Graduate Certificate in Organization Coaching
The Graduate Certificate in Organization Coaching is a desirable, complementary credential for students pursuing a graduate degree in adult learning, leadership, and organization development, as well as those in other fields who want to be a certified organization coach.
To date, no other institutions of higher education in Georgia offer explicit and focused training in organization coaching as part of their graduate degree program or as a stand-alone graduate certificate program.
The certificate curriculum is designed to align with the International Coach Federation (ICF) and Graduate School Alliance for Education in Coaching certification standards. By adhering to these standards, individuals who complete the certificate program are prepared to implement evidence-based and instructionally-effective practices for coaching individuals and teams.
The Graduate Certificate in Organization Coaching is offered in two formats: an executive hybrid program and a fully online program. The executive hybrid program meets in-person at UGA’s Gwinnett campus on Friday/Saturday approximately five weekends/semester with online work between sessions. The fully online program does not meet in person and is designed for current UGA online students and those outside the metropolitan Atlanta/Athens area.
Learn more about our executive hybrid program at UGA Gwinnett
Learn more about our online program
Highlights
- Attractive for professionals looking for graduate-level professional development related specifically to coaching individuals and teams in organizations
- Pairs well with many graduate degrees
- Coaching credential allows students to provide developmental coaching to executives, teams, leaders, and others in organizations
- Organization coaching is interdisciplinary
- Responds to a growing demand for organization and executive coaching certification
Virtual Information Sessions and Events
You are invited to participate in a brief (45-60 minute) information session to learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Organization Coaching. During this virtual session, we will provide an overview of the certificate program curriculum and discuss the application process. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet faculty who teach in the program and ask questions. To register, click on the date/time that works best for you under Upcoming Dates on this page. You will be prompted to register and will receive a confirmation and Zoom link for the session when your registration is complete.
Upcoming Dates
Curriculum
The purpose of this certificate program is to provide full certification in the principles and practices of organization coaching. Organization coaching encompasses different types of coaching that might be applied in organizations such as executive, team, leader, or career coaching, and allows students to provide developmental coaching with the outcome of improving their interpersonal and leadership behaviors.
Coursework will help you understand:
- Foundational literature on theories and models that inform organization coaching and its linkages to adult learning, leadership, organization development, and change theory
- Career issues faced by adults and the role coaching interventions can play in addressing them
- Methods and practices of organization coaching by practicing the range of interventions applied in organization coaching, such as selecting and using assessments, giving feedback, choosing appropriate interventions, dealing with difficult clients, and developing a coaching toolbox
You will also practice coaching with a practicum client as a capstone experience to apply the theory, models, and practices learned during the certificate program.
Our program of study is the same for both online and executive hybrid formats.
How to Apply
For Current UGA Graduate Students:
Current UGA graduate students should complete and submit an online application form before they intend to begin certificate coursework. Note a completed form requires approval from the student’s major professor. Graduate students in an online program at UGA or outside of the Athens/metropolitan Atlanta will be given priority consideration for the online certificate program. Students admitted to both the executive hybrid and online certificate programs will be given priority when registering for coaching courses (e.g., LLOD 8420/e and LLOD 8430/e).
For Non-degree-seeking (Certificate-only) Students:
Prospective students for the Organization Coaching Certificate should apply through the Graduate School
. The degree code for the executive hybrid program at UGA Gwinnett is CERT_2ORC_GW. The degree code for the fully online program is CERT_2ORC_ONL. Applicants outside the Athens/metropolitan Atlanta area will be given priority consideration for the online certificate program.
It is highly recommended that students matriculate in the Fall semester.
Corporate Assistance
Consult your employer about the availability of tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance programs.
Military Assistance
Active duty military, veterans, and military families should visit Veterans Educational Benefits to take full advantage of available financial assistance and educational benefits.
University System of Georgia Tuition Assistance Program
The purpose of the Georgia Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is to foster the professional growth and development of eligible employees. For more information, see Tuition Assistance.
Applicants Must Have a Minimum GPA of 3.0
Students who are not making satisfactory progress will be subject to removal from the program following faculty review. Such procedures are consistent with existing standards of practice for similar certificate programs within the university and are consistent with university policies on the timely review and retention of students in graduate programs.
Certificate Completion
Once students have completed the OCC requirements, they need to apply for graduation from the OCC program in addition to the degree program in which the student is enrolled. This is done via Athena in the semester of graduation.
Completion Proposed Plan Form
When students have graduated, the Completion of Proposed Plan form should be downloaded, completed, and emailed to Holly Ivy
In return, you will receive a hard copy of the OCC for your records.
Deadline to Apply
It is highly recommended that students matriculate in the Fall semester.
Non-degree seeking students should follow application deadlines from the UGA Graduate School :
- Fall Semester – July 1
- Spring Semester – November 15
- Summer Semester – April 1
Current UGA graduate students should submit their application form prior to the semester they intend to begin.
Additional Resources
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Almost all in-state students begin their studies at UGA paying limited tuition or fees. Please note that these amounts are subject to change and are meant to give prospective students an idea of the costs associated with a degree at the University of Georgia College of Education.
Students may qualify for a variety of assistantships, scholarships, and other financial awards to help offset the cost of tuition, housing, and other expenses.
Our students have a range of opportunities available outside the classroom as well, from professional organizations, experiential learning, clubs and other non-academic experiences.
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