Become an ICF-Certified Executive Coach

• 12 Class Days (Hybrid Options)

• Hybrid & Virtual Options 

• Extensive coaching practice sessions

• Guidance from Mentor Coaches

• Active Executive Coach Alumni Group 

Upcoming Classes

Spring 2027 (Hybrid)

12 immersive meeting days

Session 1 – Jan 12, 13, 14 (in-person) 

Session 2 – Feb 9, 10 (online) 

Session 3 – Mar 9, 10 (online) 

Session 4 – Apr 6, 7 (online)

Session 5 – May 4, 5, 6 (in-person) 

Spring 2027 (Virtual)

12 immersive meeting days

Session 1 – March 2, 3, 4 (online) 

Session 2 – March 30, 31, April 1 (online) 

Session 3 – April 27, 28, 29 (online) 

Session 4 – May 26, 27, 28 (online)

Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance (LCOP) is an ICF-accredited Level 2 coach education program offered by Heidrick & Struggles in partnership with Rutgers University. Heidrick & Struggles is the ICF-accredited organization.

Earn Your Certificate in

Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance

Leadership Coaching at Rutgers:

Improves Performance

Improve business performance by helping people reach new heights.

Puts You in the Role of Coach

Practice with 6 executive coaching sessions.

Leads to ICF-Certification

Leads to ICF-Certification, the gold standard 

for business coaching.

Provides Entrée to a 

Powerful Network

Graduates of the program benefit from a network of business coaching allies.

Covers Deep Content

Includes 132 hours over 12 sessions. 

Partners With Heidrick & Struggles

Industry leaders from Heidrick & Struggles provide real-world expertise.

Your One Stop Shop for ICF Certification

Both Associate (ACC) and Professional (PCC) levels*

Complete Approved 

Training to PCC Level

ICF-Required Mentor 

Coaching

ICF-Required Coaching 

Assessment & Evaluation 

*Note: All ICF educational requirements are provided. To qualify to sit for the ICF Credentialing exam, Rutgers certificate recipients will still need practical experience coaching outside of class. ACC requires 100 coaching hours, while PCC requires 500 coaching hours. 

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