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    Case Western Reserve University

    Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Empathy, Leadership Development, People Development, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Self-Awareness, Organizational Change, Leadership, Change Management, Neurology, Self-Motivation, Stress Management, Goal Setting, Physiology

    4.7
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    354 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Coaching Skills for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Employee Coaching, Coaching, Gap Analysis, Management Training And Development, Organizational Change, Performance Management, Performance Analysis, Expectation Management, Employee Performance Management, Team Performance Management, People Management, Leadership and Management, Performance Improvement, Accountability, Empowerment, Personal Development, Performance Measurement, Leadership, Communication

    4.8
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    3K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Coaching Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Management Training And Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Accountability, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, Performance Improvement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    530 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    McMaster University

    Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Learning Strategies, Growth Mindedness, Mentorship, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Development, Productivity, Open Mindset, Resilience, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Curiosity, Cognitive flexibility

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goodwill Industries International

    Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Coaching, Accountability, Client Services, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Client Support, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Active Listening, Telecommuting, Needs Assessment, Employee Onboarding, Empathy, Human Centered Design, Gap Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    430 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Health Coaching Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Communication, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Coaching, Goal Setting, Health Care, Active Listening, Empowerment, Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Managing as a Coach

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, People Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, People Development, Leadership, Mentorship, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Adaptability, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Coaching Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Motivational Skills, People Development, Team Performance Management, Empowerment, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Growth Mindedness, Goal Setting

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Resilience, Team Leadership, Leadership, Personal Development, Organizational Leadership, Team Performance Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Change, Creativity, Team Building, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Human Capital, Coaching, Change Management, Psychology, Storytelling

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    135 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Coaching Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Management Training And Development, Empowerment, Personal Development, People Management, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness, Active Listening

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    321 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Designing and Implementing Your Coaching Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Organizational Change, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Performance Measurement, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Feedback and Coaching For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Growth Mindedness, Empathy, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Collaboration, Mentorship, Teamwork, Empowerment, Decision Making, Active Listening, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular coaching courses

  • Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change: Case Western Reserve University
  • Coaching Skills for Managers: University of California, Davis
  • Coaching Practices: University of California, Davis
  • Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential: McMaster University
  • Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator: Goodwill Industries International
  • Health Coaching Conversations: Imperial College London
  • Managing as a Coach: University of California, Davis
  • Coaching Skills: Packt
  • Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Coaching Conversations: University of California, Davis

Frequently Asked Questions about Coaching

Coaching is the management of skills you use to help another person or persons grow as individuals or grow as a team. You find coaches in all facets of life—in sports, business, employment, finance, family, health and wellness, and spirituality to name a few. Coaching uses a wide range of tactics and tools to help people bring out the best in themselves. Becoming a coach means you are bringing a set of skills and life experiences to the table to help someone overcome challenges and become a more successful person.‎

You can find coaching career opportunities in consulting companies, human resources firms, strategic counseling organizations, personal development companies, and other roles associated with helping other people. A personal coach helps people overcome work/life balance issues, an accountability coach helps people learn how to set clear goals and meet deadlines, and a career coach helps others map out a career path or make a career change. You can also pursue a career as an executive coach, leadership coach, strategic coach, team coach, spirituality coach, or mental health coach. You can also create a career by specializing in a skill you are very good at and offering your services as a coach, such as conflict resolution, digital marketing, or weight training.‎

Taking online courses in coaching can help you learn the principles of coaching, such as listening, evaluating, understanding, and inspiring others. You can learn the tools used to establish clear expectations and accountability in persons that effective managers use in coaching. You can also gain an understanding of how to assess performance, and how to conduct coaching conversations that build awareness and get results. When you take online courses on coaching, you can better understand concepts in counseling, leadership, communications, and people management skills.‎

Online Coaching courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Coaching skills. Choose from a wide range of Coaching courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Coaching, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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