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/

Academic Units

Section Number

243CCH100

Instruction Method

Online class

Section Notes

This program takes place January 31 – June 7, 2025: Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. (PT), generally every other week (see detailed schedule). Course Sessions are held live online over Zoom. Attendance is mandatory.

Enrollment Policies

Refund Deadline: January 27, 2025. Refunds and/or enrollment transfers(minus a $30 processing fee) will not be approved after this date.

Please NOTE:

75% refund if drop BEFORE February 1, 2025 (start of second class in the program)

50% refund if drop BEFORE March 8, 2025 (end of second course in the program)

NO Refund on or after March 8, 2025 (end of second course in the program)

Review complete enrollment policies here.

Technical Requirements

You will receive an email on the course start date with information on how to log into the online portion of the classroom called Canvas. Students must have a computer and video camera with access to the internet and an email account in order to complete this course. To ensure your success in the course, please review our technical requirements page at https://cpe.ucdavis.edu/areas-study/online-programs/technical-requirements

Section Course Materials

The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life

ISBN

978-0142001103

Mandatory

Coaching Conversations: Techniques to Deepen and Broaden the Coaching Experience

ISBN

978-1641847599

Mandatory

Professional Coaching for Life and work: Competency-Based Skills Training and Developmental Guide

ISBN

979-8862899085

Mandatory

You Belong: A Call for Connection Paperback

ISBN

978-0062940667

Mandatory

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Schedule

Fri. & Sat., Jan 31st, 2025 to Feb 1st, 2025, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Fri. & Sat., Feb 7th, 2025 to Feb 8th, 2025, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Fri. & Sat., Feb 21st, 2025 to Feb 22nd, 2025, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Fri. & Sat., Mar 7th, 2025 to Mar 8th, 2025, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Sat., Mar 22nd, 2025, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Fri. & Sat., Apr 4th, 2025 to Apr 5th, 2025, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Fri. & Sat., Apr 25th, 2025 to Apr 26th, 2025, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Fri. & Sat., May 2nd, 2025 to May 3rd, 2025, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Sat., May 10th, 2025, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Fri. & Sat., May 16th, 2025 to May 17th, 2025, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Fri. & Sat., Jun 6th, 2025 to Jun 7th, 2025, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Fees

$9,500

Instructors

Carole Bennett

Carole Bennett, MBA, is an executive coach and managing consultant, specializing in Management and Employee Development, for Sutter Health University. At Sutter Health and in her business, she focuses on partnering with leaders to realize their personal and professional possibilities. Bennett is a member of the International Coaching Federation and a Core Essentials graduate of Coach U. She teaches courses in organizational behavior, financial management, strategic HR management and management of contemporary organizations, and her coaching focuses on integrative leadership and whole person career development.

Laurie Cozart

Laurie Cozart, MBA, MCC, is a seasoned executive and brings mature perspective and broad expertise to leadership training, coaching and consulting. For more than 30 years she has trained, coached and mentored emerging leaders from a wide range of industries. Some of her most sought-after trainings address critical and strategic thinking, leadership, management and supervision, and public communication. Cozart is credentialed through the International Coaching Federation, the Coaching Institute and the NeuroLeadership Institute. She has been a leadership development instructor and executive coach for UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education for over six years and has earned an Outstanding Service Award for teaching.

Michelle Payne

Michelle Payne, MCC, PMC, is recognized as a leader in her field with more than 10,000 hours of experience coaching leaders. She is in the top 1 percent of the coaching profession, and has had the honor of sitting on the Global board for the International Coach Federation and been an assessor for the ICF since 2006. She has coached executives across the United States, in the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, Canada and Switzerland. As an internationally-recognized business adviser, Payne turned to coaching after a decade of executive leadership in the retail industry. Her strong leadership background enhances the value of every coaching engagement. She is a leader in not only the business world, but also the coaching industry, and is passionate about supporting the profession by working with coaches through teaching, training and mentoring.