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Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance

Set Yourself Apart with Leading ICF Accreditation

As an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP), the Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance program unlocks coaching skills and encourages practical application, enabling participants to qualify for both Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) ICF certifications upon completion. NC State opens doors for lasting opportunities.

Why Earn Your LCOP Certificate at NC State?

Collaborate and network within a rapidly growing community.
North Carolina State University is located in the heart of the Research Triangle, which boasts innovative organizations around every corner. Connect with like-minded professionals through an interactive cohort-based program. Class size is limited, allowing participants to collaborate as a tightly knit group while finding time for one-on-one discussion.

Harness decades of leadership insight through a multifaceted partnership
Our unique partnership with Heidrick & Struggles, a global leadership advisory firm, ensures real-world executive coaching insight and dynamic instruction within NC State’s longstanding history for training future leaders of industry.

Receive comprehensive training that fits your schedule
Earn your coaching certification through NC State’s fully online program developed to accommodate your busy schedule. With 132-hours of rigorous training in all ICF Core Competencies, you will master the ability to catalyze change and heighten performance within any organization.

Leadership Training with Immediate Returns on Investment (ROI)

Invest In Yourself

Unlock the skills and resources needed to become an external executive coach, an internal coach or launch your own consulting business and bring out the best in those around you:

  • Open doors to a wide variety of in-demand coaching careers.
  • Promote confidence and a greater sense of purpose.
  • Build your brand and attract clients.
  • Apply lasting change within the fields you are passionate about.

Invest In Your Team

Executive coaching has a 788% return on investment (ROI), according to the ICF, leading participating companies to report increases in productivity, teamwork and employee retention:

  • 70% increase in individual performance = Stronger relationships with greater goal attainment.
  • 50% increase in team performance = Enhanced work performance through clearer communication.
  • 48% increase in organizational performance = Increased revenue from higher efficiency.

LCOP Program Details – Spring 2025 Cohort

Dates
February 19, 20, 21
March 18, 19
April 15, 16
May 13, 14
June 9, 10, 11

Time
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m EST.
12 full days of instruction over five months
Weekly telephone conference calls
Supplemental readings, journaling and coaching practice

Format
Online, virtual classes taught in English via Zoom.

Tuition
Program tuition is $11,490.
Payment plans are available. Please contact continuingeducation@ncsu.edu for more information.
Participants may be eligible for the Sallie Mae loan and MyCAA. Visit the Funding Sources and Financial Assistance webpage for more information.

Hear more from Sean in this testimonial video.

“The Leadership Coaching Program really opened my eyes to a whole new set of skills and tools that allowed me to lead the town of Cary both on an organizational-wide scale, but also individually in my one-on-one conversations.”

Leadership Coaching Graduate Testimonials

FAQs

  • Improved work performance, with a 70% increase in individual performance through greater employee goal attainment (ICF).
  • Stronger business management with a 48% increase in organizational performance (ICF).
  • Improved communication and team effectiveness with a 50% increase in team performance (ICF).
  • Increased revenue from greater time management efficiency.
  • Gain the skills and resources to enact substantive change and lasting results within the fields you are passionate about.

NC State’s LCOP program is designed for those seeking to become an internal or external executive coach, start their own consulting business or set themselves, or their organization, apart by consistently bringing out the best in those around them through impactful leadership.

Business professionals & independent coaches from public, non-profit, and private sector organizations in varying stages of their careers. Some are building their coaching skills for their current job, and some starting a second career as a coach.

Yes. Leadership development training has a 788% return on investment (ROI), according to the International Coaching Federation, leading participating companies to report increases in productivity, teamwork and employee retention. Advance individual, team and organizational performance through investing in LCOP.

LCOP is a 12-day program spread across five months and includes supplemental readings, journaling, coaching practice and weekly telephone conference calls. The total program typically runs from Aug-Dec or Jan-May.

No. After successfully completing the LCOP program, you may immediately apply your leadership knowledge and insight within a diverse array of in-demand fields, from commercial to nonprofit.
For those eager to continue their coaching journey, LCOP will unlock doors for earning Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) certifications, which will further enhance your career opportunities.

Yes. Along with payment plans, participants may be eligible for the Sallie Mae loan and MyCAA programs. Visit the Funding Sources and Financial Assistance webpage for more information. Please contact continuingeducation@ncsu.edu for more information.

Upon successful completion of LCOP, you are eligible to apply for two ICF credentials: Level 1 – Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and Level – 2 Professional Certified Coach (PCC)

In addition to our free, monthly webinars giving participants the opportunity to meet and speak with our lead instructor, Chris Brookfield, you may reach out to us directly through our request form. Interested individuals can also drop in to staff/program alumni office hours by visiting here.

Lead the Next Generation With NC State

North Carolina State University invites you to join our upcoming leadership coaching cohort and see what you can make possible with your coaching career. Whether you’re interested in leading small-scale startups or massive executive enterprises, find your path to excellence with us.

Enroll today and start shaping the future of leadership and innovation.

Meet with an Advisor

Learn more about the program by scheduling a time to talk with Bri Jones, our Program Assistant

Where will Leadership Coaching take you?

Our program’s alumni lead in a variety of in-demand fields from tech to finance, education to the military, commercial to nonprofit. There are no shortage of opportunities after completing the Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance program:

Invest in Yourself

A sampling of NC State’s program alumni who work for a variety of leading organizations.

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