The Curriculum
The Curriculum provides a comprehensive professional development experience that teaches participants a practical set of tools, techniques and models, and includes supervised coaching from experienced credentialed coaches.
The Curriculum is organized into three parts:
1. Education
- Introduction to Executive and Professional Coaching
- Coaching in the Business or Organizational Setting
- Advanced Coaching Models and Methods
The educational component of the program consists of a series of learning modules organized into three main content areas/courses (see above). A learning module is a class that meets once a week for four, six, or eight weeks, usually in the late afternoons or evenings on weekdays (however, weekend classes may occasionally be offered for convenience). Each session is from 60 to 90 minutes in length depending on the class. Course requirements include additional readings, writing papers, peer-coaching, and coaching clients.
2. Supervision
- Supervised Coaching
All Graduate Certificate-seeking students will be required to coach others and receive supervised coaching. All Graduate Certificate-seeking students must meet minimum requirements for coaching practice and receive valued feedback from Master Certified Coaches in both an individual and group supervised coaching practicum. Students are also expected to coach and receive coaching from peers for self and professional development purposes. Students will also be expected to coach and receive coaching from peers for self and professional development purposes.
3. Examination
Prior to receiving the Graduate Certificate in Executive and Professional Coaching, students are required to pass a comprehensive examination that meets the standards set by the International Coach Federation. The exam consists of three parts:
- Written comprehensive exam
- Live oral demonstration
- Observation and evaluation of an actual coaching session
