Professional Coaching for Life and Work Certificate Program

Online

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/

Live Session Attendance Policy
To maintain alignment with ICF accreditation standards, attendance for live Zoom sessions is required. Because of the confidential and interactive nature of coaching practice, sessions are not recorded. Students may miss up to two live class meetings and still remain eligible for a certificate. Should you need to miss a class, be sure to touch base with your instructor once the course gets underway.

Academic Units
15
Section Number
253CCH100
Instruction Method
Online class

Section Notes

Access to your course in Canvas will be available 7 days before the course start date.

 

Enrollment Policies

Drop requests (withdraw with a refund) will be approved, less a $30 processing fee, if the request is received within 7 calendar days of the course start date. Click here to view complete enrollment policy information including details on withdrawals and transfers.

Refund Deadline: 1/19/2026. Refunds and/or enrollment transfers will not be approved after this date. 

Students enrolling after the first day of class are expected to reach out to their instructors to make sure they receive all content and are on track with the course. 

Technical Requirements

To ensure your success in this course, please review our technical requirements page at online learning.

Discounts

Info Session Discount

Attendees of UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Information Sessions may be eligible for $100 discount on a class by entering the Coupon Code provided at the Information Session.  Contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services office, at (800) 752-0881, if you have questions about this discount.