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Performance Coaching Certificate

Lipscomb University
Nashville , United States
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Leadership Studies
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Business and Administration | Social Sciences
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English
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Program Overview

Program Overview

The Performance Coaching Certificate program at Lipscomb University is designed to equip individuals with the skills, mindset, and confidence to lead transformational growth in themselves and those they coach. This program holds a Level 2 Accreditation from the International Coach Federation (ICF), making Lipscomb the only university in the southeast with this distinguished designation.


Program Outcomes

Graduates will be able to apply their learning across all industries. Students in this program will:


  • Develop and apply coaching competencies, ethical standards, and professional guidelines aligned with ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) markers, earning graduate-level academic credit while preparing for ICF credentialing.
  • Build advanced communication skills, including active listening, powerful questioning, and direct communication.
  • Gain expertise in somatic coaching, recognizing the role of body awareness in personal and professional growth.
  • Learn to design actionable coaching plans that support sustained personal and organizational transformation.
  • Strengthen leadership presence and the ability to coach individuals, teams, and organizations toward high performance.
  • Enhance their ability to foster meaningful change, resilience, and continuous improvement in themselves and others.

Admissions Requirements

All applicants to the Performance Coaching Graduate Certificate program must submit the following:


  • Application with $50 fee
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Official college transcripts from all schools attended (minimum 2.5 GPA)
  • Two professional recommendations
  • Résumé
  • Interview with Faculty

Courses

The Certificate in Performance Coaching is designed to prepare individuals to use coaching in either a leadership role or a coaching practice. Cognitive coaching, transformational coaching, and other approaches and methods will be studied so that students may develop their own coaching approach for their workplace setting. Coaching skills and professional ethics, as identified by the International Coaching Federation, will be developed and demonstrated. Graduates may achieve and use International Coaching Federation certification that can be applied in a variety of fields.


Course List

  • OGLD 5023 - Active Listening and Somatics (3)
  • OGLD 5011 - Mentoring I (1)
  • OGLD 5033 - Foundations of Ethical Coaching (3)
  • OGLD 5021 - Mentoring II (1)
  • OGLD 5633 - Applied Coaching Skills (3)
  • OGLD 5031 - Mentoring III (1)
  • OGLD 5643 - Structures and Models (3)
  • OGLD 5041 - Mentoring IV (1)

Program Highlights

Master of Professional Studies Pathway

Combine the Performance Coaching Graduate Certificate with a certificate in Business Leadership, Global Leadership, or Conflict Management to create a custom Master of Professional Studies tailored to your career goals.


Flexible Learning

Coursework in this program is primarily online and asynchronous with one in-person Intensive. This means you can complete the course on your own time in accordance with what is ideal for your schedule, maintaining optimal work/life balance.


Supportive Cohort Model

Build strong professional relationships through a collaborative and encouraging learning environment. The Performance Coaching cohort model fosters peer learning, reflection, and feedback, allowing you to network and grow with ease.


Career Paths

Executive Coach

Executive Coaches provide support and guidance for individuals or organizations to improve their performance and results.


Career Coach

Career Coaches help identify strengths and provide a plan for individuals to navigate their career path and take action.


Talent Management Leader

Talent Management Leaders oversee recruitment and development of individuals to ensure high-performing results from employees.


Faculty

  • Michael Cauley, Lead Faculty
  • Chris Martin, Assistant Director of Graduate Enrollment
  • Nina Morel, Executive Director Coaching Leadership Development and Professor

Program Details

  • Degree: Certificate
  • Cost Per Credit Hour: $899
  • Credit Hours: 16
  • Format: Hybrid
  • Length: 10 Months
  • College/School: Leadership & Public Service
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