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Coaching is vital in fields where performance is valued. The more outstanding a performer, the more likely they are to maintain a close partnership with a coach. The Vancouver Community College Leadership Coaching Associate Certificate program guides students through the process of achieving leadership success by fostering genuine coaching partnerships that inspire and support the exploration of new ideas while effectively utilizing peoples’ creativity and ingenuity to reach organizational goals.
Start | Length | Credentials | Campus | Part- or Full-time |
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Ongoing | 1 to 2 years | Certificate | Downtown | Part-time |
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International students must first contact International Education at study@vcc.ca or 604-443-8600 to determine eligibility for this program.
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If you're ready and know the program you want, register now. | Download and complete the (PDF) application/registration form and mail it to VCC Registrar's Office | Visit the Registration Desk at our Downtown campus, 2nd floor, 250 West Pender Street, Vancouver [map & business hours] |
Program Description
Program Description
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Graduates of the Leadership Coaching Associate Certificate program will be able to:
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES, DESIGN AND DELIVERY MODE
Courses involve lectures, presentations, discussions, practical examples, and individual and group work. Learning will be enhanced through a variety of interactive classroom activities, collaborative activities, and case studies. The interactive and practical exercises give students the opportunity to take an active role and “learn by doing.”
PROGRAM DURATION
This program is offered as a subset of the Leadership Certificate Program. Each course is one day (6.5 hours) in length. To complete the Leadership Coaching Associate Certificate, students must complete all six required courses.
EVALUATION OF STUDENT LEARNING
Evaluation of each course is determined by the instructor and may include practical assignments, projects, or reflections.
Students who successfully complete their assignment will receive an “S”, indicating satisfactory performance in accordance with departmental evaluation procedures.
Students must achieve an “S” in each course to receive their Leadership Coaching Associate Certificate.
CREDENTIAL
Upon successful completion of this program, and once an application for graduation has been submitted to the Registrar’s Office, the student will receive a Vancouver Community College Leadership Coaching Associate Certificate.
REQUIRED COURSE(S):
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Please note that not all Continuing Studies programs are available to international students. To determine your eligibility, please contact VCC’s International Education Office at: study@vcc.ca or 604.443.8600. |
As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.
Missing prerequisites? VCC offers courses in Adult Upgrading and English as an Additional Language to help you meet your goals.This program does not have any additional admission requirements.
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Program Coordinator: Joy Dalla-Tina, VCC Leadership, 604.871.7000, ext. 8671
Program Assistant: Dorothy Giroux, VCC Leadership, 604.871.7000, ext. 8383
Program Highlights
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Teaching or modelling behaviours on the job is an essential element of coaching. Skill coaching involves assessing performance, providing advice/instruction, modelling, and providing timely feedback that enables employees to improve their performance. Participants learn to achieve results by using a systematic approach and to coach with different learning styles while gaining a repertoire of coaching methods.
CRN | Campus - Room | Day(s) | Time | Date | Instructor | Register |
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20002 |
DTN
Rm. 413 |
SM-Monday, T-Tuesday, W-Wednesday, R-Thursday, F-Friday, S-Saturday, U-Sunday |
0900 - 1630
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12-May-2018 |
Duncan, Robert |
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Be a leader who coaches their team to resolve issues and business challenges. The leader-coach works with the team to create a common vision, develop a strategy, and appropriately delegate roles and responsibilities. Topics include: creating the team coaching environment, promoting understanding and effective action through directed questions, observing and critiquing team dynamics, discussing the “undiscussable”, and fostering team self-responsibility and accountability.
Prerequisite: Coaching for High Performance (LEAD 1115).
CRN | Campus - Room | Day(s) | Time | Date | Instructor | Register |
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20451 |
DTN
Rm. 413 |
SM-Monday, T-Tuesday, W-Wednesday, R-Thursday, F-Friday, S-Saturday, U-Sunday |
0900 - 1630
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02-Jun-2018 |
Duncan, Robert |
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Upcoming schedules for Continuing Studies Sep-Dec2018 Continuing Studies Jan-Mar2019 Continuing Studies Apr-Aug2019 term(s) are in process.
Please check back regularly.
Coaching for High Performance
(LEAD 1115)
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0.5 credits | N/A | |
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Essential Leadership Coaching Skills
(LEAD 1116)
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0.5 credits | N/A | |
Skill Coaching
(LEAD 1117)
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0.5 credits | $194.13 | |
Taking Your Leadership Coaching to the Next Level
(LEAD 1118)
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0.5 credits | N/A | |
Team Coaching
(LEAD 1121)
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0.5 credits | $194.13 | |
The Coach's Toolkit
(LEAD 1120)
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0.5 credits | N/A |
Fees for Continuing Studies programs and courses are approximate and subject to change without notice. Fees include GST (if applicable) as well as College Initiative and Resource Fees, which vary depending on the individual course. Student Union Fees and UPass Fees will be assessed at time of registration where applicable, and are not included in the fees displayed online. Students are responsible for any increase in fees if advanced payments are made.