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Certificate in Executive Coaching

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Begin your coaching journey with an ICF-accredited program

The Certificate in Executive Coaching is designed for professionals who want to develop foundational and practical knowledge of coaching within a business context. Students become versed in the process for developing leaders’ abilities to achieve professional and organizational goals and individuals’ abilities to achieve personal goals. Students learn and apply skills and techniques to achieve individual and organizational effectiveness by incorporating theory and foundation into their practice of coaching. This program consists of four courses.
 
New York University is a Level 2 ICF Accredited Coaching Education Provider. If students choose, they can complete the additional Mentor Coaching course, which includes 9 group mentor coaching hours and 3 one-on-one mentor coaching hours, as well as the final performance evaluation assessed at the PCC level. Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Executive Coaching, plus the Mentor Coaching course, students can apply the program toward an ICF credential using the "Level 2 / ACTP Path."

Each course provides 36 synchronous hours and 14 asynchronous hours of instruction, which will entitle students to earn 50 ICF coach education contact hours per course.

For more information contact the Human Capital Management Department at sps.hcm@nyu.edu.

Note: The Mentor Coaching course is not required to be taken in order to earn the Certificate in Executive Coaching. If NYU SPS Certificate in Executive Coaching students do not take the Mentor Coaching course at NYU SPS, they can still apply their NYU SPS Certificate program toward an ICF credential using the "Level 1 / ACSTH Path."


 
 
 
Format

Online

Requirements

4 courses

 

Estimated Total Certificate Cost

$12,420*

*Based on course prices for AY 25-26, subject to change.

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Why This Certificate?

Master Foundational Coaching Techniques

Develop a deep understanding of core coaching theories, frameworks, and best practices to effectively support individuals and organizations in achieving their goals.

Navigate the Coaching Engagement Lifecycle

Develop the ability to integrate coaching theory, science, and industry best practices into everyday interactions and formal coaching sessions to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Learn the ICF Core Competency Model

As an International Coaching Federation (ICF) accredited program, we will give you a comprehensive understanding of the ICF core competencies and teach you how to apply them to deliver structured and effective coaching engagements in both personal and professional contexts.

Facilitate Organizational Development

Acquire skills to coach leaders in enhancing their abilities, fostering team collaboration, and driving organizational effectiveness in diverse business contexts, while enhancing your coaching career.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Certificate Specifics

Classes meet at the specified days and times on NYU Zoom. Programs often include a combination of synchronous (live) and asynchronous (self-paced) learning formats, allowing flexibility for participants to engage with the material and complete assignments at their own pace while still attending live sessions for interaction and feedback.

Yes, classes must be taken in the following order: (1) Foundations of Coaching; (2) Coaching Theory and Skill; (3) Coaching Engagements; (4) Coaching in an Organization.

No, you are only permitted to take one coaching certificate class per semester.

No. While our certificate is accredited as an ICF Level 2 educational program, it provides only the coach education hours needed for an ICF credential. Please visit the ICF website for further information on requirements to obtain an ICF executive coach certification.

While certification is not required to be an executive coach, gaining coach education hours toward your ICF accreditation indicates to prospective clients that you have undergone standardized training, possess extensive expertise in developing leaders, and adhere to a strict ethical framework in areas as diverse as organizational performance, organizational psychology, global leadership, and more. Executive coaching certification affords coaches the opportunity to demonstrate their competence and commitment to delivering high-quality coaching services, making them more attractive to potential clients and organizations.

Companies that leverage the use of executive coaching benefit from heightened communication and trust, improved engagement, and less conflict within teams. As an ICF-certified executive coach, you'll become versed in the most up-to-date methodologies and practices to guide business leaders through personal and career transitions, achieve organizational success, cultivate and foster more productive relationships in the workplace. Whether you're in an existing role at a prominent company, want to showcase your expertise to help launch startups, build tomorrow's leaders via digital platforms, or start your own coaching and consulting organization, this leadership coaching program provides the coach education hours required to obtain an ICF credential. Visit the ICF website for further information on requirements to obtain an ICF executive coach certification.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a job growth of 10% for executive coaches in the US in the next five years, which is higher than the national average for all careers, while the ICF estimates that the number of coaches worldwide grew from 53,300 in 2015 to 71,000 in 2022, reflecting a growth of 33%. Many organizations pay retainers for professionals capable of coaching senior executives, and executive coaching has been shown to provide a 788% return on investment (ROI) for organizations, resulting in heightened productivity and employee retention.

If you have additional questions regarding our Certificate in Executive Coaching, executive coach training, or how our continuing education courses and certificates can fulfill credentials required to become a professional certified coach, contact us at sps.hcm@nyu.edu.

General Certificate FAQ

It’s preferable if you do, but you can still declare candidacy even after taking a course. Declaring candidacy does not commit you to completing it, but you will receive a 10% discount on future NYU SPS continuing education courses.

 

Assuming the course is part of the certificate, yes, but only if the course was taken within an acceptable time frame. The academic department gives students a specific amount of time to complete a certificate. The start date would be adjusted to the first class to which we applied the discount.  

 

Yes, if a student declares candidacy for a certificate and achieves an average overall grade of B or higher in courses counting toward the certificate, they will be awarded a certificate badge upon completion, which will be shareable on their resume and LinkedIn profile.

 

No, continuing education courses and certificates do not qualify for financial aid. 

 

Most continuing education programs do not count as credit toward a degree.

 

Please contact sps.info@nyu.edu.