Explorer Pathway  ·  Levels 1  · From 1st October

The AI Coaching Experience Designer – Explorer is the Level 1 pathway for coaches, HR and L&D professionals who want to mainly understand and evaluate responsible AI coaching.

The journey takes you from shared language, technology and professional foundations and a market overview.

The course is led by Rebecca Rutschmann, who has been designing and building AI coaching companions since 2018.

This is not a standalone workshop you attend and forget. Across Levels 1 and 2, you will move from foundational literacy to a live-built AI coaching companion. After completing the Explorer journey, you can choose to upgrade to Level 2 – Pioneer.

LEVEL 1 · UNDERSTAND

Explorer

Understand what a great AI coaching experience really is – the frameworks, standards, ethics and evidence behind it and the criteria essential to choose the right platforms and tools.

Format: Fully self-paced · access opens 24 September 2026

Time Commitment: 2-4 hours incl. self-learning

For: Anyone seeking the conceptual foundations to evaluate AI coaching responsibly, whether you need to select an appropriate solution for yourself or your organisation, or want to understand the the principles of building your own.

You will: Learn the frameworks, professional standards and ethical foundations of AI coaching; understand how AI assistants, agents, companions and coaches differ; and explore what current research tells us about their use.

Credential: Explorer badge (Foundations)

What’s included in the Pioneer Bundle

• Level 1 — Explorer: Self-paced course access, pre-course materials and the AI in Coaching Glossary, available from 24 September 2026
• Explorer Badge followed by Pioneer Badge
• LinkedIn-compatible digital badges issued through Virtualbadge.io

Trainer

Rebecca Rutschmann — Co-Founder, Speaker, AI Coaching Pioneer, Consultant & Trainer, PCC/SP. Building AI coaching companions since 2018.

Prerequisites

• No prior AI experience needed — Level 1 (Explorer) meets you at your starting point

  Successful completion of Explorer provides the readiness pathway into Level 2 — Pioneer. 

Ready to include Level 2?
Explore the Pioneer Bundle including Level 1 and taking the stept to Level 2
here

Pricing

Early-bird rate: €249,- excl. VAT – available until 1st October 2026

For questions before completing payment: academy@vivalacoaching.com