Coaching for Life and Work Certificate Program

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Coaching for Life and Work Certificate Program

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Our transformative Professional Coaching for Life and Work Certificate Program prepares you to become certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF)--the only globally-recognized credential program for coaches. Whether self-employed or internal to public or private organizations, professional coaches possess the skills to make a visible, meaningful impact on the lives of others. 

We offer this five-month program twice a year, with starts in the winter and summer.

Courses take place generally every-other week on Fridays and Saturdays. This program is currently being offered remotely through Zoom.

What You'll Get

  • MCC- and PCC-Credentialed Coaches as Instructors--Engaged working professionals will teach you to develop and maintain coaching relationships
  • Exceptional Networking Opportunities--Interaction with faculty and a cohort of professional peers broadens and enriches the learning experience and career prospects
  • Real-World, Hands-On Learning--Class work, case studies and an assignment as a student coach offer relevant, dynamic and relational learning opportunities
  • ICF Accredited--Knowledge to apply for certification as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the ICF
  • High Standards of UC Davis--Rigorous and rewarding program will put you at the forefront of this expanding field

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ICF Accredited

This ICF-accredited coaching education program is a pathway to both the ACC and PCC credentials. Program features include 150 academic credit hours of coach specific education and 10 mentor coaching hours. Our professional mentors have over a decade of experience providing feedback to students on the development of their coaching skills. Additionally, UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education will provide you with non-paying clients to jumpstart the coaching experience and guarantee practice opportunities before the performance evaluation process.

Laurence Tseng

"The program changed my mindset. It helped me grow both professionally and personally.

Laurence Tseng, director of digital services and commerce platform analytics

Cost Breakdown

Cost of the program is $9,500, which includes tuition, online course materials, ICF-certified mentors, volunteer clients, and a professional Zoom account to use while in the program.

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How to Get Started

  1. Sign up for an information session. Learn more about the program by enrolling in a free information session. If an information session for this program is not currently open for enrollment, click on “notify me,” and we’ll contact you when the next one becomes available.
  2. Speak with a coach. Contact our enrollment coaches for help getting started or to get answers to your questions.
  3. Access free career resources. Our students have free access to tools for career planning, resume writing, interview practice and more.

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Required Courses

Professional Coaching for Life and Work Certificate Program
Quarter Academic Credit
15

The professional standardization of coaching professionals has led to certification by ICF the only globally-recognized credential program for coaches. Acquire the knowledge and expertise to apply for certification as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC).

Learn to enter into partnerships with clients and become a catalyst for accomplishing goals and objectives, and aligning values and careers. Help others identify and realize purpose, and improve their processes of performance. Managers at all levels, human resources professionals, those transitioning in their career or those wishing to expand their leadership roles benefit from coach training.

Program outline

  • Coaching Essentials
  • CORE Competencies
  • Demo Day
  • Coaching Mindset
  • Coaching Conversation
  • Demo Day
  • Coach Mastery

Certificate requirements
Requirements to enroll in this program are five years of professional work experience (in any field); an interest in working with people and helping others; and a mindset that supports success in the program, namely openness to learning through feedback and self-examination. You are awarded a Professional Coaching for Life and Work Certificate upon successful completion of the program. Please call (530) 757-8777 for more information.

Certification
Students who complete this certificate program will have the training and mentor hours needed to apply for ACC or PCC certification through the International Coaching Federation, a global leader and resource for professional coaching. For more information, visit http://www.coachfederation.org/

 

Course Code
383050

The next cohort starts on July 25 and ends on November 22, with class meetings on Fridays and Saturdays 9am - 4pm every other week.

Required Courses

Required Courses Units Fall Winter Spring Summer
Professional Coaching for Life and Work Certificate Program 15 Online Online