THE COACHING CERTIFICATION
“This training was incredibly valuable. I’ve attended coaching trainings before, but none left me feeling as confident and prepared to start coaching clients on my own as this one did. The facilitators were genuine, supportive, and insightful. My cohort was an amazing mix of people. I learned from them, laughed with them, and know we’ll stay connected for years to come, supporting one another. I’m excited to continue my journey toward earning my BECI certification and look forward to staying connected with BECI as I grow my coaching business.”
BERKELEY, USA
March 14 - 23, 2025
March 13 - 22, 2026
Online
February 7 - 16, 2025
April 30 - May 2, May 7 - 9, May 15 -16, May 22 - 23, 2025 (Modular)
September 19 - 28, 2025
December 3 - 5, December 10 - 12, December 15 - 18, 2025 (Modular)
February 6 - 15, 2026
“BECI is the best investment I’ve made in my personal development as an executive, it’s proven beneficial to those I lead and develop, and to the organization.”
Tye Graham, Executive Vice President, Chief HR Officer, Amalgamated Bank
The Executive Coaching Certification & Leadership Bootcamp is a transformative 10-day immersive journey plus six months of strategic learning, designed for two groups: leaders ready to transform their teams and organizations, and aspiring coaches committed to deep human development.
Our certification isn't about checking boxes. It's an intensive exploration of the critical leadership capabilities that truly matter: cultivating profound empathy, generating authentic professional connection, embodying leadership presence, and mastering inquiry to drive innovation. Our executive coach training is an exclusive certification offered in affiliation with UC Berkeley Executive Education, delivered by Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute.
“The content, the interventions by all faculty and guests, the exercises and the incredible deep humanity that everything was based on, have exceeded my expectations. Impressively well done on all levels: conceptual, organizational, technical and logistical.”
What's Included
10 days (approx. 80 hrs.) of in-person or synchronous online instruction and training
10 hours of private 1-on-1 coaching sessions with a BECI faculty coach
Two client coaching practicums – an opportunity to coach employees at leading companies
Six months of follow-up learning including four group sessions
Access to a global network of leaders and experienced coaches through the ECI community, including opportunities to connect and share resources in a private Slack workspace, quarterly Alumni Roundtables, and annual Coaches Conference.
Upon completion of program requirements, graduates certificate of completion from University of California Berkeley
Program Details
The Executive Coaching Institute certification program is designed to provide the coaching skills that leaders need in challenging times, including unleashing individual potential, creating personal connections, and developing independent thinking in others.
Participants explore three core dimensions during the program:
WHO: Self-development to become an authentic leader and coach
WHAT: Coaching skills, frameworks, modalities and techniques
HOW: Presence and communication skills to effectively engage with others
Each day’s activities are thoughtfully paced between short lectures, group discussions, experiential activities, breakout coaching sessions, faculty coaching and feedback, and more - all designed to build coaching skills, transform leadership, and develop a community of trust.
The sample schedules below offer an overview of both the intensive 10-day program as well as the six-month certification process.
ECI Part One: 10-Day Intensive Sample Schedule
ECI Part Two: 6-Month Distance Learning & Application
Questions or interested in applying? Please email ECI Online Faculty Director Jennifer Caleshu at jennifer@berkeleyeci.com to schedule a conversation to share more about yourself and learn more about the program or schedule directly on her calendar.
Please note: Participants will be expected to commit fully to all requirements including in-class time, outside of class coaching, and homework assignments.
“I came to this program as an experienced coach and was blown away with how much more there was still to learn. This is an opportunity you do not want to miss! You’ll learn so much more about yourself personally and professionally than you could ever imagine possible. The world needs what you have to give and this program can help you unlock your potential. The only thing stopping you is you! ”
Fees and Registration
In-Person (Berkeley, Thailand, Japan)
Early Bird (>90 days in advance): $19,500
Regular: $21,500
Online
Early Bird (>90 days in advance): $10,500
Regular: $12,500
A $2,500 deposit is required upon registration. Please inquire about group discounts. Please note that discounts may not be combined.
Why Coaching
The Harvard Business Review recently gave these four reasons why managers coach :
They see coaching as an essential tool for achieving business goals.
They enjoy helping people develop.
They are curious.
They are interested in establishing connections.
Are you ready to invest in yourself as a leader and coach? HBR says, "Whether it’s because [managers who coach] are competing for talent, operating in a highly turbulent market place, trying to retain their budding leaders, or aiming to grow their solid players, they believe that they simply have to take the time to coach."
matt westendorf
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, STAND.EARTH, ECI ALUM
"If you are interested in expanding your understanding of yourself and your role as a powerful change agent; if you want to access and understand your skills and ability to help others succeed; and if you want to learn how you can have a significant impact in a world that desperately needs you; I would encourage you to enroll in BECI."
valerie hope
LEAD REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF LEARNING, HYATT HOTELS, ECI ALUM
"The program holds up a full-length mirror to see ourselves even more clearly and focus on sharpening how we show up physically, emotionally and intellectually in our life. Everything experienced in this program is designed to probe, question and articulate what we value so we in turn can provide a space for those we lead to do the same."
The Art of Coaching with Heart & Soul
CARMEN LENCE, ECI GRADUATE
It is a warm Saturday afternoon in the Seaborg room at Berkeley Faculty Club. I’m standing in front of a group of CEOs, managers and a few coaches that I just met a couple of hours ago. Next to me is Dr. Mark Rittenberg who is feeding me lines that I have to complete for everybody to hear: “What I want you to know about me is…”
Read more from Carmen Lence, ECI graduate...
The Power of Human Connection
ECI Berkeley 2022 graduates Lesley Warner and Laura Garran shared a ride to the airport after the 2023 Coaches Conference and found themselves in conversation with Chat Passenger. Here they share a bit of the “Berkeley Magic” and the impact the program has had on their lives.
The Executive Coaching Institute helps leaders become coaches.
Participants say the connections they make at the Executive Coaching Institute are a key part of the learning.
"The best investment you can make is an investment you make in yourself."
Janine Lee, Founder & CEO,
Capture the Dream Inc., ECI Alum
Show Me the Love, Not the Money
What is the intersection of Leadership,
Executive Coaching, Vulnerability and Love?
The Executive Coaching Institute at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business.
Read more from Dan Kimble (ECI alum)
Participant Profiles
Since 2009, over 900 participants have successfully completed their Executive Coaching Certification with the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute.
Historically, approximately 60% of participants are leaders looking to add executive coaching to their management skill set; approximately 40% are developing careers as independent coaches.
Participants have been employed at a wide variety of public, private, not-for-profit and governmental organizations, including: 20th Century Fox, 500Startups, Adobe Systems, Alberta Health Services, Amazon, Apple, Applied Materials, Bank of Thailand, Booking.com, Capital One, DHL Express Thailand, Dusit International, Fattal Holding, General Mills, FWD Life Insurance Public Company Limited, Goldman Sachs, IBM, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, McKinsey, New Zealand Ministry of Justice, Odgers Berndtson, Oracle, Salesforce.org, Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand, The Walt Disney Company, Visa.
Typically, participants are at least senior director level in their organizations, usually with 15 - 30+ years in their career.
The Fine Print
COVID-19 policy: for in-person programs, in the event a participant has a positive COVID diagnosis, verified through a PCR test, within 10 days of the program and does not attend, BECI will offer the participant a 100% credit of monies paid to be used toward a future program OR a 65% refund of any monies paid.
Approximately one month prior to the start date for the program, a decision will be made to cancel or run the program. Do not book non-refundable travel without confirmation of program dates. Executive Coaching Institute reserves the right to combine or divide programs or cohorts, to change the time, date, and/or location and to make other revisions in these offerings, which may become necessary. If program is cancelled, the participants will be notified by the Executive Coaching Institute and will have the option to transfer to a future coaching institute, obtaining credit or refund.
Additional policies are available for review through completion of the program enrollment form.