GESTALT GPCC™ COACH CERTIFICATION
Learn Gestalt coaching from the source.
* Counts towards PCC coach education requirements
A dynamic, experiential approach to developing your coaching presence & its impact.
What makes this Different?
Beyond Technique-Based Coaching
Most coaching programs focus on tools and frameworks.
This program develops your awareness, presence, and ability to work with what is emerging in real time.
From the
source
Learn Via Experiential Practice & Structured Instruction.
Learn Gestalt coaching directly from the Institute that developed the approach.
Your presence is the curriculum
Work with the whole person in context.
Coaching is learned through real-time, experiential practice — not theory alone.
A deeper way of working
Transform yourself and your practice.
Develop awareness across physical, emotional, cognitive, and relational dimensions of experience.
This program is designed as a developmental journey — expanding your self-awareness first, then your capacity to work with leaders, teams, and complex systems.
The Experience
Experiential. Relational. Applied.
This is not passive learning. The program is designed to move beyond concepts into lived practice.
Real-time coaching labs
Direct feedback from faculty and peers
Practice coaching in real, dynamic environments
Reflection and integration between sessions
Certification + Credentials
Credentialed & Complete.
The program meets International Coaching Federation (ICF) standards while offering a distinct Gestalt-based approach to coaching.
Earn your Gestalt Professional Certified Coach (GPCC™)
Accredited pathway to ICF ACC and PCC credentials
Includes required mentor coaching
Up to 147 hours of coach training
What You Walk Away With
More than a certification
Graduates consistently describe meaningful shifts in both their coaching and their broader professional and personal lives.
Graduates report:
“Increased confidence in my coaching presence”
“Shorter, more effective client engagements”
“A meaningful shift in both my professional and personal life”
Who It’s For
Gestalt’s GPCC™ Coach Certification Is Designed for you!
This program is designed for individuals who want to deepen their coaching practice and expand their impact.
Coaches pursuing PCC who want depth, not just hours
Leaders integrating coaching into complex environments
Practitioners seeking deeper relational impact
Program Details
A closer look at how the program is structured and delivered.
Format
6-month cohort-based program
Monthly multi-day sessions
Combination of live instruction, practice, and feedback
Synchronous + asynchronous learning components
Structure
147 hours of coach training
10 hours of mentor coaching
26 hours of independent coaching practice
Two recorded coaching sessions with faculty review
Written case study and final evaluation
Certification Path
Earn GPCC™ certification upon completion
Meets ICF Level 2 requirements
Eligible to apply for ACC / PCC credentials
Demonstrates competency in ICF + Gestalt methods
Program Schedule
Designed for working professionals, with structured time between sessions for practice and integration.
Session Dates
Session 1 Oct 16–17, Oct 23–25, 2026
Session 2 Nov 6–7, Nov 13–15, 2026
Session 3 Dec 4–5, Dec 11–13, 2026
Session 4 Jan 8–9, Jan 15–17, 2027
Session 5 Feb 5 –6, Feb 12–14, 2027
Session 6 Mar 5–6, Mar 12–14, 2027
Timing
Fridays & Saturdays
11:00am – 4:30pm ET
Sundays
11:00am – 2:30pm ET
Program Completion
Exams
April – May 2027
meet The Gestalt GPCC™ coach certification faculty
Info Sessions
Join an upcoming info session
Info sessions are the best way to experience the program, meet faculty, and determine if it’s the right fit for you.
Application
Fill out the online application and pay application fee.
Tuition:
$12,750
*Early Bird Discount, pay by July 1: $11,500
Click “Apply Now” button to complete and submit application form*
Pay application fee on screen after application **
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* References required; limited cohort** A non-refundable application fee of $150 is due upon submission of your application
The Gestalt Institute of Cleveland (GIC) offers a Gestalt Faculty Discount (20%) for non-GIC Gestalt faculty. For further information regarding this discount please send an email to jmoncrief@gestaltcleveland.org
Application Process