UNH Certificate in Professional Coaching

The UNH Certificate in Professional Coaching empowers professionals with the foundational skills and core coaching competencies needed to lead more effectively, foster meaningful growth, and navigate complex conversations with confidence. Through a dynamic, cohort-based learning experience, participants engage in hands-on coaching practice, reflection, mentorship, and real-time feedback designed to strengthen both coaching and leadership capacity.
Working with experienced instructors and credentialed coaches, participants explore key topics such as building strong coaching relationships, facilitating impactful coaching conversations, asking powerful questions, fostering accountability, recognizing underlying stories and assumptions, and coaching across differences. Opportunities for peer coaching, group practice, and individual mentoring are integrated throughout the program to support continued growth and skill development.
This program is designed for:
- Individuals pursuing a path in professional coaching
- Managers and leaders seeking to strengthen coaching skills in the workplace
- Professionals looking to deepen their existing coaching practice
Accreditation
The UNH Certificate in Professional Coaching has officially been approved as a Level 1 ICF Accredited Coaching Education Provider by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), recognizing the program’s excellence in meeting rigorous global coaching standards. The curriculum is designed to prepare participants to pursue the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential.
This course has been approved for SHRM PDCs (36 PDCs)
Certificate Schedule
Classes meet monthly from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All modules are Live Online on Zoom.
REGISTRATION OPEN
FALL 2026 COHORT - Tuesdays:
September 22, 2026 | October 20, 2026 | November 17, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | January 12, 2027 | February 9, 2027 | March 9, 2027 | April 13, 2027 | May 11, 2027 | June 8, 2027
IN PROGRESS
SPRING 2026 COHORT - Wednesdays:
March 25, 2026 | April 8, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | June 3, 2026 | July 8, 2026 | August 5, 2026 | September 16, 2026 | October 14, 2026 | November 18, 2026 | December 16, 2026
IN PROGRESS
FALL 2025 COHORT - Tuesdays:
October 21, 2025 | November 18, 2025 | December 16, 2025 | January 13, 2026 | February 10, 2026 | March 3, 2026 | March 24, 2026 | April 7, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | June 2, 2026
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Thea Charles
Erica D'Eramo
Bob Greene
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USNH Tuition Benefit
10% Alumni Discount UNH-Alum
10% KSC Alumni Discount
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About the UNH Certificate in Professional Coaching
Tuition: $5,999
Includes a $500 deposit
Payment plans may be available upon request
USNH non-credit tuition waiver eligible
Certificate Requirements
The UNH Certificate in Professional Coaching requires completion of a ten-month program, including 10 workshop days, individual mentoring, peer coaching, and a final performance evaluation.
The program includes 73 total hours:
- 60 hours of direct instruction delivered through monthly live Zoom sessions
- 7 hours of group mentoring integrated into the monthly modules
- 3 hours of individual mentoring (10 total mentor coaching hours)
- 10 hours of peer coaching practice between sessions
Mentors will be assigned, and individual mentoring sessions will be scheduled directly between participants and mentors once the program begins.
What to Expect in This Program
This coaching certificate is an applied, experiential learning experience focused on practice, reflection, and real-time engagement with peers, mentors, and instructors.
Participants are expected to actively engage throughout the program, especially during group discussions, mentor coaching, and peer coaching. These shared learning spaces are central to the cohort experience and support both individual growth and collective learning. Because peer coaching is collaborative and reciprocal, staying current with sessions between modules is an important part of the experience.
- Sessions are interactive and discussion-based
- Participants are expected to be present and engaged during live sessions
- Camera use is encouraged during sessions to support connection and continuity across the cohort
What Participants are Saying
"This program was well worth the investment of time and resources."
"As a trainer and instructor, I am discerning about training. This program exceeded my expectations. From the first class forward, my coaching skills improved, and I grew as a practitioner."
"Wonderful instructors and a supportive cohort. A very enjoyable experience."
"The structure of the modules, the support from instructors and peers, and the one-on-one and group coaching created a safe, positive learning environment."
Program Policies & Disclosures
General Disability Policy
The University of New Hampshire is committed to ensuring access for individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for participants with physical or learning disabilities. Please contact the program manager prior to enrollment to discuss your needs and determine how we can best support your participation.
Program Participation and Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of New Hampshire seeks to foster a welcoming environment where all individuals are treated with respect and have access to our programs, services, and activities. We are committed to fair and open participation for alumni, volunteers, learners, employees, and visitors. We encourage all participants to contribute to a respectful and positive learning experience for everyone.
The grievance policy for the UNH Certificate in Professional Coaching Program is designed to provide a fair and efficient process for addressing and resolving grievances raised by participants enrolled in the program. It aims to ensure that all grievances are handled promptly, impartially, and with due consideration for the concerns of all parties involved.
A grievance is defined as any concern, complaint, or dissatisfaction expressed by a student regarding an aspect of their experience within the University Certificate Program, including but not limited to academic matters, administrative decisions, interpersonal conflicts, or perceived injustices.
All grievances will be addressed in a fair, equitable, and impartial manner, with due regard for the rights and perspectives of all parties involved.
The confidentiality of all parties involved in the grievance process will be respected to the fullest extent possible.
Every effort will be made to resolve grievances in a timely manner, with clear timelines established for each stage of the process.
Participants will be provided with clear information about the grievance process, their responsibilities, as well as the steps involved in resolving their grievance.
Informal Resolution: Students are encouraged to attempt to resolve grievances informally, whenever possible, by discussing their concerns directly with the individual(s) involved or with an appropriate faculty or staff member.
Formal Grievance: If a grievance cannot be resolved informally, or if the student is dissatisfied with the outcome of informal resolution attempts, they may submit a formal written grievance to the Program Manager.
Investigation: Upon receipt of a formal grievance, the Program Manager will initiate an investigation, which may include gathering relevant information, interviewing relevant parties, and reviewing relevant documents.
Resolution: Following the investigation, the Program Manager or designated grievance officer will make a determination regarding the grievance and communicate the decision to the student in writing, along with any recommended actions or remedies.
Appeal: If the student is dissatisfied with the outcome of the grievance process, they may appeal the decision in writing to the Director of Professional Development within a specified timeframe. The Director will review the appeal and may uphold, modify, or overturn the original decision.
Final Decision: The decision of the Director on appeal will be final and binding, and no further appeals will be permitted.
Review and Revision:
This grievance policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure its effectiveness and may be revised as necessary to address changing needs and circumstances. Any revisions to the policy will be communicated to participants in a timely manner.
Enrollment/Payment Policy: Space is limited in each course, and registration is secured on a first-come, first -served basis. To register for a course, visit the enrollment page and select from the available sessions. You may select to pay in full or pay the deposit only at registration. Payment is required to secure your seat, and full payment is due 14 days prior to the start date. If you need to invoice the full amount, please contact our office.
UNH Professional Development & Training reserves the right to cancel any courses due to insufficient enrollment at least three business days prior to the start date. Cancellations due to issues beyond our control such as inclement weather or instructor emergencies may also occur. PD&T makes every effort to notify participants by email as soon as the decision has been made to cancel a course (no later than 3 days prior to the course start date); if cancellations occur within this window, we will also call participants at their preferred number on file. To ensure you receive prompt notification, please log in to your profile at https://learnforlife.unh.edu/ and add your mobile phone as your preferred contact number.
Payment of a $500 deposit is required to secure your seat, and full payment is due 14 days prior to the start date. If invoicing for the full amount is required, please contact our office at 603-862-7380. If paid in full, $500 will be applied as the deposit.
The deposit is fully refundable until 30 days of the start date, after which it becomes nonrefundable.
UNH reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the program. If the program is canceled or rescheduled, registrants may request a full refund of all payments made.
Payment options
Online: VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover (we do not accept e-checks)
Offline: Paper checks
Refund Policy:
The UNH Certificate in Professional Coaching has a unique refund policy. Please note the terms below.
Full Refund with Advance Notice: Students who notify the program administration in writing at least 30 days before the scheduled start date of the program will be eligible for a full refund of all tuition and fees paid. Within 30 days of the start date, UNH will retain the deposit.
Partial Refund before Start Date: Students who withdraw from the program after the 14-day window but before the scheduled start date may be eligible for a partial refund of 50% of the tuition.
No Refund after Start Date: No refunds will be issued for withdrawals from the program after the scheduled start date.
Transfer of Credit: At this time, we are not able to accept partial course credit from other organizations or programs. This includes the prior workshops with Professional Development and Training.
Illness Policy: In order to provide you with an appropriate minimum training hours, it is important that you are present at all course meetings. In cases of emergencies or illness, please contact the program manager at professional.develoment@unh.edu . If you need to miss one Live Online module, you will have the option to make up the content in an asynchronous format.
Attendance and Participation Policy: Our courses are designed to be interactive. It is expected that participants attend all modules, mentoring sessions, and peer coaching sessions. Other expectations include arriving on time, having your camera on during live sessions, involving yourself in discussion, being respectful of fellow participants and instructors, and being fully present by not engaging in outside or disruptive behaviors.
Partial Completion Policy: At this time, we are not able to offer credit for partial completion of a course.
Statement on Ethics, Integrity, and Transparency: As a coach education provider, we commit to acting with integrity and transparency. We strive to provide fair, ethical, and transparent programs, and to utilize honest sales tactics. We are also committed to ongoing improvement. Contact the program manager with any questions or concerns at professional.development@unh.edu
CONTACT:
Valerie Brodeur, Program Manager
(603) 513-1158
valerie.brodeur@unh.edu