The Howard University Office of Executive Education, one of the leading HBCU Executive MBA (EMBA) and executive leadership programs, today announced the relaunch of the Howard University and Sherpa Executive Coaching Certification Program with The Sherpa Library, the premier, research-backed executive coaching and leadership development firm. The program introduces participants to the fundamentals of executive coaching, offers real-world experience with a practicum client, and prepares leaders at every level to help achieve lasting success.  

The Executive Coaching Certification Program is designed as a hybrid (in-person and online) course for aspiring coaches, organizational leaders, HR professionals, and consultants. This relaunch provides individuals and organizations with the opportunity to flexibly learn without compromising depth at a top historically Black university in the nation’s capital.     

The Executive Coaching Certification Program provides time-tested instruction to effectively support leaders to create measurable business impact.”  – Kim R. Wells, Executive Director, Howard University School of Business Office of Executive Education

“Great coaching is not built on talent alone: it is built on a disciplined, proven process that transforms intention into lasting behavior change,” said DeCoffette Ward, CPO, master executive coach and educator at The Sherpa Library. “The Sherpa Executive Coaching Certification Program equips leaders to guide such transformation with clarity, confidence, and purpose.”  

By combining in-person instruction, virtual learning, and hands-on coaching experience, the program prepares professionals to coach leaders at every level. Participants earn the Certified Sherpa Coach (CSC) designation and a Certificate of Program Completion from Howard University and The Sherpa Library. The program consists of 60 hours of instruction from world-renowned faculty and a 90-day practicum delivered on campus at the Howard University School of Business, June 22-26, 2026, and virtually August 3-6, 2026.  

“Organizations are increasingly facing crises — from geopolitical issues to uncertain work environments,” explained Kim R. Wells, executive director, Howard University School of Business Office of Executive Education. “The Executive Coaching Certification Program provides time-tested instruction to effectively support leaders to create measurable business impact.” 

The course includes: 

• Core Coaching Foundations: Master the Sherpa six-phase executive coaching process, learn to distinguish executive coaching from consulting, mentoring, and therapy, and cultivate the presence, mindset, and discipline that define an effective coach. 
• Driving Business Impact: Leverage Impact on Business to tie coaching to measurable outcomes, guide leaders through high-stakes decisions that shape performance and teams, and communicate coaching ROI clearly to stakeholders. 
• Real-World Coaching Application: Manage structured engagements from program kickoff to close, gain hands-on experience working with real clients during the practicum, and apply decision-making tools to drive meaningful results. 
• Professional Growth and Practice Development: Build and manage a thriving coaching practice and prepare for engagements with C-suite leaders. 

Grounded in decades-long research, methodology, and application, our program cultivates coaches for any challenge.” – Danielle Redder, CEO, Master Executive Coach, and Educator, The Sherpa Library. 

“Grounded in decades-long research, methodology, and application, our program cultivates coaches for any challenge,” said Danielle Redder, CEO, master executive coach, and educator at The Sherpa Library. “True transformation happens where it matters most — changing lives one person, one conversation, and one breakthrough at a time.” 

Participants are welcome to attend optional Howard University-led electives designed to expand coaching capability and professional impact. The program also supports participants pursuing International Coach Federation (ICF) credentials. Participants may earn up to 60 Continuing Coach Education (CCE) hours, which can be applied toward the ICF ACC Portfolio Path or used for ICF recertification, subject to ICF guidelines. 

Unlock leadership development with the Howard University Office of Executive Education and The Sherpa Library. To learn more about the Howard University and Sherpa Executive Coaching Certification Program, visit our website or email us at huexecutiveed@howard.edu.  

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About The Sherpa Library 

The Sherpa Library is a globally recognized leader in executive coaching and leadership development, distinguished by its structured, process-driven methodology and proven results. Through its flagship certification program, The Sherpa Library equips professionals and organizations with the tools to develop leaders and drive measurable business impact within a deliberate, results-oriented timeframe. Grounded in the Sherpa coaching methodology and the Impact on Business (IOB)™ framework, participants engage in immersive, hands-on learning that emphasizes real-world application, guided practice, and expert mentorship. For more than twenty years, Sherpa has partnered with leading academic institutions, including major universities such as Howard University, to deliver university-endorsed certification programs that meet the highest standards of rigor and relevance. Graduates earn the prestigious Certified Sherpa Coach (CSC) designation and become part of a global network of accomplished coaching professionals, committed to advancing leadership excellence and organizational performance. 

About Howard University Office of Executive Education 

Founded in 2010, the Howard University Office of Executive Education offers the online Executive MBA (EMBA) program for senior- to C-suite-level executives and executive leadership programs for the global business community. The Office of Executive Education works with students, entrepreneurs, and innovators across industries, including technology, health, finance, asset management, defense, human resources, international affairs, cultural spaces, and communications. Program offerings include practical, high-impact learning experiences on campus, in the greater DC area, and abroad. Rooted in Howard University’s legacy of leadership and service, the Office of Executive Education prepares executives not only to advance in their careers but also to lead with vision, confidence, and impact in today’s complex business environment.