Professional Christian Coaching Institute

What Professional Christian Coaching Institute does

Professional Christian Coaching Institute (PCCI), operating under the legal entity Coaching for Christian Living, Inc., is a virtual Christian coach training institute founded by Chris McCluskey in 1999 and formally established as an institution in 2010. The company delivers ICF-accredited Level 1 and Level 2 coach training pathways plus its proprietary CPLC (Certified Professional Life Coach / Leadership Coach) certification, with coursework totaling 330+ approved hours. All instruction is delivered live via Zoom by ICF-credentialed faculty (predominantly PCC and MCC level), with course content integrating biblical principles and evidence-based coaching methodology around four pillars: faith, coaching competencies, business practices, and professional community. The curriculum spans five core courses, nine elective courses, individual mentor coaching, and private group training for organizations; AI-generated transcripts accompany live classes. PCCI has trained nearly 5,000 coaches across 90+ countries and is the longest continuously operating ICF-accredited Christian coach training school.

PCCI's business model is primarily direct-to-consumer: individual students self-register for cohort-based courses priced at $500 to $2,250 per course, with full CPLC certification pathways priced at approximately $5,750 and multi-month installment plans (3, 6, or 9 months) available. A secondary enterprise channel delivers customized Private Group Offerings for organizations of 15+ participants; past enterprise clients include Navigators, Cru, Convene (designated exclusive trainer for CEO group chairs), Halftime Ministries (designated sole trusted trainer), North Point Community Church, VHA Corporation, and St Paul Center for Biblical Theology. Revenue streams are course tuition and certification processing fees ($300 for first CPLC certification, $100 for second); mentor coaching revenue flows directly to faculty mentors rather than to PCCI. The CPLC credential carries no renewal fees, supporting long-term brand attachment.

Free top-of-funnel assets — The Ultimate Christian Coaching Bundle, The Ultimate Leadership Coaching Bundle, the Professional Christian Coaching Today podcast, and the monthly Christian Coaches Café video call — drive community engagement and lead generation. PCCI operates with 32 employees under remote-first delivery from a U.S. base, with no disclosed external funding; ownership and strategic direction remain with founder Chris McCluskey. ICF accreditation was originally secured as ACSTH in July 2014 and transitioned to the Level 1/Level 2 framework in 2023.

Name

Professional Christian Coaching Institute

Legal name

Coaching for Christian Living, Inc.

Website

https://professionalchristiancoaching.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Professional Christian Coaching Institute is a virtual, founder-led Christian coach training school founded in 1999, delivering ICF Level 1 and Level 2 pathways plus CPLC certification via live Zoom classes to individuals and Christian organizations across 90+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Coaching Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Christian coach training
• ICF accredited education
• Leadership coaching certification
• Professional coaching certification
• Life coaching training

Headquarters

HQ city

Virtual/Remote

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition: Primary revenue stream from individual course sales. Core education courses range from $500-$2,250 per course, with elective courses from $500-$1,000. Payment plans available (3, 6, or 9 monthly installments). Total CPLC certification pathway costs approximately $5,750 in tuition plus processing fees.
2. Mentor Coaching Services: Individual mentor coaching sessions contracted directly between students and faculty mentors. PCC-level mentors charge $180/session ($540 for 3 sessions); MCC-level mentors charge $210/session ($630 for 3 sessions). Revenue flows directly to mentors.
3. Certification Processing Fees: CPLC certification processing fees: $300 for first certification (includes audio evaluation), $100 for second certification. CPLC credential does not require renewal fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Professional Christian Coaching Institute (PCCI) is a virtual coach training school that delivers ICF-accredited Christian coach training programs live via Zoom. The institute offers core and elective courses, mentor coaching services, two certifications (CPLC and ICF Level 1/Level 2 certificates), and customized private group training for Christian organizations with 15+ participants.

Product overview

Professional Christian Coaching Institute (PCCI) offers a comprehensive virtual Christian coach training platform with a modular course architecture. The core educational pathway consists of five courses (The Essentials of Life Coaching or Leadership Coaching, Coaching Skills Development, Coaching Skills Mastery, and Ethical Practice & Risk Management) that build toward certifications (CPLC Life or Leadership Coach) and ICF credential pathways (Level 1/Level 2 Certificates for ACC/PCC credentials). Beyond the core curriculum, PCCI provides nine elective courses for specialization (including The Successful Coach, Group Coaching, Strengths-Based Coaching, and niche coaching topics), Individual Mentor Coaching services, and Private Group Offerings for organizations. Free resources include The Ultimate Christian Coaching Bundle, The Ultimate Leadership Coaching Bundle, the Christian Coaches Café community calls, and the Professional Christian Coaching Today podcast. All courses are delivered live via Zoom in English, with AI-generated transcripts available. The institute has been training coaches since 1999, serving students across 90+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Essentials of Life Coaching A 43-hour introductory Christian life coaching course delivering skills, tools, and techniques for rapid transition into professional coaching; serves as the foundational course for the CPLC Life Coach certification and ICF Level 1/Level 2 pathways.
• The Essentials of Leadership Coaching A 43-hour introductory Christian leadership coaching course delivering skills, tools, and techniques for rapid transition into leadership coaching; foundational course for the CPLC Leadership Coach certification.
• Coaching Skills Development A 34-hour intermediate course for skills strengthening, moving students toward certification and deepening confidence as a new coach.
• Coaching Skills Mastery A 31-hour advanced course for skills strengthening, completing supervised practice in alignment with ICF standards.
• Ethical Practice & Risk Management A 10-hour course covering the ICF Code of Ethics and critical risk management practices for coaches.
• The Successful Coach A 15-hour business development elective providing the most direct path for establishing a coaching business, based on proven methods of successful coaches.
• Group Coaching A 10-hour elective teaching how to diversify a coaching practice, leverage time, serve more people, and earn more income with greater impact through group formats.
• Strengths-Based Coaching A 12-hour elective turning talent into strength, addressing the four leadership domains and integrating ICF Core Competencies with strengths-based approaches.
• Pre-Marital & Marriage Coaching A 12-hour elective encouraging both pre-marital and married couples to move forward as a team while growing and thriving in their relationship.
• Coaching with the Brain in Mind A 10-hour elective introducing the basics of brain organization, how brains work, and why this matters to coaches.
• Coaching Work Teams A 10-hour elective taking a coach-approach to help teams strengthen leadership and productivity to perform at optimal levels in the workplace.
• Coaching With Cultural Awareness A 10-hour elective providing valuable tools for connecting as coaches with growing confidence in cultural diversity, expression, and beauty.
• Leadership Certification Bridge Course A 10-hour bridge elective covering primary distinctions in The Essentials of Leadership Coaching for students who completed The Essentials of Life Coaching; prerequisite required.
• Life Certification Bridge Course A 10-hour bridge elective covering primary distinctions in The Essentials of Life Coaching for students who completed The Essentials of Leadership Coaching; prerequisite required.
• CPLC (Certified Professional Life/Leadership Coach) Certification PCCI's comprehensive internal certification available in Life Coach and Leadership Coach tracks, requiring core course completion, 10 mentor coaching hours, performance evaluation, and 100 hours of client coaching experience; no renewal fees.
• ICF Level 1 Certificate Program ICF-accredited streamlined pathway toward the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Credential, including at least 60 Coach Education Hours (PCCI program provides 77), 10 Mentor Coaching Hours, and Performance Evaluation.
• ICF Level 2 Certificate Program ICF-accredited streamlined pathway toward the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) Credential, including at least 125 Coach Education Hours (PCCI program provides 128 minimum) and Performance Evaluation.
• Individual Mentor Coaching One-on-one partner sessions with a PCCI-approved mentor coach (PCC or MCC level) to sharpen coaching skills and explore unique expression of ICF Core Competencies; package of three one-hour individual sessions.
• Private Group Offerings Customized private versions of courses for Christian organizations with 15+ participants, with tuition discounts based on group size and incorporation of organization-specific culture.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 5,000 persons trained worldwide since 1999
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NavigatorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNavigators has committed to creating a coaching culture within the organization. PCCI has trained Navigators staff through private group offerings, with Executive Director Margaret Fitzwater endorsing the training for its impact on leadership and discipleship development.
• Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus Crusade for Christ (Cru) contracted PCCI for leadership development training. Director of Leadership Development Marc Rutter reported gaining new skills in listening and asking questions to help leaders become better coaches.
• ConvenecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvene, a peer advisory group of Christian CEOs and business owners, uses PCCI as the exclusive trainer for CEO group Chairs throughout the U.S. & Canada. CEO Greg Leith oversees the partnership.
• Halftime MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHalftime Ministries partnered with PCCI as the only firm trusted to train their Halftime Coaches around the world. Director Jeff Spadafora, author of The Joy Model, endorses the training.
• North Point Community ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Point Community Church, led by Bill Willits (Director of Life Groups), contracted PCCI training for staff working with more than 6,000 adults and students in small groups to develop coaching skills.
• VHA Corporation, ConcentrusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVHA Corporation/Concentrus owners Vincent & Jovy Huang contracted private PCCI Leadership Coach training, describing it as transformational for their company cultures. They have used PCCI coaches for themselves and leadership teams for many years.
• St Paul Center for Biblical TheologyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExecutive Vice President Michael Aquilina, author of more than 60 books, endorsed PCCI for pioneering faithful Catholic training into the field of Christian coaching.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Institute of Coaching (Harvard Medical School Affiliate): Nonprofit affiliated with Harvard Medical School that offers evidence-based coach training and credentialing support. A broader incumbent in the professional coaching education space with academic credibility rather than faith-based specialization.
• BetterUp: Large B2B coaching platform serving enterprise customers with on-demand coaching and leadership development. Adjacent incumbent that has shifted the broader coaching market toward enterprise-scale delivery models where PCCI's private group offerings also compete.
• CoachHub: Enterprise digital coaching platform operating globally with on-demand coach matching and development programs. A broad incumbent in the corporate coaching market whose scale and technology investments contrast with PCCI's boutique training model.

Direct peers

• Center for Coaching Certification: ICF-approved coach training provider offering certification pathways across multiple coaching specialties. Competes with PCCI in the ICF-accredited training category with similar online delivery and credentialing structure.
• Newfield Network: ICF-accredited coach training school offering ontological coaching programs with Level 1 and Level 2 pathways. Comparable to PCCI in structure, accreditation level, and target audience of professional coaching aspirants.
• MentorCoach: ICF-accredited coach training program offering Level 1 and Level 2 pathways with a similar online delivery model. Targets aspiring professional coaches and competes directly with PCCI for the same credential-seeking student demographic.
• CoachU: Long-established ICF-accredited coach training school offering multi-level certification programs via online and live formats. Direct competitor to PCCI in the virtual coach training category serving aspiring professional coaches.
• Co-Active Training Institute: One of the most established ICF-accredited coach training organizations globally, offering multi-level certification pathways. Competes with PCCI for aspiring coaches seeking accredited professional credentials, though it operates in the secular coaching segment.
• iPEC Coaching: ICF-accredited coach training school offering Level 1 and Level 2 programs with multiple certification pathways. Operates in the same coach training category as PCCI with comparable curriculum structure and target market of aspiring professional coaches.

Others

• Gallup (CliftonStrengths): Strengths-based assessment and coaching training provider whose CliftonStrengths framework is integrated into PCCI's curriculum and taught by faculty including the world's first Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. Functions as both a content partner and an indirect competitor for strengths-based coach training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tweet
• Facebookfacebook.com/share.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/professional-christian-coaching-institute
• Pinterestpinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprofessionalchristiancoaching.com%2F

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Professional Christian Coaching Institute