Laurent Goldstein, Head of Teaching and Professional Coach at ICN. Photo: ICN Business School

Laurent Goldstein, Head of Teaching and Professional Coach at ICN. Photo: ICN Business School

Becoming a coach is a transformative journey. For the 2026 academic year, ICN is reinventing its flagship programme with a unique hybrid format. Combining the flexibility of digital learning with the benefits of in-person sessions in Nancy, Paris and Luxembourg, this programme blends interpersonal skills with flexibility to maximise impact.

Coaching is a bit like fine wine: it takes time, substance, and a top-quality vessel. At ICN, we define coaching as a demanding professional partnership aimed at unlocking personal and professional potential. But to become that expert partner, you need training that stands the test of time (and the click).

A “hybrid” approach to teaching: the best of both worlds

From autumn 2026, our course will be offered in a revised 140-hour format.

Face-to-face sessions (86 hours): the heart of the practice. This is where we learn to embody the postures, to feel the silences and to manage the energy of a group. The first three days must be face-to-face in order to foster that “sense of progression” so dear to our school.

Online learning (54 hours): a space for reflection and supervision. During video conferences, learners benefit from closing sessions, small-group work and ongoing support from trainers.

A journey comprising four strategic stops

The programme is structured around four skill sets, designed to build up gradually:

• the basics: framework, ethics and inclusion;

• individual coaching: leadership, motivation and a systematic approach;

• group coaching and training: change management and collective intelligence;

• deployment of the coach: because a good coach must also know how to take the initiative and showcase their expertise (100% online to get you ready to take flight!).

Why join us? Beyond our triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) and RNCP status (no. 41347), which guarantees the value of your qualification, joining the professional coaching programme at ICN means becoming part of a unique cross-border network. Online sessions enable us to forge links between our programmes in Nancy, Luxembourg and Paris, thereby increasing opportunities for future collaboration and partnerships.

Whether you are a manager looking to develop a “manager-coach” approach or a professional transitioning to self-employment, this new format has been designed to fit seamlessly into your working life.

For further information, please visit www.icn-artem.com.

A full version of this article is also available in French.