Weatherhead Foundations of Coaching Certificate
Weatherhead Foundations of Coaching Certificate
New in 2020, the Foundations of Coaching Certificate will build your leadership skills to empower others to grow personally and professionally. This certificate program creates a baseline of knowledge and skills critical for professional coaches (external coaching) and executives and managers who want to incorporate coaching skills into their workplace role (internal coaching).
Through this series of four, one-day programs, you will explore how adults learn and change, expand your capacity to listen, learn how to conduct intentional coaching conversations and develop the tools and mindset you need to launch each coaching engagement with the maximum potential for success.
Board Certified Coach™ Accreditation

The Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) has approved this certificate for 30 BCC coach training hours.Learn more about the BCC credential and find answers to common questions. Training requirements vary based on your level of college education - see CCE for details.
Coursework for the Certificate:
A certificate is awarded after completion of the four (4) courses in the order shown below. Check each course description for requirements.
Required Courses and Order:
- The Coach Approach: Initiating Dialogues for Effective Outcomes*
February 6, 2023
July 18, 2023
Session 1 of : September 13, 2023
Session 2 of : September 20, 2023 - Listening Beyond What You Hear: The Practice of Engaged Listening
February 7, 2023
- The Coach's Toolkit
February 8, 2023
- The Coach as Catalyst
February 9, 2023
*For those who have already taken The Coach Approach previously for another certificate, please register and attend:
Certificate Requirements:
- Completion of 4 one-day programs
- Successful completion of Foundations of Coaching Knowledge Exam
Cost of Certificate
Price: $2,780
Nonprofit and CWRU Alumni: $2,085
Affiliate Partners: 4 class days
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Registration
To register online for the entire certificate, please select required classes listed above. We will automatically track your progress towards completion of your certificate. Alternatively, you can register by phone at 216.368.6413. You have 18 months to complete any of our leadership, management, or functional knowledge certificates.
Learn more about Weatherhead coaching programs from Weatherhead faculty member Dr. Ellen Van Oosten on The Coaching Show