GESTALT GPCC™ COACH CERTIFICATION*
Learn Gestalt coaching from the source.
A dynamic, experiential approach to developing your coaching presence & its impact.
* Meets ALL PCC coaching education requirements
Two Programs. One Transformative Journey.
Why Choose the GPCC™ Program?
Build the Coaching Capabilities the Future Demands
Today's coaches are expected to navigate complexity, build trust quickly, facilitate meaningful conversations, and create lasting change.
The GPCC™ Program develops the human capabilities that distinguish exceptional coaches—while earning your ICF Level 2 (PCC) coach education.
Two World-Class Programs In One
Earn Your ICF Level 2 While Mastering Gestalt Coaching
Graduate with both a globally recognized coaching credential pathway and an advanced developmental approach that equips you to coach individuals, leaders, teams, and organizations with greater confidence, versatility, and impact.
Develop The Coach Behind The Coaching
Build Presence, Awareness & Real-Time Coaching Capacity
Through immersive experiential learning, develop the ability to stay present under pressure, recognize emerging patterns, and work skillfully with complexity as it unfolds —creating deeper insight and more sustainable change.
A deeper way of working
Study in One of The World's Leading Gestalt Traditions
Build your coaching foundation through decades of humanistic, relational, and experiential practice from one of the pioneers of Gestalt education — an approach increasingly aligned with the future of professional coaching.
This program is designed as a developmental journey — expanding your self-awareness first, then your capacity to work with individuals, leaders & teams within 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) education requirements, while offering a distinct Gestalt-based approach to coaching.
Earn your Gestalt Professional Certified Coach (GPCC™)
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,
to expand their impact,
to access a community of support post-certification.
Coaches
pursuing PCC who want depth, not just hours
Clinicians
Seeking to expand their practice into coaching
Leaders
integrating coaching into complex environments
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 experience
THREE recorded coaching sessions with faculty review
Written case study and final evaluation
Certification Path
Earn GPCC™ certification upon completion
Meets ICF Level 2 education requirements
Eligible to apply for ACC / PCC credentials
Ability to demonstrate 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
Free Info Sessions
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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 August 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