Academic Certificate in Executive & Professional Coaching
Academic certificates offer graduate-level credits that focus on one central topic. Successful completion of the courses leads to the official conferral of the certificate by the University. In addition, these credits may be applied to the Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development as a concentration. More options for tuition assistance are possible when you enroll in an academic certificate, including employer-based tuition assistance programs and veteran’s benefits. Master of Science students may be eligible for federal financial aid.
As a university-based program, the Academic Certificate in Executive and Professional Coaching meets the rigors of academic accreditation organizations as well as the International Coach Federation as a Level II – accredited program. The design of the program offers the benefits of resources available within a major university in combination with the expertise of selected instructors from the vibrant coaching field. As a distance-learning program, we are accessible from any point across the globe that has a strong internet connection. In other words, virtually anywhere.
The Academic Certificate in Executive and Professional Coaching is a 12-month, 15-credit hour program of study. Students are prepared to test at the Level II credential of the International Coach Federation (ICF) if desired. The certificate incorporates a thorough study of the ICF Core Competencies and skill-building under the direction of highly qualified ICF mentors. Evidence-based methods and models and foundational psychological theories proven to assist people in their developmental or change efforts are integral in the three semesters of coach training. All aspects are taught by experienced professionals.
View the Coaching Academic Certificate Curriculum.
Attend from Anywhere
The program meets three nights a week (Monday through Wednesday), 5:30-7 p.m. CT via an interactive, virtual classroom that can be accessed from anywhere in the world. Students will begin in either the fall semester (late August) or the spring semester (late February) as a cohort.
Value and Flexibility
Two Intakes Per Year
The program has two intakes per year, spring and fall.
100% Online
The program is delivered fully online, supplemented with ongoing webinars. This virtual classroom can be accessed from anywhere in the world.
Asynchronous Learning
We deliver a comprehensive asynchronous program that provides an end-to-end view of the content, practices, methodologies, and skills required to be a successful organizational consultant.
Cohort Based
Students will begin in either the fall semester or spring semester as a cohort.
Value
Students enrolled in the Academic Certificate have the option to use their 15 academic credit hours as a concentration in the 36 hours required to earn the Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development. Please contact the program for more information.
