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The days of the heroic CEO are over.

Team Coaching is entering a paradigm shift where coaches, leaders, managers and HR professionals need to create teams that transcend the individual’s abilities and harness the power of the collective to tackle future challenges.

65%

of CEOs and Leaders think it’s important to switch to a team centric model.

7%

felt “Very Ready” for this shift.

5%

rated themselves as “Very Effective” at managing teams.

Team Development Essentials is designed to expand your coaching abilities to work with team leaders and teams, helping them step up to what the world is asking of leaders, teams, and internal HR and OD professionals.

Through our immersive learning experience, you'll gain foundational insights into team development while practicing co-coaching in a supportive environment. TDE equips HR professionals/Leaders with tools to foster cohesive teams, drive organizational transformation, and cultivate a culture of continuous development. Our unique approach combines theory with hands-on experience, allowing you to grow through quality failures and experimental learning. You'll join a Learning Group that becomes your proxy team, forming lasting professional connections that extend well beyond the course.

Coach A Team Systemically:
Discover how to think, act and be systemic through hands-on co-coaching experiences. Learn how to actively practice these skills and develop through quality failures in a safe environment. Understand the fundamental differences between coaching a team, team facilitation, group coaching, and systemic team coaching.

Incorporate The Five Disciplines Model:
Understand the difference in working systemically and how to not only develop systemic thinking, but also systemic doing and being. Shift how you turn up and listen to, see, sense and intervene more systemically and effectively in the teams you lead.

Master Team Literacy:
Identify the differences between a real team and a pseudo team through direct experience in Learning Groups. TDE equips HR professionals/Leaders with tools to foster cohesive teams, drive organizational transformation, and cultivate a culture of continuous development. Practice essential team coaching skills while forming lasting professional connections. Learn the key ingredients required for a real team and the important differences between teams and teaming, and why each is important for an organization's success.

Create Effective Learning Teams:
Stop focusing on becoming better and better at playing yesterday's game, and instead, develop the capacity to be future-fit and play tomorrow's game. Ride the wave of agile change by developing learning teams that create more value using a future-back and outside-in learning approach.

Become Certified in Systemic Team Coaching

A fully integrated learning experience that combines Module video lessons with live Practicums and Q&A sessions. You can study at your own pace with powerful recordings, demonstrations, readings and tools. All of this content is housed in a custom member’s area for you to enjoy lifetime access to.

Evolve from 1:1 Coaching to Team-Level Impact in 13 Weeks

Develop Team Coaching skills, celebrate achievements, and receive expert guidance throughout this 13-week course, culminating in becoming certified in Team Development Essentials.

Master Core Systemic Team Coaching Frameworks in 6 Modules

Each module comprises of asynchronous, self-paced components - 9 hours of bite-size video lessons from Prof. Hawkins and Dr. Carr, readings, handouts, coaching demos and knowledge checks over a 13-week period.

15 Client-Ready Team Coaching Tools

Master 15 Team Coaching tools designed to help you lead your teams towards success faster. Each tool is clearly outlined and demonstrated to give you the most effective ways to immediately incorporate them into your practice.

Refine Your Skills in 6 Live Practicums

Transform your knowledge into action during facilitated practicums. Each module provides 2 hours of interactive activities giving you the opportunity to engage in intimate working groups to refine your skills to confidently utilize them with teams.

Learn from Systemic Team Coaching Leaders with 2 Live Q&As

Engage directly with Prof. Peter Hawkins and Dr. Catherine Carr during two, 1-hour Q&A sessions. Ask important questions about your studies and get answers directly from the experts who created the course.

Module 1

Leading and Developing Teams

Available immediately upon purchase

90 MINS

This module is a comprehensive introduction to the significance of leading and developing teams. It delves into the importance of the five disciplines and underscores the necessity of fostering value creation. Participants are equipped with a practical tool to evaluate their current effectiveness as team leaders or coaches.

Initiating with a focus on individual contributions to team learning and development, the module emphasizes the pivotal role our internal mental state has on the quality of (coaching) interventions. It challenges participants to contemplate how they need to think, act, and be systemic in their approach. The module then offers practical exercises and strategies to aid in self-discovery and personal development.

Key Learning Takeaways:

Learn the mastery the Five Disciplines to enhance your understanding and effectiveness.
Demonstrate impactful leadership as a team leader to make a positive difference.
Boost your confidence in collaborating with teams by actively engaging in skill-building and self-development.

Practicum 1: DATE AND TIME

Practicum 1 kicks off a collaborative learning journey, focusing on community building and dynamic group formation. Through introductions and co-coaching pairs, participants establish learning alliances and team agreements, fostering a supportive environment. Sharing individual learning objectives adds depth to the collective purpose. The session wraps up with a plenary and poll, ensuring every voice is heard in this interactive learning space. This practicum lays the groundwork for participants to connect, collaborate, and thrive in their learning journey.

Practice Session

May 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET OR 11:00 AM ET OR 7:00 PM ET

120 MINS

Module 2

Are you a Real Team or Just a Meeting?

Available on May 13, 2026

90 MINS

This module offers essential insights into team literacy, distinguishing between authentic teams and pseudo teams. It delves into the crucial components that define a genuine team, explores the distinctions between teams and teaming, and emphasizes their collective importance for fostering success in organizations.

Key Learning Takeaways:

Embrace teamwork by actively participating in collaborative efforts rather than just attending meetings.
Distinguish between group dynamics and true teamwork to foster a more cohesive and effective working environment.
Master the three essential functions of a successful team and integrate them into your daily activities to enhance overall team performance.

Module 3

Becoming a Co-Creative Team

Available on May 27, 2026

90 MINS

This module unveils insights from the world's leading research, coupled with practical examples, highlighting the factors that elevate certain teams to perform synergistically beyond their individual capabilities, while others fall short of realizing their collective potential.

Key Learning Takeaways:

Explore the concept of team co-creation to understand its significance and practical application.
Foster collaboration within the team to enhance synergy and surpass the collective capabilities of individual members.
Acquire knowledge about the stages of team development to effectively navigate and contribute to the team's growth.

Module 4

Who and What Does the Team Serve?

Available on June 12, 2026

90 MINS

This module centers on the Commissioning Discipline, emphasizing the imperative for organizations to consistently engage in collaborative co-creation with stakeholders. Explore effective strategies for fostering meaningful partnerships and co-creation throughout the learning experience.

Key Learning Takeaways:

Define the characteristics of a high-value creating team.
Ensure organizational sustainability by consistently co-creating with and for stakeholders.
Enhance the team's value creation by continually increasing collaboration with and for stakeholders.

LIVE Q&A

Live Q&A - Engage Directly with Prof. Peter Hawkins And Dr. Catherine Carr

June 11, 2026, 5:00 AM ET OR 11:00 AM ET

60 MINS

The LIVE Q&A sessions are dynamic forums dedicated to integrating acquired knowledge, concluding key learning points, and preparing participants for the next phase of their journey. These sessions provide an interactive platform for participants to seek clarification, share insights, and engage in discussions, fostering a collaborative environment that bridges the gap between theoretical learning and practical application.

Module 5

Unlocking Team Potential Through Core Learning

Available on June 24, 2026

90 MINS

In this module, our emphasis is on Core Learning. Without it, we risk refining our skills solely for yesterday's challenges, hindering our ability to develop the capacity to excel in tomorrow’s endeavors. Participants come away from this module with the ability to coach and support learning teams, enabling them to deliver value and results sustainably.

Key Learning Takeaways:

Embrace life's curriculum by implementing future-back and outside-in learning strategies.
Define a learning team to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Evaluate a learning team by assessing its effectiveness, communication, and collective learning outcomes.

Module 6

Team Coaching Journey: Review and Next Steps

Available on July 8, 2026

90 MINS

In this module, we synthesize diverse perspectives on team dynamics and development journeys, gaining insights into the essential contributions needed to effect meaningful change. The content seamlessly weaves together lessons from webinar videos, learning materials, Q&A sessions, Practicum practice, and exploratory individual experiments, fostering an integrative approach that can be directly applied to their current and future contexts.

Key Learning Takeaways:

Map the progression you've undergone throughout the last five modules to achieve a profound understanding.
Apply the acquired knowledge as a Coach, HRBP, Manager, Sponsor, or Team Leader to enhance your skills and contribute effectively in your respective roles.
Lead systemically as a Team Leader by implementing strategic approaches and fostering a collaborative environment within the team.

LIVE Q&A

Live Q&A - Engage Directly with Prof. Peter Hawkins And Dr. Catherine Carr

July 23, 2026, 5:00 AM ET OR 11:00 AM ET

60 MINS

The LIVE Q&A sessions are dynamic forums dedicated to integrating acquired knowledge, concluding key learning points, and preparing participants for the next phase of their journey. These sessions provide an interactive platform for participants to seek clarification, share insights, and engage in discussions, fostering a collaborative environment that bridges the gap between theoretical learning and practical application.

Inside the Live, Facilitated Practicums

Practice team coaching in real time with your peers, guided by experienced Systemic Team Coaching graduates who actively work with teams. You’ll be placed in a small, consistent group, allowing you to build trust, continuity, and deeper learning over time.
Each session is highly interactive, giving you the opportunity to learn and refine your approach. You’ll receive direct feedback to sharpen your skills working in a safe, supported environment.

Each session reinforces systemic thinking, practical application and collective reflection to ensure learning translates into confident, real world application.

Prof. Peter Hawkins

Prof. Peter Hawkins is a global thought leader and best-selling author, with his books translated into over 10 languages. He is the Chairman of Renewal Associates and a pioneering force in Systemic Team Coaching. With over 40 years of experience developing teams in 50 countries across various sectors, he has worked with over 100 top executive teams and global organizations. Peter is dedicated to helping teams transcend individual abilities to thrive in a volatile and uncertain world. He also collaborates with Dr. Catherine Carr on global research into developing teaming cultures in organizations

Dr. Catherine Carr

Dr. Catherine Carr is a Leadership and Team Coach, author, and a Principal Consultant and trainer with Renewal Associates. With over 20 years of experience, she trains and supervises Team coaches globally and coaches teams across sectors. Catherine earned her doctorate in Leadership and Professional Coaching from Middlesex University, UK, in 2012 and received the Goulding Award for excellence in her field. She focuses on creating high-value teams and helping teams under pressure thrive.

Exclusive Dual Certification Bundle

Buy Systemic Team Coaching’s first two levels of certification together to secure your seat and save. This bundle includes Team Development Essentials as well as Systemic Team Coaching Practitioner®. After completing both you will earn two Team Coaching certifications:

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Designations

Certified in Team Development Essentials & Certified Practitioner in Systemic Team Coaching

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AATC

The Systemic Team Coaching® Practitioner course holds ICF Advanced Accreditation in Team Coaching (AATC), meeting the training and supervision requirements for ICF credentialed coaches pursuing the Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC).

*AATC accreditation applies only when combined with Group Supervision (available for purchase after sign-up; max 7 participants per group). ICF credentialed coaches need a minimum of 5 hours for ACTC eligibility. Additional fees apply.

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EMCC

EMCC members who complete both courses get a recommendation for the Individual Team Coaching Accreditation (ITCA) at the Practitioner Level*

Practitioner Certification

Taught in over 50 countries to over 3,000 professionals.

This certification course brings together authoritative experience and guidance from leading thought leaders, practitioners and researchers in the field. Learn practical tools and approaches, and have the opportunity to practice the learning in live action simulation, in preparation for application with client teams. Systemic Team Coaching Practitioner is a live certification course and starts in October 2026.

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Everything you need to land, structure, and confidently pitch your first team coaching engagement, as you become certified.

Your kit includes:

• Partnering for Impact With Peter Hawkins: A powerful, pre recorded session showing you how to engage leaders and turn real organizational challenges into meaningful team coaching opportunities.

• Finding & Securing Your First Team Guide: A step-by-step guide to help you identify, approach, and partner with a real team.

• Team Coaching Proposal Creation Tool: A ready-to-use framework to turn conversations into a structured, credible proposal.

Sue Fox

Leadership & Systemic Team Coach

"Within 4 to 6 weeks of completing the program, I was brought into a proposal with a large national healthcare system. Simply having this certification changed how I was perceived.. and how I positioned myself. That one opportunity more than paid for the training. I'm now working with a leadership team in a 9-month Systemic Team Coaching journey.. and it's been a complete game changer. This work is deeper. More strategic. And far more impactful. I'm incredibly grateful I made the investment."

Patrick Jinxs

Board Certified Coach

"This course has probably 3x'd my coaching practice, because not only are the tools very useful in systemic team coaching, but also in my 1-on-1 work with executive leaders. Just the frameworks alone are invaluable."

Katja Prusa

Coach

"This has been a truly transformational journey of redefining who I am as a coach and the value I can create with and for my clients. It equipped me with many new tools, concepts and most of all expanded my ability to see systems and to use myself as instrument in service of co-creating change.”

George Markey

Systemic Team Coach

“The trainers and curriculum are world-class with rich practical experience. I come away from every session with lots of practical insights. STC transforms and will transform companies, organizations, and communities.”

Carrie Holtz

Executive and Team Coach

“The STC course was so very valuable! It has advanced my mindset, provided me with powerful tools to use with clients, and ultimately served me by delivering greater value to teams.”

Hazel Gachunga

Consultant and Coach

"I am now confident that I have a proven methodology to handle team development and get results"

Gerardo Cepeda Porras

Business Coach and Consultant

“Although I already had experience coaching teams, this course has significantly deepened my practice by introducing a systemic lens, enabling me to see beyond team dynamics and work with the broader ecosystem.”

The Team Development Essentials Pricing

Total Learning Hours

Modules

Practicum

(Facilitated peer exercise sessions)

Core Learning Sessions

(Live Q&A Sessions)

Client-facing Tools

ICF CCE Units

(1 CCE per learning hour)

EMCC CPD Hours

(1 CPD Hour per learning hour)(+recommendation for Individual Team Coaching Accreditation (ITCA)

SHRM PDCs

(1 PDC per learning hour)

Designation

Exclusive Learning Center with:

Video & Audio Recordings, Exercises, Readings, Workbooks & Knowledge Checks

Exclusive Community

ICF Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC)

Eligible with Supervision Add-On (additional fees apply)

Bonus: Top 10 Buyer Bonus Toolkit

Everything you need to confidently land, structure, and pitch your first team coaching engagement as you become certified. This kit includes a powerful pre-recorded session with Peter Hawkins, a step-by-step guide to finding and securing your first team, and a ready-to-use proposal framework to turn conversations into credible, structured opportunities.

Systemic Team Coaching® Practitioner Certification Everything from Team Development Essentials plus

72 Hours

12 Hours

(Live)

16 Hours

(Live)

8 Hours

(Live)

20

72 Units

(59 CC + 13 RD)

72 Hours

(+ recommendation for ITCA at Practitioner Level)

72 Credits

Certified Practitioner in Systemic Team Coaching®

$994/mo Regular Price

Preferred Pricing

$497/mo

12 payments

$11,254/mo Regular Price

Preferred Pricing

$5,627

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Team Development Essentials

26 Hours

9 Hours

(On-Demand, Self-Paced)

12 Hours

(Live)

2 Hours

(Live)

15

26 Units

(22.25 CC + 3.75 RD)

26 Hours

(+ recommendation for ITCA at Foundation Level)

26 Credits

Certified in Team Development Essentials

$1,054/mo Regular Price

Preferred Pricing

$527/mo

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$3,994 Regular Price

Preferred pricing

$1,997

Preferred Pricing

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1. What is the Team Development Essentials Program schedule?

You can view the course schedule here. This course consists of:

6 self-paced modules: Each module is dedicated to a specific topic in team coaching, offering in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical insights. They are released on a specific schedule, and set up linearly, meaning you need to complete them before you can access the following modules.
6 live facilitated Practicum sessions: Following each module you will experience an interactive practicum for hands-on coaching experience offered at various times.
2 live Q&A Sessions with Prof. Hawkins and Dr. Carr: Two live Q&A sessions allow direct interaction with the instructors, as they address yours and others most common questions from the exclusive community.

2. Is this course for external or internal coaches?

Both! Whether you're working with corporate clients as an external coach or lead teams within a company, you will benefit from the tools and methodologies shared in this course. This information can also be applied in your 1-on-1 coaching sessions because, as you will learn in this course, every person is part of many teams, whether they realize it or not. No matter who your clients may be, they will benefit from your ability to coach them in a systemic, interconnected way.

3. What are the prerequisites for joining the course?

4. How is this course different from other courses/programs?

The Team Development Essentials course, leading to the "Certified in Team Development Essentials" qualification offers a dynamic, live online learning environment that's both flexible and engaging.

The course is grounded in the latest global research in team dynamics and coaching, and it stands out as one of the first to be accredited against international standards specifically for team coaching. By synthesizing a diverse array of approaches, the course is designed to equip coaches, managers, leaders and HRs with both the confidence and competence necessary to address a variety of common team challenges. Additionally, it encourages you to acknowledge the boundaries of their current skills and formulate a personal learning plan for growth within the team coach role.

A significant emphasis of the course is on systemic approaches to team coaching. This perspective equips participants with a broader range of responses and strategies, moving beyond typical linear models. It invites participants to challenge conventional assumptions about teams and team coaching, fostering the development of a unique, evidence-based practice.

Our goal is to offer the highest quality training, shaping participants into team coaches who can create meaningful impacts not only for their clients and teams but also in the broader social context.

5. What is the difference between the Team Development Essentials and the Systemic Team Coaching® Practitioner course?

In the Team Development Essentials, we started coaching leaders to better enable their teams, coach the team through the team leader, or how to start with the team.

In the Systemic Team Coaching® Practitioner you will learn how to effectively convey “why team coaching” to a potential client partner, how to expand your practice by coaching a team using the Five Disciplines of high-value creating teams, and SIDER, a model for scoping, contracting, and delivering team coaching work.

You will expand your range of approaches you can use when coaching teams, and the authority, presence, and impact required to be a successful team coach.

After engaging with Systemic Team Coaching® Practitioner, you will gain the ability to coach teams, deliver off-site workshops, and carry out structured team diagnostics.

6. What is the refund policy?

7. How much time will I need to invest to be successful in the course?

8. Will there be video/audio recordings of the live sessions in case I can’t attend the live training events?

Yes, all of the Q&A sessions are recorded, and will be posted within 48hrs in the Ask Me Anything space in the Community.

The Practicum sessions on the other side, are not recorded, and need to be attended live. In order to graduate you need to attend at least 5 out of 6 Practicums live.

If you are missing one Practicum towards meeting graduation requirements, follow the Missed Practicum process to make up for your attendance. In case of missing more than two Practicum sessions, you will have the option to move to the next cohort for a small administrative fee of $150.

9. Where can I access my materials after purchase?

10. What are the practicum sessions?

The Practicum sessions are structured to blend theoretical learning with practical application, providing a comprehensive and interactive experience. At the beginning of the course, you will be asked to select and join one of the Practicum Groups, depending on which time suits you the most. Each group is made up of 25 participants. As part of your first Practicum session, you will be randomly broken into Learning Groups of 8. This will be your Team for the rest of the course.

Each session begins with an introduction, followed by a core activity, and concludes with a plenary session for sharing insights and reflections. These sessions are designed to be interactive, fostering a deep engagement with the material and peers, ensuring that participants not only learn the concepts but also apply them effectively in their team coaching endeavors.

The Practicum Leader, along with the assistant, will guide the session to ensure everyone has the opportunity to voice their questions, share their experiences, and receive feedback from the group.

You can learn more by reviewing the Practicum Guidelines.

11. What are the graduation requirements?

To graduate from the course and receive your designation Certified in Team Development Essentials, you must meet the following criteria:

Complete all asynchronous activities for the six modules.
Attend at least 5 out of 6 Practicums live.

If you miss a Practicum, there is a Missed Practicum process to make up for your attendance.

Note this can only be used once toward meeting your graduation requirements.

Optional, but highly recommended in addition to graduation requirements:

Q&A Sessions: Attendance is optional but highly recommended for a richer learning experience.
Journaling: Engage in self-reflection through journal writing, to be completed after each module.

Upon completing the course requirements, you’ll receive access to a special section of the Resource Library called Graduation. There, you will find a personalized digital certificate, marketing materials, and a copy of your CCEU, CPD or PDC credits depending which organization you are member of, ICF, EMCC or SHRM, respectively.

12. What designation do I get upon completing this course?

Upon completing the graduation requirements, you will receive the title of Certified in Team Development Essentials.

The graduation requirements are:

Complete all asynchronous activities for the six modules.
Attend at least 5 out of 6 Practicums live.

If you miss a Practicum, you can use the Missed Practicum process to make up for your attendance.

Note this can only be used once toward meeting your graduation requirements.

Upon completing the course requirements, you’ll receive access to a personalized digital certificate, marketing materials, and a copy of your CCEU, CPD or PDC credits depending which organization you are a member of ICF, EMCC or SHRM, respectively.

13. Is the course accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF)?

Yes! The course is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) with a Continuing Coach Education (CCE) accreditation with 26 CCE Units. The number of CCEUs depends on the attendance, and completion of graduation requirements.

CCE Units can be used towards renewing one of ICF's individual credentials - ACC, PCC or MCC. Please visit the ICF website to learn more about the individual accreditation process: coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/renew-credential

Furthermore, if you opt for the Team Development Essentials and Practitioner course bundle, you will have the opportunity to deploy the learning and supervision hours towards the Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC) offered by the ICF. Additional fees may apply, please visit ICFs site to learn more.

14. Is the course accredited by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC)?

Yes! The course is accredited by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) with a Continuing Coach Education (CCE) accreditation with 26 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Hours. The number of CPD Hours depends on the attendance and completion of graduation requirements.

Upon completing the graduation requirements, participants will also automatically earn a recommendation for the ITCA at Foundation Level. Applying is completely optional. Additional fees may apply.

Furthermore if you purchase the Team Development Essentials Course and Practitioner course, you will earn a recommendation for the ITCA at a Practitioner level.

For those wishing to apply for the ITCA, details will be forwarded directly to EMCC 30 days after the course ends.

To claim your ITCA at Foundation Level for the Team Development Essentials, the following steps are required:

Complete course graduation requirements for ITCA recommendation.
Respond to EMCCs email (you will receive it within 30 days after the course ends)
Submit an accreditation fee directly to the EMCC.
Maintain your membership for accreditation.

15. Is the course accredited by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)?