards.

Business BUILDING

Upload your resume and let the assistant help you define your niche, craft your value proposition, set a pricing strategy, and tailor your pitch for different client segments. Trained on 600+ hours of expert coaching content and industry reports, it offers targeted guidance and benchmarking to support your growth.

Instant SUPPORT

Need help booking a mentoring session, logging into Erickson+, enrolling in a course, finding peer coaches, or discovering on-site gatherings in your city? The assistant has built-in links and step-by-step guidance to get you what you need - fast.

WHO'S IT FOR?

If you've attended even one Erickson class, you’re ready to use this bot!

Current students

Studying Essentials, Advanced, or your Level 1 or 2 Mentor Bundles

Global Graduates

Refining your skills, preparing for the ICF credentialing process, or building a business from any Erickson program worldwide

Why USE OUR AI Assistant?

There are so many great reasons to use it, including:

- Receiving instant, clear answers to your questions, grounded in responses that are from our Erickson curriculum

- Practicing with our AI Assistant, which models coach position and inquiry

- Using it to prepare for mentoring, demos, or peer practice

- Enjoying its 24/7 availability - type your questions anywhere, anytime

START CHATTING TO OUR ASSISTANT HERE

Erickson AI Assistant FAQs

Can Erickson see what I talk with the bot about?

No. Erickson staff cannot see your conversations unless you choose to share them. Your chats remain private.

Is my data safe?

Yes. All conversations are encrypted and handled under strict data protection standards to ensure your privacy.

How is my data stored?

Conversations are processed securely through OpenAI’s platform and not used to train future models. Data is stored according to OpenAI’s enterprise-level security standards. Erickson is using team’s level of account on Open AI.

What if I notice it’s not truthful?

If you notice an inaccuracy, please cross-check with your Erickson training materials and reach out to customerservice@erickson.edu for clarification.

How can I get hold of customer service?

For course, platform, or account support, please contact Erickson directly at customerservice@erickson.edu.

Who can I chat to if I want to suggest a functionality that doesn't currently exist?

We welcome your feedback! Please share suggestions through our survey form: www.surveymonkey.com/r/EricksonAIAssistant or email Sasha@erickson.edu.

Even More Reasons To Choose ERICKSON

ICF ACCREDITED

Erickson is the ICF's 2024 award-winning coach education provider. We are proud to be one of the only coach educators accredited to provide Level 1, 2, 3, and Team Coaching.

WORLD-CLASS TRAINING

Our programs are skill-based and informed by neuroscience. Train with expert facilitators with global and industry specific coaching experience.

TOOLS & SUPPORT

From human-centric support, to a tech-savvy learner platform, to your post-training experience and ongoing connection on Erickson+; your success is our business.

FLEXIBLE TRAINING

Choose between in-person training in beautiful cities around the world, or online on our cutting edge learner academy. Cohorts start monthly in time zones that suit you. Fast track options available