Program Presentation
We consider Coaching not only an innovative methodology with tools or an expanding discipline, but a philosophy of life through which to look at and interpret people and the organization itself, by assessing it as a changing, resilient organization that offers a space for continuous learning, adaptation to change and development of its members, promoting both individual change and generalized organizational change that will have a positive impact on the achievement of results for both.
Organizational Coaching aims to accompany people and organizations in the development of their competencies to achieve the desired strategic challenges. Organizational Coaching is also responsible for enabling the leaders of the organization to develop capacities so that they learn to drive and lead their teams within the environment in which the organization finds itself.
Therefore, the Specialization in Organizational Coaching degree aims to train professionals in the discipline of Coaching applied to the organizational sphere, through the development and consolidation of their competences and skills as a leader-Coach essential for the management of people and teams. It delves into the different useful and necessary tools to obtain improvement results in the development and accompaniment processes carried out in organizations by leaders, middle management and teams, and so serve as a driver and engine of change to build on the loyalty of the organization's internal talent, as well as to promote business results.
The Specialization in Organizational Coaching program also promotes the personal development of the students who study it, by helping them train and develop their key competencies as coaches in line with the ethical and professional standards of the International Coach Federation (ICF).
Who is the programme for?
The Organizational Coaching program is aimed at professionals from any area of business or consultancy with experience in people management.
Professionals from the field of Coaching who want to complete their training in the most representative methodologies of this specialty, as well as develop the skills and competencies necessary to acquire the business language that will enable them to work with managers.
Managers who want to improve their skills to effectively manage their teams.
Organizational psychologists, as well as professionals dedicated to the selection, recruitment, and training of personnel.
Diploma
Successful completion of the Program will award the degree of Specialization in ORGANIZATIONAL COACHING as issued by the University where the student has enrolled.
Program Structure
The credit structure of the Organizational Coaching program is shown in the following table. It should be noted that the duration is merely indicative, as the methodology followed integrates the knowledge and skills to be acquired in each part through integrative exercises of knowledge acquisition and internalization of project practices:
| CREDITSa | |
|---|---|
| 1st Part: Subjects | 31 |
| 2nd Part: Final Course Project | 10 |
| TOTAL | 41 |
a. The equivalence in credits may vary according to the university where he/she has enrolled. One (1) ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credit is equivalent to 10 + 15 hours. If the student is enrolled in a university that does not belong to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), the relation between credits - hours may vary.
Duration
The program in Organizational Coaching has 41 credits.
The duration of the program in Organizational Coaching varies between 9 and 12 months, depending on the student's dedication. In this period of time, the student must have successfully passed all the evaluated activities and approved the Final Project, if any.
Objectives
General Objective
- To train professionals in the discipline of Coaching applied to the organizational field through the development and consolidation of their competencies and skills as a leader-Coach essential for the management of people and work teams. It delves into the different useful and necessary tools to be able to accompany and obtain improvement results in the development and accompaniment processes carried out in organizations for both leaders and teams to serve as an engine of change.
Specific Objectives
- Identify and understand the role and identity of the Coach within the organizational environment and the important contribution that they represent during the Coaching process.
- To develop the appropriate competencies and tools as a leader-Coach, essential for the management of people and teams within organizational settings, such as: active listening, direct and effective communication, awareness, reflection, recognition, flexibility, self-knowledge, and motivation.
- Acquire and develop an assertive, inspiring, and influential leadership style that favors the development of employees and their alignment with the values and objectives of the organization.
- To achieve a systemic vision of the organization and identify its strengths and areas of improvement that serve as a driver for change.
- Design and implement projects of organizational change, development, and transformation aimed at achieving results, co-creation of awareness, and conflict resolution at the organizational level.
Career Opportunities
Some of the career opportunities for the Organizational Coaching Program are:
- Organizational Coaching.
- Coach for teams, executive professionals, managers or entrepreneurs.
- Business consulter.
- Professionals and managers at all levels of the organizational pyramid.
- Specialists in Personnel Selection, Recruitment, and Training.
- Professionals and managers at all levels of the organizational pyramid.
Study Plan
- 1st PART: SUBJECTS
The corresponding subjects and credits comprising the first part are shown in the following table:
| 1st PART: SUBJECT | ||
|---|---|---|
| # | SUBJECTS | CREDITS |
| 1 | Origins and Theoretical Foundations of Coaching | 3 |
| 2 | Disciplinary Sources in Support of Coaching | 3 |
| 3 | Organizational Fundamentals | 3 |
| 4 | Competencies of the Coach | 4 |
| 5 | Tools for the Coach | 5 |
| 6 | The Coaching Process | 5 |
| 7 | Organizational Leadership and Coaching | 5 |
| 8 | Coaching Marketing and Personal Branding | 3 |
| TOTAL | 31 | |
These subjects, despite being independent, are structured according to a consistent pedagogical order. Each subject is divided into basic topic units or chapters. A printed version of the content is offered for the student to successfully complete the evaluation tasks.
- 2nd PART: FINAL COURSE PROJECT
In the case of the Specialization, Postgraduate, or Expert, the last phase of the Program will be devoted to the development of the Specialization Final Project, which is a monograph on a topic studied during the course and applied to the student's environment.
| 2nd PART: FINAL COURSE PROJECT | ||
|---|---|---|
| # | SUBJECTS | CREDITS |
| 1 | Final Course Project | 10 |
| TOTAL | 10 | |
Description of the Subjects
1st PART: SUBJECTS
The syllabus of the course includes, among other things, the following contents:
- Origins and Theoretical Foundations of Coaching
The syllabus of the course includes, among other things, the following contents:
- Origins and philosophical principles of Coaching.
- Ontological Vision applied to Coaching.
- Systems thinking.
- The Coaching process.
- Disciplinary Sources in Support of Coaching
The syllabus of the course includes, among other things, the following contents:
- The main sources of Coaching support
- How do we understand a person and their dimensions?
- Ways of interacting and communicating with others.
- How do we conceive life and existence?
- How is Coaching known and structured today?
- Organizational Fundamentals
The syllabus of the course includes, among other things, the following contents:
- The organization
- Theoretical approaches to understanding the organization
- Management of organizations and their environment
- Competencies of the Coach
The syllabus of the course includes, among other things, the following contents:
- Coach competencies.
- The linguistic dimension.
- The emotional dimension.
- The corporal dimension.
- Tools for the Coach
The syllabus of the course includes, among other things, the following contents:
- The concept of tools.
- Linguistic tools for the Coach.
- Neurolinguistic Programming Tools.
- Other tools and resources.
- The Myers-Briggs.
- The Coaching Process
The syllabus of the course includes, among other things, the following contents:
- The Coach-Coachee relationship
- The Coaching Process
- Preliminary Phase of the process
- Definition of objectives and values
- The present reality
- Definition of actions
- Closing of the process
- Organizational Leadership and Coaching
The syllabus of the course includes, among other things, the following contents:
- Intelligent organization
- Strategic planning
- Theoretical approaches to leadership
- Leadership
- Coaching as a leadership style
- Team leadership
- Emotional intelligence in the company
- Organizational coaching
- Coaching Marketing and personal branding
The syllabus of the course includes, among other things, the following contents:
- General marketing principles and notions
- Marketing services applied to coaching services
- Personal Marketing and personal branding
- Marketing plan for the coaching activity
- Online resources applied to the coaching activity
2nd PART: FINAL COURSE PROJECT
The Final Course Project consists of developing a research work in the field of the Specialization that demonstrates the integration of the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the study plan.
The gestation of the Final Project may begin in parallel to the study of the Program subjects in accordance to the student’s convenience and availability. However, it is advisable to dedicate the last three months of the program to the project’s preparation and final drafting. In addition, the work will be supervised by a professor-tutor whose assignment will depend on the chosen topic.
Note: The subject content may be subjected to slight modifications due to updates and improvements.
Management
Dr. (c) Vanessa Yélamos Torres. Doctorate in Psychology from the International Iberoamerican University (in progress). Master in Integral Coaching by the Instituto Superior de Coaching de Barcelona with Accreditation as a Professional Coach by ASESCO. Master in Systemic Coaching by the Autonomous University of Barcelona, together with the Systemic Institute of Barcelona, Spain. Degree in Psychology from the University of Barcelona. Specialist in Coaching techniques, accredited by ICF. Family constellation training and Neurolinguistic Programming. Professional experience linked to distance teaching through virtual environments, on topics related to Coaching, Emotional Management, Leadership, Change Management, among others. Experience as a psychologist and coach, offering online and face-to-face spaces, where clients can carry out processes of vital discovery, learning and personal and professional transformation. Participation in several workshops and seminars on Systemic and Transformational Coaching. Collaboration in educational projects. Complementary training in virtual environments.
FUNIBER Training Scholarships
The Iberoamerican University Foundation (FUNIBER) allocates periodically an extraordinary economic item for FUNIBER Training Scholarships.
To apply, please fill out the information request form that appears in the web of FUNIBER or contact directly the Foundation’s headquarters in your country that will inform you if you need to provide some additional information.
Once the documentation is received, the Evaluation Committee will determine your application's eligibility for the FUNIBER Training Scholarship.