CoachRICE is a premier coaching certification program offered by the Doerr Institute for New Leaders—a university-wide leader development enterprise at Rice University—with administrative support from the Executive Education division of The Jones Graduate School of Business.
This 105-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 combined with the rigorous academic standards of Rice University.
CoachRICE participants deep dive into the eight ICF Core Competencies and gold standard Code of Ethics on a path to becoming ICF-certified coaches equipped to develop individual leaders and team members within an organization.
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Key Takeaways:
- A transformative cohort-based experience
- Professional coaching skills you can apply immediately
- Insights and tools to build trust and key relationships
- Best practices for creating a culture of coaching
- Practical engagement with the eight ICF Core Competencies and the ICF Code of Ethics
- A theoretical foundation that offers a deep understanding of coaching effectiveness
- Professional networking for personal and professional growth
- A Certificate of Completion for an ICF accredited Level 1 program
Is CoachRICE right for you?
CoachRICE is the ideal program for:
- Managers and leaders who wish to add coaching to their portfolio
- Practicing coaches (internal/external) interested in formal training toward an ICF credential
- Professionals in allied fields who want to add coaching skills to their practice and resume
- Human resource (HR) and organizational development professionals (OD&T) who want to advance their career with this specialized skill set
- Professionals looking to make a career change to coaching
Minimum education prerequisite: Bachelor's degree
How to Apply
Begin the application form here
PLEASE NOTE: The CoachRICE application does not have a save and return feature, therefore applications must be completed in one sitting. We recommend preparing your responses, essays, and CV/resume in prior to beginning the application. CV/resume must be in PDF format.
Please contact us at CoachRICE@rice.edu for questions and application support, and sign up to attend an upcoming CoachRICE Info Session.
Spring 2025 Application Dates and Deadlines
Info sessions
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CST
Thursday, October 10, 2024 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CST
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Early Decision* Application Deadline I Friday, October 18, 2024
*CoachRICE cohorts can fill quickly. Submit your application early to secure your spot.
EXTENDED! Application Deadline I Monday, November 11, 2024
Early Decision admissions decisions announced I Friday, October 25, 2024
Admissions decisions announced I Monday, November 11, 2024
Early Decision first payment due | Monday, November 18, 2024
Regular Decision first payment due | Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Full payment due | Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Program start date (participant orientation) | January 22, 2025
Program end date | October 29, 2025
* CoachRICE is a professional program. Current Rice University students can learn about our student programs here.
Tuition
$12,995
*The above tuition rate does not include the cost of the required textbooks.
Special offer for the Rice Community
Rice University staff, faculty and alumni receive a 10% discount on CoachRICE tuition. This discount may not be used with any other offer.
Course Details
CoachRICE is a 105-hour coaching program.
The program is delivered through a combination of instruction, presentations, discussions, dyadic exercises and other interactive methods and independent studies. All required Modules, including pre-class hours, are completed over a period of ten months. This program is offered in English.
Spring 2025 Virtual Cohort We are now accepting applications for the Spring 2025 Virtual Cohort. This Cohort begins in January and includes four virtual learning Modules delivered via Zoom and on Canvas.
Fall 2025 Hybrid Cohort Applications for the 2025 Hybrid Cohort at Rice University (Houston, TX) will open in April 2025. This cohort begins in August and includes virtual learning Modules delivered via Zoom and on Canvas along with in-person Modules held on the Rice University campus.
Curriculum
Module One: Introduction to Leadership Coaching
Introduction to Coaching will cover an in-depth overview of the practice of coaching. Topics will include self-awareness and personal development as a coach, emotional intelligence for leaders, and core competencies such as coaching presence and establishing agreements.
Module Two: Essential Tools and Methodologies for Coaching
This Module focuses on the process of coaching and examines various models that support a coaching conversation. Participants will practice the listening and communication skills necessary for cultivating trust and evoking awareness with a client.
Module Three: Facilitating Client Growth
This Module focuses on goal creation, accountability and managing progress with a client. Participants will explore the common barriers, challenges and mindsets encountered in leadership coaching.
Module Four: Inclusion Practices in Coaching
This Module will increase coaches’ sensitivity to issues of diversity, equity and cultural competency and examine the importance of the ICF Code of Ethics. Participants will be evaluated on all ICF core competencies and provided with an overview of the ICF-credentialing process.
All content is created by Doerr Institute professionals using evidence-based techniques and is supported with research-validated outcomes. This program is offered in English.
Program Schedule
All Modules are delivered in Standard English (U.S.). Students must be able to fully commit to the schedule. If a class is missed, students are required to wait and attend a future module that corresponds to the missed content and will be charged a make-up fee.
2025 Virtual CoachRICE for Professionals Program Dates & Times:
All times are Central Standard Time
Orientation I January 22, 2025 5:30-7:00 pm (virtual)
Group EQi Debrief I January 29, 2025 5:30-7:00 pm (virtual)
Module 1 (virtual)
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 1:00-5:00 pm
Thursday, February 6, 2025 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday, February 7, 2025 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Module 2 (virtual)
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 1:00-5:00 pm
Thursday, March 6, 2025 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday, March 7, 2025 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Module 3 (virtual)
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Thursday, April 3, 2025 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday, April 4, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Module 4 (virtual)
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Thursday, May 1, 2025 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday, May 2, 2025 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mentor Coaching Session 1 I Wednesday, May 21, 2025 5:30-7:00pm (virtual)
Mentor Coaching Session 2 I Wednesday, June 11, 2025 5:30-7:00 pm (virtual)
Mentor Coaching Session 3 I Wednesday, July 9, 2025 5:30-7:00 pm (virtual)
Mentor Coaching Session 4 I Wednesday, July 30, 2025 5:30-7:00 pm (virtual)
Mentor Coaching Session 5 I Wednesday, August 20, 2025 5:30-7:30 pm (virtual)
Graduation I Wednesday, October 29, 2025 5:00-7:00 pm (virtual)