Transform Lives Through Indigenous-Centered Coaching & Training.

"Get certified as a Teencoach™, Career Coach, or Parenting Coach—or equip your team with practical short courses for youth development."

Welcome to Indigenous Psychology!

While the world is embracing Artificial Intelligence, we are remembering who we are and embracing African Intelligence and Indigenous Intelligence!

Human-Centred Courses Grounded in Indigenous Wisdom

Offered by Mayine Development Institute

We combine modern coaching with traditional Indigenous wisdom. Our programs offer coaches an opportunity to develop authentic, transformative practices grounded in African worldviews and Indigenous intelligence. Join our community of coaching practitioners and begin your journey today.

We offer a unique suite of online short courses, facilitated workshops, and micro-credentials grounded in Indigenous Knowledge Systems and human development principles.

N.B. please note that the modules & tracks are subject to change constantly as we work at improving & perfecting our work.

Our Core Certification Course & Programs

Authentic. Grounded. Transformative.

We offer certification programs that empower coaches to mentor and guide youth, families, and communities through Indigenous Psychology and culturally aligned practices. Our programs are perfect for corporate teams, educators, community leaders, and individual professionals who seek meaningful, authentic learning rooted in African worldviews and community wellness.

Coaches Pre-Teens and Teenagers

Core Certification & Specialized Tracks

Our Core Certification is the foundational pathway for all specialized coaching tracks. After completing the core program, you can expand your expertise with elective tracks tailored to meet the diverse needs of youth and families.

Core Teencoaching™ Certification

Become a Certified Teencoach™ and unlock transformative skills to guide pre-teens, teenagers, and families through challenges and growth

Module 1: Foundations of Teencoaching™

Course 1: Intro to Teencoaching™
Course 2: Developmental Stages in Adolescence
Course 3: Coaching Across Age Groups

1. Academic Excellence Track

Module 4: Coaching Preteens (9–12) for Academic Success
Module 5: Coaching Teenagers (13–19) for Academic Success

➔ Track Credential: Academic Excellence Teencoaching™ Specialist

R17,500

Module 2: Indigenous Psychological Theories & Coaching Fundamentals

Course 4: Indigenous Theories of Development
Course 5: Coaching Fundamentals Through Indigenous Lenses - Communication & Relationship Building
Course 6: Blended Teencoaching Practical Tools & Integration.

R55,700 for Core Program (120 hours)

➔ Award after Core: Certified Teencoaching™ Foundations Practitioner (CTP-F)

Specialization Tracks (Electives)

*Complete 2+ track for full certification. Each course = 40h.* - (Additional fees may apply for advanced certifications.)

2. Family & Kinship Dynamics Track

Module 7: Intro to Coaching Preteens (9–12) in Family Systems
Module 8: Coaching Teenagers (13–18) in Family Dynamics
Module 9: Indigenous Family Structures & Kinship Models

➔ Track Credential: Kinship Systems Teencoaching™ Specialist

R17,500

3. Emotional Intelligence Track

Module 10: Intro to EQ Coaching for Preteens (9–12)
Module 11: Intro to EQ Coaching for Teenagers (13–18)
Module 12: Indigenous Perspectives on Emotions & Emotional Health

➔ Track Credential: Emotional Intelligence Teencoaching™ Specialist

R17,500

Module 3: Understanding Behavior & Applying Indigenous Psychology

Course 7: Adolescent Behavior in Indigenous Contexts
Course 8: Factors Influencing Behavior
Course 9: Domains of Indigenous Psychology in Coaching

4. Self-Awareness, Self-Discovery & Personal Leadership Track

Module 13: Intro to Self-Awareness for Preteens & Teens
Module 14: Strengths & Cultural Roots
Module 15: Self-Advocacy Within a Peer Structure for Teens

➔ Track Credential: Self Awareness Teencoaching™ Specialist

R17,500

Payment Options

OPTION 1

Upfront Full Payment

Get 30% Discont when paying full amount upfront - for the core certifIcation

OPTION 2

Pay R7,500 Deposit

Plus 6 to 12 Months

Payment Arrangements

OPTION 3

Pay R9,500 Deposit

Plus 12 to 24 Months

Payment Arrangements

2. Career & Sankofa Coaching Certification

(for those interested in working with young adults)

These are seperate certifications / specialisations that has pre-requisite: *Require Core + Emotioanal Intelgence Track + 1 Specialization/Elective below*

Career & Sankofa Coaching Track (for those interested in working with young adults)

Module 17: Self-Discovery Coaching

Course 39: Identity, Purpose & Sankofa Pathfinding
Course 40: Career Design & The Indigenous Intelligence Framework
Course 41: From Passion to Pathway: The Career Implementation Toolkit
Course 42: Entrepreneurial Mindset Development vs Ingqondo YeMveli (Innate Intelligence)

Credential Earned:
Sankofa Career Alchemist Specialist (counts as 1 of 2 required specializations for full CTMP certification).

R17,500

Performance Coach

(For coaches focusing on academic/athletic/artistic excellence with cultural alignment)

Required Components

Prerequisite:
- Complete Core Modules 1–3 + 2 specializations (CTMP baseline).
- Must include: Career & Sankofa Coaching Track (Module 17).
Additional Courses:
- Module 5: Coaching Teenagers (13–19) for Academic Success
- Module 15: Self-Advocacy Within a Peer Structure for Teens
Credential Awarded:
- Certified Indigenous Performance Coach™ (IPC)

R17,500

Career Transition Coach

*(For coaches guiding ages 18–25 through education-to-work/entrepreneurial shifts)*

Required Components

Prerequisite:
- Complete Core Modules 1–3 + 2 specializations (CTMP baseline).
- Must include: Career & Sankofa Coaching Track (Module 17).
Additional Courses:
- Module 6: Coaching Tertiary Readiness & Futuristic Thinking
- Module 16: Business of Coaching (Select 1)
Credential Awarded:
- Certified Indigenous Career Transition Coach™ (ICTC)

R17,500

3. Indigenously Parenting Coach Certification

A unique certification rooted in Indigenous Knowledge Systems with a diverse mix of modernity, designed for coaches who want to empower parents and families. Specializations include:

Parenting Coaching Specialization Tracks (Electives)

*Complete Teencoaching Core and +2 tracks below for full certification* - (Additional fees may apply for advanced certifications.)

Family Formations & Blended Family Track

Helping families establish strong foundations and meaningful relationships. and in navigating the complexities of blended households.

R25,500

Emotional Intelligence Parent Track

Guiding parents in raising emotionally intelligent and resilient children.

R25,500

Overal Fee R55,700 + an elective (R25,500) = R81,200

A. Business of Coaching Track

Module 16: Business of Coaching & Mastering Coaching Practice
- Course 34: Ethical Foundations & Infrastructure
- Course 34: Building a Profitable Coaching Business & Designing Your Signature Coaching Offer™
- Course 35: The Heart & Soul of Coaching - Growth Mindset & Sustainable Scaling
- Course 36: Digital Marketing Core Elements - Specific with the Indigenous Psychology Perspective
- Course 37: Indigenous-Inspired Business Systems

Family Wealth Creation Track

Equipping families with strategies for financial well-being and generational wealth building.

R45,500

Advanced Professional Track for Parenting Coaching Candidates

This has pre-requisite: *Require Core (teencoaching) + Core-Plus Parent Coaching Foundation + 1 Specialization* and this gives you access to be an Associate and be part of the Mayine Global Indigenous Coaches Association

MADE FOR YOU COACHING PROGRAM

For each elective / coaching program

Example for Teencoaching: Course 38: Made For Your Coaching Program - Mindset of Academic Excellence™ (for certified Teencoaches only)

➔ Credential: Accredited Indigenously Parent Coaching™ Entrepreneur - Licensed Curriculum & can sign up to Train The Trainer (Master Trainer) + Can also be trained to be a business coach for incoming coaches.

Each certification provides practical tools, frameworks, and real-world application, ensuring that our coaches are well-prepared to make a difference in their communities.

Advanced Professional Tracks

This has pre-requisite: *Require Core + 2 Specialization / Elective* and this gives you access to be an Associate and be part of the Mayine Global Indigenous Coaches Association

A. Business of Coaching Track

Module 16: Business of Coaching & Mastering Coaching Practice
- Course 34: Ethical Foundations & Infrastructure
- Course 34: Building a Profitable Coaching Business & Designing Your Signature Coaching Offer™
- Course 35: The Heart & Soul of Coaching - Growth Mindset & Sustainable Scaling
- Course 36: Digital Marketing Core Elements - Specific with the Indigenous Psychology Perspective
- Course 37: Indigenous-Inspired Business Systems

MADE FOR YOU COACHING PROGRAM

(Practical Step by Step Coaching Process, Tools, Worksheets, Templates, Tracking Tools, etc - Licensed curriculum delivery (T & C apply)

For each certification / coaching program
Example for Teencoaching: Course 38: Made For Your Coaching Program - Mindset of Academic Excellence™ (for certified Teencoaches only)

➔ Credential: Accredited Teencoaching™ Entrepreneur - Licensed Curriculum & can sign up to Train The Trainer (Master Trainer) + Can also be trained to be a business coach for incoming coaches.

R45,000

Other Mini Certifications

These are seperate certifications / specialisations that has pre-requisite: *Require Core + 1 Specialization*

Trauma-Informed Pathway Rules

Trauma-Informed Practice - Standalone)

Course 44: Intro to Primary School Environment Crisis & School-Based Trauma
Course 45: Symptoms of Primary School Environment Crisis & School-Based Trauma
Course 46: Managing Primary School Crisis & Trauma Responses Effectively
Course 47: Intervention Strategies for Primary School Crisis & Trauma Events
Course 48: Intervention Strategies for
Trauma Flair Ups During Workshop Settings

➔ Track Credential: Trauma-Informed Teencoaching™ Responder

From R3,500 - R7,500 Each Course

Certification: Delivery Method

Core Delivery Method: Hybrid Learning

Online Foundations:
- Self-paced modules + live webinars
- Land-based homework (nature activities, local elder interviews)
- 24/7 access to resources in Indigenous languages
In-Person Integration:
- Mandatory annual retreat (see below)
- Local practicums at tribal community centers

Annual Retreats

Days 1–3: For All Certified Coaches

(Associates + Independents)
Focus: Community Renewal & Collective Wisdom

Day 4: Exclusive for Associates

Focus: Rite of Passage & Business Activation

Logistics - Next Retreat Date 27 to 30 November 2025

Frequency: Annual (mandatory for Associates; Independents join Days 1–3)
Locations: East London in the Eastern Cape
Investment:
- Associates: R9,900
- Independents: R12.500
Post-Retreat Support: 30-day onboarding for Associates; private community platform for all

How to Progress Through the Pathway?

Complete Core Modules 1-3 (120 hours)

Finish 2 Specialization Tracks (40-80 hours)
Capstone Project:
- Design/deliver a 12-week coaching program using tools from both tracks.
Total Hours: 160-200 hours

➔ Final Credential:
Certified Teencoaching™ Master Practitioner (CTMP)

With specializations noted (e.g., "CTMP: Academic Excellence & Family Dynamics")

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Be An Independent Coach or an Associate

Independent Teencoach™

For those who want full autonomy and the ability to run their own coaching practice.

Use of Teencoaching™ methodologies
Sign trademark licensing agreement
Set your own pricing and client packages
Earn full revenue from your practice

Requirements: Full CTMP Certification + 2 Specializations.
Licensing Fees (Annual):

Basic: R4,500
Standard: R6,500
Premium: R9,500

Supervision & Mentorship: Ensuring Professional Growth

We’re committed to the growth and development of our coaches. Whether you're an Independent or Associate, our mentorship and supervision options will guide your practice, ensure accountability, and maintain high ethical standards.

Supervision Fees: R650 - R2,500 per session (depending on group or 1 on 1)
Mentorship for Associates: Monthly sessions included
Annual Retreats: Participation in land-based retreats for community renewal and collective wisdom

Associate Teencoach™

For those who prefer guided growth with access to ready-made systems and client leads.

Turnkey systems with marketing, CRM, scheduling, and billing
Receive client leads from our organization’s marketing efforts
Monthly mentorship with senior coaches
Pathway to upgrade to Independent after 2 years

Requirements: Complete Core Certification + 1 Specialization
Revenue Share: 70% to the Coach, 30% to the Organization.

Meet the Team

Nomveliso Mbanga

FOUNDER
Makhotso Mabote

Training & Development, Leadership Coach
Guest Coach / Teacher

Guest Coaches / Teachers will be added ad program advances

Certification Income Potential

Certified Teencoach

Earning Potential:

Coaching Fee: R450 – R950 per session

Giving Talks - from +-R4500 (request quote)

Monthly: R5,000 – R15,000

Annual: R60,000 – +R180,000

Certified Sankofa Career Coach

Earning Potential:

Coaching Fee: +-R1,200 per session

Giving Talks - from +-R4500 (request quote)

Monthly: R10,500 – R25,000

Annual: R90,000 – +R280,000

Certified Indigenously Parent Coach

Earning Potential:

Coaching Fee: +- R1.500 per session

Giving Talks - from +-R4500 (request quote)

Monthly: R11,250 – R36,000

Annual: R135,000 – +R432,000

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

To begin your journey, you must first complete the Be A Teencoach Certification, which is the core training and a prerequisite for any specialization. This training provides a strong foundation in coaching teens and young adults.
Once you've completed the Be A Teencoach Certification, you can choose from the following advanced specializations:
- Academic Excellence Teencoach
- Family Dynamics Teencoach
- Emotional Intelligence Teencoach
Yes! After choosing a specialization, you can further expand your expertise by pursuing additional certifications in these areas:
- Career Development Coach Certification with sub-specializations in:
  - Self-Discovery Coach
  - Performance Coach
  - Career Transition Coach
- Indigenously Parenting Coach Certification with sub-specializations in:
  - Family Formations Coach
  - Emotional Intelligence Parent Coach
  - Blended Families Coach
  - Family Wealth Creation Coach
For Parent Coaching, you’ll begin by completing the Be A Teencoach Certification, which gives you the foundation to understand teen development and challenges. Once that’s complete, you can move on to the Indigenously Parenting Coach Certification, which specializes in helping parents using both modern and indigenous knowledge. Afterward, you can choose specializations such as Family Formations Coach, Emotional Intelligence Parent Coach, Blended Families Coach, or Family Wealth Creation Coach. If you continue to build experience and complete 500+ coaching hours, you can earn Senior Coach Status.
For Career Development Coaching, you also start with the Be A Teencoach Certification to gain essential coaching skills. Then, you move on to the Career Development Coach Certification, which is focused on helping individuals with career choices, performance, and transitions. You can further specialize in areas like Self-Discovery Coaching, Performance Coaching, or Career Transition Coaching. Just like with Parent Coaching, after completing 500+ coaching hours, you can reach Senior Coach Status.
The certification process typically takes around 9 months to complete the Be A Teencoach Certification, which is the core training. This foundational program equips you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to work effectively as a coach. Once the core certification is completed, you can move on to your chosen specialization, which takes approximately 3 months to finish.
So in total, the entire certification process, including both the core and specialization training, will take about 12 months to complete, depending on your pace and availability. This allows you to gain deep expertise in your chosen area while progressing through the training in a structured and manageable timeframe.