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Certificate in Professional Coaching

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Begin your coaching journey with an ICF-accredited program

The Certificate in Professional Coaching is geared toward motivated professionals who want to learn or improve their coaching skills in everyday personal and professional situations. It will both educate new and already practicing coaches in a structured way based on the International Coaching Federation (ICF) core competency model. The curriculum examines the theory and science that informs coaching, coaching fundamentals, industry best practices, and the skills and structures required to coach clients effectively, from acquisition and contracting to successful completion of an engagement. This program consists of three 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 Professional 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.

Note: The Mentor Coaching course is not required to be taken in order to earn the Certificate in Professional Coaching. If NYU SPS Certificate in Professional 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."

 

Begin your coaching journey with an ICF-accredited program

Format

Online

Requirements

3 courses

Estimated Total Certificate Cost

$9,315*

*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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Certificate Specifics

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

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 credential.

If you have additional questions regarding this certificate, 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.