The Professional Coaching for Life and Work Certificate Program prepares you for certification through the International Coaching Federation (ICF)—the only globally recognized coaching credential—and is also eligible for VA benefits and included on Yolo County’s Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).
Who is this Program for?
Professional coach training is applicable to all industries and a variety of roles:
- HR professionals and internal coaches at public or private organizations
- Self-employed coaches who are interested in gaining their ICF-certification and elevating their coaching practice
- Managers at all levels and those wishing to expand their leadership roles
- Career changers
What You’ll Get
- MCC- and PCC-Credentialed Coaches as Instructors—Learn from engaged working professionals who will help you develop and maintain coaching relationships
- Exceptional Networking Opportunities—Connect with faculty and a cohort of professional peers who can enrich your learning experience and broaden your career prospects
- Real-World, Hands-On Learning—Practical class work, case studies and an assignment as a student coach offer relevant, dynamic and relational learning opportunities
- ICF Accredited—Level 2 accreditation is designated to qualify you for ACC or PCC accreditation
- High Standards of UC Davis—Our rigorous and rewarding program will put you at the forefront of this expanding field
ICF-Accredited
The Professional Coaching for Life and Work Certificate Program is approved as a Level 2 ICF-Accredited Coaching Education program, making it a pathway to the PCC credential. Program features include:
- 150 academic credit hours of coach-specific training
- Mentor coaches who provide feedback on your coaching skill development
- Non-paying clients to jumpstart the coaching experience and performance evaluation process
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About UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education
We are the professional development arm of the University of California, Davis, a tier-one research institution ranked 6th among top public universities in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2024 Best Colleges). For over 60 years, we have focused on workforce development by blending the distinctive academic expertise of UC Davis with practical training designed to immediately improve capability and job performance.