Program Details

This offering supports working professionals with a flexible blended‑learning experience featuring monthly, self‑paced online modules paired with live virtual community sessions designed for real‑time questions, guided coaching practice, and personalized feedback. Our research-based curriculum integrates proven coaching methodologies and aligns with the International Coaching Federation's (ICF) coaching competencies.

The certificate provides a comprehensive introduction to the strategies, skills, and reflective practices that define effective executive coaching. It places strong emphasis on developing the core competencies required for impactful, ethical, and evidence‑based coaching. Participants learn coaching strategies that span human development theory, organizational change processes, positive psychology principles, and leadership development. The courses also offer experiential practice opportunities that help participants explore, test, and refine their emerging coaching styles. 

The following nine courses make up the Executive Coaching for Impact certificate:

• January 2027 - Course 1: Foundations of Executive Coachin
• February 2027 - Course 2: Essential Strategies for Coaching Conversations
• March 2027 - Course 3: Cultivating Growth through Coaching
• April 2027 - Course 4: Difficult Conversations
• May 2027 - Course 5: Coaching Through Stages of Concern/Changes
• June 2027 - Course 6: Differentiating Coaching Approaches
• July 2027 - Course 7: Strategies forTeam Coaching
• August 2027 - Course 8: Coaching as a Business
• September 2027 - Course 9: Portfolio Development & Practice for ICF

General Agenda

Each course is a four-week professional learning experience that takes place in Canvas and Zoom. The program supports self-directed learning through online, asynchronous discussions and field-based practice activities. Live, remote guest presentations and live, remote community hours enable participants to collectively discuss questions, challenges and new ideas.

Audience

Professionals in organizations, school districts, non-profits, and institutions of higher education who are interested in coaching-based conversations to support their work with partners, teams, direct-reports, or clients.

Purpose & Outcomes

• Learn the language, skills, and tools to apply coaching as a lever for transformational change. 
• Strengthen organizational culture by implementing effective coaching practices.
• Demonstrate the ICF Core Competencies for Coaching at the ACC level
• Lead coaching engagements that drive meaningful client outcomes—whether aligning coaching with student learning and school improvement goals or connecting coaching work to organizational performance and strategic priorities.
• Develop the ability to identify, nurture, and support emerging leaders within your organization.
• Practice professional coaching techniques that enhance the success of your team, department, or broader organization

Graduate Credit Available

Participants who successfully complete the program are eligible to convert the coursework to 9 graduate credits through credit for prior learning for an additional cost.

Testimonials

“The Executive Coaching for Equity program has challenged me to reflect on my own background, values, and experiences. Through learning about myself, I am better equipped to support others. I believe that this journey of self-discovery empowered and prepared me to support leaders and organizations to create a more equitable environment in the workplace.” - Cohort Participant 

“A benefit of this program was the opportunity to receive an executive coach for several months and to learn from their actual strategies and approaches.” - Cohort Participant 

“I think one of the strengths of the program is the intensity of focus on coaching, developing the skills/practices of coaching and practicing coaching while also being coached. This focus in all aspects - learning about, practicing, being coached- was exemplary in both stretching my own skills and cementing them into my practice.”  - Cohort Participant