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University-Backed Executive Coach Certification

February 24 – 27, 2025

Become an executive coach in just 3.5 days with a joint certification from CEC & the University of Kansas

Option 1: Virtual Seminar Only

$ 9,900
  • 3.5 Day Virtual Training
  • 30 ICF Hours
  • Lifetime Resource Access
  • 3 Professional Certifications
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Option 2: Full ICF Program Bundle

$ 12,330
Save $1,170
  • Everything in Virtual Seminar
  • Complete ICF Certification Path
  • 10 Hours Mentor Coaching
  • 1:1 Support through Certification
  • $500 Bundle Savings
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Why Choose Our Program?

THREE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

CEC & the University of Kansas Executive Coach Certification

CEC Business Coach Certification

CEC Career Coach Certification

ACADEMIC
PRESTIGE

University-backed certification

Faculty-led business development sessions

Research-based coaching methodologies

FAST-TRACK
TO ICF

Earn 30/60 ICF hours in just 3.5 days

Complete remaining hours at your own pace through our member portal at no additional cost

Add mentor coaching anytime (or get it by purchasing the Full ICF Program Bundle)

COMPREHENSIVE TOOL KIT

Proven frameworks for high-value client acquisition

423-page proprietary textbook

Lifetime access to our coaching resource library and highly-rated Coaching Toolkit

Global network of successful coaches

IMMEDIATE EARNING POTENTIAL

Get results with clients right away with coaching techniques proven to have immediate and measurable impact

Develop a complete business management framework

Learn proven strategies to attract high-value clients

Program Agenda: February 24-27, 2025

Morning

  • Introductions 
  • Active Inquiry: How to conduct the core coaching conversation to get results
  • The Coaching Process
  • From the coach’s perspective: the engagement from start to finish
  • Client facing: how to show clients you have an efficient, effective process for results

 

Afternoon

  • Assessing the client and situation to generate valuable insights and accelerate progress
  • Using a highly validated assessment to get from the “what” to the “so what”
  • Best practice in conducting a 360-degree verbal assessment
  • The Leadership Dashboard/Development Plan as a highly focused assessment and coaching tool 

Morning

  • Coaching practice and networking
  • Behavioral Coaching: a foundational coaching methodology to improve leadership and impact
  • Perceptual Coaching: how to shift limiting perceptions that could be holding a leader back
  • The Coaching Process (a third perspective to tie our work together so far): The one-page coaching plan

 

Afternoon

  •  Situational Coaching (subject to change pending group interest and time; requests welcome)
  • Coaching leaders to get clear on their professional brand
  • Coaching clients to develop a strong powerbase of professional relationships
  • Team Coaching 

Morning

  • Situational Coaching (continued) 
  • Coaching clients for successful high-stakes influence conversations.
  • Coaching clients to engage and motivate direct reports and teams
  • Coaching clients to handle overwhelm and too many priorities/too little time

 

Afternoon

  • Coaching clients to create a high-performance culture
  • Put the Pieces Together: Case study selection about conceptualizing common coaching situations and engagements
  • Review of third-party certification and designation requirements (ICF and BCC)
  • Accountability Coaching: Setting your plan for the next month and quarter so that you gain momentum

Sessions led by KU Faculty:

  • Mastering the Sales Stage Session: Techniques for Selling Executive Coaching Services with Confidence
  • Focused Growth Session: Project Management for Building Your Coaching Business
  • Guiding Change Session: Supporting Leaders Through Organizational Transformation

 

Conclusion/Next Steps

Meet Your Instructors

Andrew Neitlich, Founder of CEC

Founder & Director of the Center for Executive Coaching

– Harvard Business School Graduate

– Trained over 3,200 professionals to be Executive Coaches

– Author of “The Way to Coach”

– Led multi-million dollar consulting projects

Stuart Day, the University of Kansas

Dean of Professional Studies, University of Kansas

– Certified Executive Coach and graduate of CEC

– Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

– Recipient of the Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence

– Oversees 80+ degree and certificate programs

What Graduates Say

“The ongoing live support was great. Loved that this was a joint certification between CEC and KU—it was a lot of goodness all around.”*

– Recent Program Graduate

“Super opportunity to gain a lot of exposure and knowledge in 3 days and share that experience with other committed individuals.”*

– Program Alumni

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Watch a recording of our recent information session that answers key questions such as:

– What makes this program different from our regular virtual seminars?

– What does the program cover?

– What are the benefits of a dual certification?

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Transform Your Career in 3.5 Days:
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Frequently Asked Questions

Unlike traditional university programs that cost $15,000-$25,000 and require months of commitment with mandatory campus visits, our program delivers:

  • Complete certification in just 3.5 days
  • University-backed credentials for $9,900
  • Three professional certifications
  • Virtual format – no travel required
  • Fast-track to ICF certification (30/60 hours)

Yes! Our intensive virtual seminar (February 24-27, 2025) combines academic excellence with practical application. You’ll experience:

  • Interactive training with proven coaching methods
  • Heavy emphasis on live practice opportunities
  • Expert-led sessions by Andrew Neitlich and Stuart Day
  • Immediate access to extensive resources upon registration
  • Graduate as a CEC Certified Executive Coach ready to start working with clients

Through the complete program, you’ll earn:

  • CEC & the University of Kansas Executive Coach Certification
  • CEC Business Coach Certification
  • CEC Career Coach Certification
  • 30/60 required ICF hours (complete remaining hours at your own pace)
  • Jointly-branded certification valued at $1,550

Your investment includes:

  • 423-page proprietary textbook
  • Acclaimed suite of proven coaching tools
  • Access to live and recorded classes
  • More than 500 hours of on demand content
  • Examples and templates for managing your business
  • Member site access
  • Ongoing live webinars
  • Active alumni community

This isn’t a passive webinar series. The program emphasizes hands-on practice from day one, including:

  • Live coaching practice sessions
  • Interactive training on proven methods
  • Networking opportunities
  • Direct feedback from faculty

As Dean Stuart Day notes, “I’m an in-person guy, but this worked amazingly well. I was able to connect with people really, really well.”

We offer flexible payment plans for both program options:

Virtual Seminar Only ($9,900):

  • One-time payment: $9,900
  • Monthly plan: 10 payments of $1,000

Complete ICF Package ($12,330):

  • One-time payment: $12,330
  • Monthly plan: 10 payments of $1,350

Current CEC Members save $5,900 off list price (login required for member pricing)

Our program is designed for:

  • Professionals aspiring to become executive or leadership coaches
  • Leaders wanting to develop best-in-class coaching skills
  • New coaches looking to accelerate their business success
  • Experienced coaches seeking to streamline operations
  • Active executive coaches looking to expand their services to clients

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