ICAgile Certified Expert in Agile Coaching (ICE-AC)

A cohort programme for experienced Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters who want to deepen their coaching presence, expand their range and work more skilfully with teams and organisations.

Having had the pleasure of being part of the first cohort of ICE-AC I can honestly say this has been one of the most influential and positive learning experiences I have had in my entire career. The focus across multiple disciplines and the learning as part of a collaborative group and cohort really embeds the true Agile Coaching ethos and methods. It has shaped how I interact both personally and professionally in ways I would never have thought possible.

I really cannot recommend any other certification higher than this one (and if you know me, you would have probably heard me say this in the past so it isn’t just a plug… 🙂 )

Marnus Marx

Director, Elanvia Consulting

Who this programme is for

This programme is designed for experienced practitioners who want to deepen their impact and expand their range.

What You Will Walk Away With

Strong coaching identity

Through reflection, practice and feedback you will develop greater self-awareness, emotional agility and the ability to show up as a deliberate and trustworthy presence in complex situations.

Mastery across disciplines

Expand your range across coaching, facilitation, mentoring and training so you can move fluidly between these disciplines and choose the most effective intervention for the moment.

Confidence with conflict and dynamics

Learn to work constructively with tension, emotion and relational dynamics so that difficult moments become opportunities for learning, alignment and growth rather than disruption.

A powerful peer cohort

Join a cohort of experienced practitioners who support, challenge and inspire each other throughout the programme, creating a learning environment that continues long after the course ends.

Why join ICE-AC?

Programme themes

The programme develops mastery across the four core disciplines of agile coaching.

Coaching

Develop deeper presence, listening and awareness so you can help individuals and teams generate insight, shift perspective and move forward with greater clarity.

Mentoring

Learn how to use your experience skilfully — offering perspective and guidance without creating dependency or slipping into advice by default.

Facilitating

Strengthen your ability to work with groups, guide conversations and adapt in the moment as you read the dynamics and needs of the room.

Training

Design learning experiences that build real capability through experiential learning, reflection and practice rather than presentation-heavy teaching.

Programme format

Next cohort

January 2026
Online programme

£3,300

(excl. VAT)

What participants say

“Absolutely fantastic course! It grows you into the Agile coach you never imagined you could be. It builds you into the Agile Coach the industry needs, rather than the Agile Coaches it usually has.”

Chris Wolff

Agile Coach

"This program is, I can say, a real chance to grow. An invite to think, feel and act. Sometimes exhausting, sometimes annoying, always challenging. In the end, a great experience. Just try it."

Alina Boboc

Project Manager

The focus across multiple disciplines really embeds the true Agile Coaching ethos and methods. I really cannot recommend any other certification higher than this one."

Marnus Marx

Director

Meet your course leader

Dr David Lowe

Programme designer and facilitator

David Lowe is a coach, trainer and author who works with individuals, teams and organisations to develop stronger practice, better conversations and meaningful change. Over the past two decades he has worked with organisations ranging from start-ups to global companies, including Ford, Bayer, Unilever and the UK Government Digital Service.

David is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation and recently completed a doctorate in Coaching and Mentoring at Oxford Brookes University. His research explored the experience and meaning of humour in coaching conversations and how it can deepen trust, insight and learning.

Known for his engaging and practical style, David brings together coaching, facilitation, mentoring and training to help practitioners expand their range and operate with greater awareness and confidence in complex environments. Through the ICE-AC programme he works with experienced agile practitioners who want to deepen their impact and develop mastery across the relational disciplines of agile coaching.

Is this programme right for you?

This programme is designed for experienced practitioners who are ready to deepen their practice as agile coaches. The cohort works best when participants already bring real-world experience and curiosity.

This programme is a great fit if you:

already work as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach or change leader
regularly work with teams or leaders in complex environments
want to deepen your coaching presence and relational awareness
want to expand your range across coaching, facilitation, mentoring and training
enjoy reflection, challenge and learning alongside other experienced practitioners

This programme may not be right if you:

If you are unsure whether this programme is the right step for you, feel free to book a short call to discuss your situation.

Join the next ICE-AC cohort

FAQs

Who is this programme for?

This programme is designed for experienced Agile Coaches, Scrum Masters and change leaders who already work with teams or organisations and want to deepen their coaching practice. It is particularly suited to practitioners who want to expand their range across coaching, facilitation, mentoring and training, and who are interested in developing a more reflective and relational approach to agile coaching.

How experienced do I need to be?

Participants are typically already working as Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, delivery leads or transformation leads. You do not need to have the job title “Agile Coach”, but you should already be working with teams and organisations in a way that allows you to apply the learning during the programme.

If you are unsure whether the programme is the right level for you, you are welcome to book a short call to discuss your experience.

Is the programme fully online?

Yes. The programme is delivered live online using interactive sessions rather than lectures. Participants work together in a cohort, with a strong emphasis on discussion, practice and reflection.

This format allows people from different locations to participate while still creating a rich learning environment.

How much time does it require?

The programme runs over approximately six to seven months and includes a series of live online sessions. In addition to the sessions themselves, participants are encouraged to reflect on their practice and experiment with new approaches in their day-to-day work.

Most participants find the programme manageable alongside their normal professional responsibilities.

Does this include ICAgile certification?

This programme is designed to support practitioners on the pathway toward ICAgile’s Expert in Agile Coaching (ICE-AC) recognition. ICAgile expert certifications are awarded based on demonstrated capability rather than attendance alone, so participants may also need to submit evidence of their practice as part of ICAgile’s assessment process.

The programme helps you develop the skills and experience needed for that journey.

Why is the programme delivered as a cohort rather than a typical training course?

Many professional courses are delivered as short workshops or lecture-style training. The ICE-AC programme is designed differently. It runs as a cohort over several months so that participants can practise new approaches in their real work, reflect on what happens, and return with insights and questions.

The cohort format also allows participants to learn from each other’s experiences, receive feedback, and develop deeper capability over time rather than simply learning concepts in a short period.

For many participants, the relationships and insights developed through the cohort become one of the most valuable aspects of the programme.

How many people are in each cohort?

Cohorts are intentionally kept relatively small so that participants have the opportunity to practise, receive feedback and engage meaningfully with each other. This helps create a learning environment where people feel safe to experiment, reflect and grow their practice.

What makes this programme different from other Agile coaching courses?

Many Agile courses focus primarily on frameworks, tools or certification preparation. This programme takes a different approach. It focuses on developing the human and relational capabilities required to work effectively with individuals, teams and organisations.

Participants explore coaching presence, facilitation, mentoring and training as complementary disciplines, and learn how to move fluidly between them depending on the situation. The cohort format also creates a learning environment where participants challenge, support and learn from each other’s real-world experiences.

What happens if I cannot attend a session?

Because the programme is cohort-based, live participation is strongly encouraged. The discussions, practice exercises and peer feedback are an important part of the learning experience.

However, if you occasionally cannot attend a session, we will work with you to help you stay connected with the cohort and continue your learning.

Can employers sponsor the course?

Yes. Many participants attend with support from their organisation as part of their professional development. If needed, we can provide information that helps you explain the programme and its benefits to your employer.

Do I need to decide immediately?

No. Registering interest simply allows us to send you more information and discuss the next cohort with you. You can take time to decide whether the programme is right for you.

Register your interest

Registering interest simply lets us know you would like to hear more about the next ICE-AC cohort. After you register, we will usually send you some additional information about the programme and invite you to arrange a short call if you would like to explore whether it is the right fit for you.

There is no obligation to commit when registering interest. The purpose of the call is simply to help you decide whether the programme is the right next step for your development.