Professional Coaching Certification

This program occurs on the Fisher College of Business Campus. The registration deadline is October 2, 2026. This program includes three components to receive your certification. You may register for one at a time, or all three at once. You are required to take the components in order. Part #1: Foundational Coaching Intensive - 5 days on-campus (November 2 - 6, 2026) Part #2: Applied Coaching Practicum - 30 hours remote Part #3: Advanced Coaching Intensive - 5 days on-campus (March 15 - 19, 2027)
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Please read the cancellation policy below: *

All cancellations and transfers must be received in writing. Submit your request via email to
Stephanie Medors (medors.15@osu.edu) with the name of the program, followed by
“cancellation” or “transfer” in the subject line.

  • Cancellations must be made at least thirty (30) days prior to the first day of the
    program in order to be eligible for a full refund.
  • Cancellations must be made at least fourteen (14) days prior to the first day of
    the program in order to be eligible for a 50% refund.
  • Any cancellations made less than fourteen (14) days prior to the first
    day of the program will forfeit the registration fee.
  • If you for any reason are unable to attend the program, please consider
    sending someone in your place. Participants can transfer their registration to someone
    else within their organization at no charge up to 24 hours before the first day of the program.
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As organizations face increasing complexity, change and talent pressures, leaders are being asked to develop others — not simply manage performance. Executive and organizational coaching has become a critical capability for improving leadership effectiveness, accelerating development and supporting sustainable organizational performance. 

The Fisher Coaching Certification Program addresses the growing need for leaders and professionals who can coach ethically, skillfully and credibly within real organizational systems. Rather than relying solely on external consultants, organizations are increasingly investing in internal coaching capability to strengthen leadership pipelines, support change initiatives and improve engagement and retention. 

This program is designed for professionals who want to coach leaders using evidence-based practices grounded in leadership and organizational science, not anecdotal or purely intuitive approaches. Delivered through Fisher Executive Education in partnership with the Fisher Leadership Initiative, the program combines academic rigor, applied practice and real-world relevance. 

By focusing on both individual capability and organizational impact, the program prepares participants to apply coaching skills immediately — creating value for themselves, the leaders they coach, and the organizations they serve.