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Unlock the power of coaching to lead more effectively, empower others, and drive meaningful change in your organization, team, or career.
CoachRICE offers a comprehensive suite of coach education, training, and continuous education programs rooted in excellence, research, and practice—delivered by one of the nation's top universities.
Whether you're an aspiring professional coach, a leader looking to incorporate coaching into your leadership approach, or an experienced practitioner seeking advanced credentials and development, CoachRICE provides pathways to build your skills, expand your impact, and grow alongside a thriving community of coaches and leaders.
Find Your Program
Request a CoachRICE Information Packet
Ready to take the next step? Download an Information Packet for the CoachRICE program that best fits your goals—Level 1 Coach Education and Training, Mentor Coaching, or Team Coaching. Each packet includes program details, cohort dates, curriculum information, and application requirements.
Level 1 Mentor Coaching Team Coaching
CoachRICE: Level 1 Coach Education & Training Program
CoachRICE is a premier coach education and training program offered by the Doerr Institute — a university-wide leader
development enterprise at Rice University.
This 80-hour, Level 1 accredited program with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) applies a variety of teaching and learning methodologies to give participants an immersive experience and practical coaching skill set integrated with the rigorous academic standards of Rice University.
CoachRICE: ACC/PCC Mentor Coaching
Mentor Coaching for an ICF Credential incorporates coaching and personalized feedback in a collaborative and appreciative process based on observed or recorded coaching sessions to increase the coach’s confidence and capabilities as a coach in alignment with the newly revised ICF Core Competencies and Code of Ethics. Mentor Coaching is required when renewing or seeking a new ICF Credential.
Learn more about Mentor Coaching
Team Coaching
CoachRICE is excited to announce the launch of our new Team Coaching Education and Training Program.
Designed for professional coaches, leaders, and managers who want to develop the skills to effectively coach teams, this comprehensive program will provide practical tools, evidence-based frameworks, and hands-on learning experiences to help teams perform
at their highest level.
You’ll be in good company…
CoachRICE participants come from a wide range of global industries and organizations—from higher education, healthcare, and technology to finance, energy, nonprofit, and government sectors.
This diversity is one of our greatest strengths. Our participants bring rich perspectives, lived experiences, and professional insights that deepen conversations, expand learning, and create a dynamic, collaborative environment. No matter your background, you’ll join a community of peers who are committed to growth, curiosity, and becoming exceptional coaches.
