Coaching for Leaders Certificate
Coaching allows individuals to realize greater self-awareness, learn from their experiences, and initiate action that contributes to personal growth and higher performance.
Course Description
The benefits of coaching for a leader and an organization are exponential. Coaching focuses on asking the right questions to help an individual discover the answers on their own in order to improve skills and competence. Implementing best practice coaching skills helps build capacity and increases the potential of individuals, teams, and organizations. Whether you are formally coaching executives or using these skills to help develop your direct reports, the Coaching for Leaders Certificate provides a strong foundation to learn and apply effective coaching skills.
The Coaching for Leaders Certificate includes three competencies:
- Coaching Fundamentals
- Giving and Receiving Effective Feedback
- Emotional Intelligence
Duration
Approximately 25 hours
Up to 6 months to complete courseworkEstimated Tuition
$450
No additional materials requiredWays to Learn
Online
Credit
1.5 PDUs
Graduate Level Professional Development CreditsKey Features
Accessible
Access textbooks and course materials completely online - no materials required.
Self-Paced
Move at your own pace as your schedule allows – no specific start times or dates.
Dedicated Mentor
Need help with an assignment? Submit your questions directly to the instructor for quick replies.
Active Learning
This course features interactive assignments and authentic assessments.
Case Studies
Explore how course content connects to the workplace using real-world case studies.
Upon successful mastery of this course, you will be able to:
- Define the principles and foundational skills of coaching
- Describe the process of giving and receiving effective feedback and the benefits it brings to an organization
- Describe emotional intelligence and identify your personal skills through a self-assessment
- Earn a Certificate of Completion
Academic Credit:
Successful completion of the Coaching for Leaders Certificate may qualify as academic credit or serve as a substitute for specific courses in the UMass Global undergraduate or graduate degree programs, offering you significant time and cost savings.
Undergraduate & Graduate Credits
- Undergraduate or Graduate General Elective Credit - 1 credit
You may be eligible for tuition reimbursement, check with your
employer to see if you qualify.