European Business Coach
A sound, recognised coaching qualification for the lasting support of people and organisations.
You learn to support people and teams professionally – with a sound methodological repertoire, plenty of practice and qualified feedback. The training combines attitude, tools and self-experience.
At a glance
Target group
Leaders, HR professionals, consultants and self-employed individuals who want to support, empower and develop others on a sound and lasting basis.
Duration
Six months of intensive training with three weeks in person and 322 hours of coaching practice.
Format
Hybrid – in-person and digital units, supported by Leada and the Moodle learning platform (video analysis, mindmaps, interactive exercises).
Certification
Certified according to DIN PAS 1029 (individual coaching) and ICF-ACSTH; audited by the Forschungsstelle Coaching-Gutachten. Over 1,000 graduates in the alumni network.
Investment
8,465.00 € (exempt from VAT).
Dates
The 2026 course is under way: week 2 from 14–18.09., week 3 from 23–27.11.2026. Dates for the next cohort on request.
Funding
Education voucher, Qualifizierungschancengesetz or educational leave – depending on your federal state and status. See the funding routes
Content & modules
- Fundamentals of business coaching: relationship quality, rapport and the quality triangle according to PAS 1029
- Developing the coaching process: questioning and communication techniques, solution-oriented brief consulting
- Systemic self-management
- Systemic business coaching
- Analysis of perspectives, personality and motivation
- Resource-oriented business coaching
- Dealing with attitudes, mindsets and conflicts
- Culture, identity and values
- Leadership and change management: leadership models, the RAFAEL method, organisational development
- Coaching groups, examination and final colloquium
„Thanks to the excellent training as a European Business Coach, I was able to obtain ICF certification without any problems. Beyond that, I gained many coaching models that I still use regularly in my coaching today, almost 10 years later.“– Vivien, graduate
Next step
Choose the path that suits you – or get advice on whether this training fits your goal.
Frequently asked questions
Can I do the training alongside my job?
Yes. The three in-person weeks are scheduled well in advance; in between you learn flexibly via the platform and gather coaching practice at your own pace.
What happens if I miss an in-person week?
Talk to us early – missed units can usually be made up in the next cohort.
Do I need prior experience?
No. We build the methodological repertoire together; openness to self-reflection is the key prerequisite.
What does the alumni network offer?
Access to over 1,000 graduates: peer exchange, continuing-education impulses and a place in the SYNK community.
Is the training eligible for funding?
Depending on your federal state and status (education voucher, Qualifizierungschancengesetz, educational leave) – we will check your options.
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