Coaching Fundamentals

This course introduces foundational coaching skills and coaching as an approach for facilitating personal and professional development through conversation. Participants will learn basic coaching skills including maintaining presence, active listening, asking powerful questions, and developing a coaching mindset. Through live online sessions, personal reflection, and peer practice, learners will increase self-awareness and intentionality in conversations while building a personal toolbox of coaching skills. These techniques enable participants to build trusting, authentic connections and foster open, growth-focused conversations in both workplace and personal settings. This introductory course provides an accessible starting point for anyone interested in applying coaching skills to support learning and growth, inspire action and help others navigate challenges and achieve meaningful goals. 

How You Will Learn

This interactive course consists of 9 hours of live online sessions combined with 3 hours of independent coursework (readings, practice exercises, and a brief final reflection project). 

Earn a Digital Badge

A digital badge is available for this course! Digital badges are online credentials that recognize professional learning — making them a powerful way to showcase your accomplishments to employers, colleagues or on platforms like LinkedIn. By completing a short assessment at the end of the class, you'll earn a badge that highlights your new skills. This is a great opportunity to demonstrate your expertise and stand out in your professional field. Find out more.

1. Learn foundational coaching skills, including maintaining presence, active listening, powerful questioning, and developing a coaching mindset.
2. Distinguish between coaching approaches and other communication styles (e.g., advising or directing) by identifying key differences.
3. Know ways to apply coaching skills in daily interactions to support learning and growth and inspire action.