Charles Sturt University
Graduate Certificate in Organisational Coaching and Leadership
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Gain the knowledge and skills required to lead and manage high-performance, dynamic organizations.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Organisational Coaching and Leadership from Charles Sturt University equips you with the knowledge and skills to lead and manage high-performing, dynamic organisations. This course has been designed and delivered by Charles Sturt University and the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL), a global leader in coaching education. You’ll study the leadership subjects with Charles Sturt and the coaching subjects with IECL. This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your studies to achieve the right level of qualification.
Key facts
13th July, 2026
16th November, 2026
17th November, 2025
What will you study
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Organisational Coaching and Leadership, you must complete:
Credit only; based on completion of IECL Organisational Coaching Level 1 Certification and completion of IECL Organisational Coaching Level 2 Certification.
Entry requirements
Applicants must have relevant professional attainment/work experience PLUS an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent) and/or enrolment in/completion of relevant IECL subjects. Applicants may also be considered based on appropriate professional attainment and/or work experience alone.
English language requirements
For postgraduate coursework courses, applicants must have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last two years with:
- A minimum overall score of 6.0.
- No individual score below 6.0.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Your previous studies can be acknowledged as credit towards your postgraduate studies, provided that they meet the relevant course requirements.
If you receive an offer of enrolment and you’ve undertaken prior learning, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. The procedure is governed by the university Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
As a graduate, you'll be well-positioned to take on greater leadership responsibilities and address contemporary coaching and leadership challenges in corporate, government, small business or not-for-profit roles.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
- Evaluate and synthesise organisational coaching and leadership theories, principles, practices and contexts.
- Critically analyse the importance of organisational coaching and leadership as dynamic activities that underpin staff commitment and achieve organisational goals and objectives.
- Critically reflect on the professional and ethical issues of organisational coaching and leadership engagement.
- Critically reflect on and evaluate the design and implementation of practice-based coaching and leadership organisational change interventions.
- Listen and communicate effectively.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated full fee in 2026: $16,840 (domestic full-fee paying place).
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.