Optimus coach Academy Arvostelua 

If you’re going to become an ICF certified coach - do it with Optimus!

Having coached for years in many different capacities I decided I wanted to uplevel my coaching skills, to not only show my clients I was seriously committed to the power of coaching but also to myself.

Having chosen to do the 9-month PCC level 2 diploma, I went "all in" and I'm so glad I did. It’s not just about what you learn and practice, it’s also what you learn about yourself and how you want to use your coaching skills now and in the future

The training goes above and beyond, to the highest ICF standards and it dives into neuroscience, positive psychology and oh so much more!

You learn but also are challenged on how to integrate it into your own coaching practice. The support and diverse methods of teaching and implementing is at an exceptional level

Ruth and the team are amazing…not only working to such high professional standards, they empathetic, so supportive, fun, kind and clearly all have a great passion for the transformations coaching can facilitate and the industry as a whole

I can’t recommend Optimus enough. Invest in this and not only are you investing in attaining a great qualification, you’re also investing in you and whatever you do in the future too

The Associate Coach Diploma at Optimus Coach Academy has been a game-changer for me. The comprehensive curriculum, experienced instructors, and supportive community have equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive as a professional coach.

Optimus is a fantastic option!

I'm incredibly grateful for my time with Optimus; I've become a stronger coach and it's helped me in many areas.

The course and team are top notch. The information exceeded my expectations and I learned practical psychology based practices and was given the tools and guidance to utilize what I learned.

The support was exceptional and the feedback valuable; the course is a brilliant learning experience that provides an incredible foundation for a career in coacing.

Optimus Coach Academy gave me a great grounding in the theory and practice of coaching. The Optimus Associate Coach Diploma is ICF and AC accredited and promotes high stadards of ethical practice.The taught sessions were accompanied by resources that I could use before or after each session to extend my knowledge and understanding. Being taught in a small group meant that there was lots of opportunity to ask questions, discuss and explore each topic and the tutors were open and generous in sharing their experience and expertise. This is an experiential course so from the start there were opportunities to put into practice what we had learned and to have feedback from peers and tutors alike. I found the mentor sessions really helpful. I found the transparency of the assessment criteria and the clarity of the processes excellent. Highly recommended if you want to start out as a life coach.

A course full of mind nourishing and tingling content. 
I found learning was made simple and kept fun, supported by a fantastic team of highly motivated, friendly, approachable professionals. 

I had the added bonus of meeting some great friends / peers along the journey.


They say the difference between good and excellent is ‘attention to detail’. Well Optimus Coach Academy certainly ticks the excellent box.

100% recommend it!!

Training with Optimus has been a wonderful experience for me. Excellent standard of teaching coupled with comprehensive lists of resources and wider teaching around the subject. Also love the generosity of having access to the course material for life AND it is updated and extended for us.
The personal support for me was amazing - responsive, kind and professional, helping me to be my best during some difficult circumstances - life happens! Ruth has built a team based on her values of inclusivity, kindness and professionalism and these values percolate through the organisation.
I felt fully prepared for my assignments and the bespoke mentoring sessions covered a huge amount (thanks Hannah and Donna).
All of the tutors were knowledgeable and experts in their field, willingly sharing personal as well as professional tips and possible solutions. This was no mean feat as my cohort were from varied backgrounds, time zones and at very different stages in their coaching journey, yet this was all handled skilfully so that everyone benefited.
I have made friends for life in my cohort too which is not what I had expected, I have learned so much from them all!
I could not recommend Optimus more highly, if you’re sitting on the fence then please do take the leap, you won’t be disappointed.

My experience with Optimus Coach Academy has been a blessing! I was really looking to align my research into neuroscience with a credible ICF certified coaching company. I had previously qualified as a coach with a top 5 global ICF certified coaching company a few years previously. I wanted to upskill and enhance my coaching skills with neuroscience, and positive psychology, and I was not disappointed.

The high value content, and attention to engage a group by the trainers whilst providing feedback to us in each session was superb. Not only that, it created an inclusive community, with other peer coaches, where support is ongoing after the conclusion of the course.

Whether you want to set up your own business, go on to gain further accreditation, or attend workshops/further training, it's all included. Furthermore, the course is updated regularly with new material for educational purposes, so you're getting your money's worth.

It has positively transformed the way I coach my clients, and my own personal development.

What stood out for me was the course being personable, and the nurtured support it provided for new and existing coaches, which was excellent.

I have taken 2 Programs with Optimus, PCC training and then went on to the Course Creator's Academy. It is helping me to be one of the pioneers of Coach Training in my Country.
None of this would have been possible with Ruth and her generous spirit. The resources you get through Optimus, the courses, the instructors and the student experience is unmatched.

I have taken courses from different well reputed Organizations around the world and based on my experience I highly recommend Optimus for anyone looking to grow as a person and as a professional. -Khadija Usman (Grit Coaches)

A comprehensive course which teaches coaching in its purest form and to the highest ICF standards. Also includes additional valuable modules around positive psychology and neuroscience which go hand in hand with the coaching. In addition there is support and learning around setting up your own coaching business which is of huge value in itself. Great teachers and all round a great coaching community to be a part of.

The best thing I ever did for my career was train with Optimus.

I had the BEST time learning at Optimus. I went deep into my personal growth journey, made friends for life and gained the confidence I needed to go on and start my own business.

I now use the skills I learned at Optimus to support leading entrepreneurs with their social media marketing!

Understanding the psychology behind why people behave the way they do, what makes them who they are and how behaviour change works is essential for the work that I do and I learnt ALL of this and more at Optimus.

The level of learning, the community, the mentoring and the alumni support are UNMATCHED across the industry.

I highly recommend this training academy and am so grateful to Ruth and the amazing team for this experience.

Having researched several ICF accredited coaching courses, I chose Optimus Coach Academy for its diversity of content and I wasn't disappointed. The trainers are extremely professional and all bring their own unique style to the training.

The support and resources available to students throughout the course has been second to none. Even though the course is run online, the cohort has developed a real bond and the peer coaching has been a revelation.

I'd highly recommend anyone considering embarking on a coaching course to consider Optimus Coach Academy.

Coaching is a subtle art of getting people to recognise what they need to do, and how best they can do it themselves. There is no magic formulae and no one-fits-all solution. Each client has their own way of working through their own issues and at best the coach is a catalyst to make it happen.

Instructors at Optimus are friendly and very knowledgeable. They have helped me explore the art of being a coach and have taught me skills I can use in social, personal and professional settings to be a better listener. This has helped me coach my clients to explore their life style, health, relationships, career, leadership challenges and much more.

To get the best out of the course, and all that Optimus offers, requires serious commitment of time, focus and energy. It will all be worth it though when I get my internationally recognised ICF certificate.

I joined Associate Coaching Diploma - Level 1 in March 2023.

The support I received from Ruth and her team was incredible. Best of all, Ruth is easy to approach with any issues relating to the course and personal issues and made provisions to accommodate me at all times whenever I approached her.

Even though life was very challenging during the course, I look forward to each session as all facilitators, coaches, mentors, and participants worked well together. I was respected and treated as an individual, making me feel safe sharing, coaching, and being coached.

Ruth and her team treated me as an individual too, and delivered each session with fun, humour and curiosity.

In addition to gaining coaching skills for myself, my children and future clients, I also gained so much confidence that I could publish my first book and become Amazon's #1 bestseller in 2 weeks after publishing, using my coaching skills and personal experience.

I will highly recommend Optimus Coaching Academy to anyone looking to develop their coaching skills.

Ruth and the team at Optimus have created a phenomenal offering in their coach training packages. I graduated in May 2023 after doing the professional diploma with them. The training provided with Optimus is second to none, with a huge focus on evidenced based practice and psychology underpinning it all.
I came to Optimus having already completed a coaching certificate but wanting to become a certified coach recognised by the ICF. The journey I went on by doing the course was one of enormous learning, self discovery and deep inner work. My peer coaches on the course were also there every step of the journey. In fact, I still regularly have peer coaching with several people from the course! They’re now friends and firmly in my world 🌟
During the course, life happened and became challenging for me. I reached out to Ruth and she was an utter rockstar at providing the support I needed. It wasn’t even a question. Her kindness and heart shine through in every aspect of her business.
The delivery of the programme is exceptional. The weekly sessions are in-depth, thorough and definitely fulfilled my need for learning. Each week, there was time and space carved out for peer coaching, whether it be pairs or triads and I was able to receive regular feedback on my strengths and areas for development. This was central to my growth as a coach. It was a tough slog - 4 hours every week - and it was a lot on top of full time work for me to juggle but it was worth it all.
At the start of the course, I had no idea where I wanted to end up or what I wanted from a future as a certified coach. What I know for sure is that there is no end to my learning and growth and Optimus is the coach academy for you if that’s what you value. No one is ever “ex-Optimus” because of the exceptional community Ruth and the team have created. Whether it’s the alumni group or HUB group, there is a place for everyone to continue on their learning and growth journey. That I absolutely LOVE.
Ruth is also a true life long learner. She continually strives to seek better ways to support people and is always looking for new and innovative mechanisms to create that support network. She seeks continual feedback and acts upon it swiftly, looking for ways to enhance what is already an exceptional product.
I am so pleased I invested in Optimus and I know that I will always be a part of the Optimus family. 🌟

I had an incredible experience doing my professional coach diploma with Optimus. I learnt SO much about how to coach ethically and impactfully using the ICF framework. It covers SO much more than just the basics of coaching. Each session is fascinating, enjoyable with lots of discussion and observed practice each week.
 
The trainers (absolute rockstars) were so knowledgeable and supportive! Their invaluable feedback helped me develop into a confident, capable coach.

The sense of community that Optimus promotes is another wonderful thing about Optimus. I have made lasting friendships with my cohort (and beyond) and have connected with so many people. Even after graduating, I still regularly practice with the peer partner I was assigned because we enjoy and benefit so much from it.

I was pregnant when I started, and Ruth and the team were flexible and understanding around me needing to take time out to have a baby. I couldn't be more grateful for that!

I would 200% recommend Optimus to anyone who wants to get a complete and immersive coach training experience. Having the ICF stamp of approval is a huge bonus too. 😍

I am so glad I trained with Optimus. For one thing, the training provided a variety of different coaching approaches, and I really appreciated the emphasis on regular coaching practice with feedback from experienced coaches and mentors. Since qualifying, this has really set me up to confidently develop my own coaching style. I now feel I can adapt to each client based on their individual needs and what is appropriate for them. Ethical practice was emphasised throughout with a focus on the benefits of CPD and reflective practice. Trainers were all very experienced coaches and I felt I benefited from their support and mentorship for the duration of the training. This all supported me to feel very well prepared for coaching my first clients. Not only that, but the ongoing support is incredible, with regular sessions and connection with other coaches through the amazing Alumni group. It is an excellent course, from which I have reaped the benefits personally and professionally, and I regularly recommend it when I am asked where I trained.

I stumbled upon one of the free workshops by Optimus accidentally and I knew instantly I wanted to learn more. I then spent sometime researching Optimus and other coaching academies and found they offered what others don’t. Fast forward two years later and I’ve now graduated from Optimus with a Professional Coach Diploma and so pleased to say it was the best course investment I have ever made. From pricing to course content and support, Optimus offers something very unique (plenty of examples on here on Trust Pilot).

The emphasis on positive psychology, psychodynamics, and neuroscience adds a distinctive and insightful dimension to the entire course content.

Post-graduating, Ruth Kudzi's generosity with support for the Alumni community is incredible!

Optimus - I can’t sing your praises enough amongst my network. I’m forever grateful for the invaluable experience provided by all the trainers at Optimus including those behind the scenes making things happen.

I completed the ACC Diploma in September 2023 and have nothing but praise for Optimus Coach Academy. The trainers, course content, mentoring and wrap-around support, including Alumni support, is incredible!

I have coached in my career for many years, but was keen to consolidate my skills and practise with a qualification and ICF accreditation. I spent some time reviewing various coaching courses and providers, but was finding it difficult to know which to go for, because there are so many options out there. However, a chance conversation with a well-respected coaching acquaintance led me to focus my research on Optimus. I pursued their website, looked at their social media platforms and - crucially - attended some of the free workshops they offer in their 'workshop weeks', to gain a real sense of what the course content would be like.

Almost instantly, I just knew (and felt) that Optimus was the right choice for me. Ruth facilitated the workshops I attended, and I found her to be warm and knowledgeable, but in a super accessible and down-to-earth way. I especially loved the positive psychology focus and found the neuroscience elements fascinating. For me, another big advantage to studying with Optimus was the direct route to accreditation: all the training hours and mentoring requirements are covered within the diploma. As accreditation was a goal of mine, it was good to know that this process would be simplified by studying with Optimus. I was sold!

The course itself was brilliant! I thoroughly enjoyed my Wednesday morning training sessions; the cohort was small, and I genuinely haven't enjoyed learning this much for years! The course content was interesting, and practical, and delivered by ICF-accredited trainers who are very experienced and approachable. I can't praise them enough.

At the beginning of my Optimus journey, I expected to feel more confident and skilled as a coach, upon completion of the diploma. What I didn't anticipate was the profound effect this experience would have on me as an individual; the level of self-awareness I would gain and how better-equipped I would become at self-coaching. I have found the whole experience inspirational, and it has changed me, and my life!

I achieved my ACC credential (accreditation) last week. This wouldn't have happened without the support from Optimus, this includes their Alumni support, which is off the scale! My own Optimus-trained coach was also instrumental in this, which further demonstrates how powerful, and empowering, professional coaching is.

Ruth and the team are true professionals. I think what makes Optimus stand out is the quality of the instructors, their experience and level of qualification. It’s a first rate service that is slick, but not flashy.

The other thing is that with the Level 2 Diploma, everything you need for PCC is included - training time, mentoring, assessments. You just need to build the hours.

Optimus Coach Academy was recommended to me by an experienced coach I really trust. I did the Professional Diploma. All the trainers are fantastic! They are professional coaches too so they bring a whole range of experience and knowledge to the training. The training content is well-paced and there is a great balance of learning and practice. The regular observations and feedback helped me build my confidence quickly and start my coaching business. The cherry on the cake was the level of support and friendship that developed between the cohort. Highly recommend!