Executive Coaching E-Course & Certification
The Art & Science behind delivering Corporate Engagements
This is our post-graduate e-course designed for professional coaches ready to expand into B-B contracting.
EARN 30 ICF CCES:
- 25 ICF Core Competencies Hours
- 5 ICF Resource Development Hours
ICF-Based Training
Executive Frameworks
3-12 Months
Options
High Caliber
Content
PCC & MCC Faculty
Executive Coaches Are More Needed Than Ever
Today's executives need support in creating healthier organizational cultures without burning out or selling out.
Organizations are actively seeking Executive Coaches (not AI) who will help them:
Build thriving workplace cultures
Lead with confidence and compassion
Improve employee engagement
Navigate critical conversations
Drive measurable organizational results
Our Executive Coaching Framework guides you step-by-step from learning to implementation through nine essential leadership methodologies.
Why Most Coaches Never Break Into Executive Coaching
Most coaches love their coaching business. But when they begin working with organizations, they quickly discover corporate contracting requires different systems, approaches, ethical considerations, and processes.
Successful Executive Coaches must know how to:
Conduct leadership assessments
Measure organizational ROI
Coach sponsored engagements
Navigate corporate environments
Understand HR requirements
Without this inside knowledge, landing premium corporate contracts becomes difficult. We are here to change that!
Included Essentials:
Leadership Assessments
Conduct meaningful executive assessments that inspire change.
Emotional Intelligence & Stregnths 2.0
Develop leaders who lead from their strengths and heart.
Coaching Culture
Coach to high-performing organizational cultures.
ROI Tracking
Measure and demonstrate coaching impact.
Psychological Safety
Help organizations foster trust and innovation.
Critical Conversations
Transform difficult conversations into leadership breakthroughs.
Program Prerequisites:
Hold an ICF Credential: ACC / PCC / MCC
Or have graduated from an ICF-accredited coaching program within the last five years.
BOOKS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM:
Choose Your Path
Whether you're looking for just the map or the hands-on apprenticeship, we've got you covered..
E-Course
Perfect for leadership coaches ready to move into corporate contracts. We help you bridge the gap between contracting with leaders directly and being hired by companies.
Executive Roadmap
12 Online Classes
9 Frameworks
Insider Tips
Dos and Don'ts
30 ICF CCES
Tuition: $975
E-Course & Certification
Ideal for coaches seeking ICF continuing education and coaching supervision.
Executive Roadmap
12 Online Classes
9 Frameworks
Insider Tips
Dos and Don'ts
33 ICF CCES
3 Hrs. Supervision
Tuition: $2,700
E-Course, Certification & Internship
Our most comprehensive pathway, including internships, supervision, and practical executive coaching experience.
Executive Roadmap
12 Online Classes
9 Frameworks
Insider Tips
Dos and Don'ts
36 ICF CCES
6 Hrs. Supervision
8 Month Internship
Tuition: $4,500
The Three Options:
Impact & Approach:
E-Course Walkthrough:
Meet Your Faculty
Tamica Sears, MA, CPIC, PCC
Faculty / Coaching Supervisor
Tamica is on a mission to change Corporate America for the better... one leader at a time. She believes that each person has it within themselves to be an excellent leader. Someone who can develop themselves, motivate and inspire the people around them, and transform organizations.
Suzanne McFarlin, PCC, BCC
Faculty / Coaching Supervisor
Suzanne McFarlin, PCC, BCC, and owner of Step Up Leaders, is a board-certified coach specializing in executive coaching and leadership development. She received professional certificates for training services through the American Society for Training and Development and is trained in the StrengthsFinder assessment and certified in the Four Lenses assessment.
Graduate Testimonials
"The CEC training through III is a refreshing view for many of us who have come up through corporate and institutional work on how to take management theory, environments, and performance assessments and transform these aspects into powerful coaching tools. True to III's mission, the training is about integrating the skills and attitudes of leaders into personal growth tools that coaches offer to help their executive clients get to their next-level best. Building a professional brand and executive presence takes intention and at a certain point in every person's career, consciously overcoming the auto-pilot thoughts and behaviors that keep one below the threshold of their higher potential: a leadership-trained coach is the guide to cross that threshold. Leadership coaching is a nuanced and specialized skill set: the III CEC training program helps coaches learn the transformational process to best serve their client's professional development while simultaneously developing the coach’s higher-level coaching skills.”
“This course contains so many relevant coaching approaches to the issues leaders are facing. The tools are applicable right away and valuable in all coaching arenas, leadership and beyond. The level of experience the instructors bring into each lesson is invaluable. The class engagement is well balanced between instruction and small group exercises and discussions. I loved how the program topics all weave together throughout the course. This program bridged the gap for me from effective coaching to effectively coaching leaders. Attending the CEC has equipped me to answer my calling to coach leaders!”
“I experienced both instructors as caring, authentic, and honest. I value the network building that occurs naturally with these groups - I love getting to know the other coaches in the group and see this as a strategic opportunity to build my resource network of support (people that I can turn to as a coach, peers!).”
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to succeed as an Executive Coach?
To succeed at corporate engagements, you need five things: 1) A passion for coaching leaders, 2) coaching education (ICF Level) , 3) competence in delivering effective executive programs, 4) an understanding of corporate contracting and negotiations, and 5) knowledge of the nine core elements that executives need to face in order to elevate their impact.
Our E-Course covers all of these bases.
Can I coach Executives if I haven’t been an Executive?
Absolutely! Your expertise is in the coaching process.
What is the difference between Executive & Leadership Coaching?
They can be the same. However, a key difference is between sponsored and personal coaching engagements. Sponsored engagements are paid for by a company and typically have additional goals, stipulations, requirements, and direction for the coach.
Therefore, in corporate contracting, the coach must include essential factors such as establishing a growth baseline and tracking ROI.
Personal coaching in the Executive or Leadership realm is when the leader or executive hires the coach directly.
The CEC program educates each student to coach within sponsored engagements.
How many ICF CCEs is the program?
The E-Course is approved for 25 hours of Core Competency credits and 5 hours of Resource Development. The ICF allows up to 10 hours of Coaching Supervision toward credential renewal. You may apply the Supervision hours in the Certification tracks towards your credential renewal as well. This equates to 3 hours of Supervision for Certification and 6 hours of Supervision for Certification and Internship.
How did the Certified Executive Coach (CEC) Program get its start?
- At the Institute, we are passionate about integration work. We are also passionate about efficacious leadership. This program is a post-graduation culmination of these two passions!
- We noticed that after a coach is trained in the core competencies, they often have to take additional programs and certifications to navigate sponsored engagements effectively or to up-level sponsored engagements. These programs can cost up to $3-6k each. We decided to bring all key educational elements into one single program. This saves the coach massive amounts of time and money while integrating all the needed modalities into one comprehensive framework.
- Additionally, we saw how other leadership coach training programs failed to provide an entry point. Breaking into the world of Executive Coaching and sponsored engagements can be challenging. To support practical application, students have the option to enroll in the Internship track. This option ensures greater confidence, competence, and real-world experience.
How much do Executive Coaches make?
Contracts start at $6,000 per six-month engagement. Executive Coaches make between $250-$700/hr.
Is the Internship paid?
The internship is not paid. It does count towards your ICF pro-bono hours. Additionally, there is an option to be hired by the company you are providing coaching for upon the completion of your internship. NOTE: Hiring is entirely up to the company, and we can't make a guarantee that an internship will lead to being hired.
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