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Instructional Coach Certification

Gain the discrete knowledge, skills and dispositions to effectively coach adults in K-12 educational settings.

This 100% online graduate certificate examines research-based best program and practice with useful tools for instructional coaching. Strengthen your communication skills and facilitate job-embedded professional development to accelerate instructional growth for educators and improve student learning.

Program type:
Certificate - Graduate
Format:
Online
Est. time to complete:
1 year
Credit hours:
12
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Why pursue instructional coach certification?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

Instructional coaches play an essential role in supporting educators professional learning and advanced expertise to increase results for students.

The Instructional Coaching graduate certificate offers you opportunities to:   

  • Practice effective communication for better conversations within professional learning. 
  • Apply research-evidenced coaching strategies to help educators transfer new learning into practice or refine current educational practices in job-embedded experiences. 
  • Assume various instructional coaching roles and responsibilities including coaching cycles, team coaching, and designing and facilitating meaningful professional development. 

After completing our Instructional Coaching certification online, you will be qualified and skilled to engage in and facilitate professional development that is tied to ongoing work within a culture of continuous improvement and share collective responsibility for the professional growth of all adults and the success of every student.  

Education Master's Programs

Looking for a full master's degree program? Explore our Reading Education (M.S.) program or Teaching & Leadership (M.S.) program that are designed to prepare you to meet the needs of the modern K-12 classroom, while teaching you how to ensure professional success in your school. The Instructional Coaching certificate is designed to be earned within these master's programs or as a stand-alone credential. Meaning if you enroll in one of the two master's degree programs you can earn this certificate by taking the outlined elective course credits as a part of your course plan.

Instructional Coach Certification Online

  • Get relevant and timely study of instructional coaching program and practice.

  • Many opportunities for real-world, field-based experiences in coursework.

  • Work with faculty who have experience as former teachers and instructional coaches.

  • Fully online program allows you the flexibility to learn on your own schedule in the comfort of your own home.

What can I do with instructional coaching certification?

Now is an ideal time to pursue and an instructional coaching graduate certificate. Mentorship is listed as a top common skill advertised in 17% of job postings, while only 2% of respondent profiles align with this skill, thus the need for more instructional coaches. It is a relevant, valuable, and timely certificate to help build teacher excellence and meet workforce needs.

Instructional Coaches have a wide-range of career options, including:

  • Instructional Coach
  • Instructional Coach Coordinator
  • Curriculum Coach
  • Academic Coach for specific content (e.g.: reading, math, technology)

Online Instructional Coaching Certificate Courses

T&L 563. K-12 Classroom Based Coaching Practices. 3 Credits.

This course focuses on the professional learning and growth of an instructional coach in the K-12 educational setting. Individuals will develop and practice instructional coaching skills of leading a coaching cycle, providing feedback on instruction, leading assessment data dialogue, and facilitating difficult conversations focused on instructional improvement. Prerequisite: T&L 532. On demand.

T&L 564. Designing Professional Development for K-12 Educators. 3 Credits.

This course focuses on developing the knowledge and skills required for designing and leading professional development for K-12 teachers. Individuals will develop a professional development plan aimed to directly support the professional learning of teachers and key school personnel. Prerequisite or Corequisite: T&L 532. On demand.

T&L 565. K-12 Instructional Coaching Clinical. 3 Credits.

This course is a supervised instructional coaching clinical experience and presents an opportunity for students to apply the skills and concepts of effective instructional coaching and professional development in an educational setting. Prerequisites: T&L 532, T&L 563, and T&L 564. On demand.

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