Coaching Skills
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Coaching Skills
This course is part of Leadership and Team Management Specialization
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What you'll learn
Identify the right moments to coach or provide direct instruction
Effectively apply the GROW coaching model in professional settings
Constructively challenge others to inspire growth and strategic thinking
Master the art of asking impactful questions to spark meaningful discussions
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Updated in May 2025.
This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Master the art of coaching to unlock potential and drive performance. This course provides actionable strategies, tools, and techniques to enhance your ability to guide and empower others. By the end, youβll be equipped to transform how you engage with your team, encourage development, and foster long-term success. The course begins with an exploration of essential coaching techniques, helping you identify when to coach and when direct instruction is needed. You'll learn to navigate various scenarios, including coaching high performers and those who require extra engagement. Each module is designed to help you build confidence in using feedback effectively and asking impactful questions. In later sections, youβll dive deeper into the GROW coaching model, a proven framework for structured and effective coaching. From providing constructive challenges to utilizing powerful questioning techniques, every video provides practical insights to refine your skills. Real-world examples and strategies are incorporated to make learning highly applicable to your day-to-day interactions. Whether you're a leader, manager, or aspiring coach, this course is ideal for anyone looking to elevate their coaching capabilities. No prior experience is needed, but a passion for growth and development is essential.
In this module, we will explore foundational and advanced coaching skills essential for leaders and mentors. From understanding when to coach versus direct, to mastering techniques like the GROW model and effective questioning, this section equips you with actionable strategies to unlock the potential of your team. Additionally, you'll learn how to coach high performers, provide impactful feedback, and challenge team members constructively for growth.
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11 videos3 readings2 assignments
11 videosβ’Total 28 minutes
- Coaching Techniquesβ’5 minutes
- When To Coach & When To Tellβ’3 minutes
- How To Coach A Perfect 10β’2 minutes
- Coaching High Performersβ’3 minutes
- Coaching Techniques - Example, Effect, Changeβ’3 minutes
- Effective Questioning During Coachingβ’4 minutes
- Using The GROW Coaching Modelβ’4 minutes
- What Is Coaching & Are You Doing It?β’1 minute
- The GROW Coaching Modelβ’1 minute
- How To Constructively Challenge In A Coaching Sessionβ’1 minute
- Great Coaching Questions To Useβ’1 minute
3 readingsβ’Total 30 minutes
- Introduction to the Course 'Coaching Skills'β’10 minutes
- Full Course Resourcesβ’10 minutes
- Conclusion to the Course 'Coaching Skills'β’10 minutes
2 assignmentsβ’Total 75 minutes
- Full Course Assessmentβ’60 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessmentβ’15 minutes
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This was an excellent and user-friendly experience!
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This class is concise and well-structured. The content is easy to follow and can be applied immediately in real situations.
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If you decide to enroll in the course before the session start date, you will have access to all of the lecture videos and readings for the course. Youβll be able to submit assignments once the session starts.
Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. Youβll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.
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