World-class Faculty
- Learn with experts in human development, personality psychology, cognitive science, and positive psychology.
- Receive observational feedback from master coaches
Organizational and Leadership Coaching Certificate
About the Program
Unlock your future as a coach with Northwestern University's Organizational and Leadership Coaching Certificate (OLCC). Delve into a program where organizational dynamics meet transformative coaching practice, reflection drives growth, and self-awareness is the key to authentic leadership.
Keep reading to learn why Northwestern is the premier choice for coaching education, about the flexible paths available to you, and key dates to be aware of.
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Organizational and Leadership Coaching Certificate Curriculum Overview
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OLCC students enroll part-time and work full-time throughout the program
25-67
age range of OLCC students upon entry to the certificate program
average cohort size, creating an intimate learning experience
One Goal. Three Paths.
All paths lead to the same goal – mastering the nuanced understanding of how people in organizations learn and develop. Whether you're here for the graduate certificate, the full Master's, or the executive certificate, you'll benefit from a shared academic foundation under the prestigious Master’s in Learning & Organizational Change program.
- Graduate Certificate in Coaching: A comprehensive four-course journey over 12 months, designed for students across the U.S. thanks to our unique course format.
- Master’s Path: Graduate Certificate + Degree: Integrate the OLCC within the Master's in Learning & Organizational Change program, infusing your coaching expertise with a deeper dive into organizational dynamics.
- Executive Education Certificate: Perfect for professionals seeking a concise, open-enrollment pathway to coaching excellence. If you are interested in using an OLCC credential to gain additional certification(s), scroll down to the section “Post-OLCC Options for Additional Credentialing” lower on this page.
“This is the best education I could have received, because knowing myself is knowing how I can show up as a leader. This experience opened my eyes to the world of coaching. When I learned the practice of coaching, I realized my talents and passion were better suited for coaching, not consulting.”
— Foram Sheth, OLCC 2016, MSLOC 2016
“A coach isn’t a “problem solver,” so more years doesn’t equal a stronger coach. Rather, the ability to create a safe space, actively listen, and observe/ challenge patterns in the way the client can hear it does. ”
— Shereen Sater, OLCC 2020, MSLOC 2021
Program Advantages
Rigorous Academic Foundation
- Dive into the deep theoretical frameworks and foundations that define today's most effective coaching techniques
- Learn and apply coaching tools and models rooted in cutting-edge academic research
Reflective Practice
- Build your self-insight from Day 1 to make you a more impactful coach
- Apply critical reflective practice to key coaching moments for learning that goes beyond our 12 months together
MSLOC Coaching Model: A Holistic Approach
- Discover the indispensable what, how, and who of coaching in organizations
- Develop your checklist of key considerations at all phases of coaching engagements
Post-OLCC Options for Additional Credentialing
Anyone interested in pursuing a certification beyond OLCC should, at a minimum, consider their alignment with the credentialing body, the reasons they want or need the certification, and how they would use it.
Learning and Organizational Change at Northwestern.
Pursue a standalone certificate, earn a certificate alongside your MSLOC degree, or explore executive education options. Learn more.
Contact MSLOC
Schedule a personal chat with an advisor, current student or alum. In-Person Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30am-4:30pm. Remote Office Hours: Friday 9:30am-4:30pm.
847-491-7376
msloc@northwestern.edu
1800 Sherman Avenue, Suite 3500
Evanston, IL 60208
