Systemic and strategic coaching: where to train?

Systemic coaching is a growing discipline that attracts many professionals who want to deepen their skills and adopt a holistic approach in their coaching practice. Several institutions and programs offer specific training in systemic coaching, ranging from short certifications to advanced diplomas. Here is a non-exhaustive list of recognized training courses in this field:

LACT training, representative of the Palo Alto school

LACT Training Business certificate / systemic and strategic coaching

• Program: Training in systemic and systemic coaching
• Description: Based on the principles of Palo Alto, this training is ideal for coaching professionals wishing to integrate systemic and strategic techniques into their practice.
• Duration: Several modules over one year.
• Certifications: Systemic and strategic coaching certificate.

Systemic Coaching Training: Grandes Écoles Programs

French Grandes Ecoles offer training programs in systemic and strategic coaching, intended for professionals seeking to deepen their skills in this area. Here is a selection of programs offered by prestigious institutions such as Paris Dauphine University, ESSEC, HEC Paris, and EM Lyon. These programs provide comprehensive and specialized training in systemic coaching, allowing professionals to improve in this area and acquire valuable skills to effectively support individuals and organizations.

 Paris Dauphine University

• Program: Executive Master in Coaching and Personal Development in Business
• Description: This program aims to train professionals capable of supporting individuals and teams in their personal and professional development. It integrates systemic approaches to understand organizational dynamics.
• Duration: 18 months, part-time.
• Certifications: Executive Master in Coaching and Personal Development in Business.

ESSEC Business School

• Program: Executive Coaching Certificate
• Description: ESSEC offers a certificate in executive coaching which includes modules on systemic coaching. The program combines theoretical and practical approaches to prepare participants to intervene effectively in complex environments.
• Duration: 9 months, part-time.
• Certifications: Executive Coaching Certificate from ESSEC Business School.

HEC Paris

• Program: Executive Coaching Certificate
• Description: The HEC Paris program is designed for managers and human resources professionals wishing to specialize in systemic coaching. It emphasizes group dynamics and strategic interventions.
• Duration: 10 months, part-time.
• Certifications: Executive Coaching Certificate from HEC Paris.

EM Lyon Business School

• Program: Certificate in Executive Coaching
• Description: This program provides in-depth training in systemic and strategic coaching, specifically targeting high-level executives and managers. It includes case studies, simulations and supervision sessions.
• Duration: 8 months, part-time.
• Certifications: Certificate in Executive Coaching from EM Lyon.

Sciences Po Executive Education

• Program: Coaching and Leadership Certificate
• Description: Sciences Po offers a certificate in coaching and leadership which covers the principles of systemic and strategic coaching. The program is designed for professionals interested in developing their leadership and change management skills.
• Duration: 12 months, part-time.
• Certifications: Coaching and Leadership Certificate from Sciences Po.

Private training

NLP and Coaching Training Institute (IFPNL)  

• Program: Systemic coaching training
• Description: This program combines the principles of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) with systemic coaching techniques. It is designed for coaches, consultants and managers.
• Duration: Several levels ranging from a few days to several months.
• Certifications: Systemic coach certificate.

Metasysteme Coaching  

• Program: Training in systemic coaching
• Description: Metasysteme Coaching offers training based on the work of Alain Cardon, expert in systemic coaching. The program emphasizes group dynamics and systemic interventions in business.
• Duration: Training modules spread over several months.
• Certifications: Systemic coaching practitioner certificate.

International Coach Federation (ICF) 

• Program: Accredited programs in systemic coaching
• Description: The ICF accredits several systemic coaching training programs around the world. 
• Duration: Varies by program and institution.
• Certifications: ICF accreditation in systemic coaching.

Conclusion

The programs offered by these leading schools offer varied courses adapted to professionals wishing to specialize in systemic and strategic coaching. Whether for a certificate or diploma, these courses are designed to provide advanced skills and practical tools, enabling participants to effectively support individuals and organizations in complex and dynamic environments.

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Where to train in systemic coaching

LACT offers a certification course in systemic coaching

Business certificate training / coaching