Executive Coaching
and Development Institute
Benedictine University
Statement of Purpose
The Benedictine University Executive Coaching Institute is proud
to introduce The Executive Coaching Certification Program. The
purpose is to create a state-of-the-profession coaching certificate
that will allow those who successfully complete the program to
provide behaviorally sophisticated and sound management coaching
services to executives. The objective is to teach an action-oriented
and results-based method to assist leaders in accomplishing their
goals and strengthening their careers. The program has been specifically
designed to help graduate and degreed professionals adapt their
unique training and skills to the executive client. For many graduate
degreed professionals this is considered a natural evolution.
Curriculum
The curriculum, focused on the skills and processes of executive
coaching, is designed to give participants the knowledge, background,
and experience to become professional coaches. Faculty will spend
considerable time and energy to reinforce the training, for the
focus will be devoted to real-life practice both in the classroom
and practicum sites. Skill development and application training
are provided.
To orient participants, courses will provide a business context
similar to that where coaching occurs. Specific courses will address
the tactical and strategic nature of the executive role, the psychological
foundations of corporate behavior, and the dynamics of the group.
These are critical factors influencing the choices a coach will
make.
Two additional issues are included in the program that one may
find unique. The first is a section dedicated to the building
and marketing the individual's coaching practice. Benedictine
University is committed to ensure that each student become a competent
and successful coach. The second is the consideration of what
an individual brings to the coaching profession. The Benedictine
University Executive Coaching Institute believes that every participant
accepted into the program has the potential, perspective and professional
history that can be reframed to show a natural fit in Executive
Coaching.
Faculty
The Executive Director, and primary instructor of the program,
is a licensed psychologist with an M.B.A. who has 20 years experience
in executive coaching and management advisory practice in addition
to an academic background building and teaching executive coaching
programs. A core of permanent Benedictine faculty and administrators
serve as consultants to the Executive Director.
Class Schedule
The schedule of classes is designed to accommodate certificate
achievement with full-time employment. Class sessions are held
on designated weekends (Saturday and Sunday) for six months. Students
will be expected to complete pre-session work and participate
in between-session phone conferences. Practicum work may be scheduled
around full-time schedules.
- Class and tele-conference Hours
- Pre- and post-session preparation and project hours
- Supervision Hours
Cost of the Program
The cost of the program is $8,000 per student. Tuition is due
before the first day of the program session. The $50 application
fee is separate and will not be applied as a tuition payment.
Selection Criteria
The Center for Business Development will admit approximately
20 students per session. Program selection criteria include:
- Statement of Intent.
- Relevant work experience.
- Level of professional involvement in the field including
professional memberships, positions held in professional associations,
professional recognition, publication and awards.
- Level of job responsibility including major administrative
positions, full-time external or internal consultant work, etc.
- Masters degree in related field.
- Students may also be selected for the program based on
their potential to model the objectives of the program in terms
of providing leadership in the field.
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