Strengths Strategies and Strengths Group Techniques Certification

Strengths Strategies and Strengths Group Techniques Certification

A specialty strengths coaching certification utilizing CliftonStrengths concepts — designed for coaches who guide leaders and teams.

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Key Details

Format

Four 4-hour live virtual workshops + 6 hours video + mentored strengths project (24 hours total)

CE Hours

24 CE hours (ICF and HRCI pending)

Dates

November 18, December 2, December 9, and December 16, 2025
1:00–5:00 PM PT

Audience

Coaches, consultants, managers, and HR/OD leaders

Domains Covered

Executing, Influencing, Relationship Building, and Strategic Thinking Strengths in Action

Certification You Will Receive

Strengths Strategies and Strengths Group Techniques Certification

Tuition

$3,500 Regular Registraion
$3,200 Early Registration (until October 22, 2025)

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Benefits You'll Gain

Evidence‑based Impact

Learn a research‑supported approach to engagement and performance using CliftonStrengths concepts and proven group methods.

Team‑level Facilitation Skills

Guide workshops that improve collaboration, resilience, and decision quality across the four domains.

A Credential that Signals Quality

Earn a College of Executive Coaching specialty certification plus 24 CE hours; demonstrate advanced capability to apply strengths in organizations.

Ready‑to‑use Activities

Receive practical templates and facilitation outlines you can adapt to your client context.

Mentored Project

Complete a brief strengths project to apply your learning and build confidence with a group or team.

Professional Community

Train with peers in our graduate‑level network; expand relationships for referrals and collaboration.

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Live Virtual Workshops

November 18, 2025 | 1:00-5:00 PM PT

Facilitating Group Strengths Awareness

Instructor: Aashi Arora, MHA

  • Model strengths discovery; teach others to interpret their reports
  • Run interactive team activities to increase awareness
  • Create visual strengths maps to reveal collective patterns
  • Establish norms to support ongoing strengths conversations and psychological safety
December 2, 2025 | 1:00-5:00 PM PT

Applying Strengths to Real‑world Team Challenges

Instructor: Melanie Proshchenko, MA

  • Diagnose how styles contribute to team friction and resilience challenges
  • Use three practical levers to move the needle on any team challenge
  • Guide individuals and teams to recognize how they help — and sometimes hinder — team success
  • Expand use of facilitation techniques that meet participants wherever they are on their Strengths journey
December 9, 2025 | 1:00-5:00 PM PT

Strengths for Collaboration, Change, and Inclusion

Instructor: Melanie Proshchenko, MA

  • Use strengths as a positive, capability‑focused language
  • Explore why change and inclusion can be challenging for some themes
  • Define how to support teams through identifying ideal behaviors and through self‑assessment and commitments
  • Support planning for improvements without forcing people to mimic others
December 16, 2025 | 1:00-5:00 PM PT

Sustaining a Strengths‑based Culture

Instructor: Ed Nottingham, Ph.D.

  • Address skepticism and resistance effectively
  • Practice tools; teach tools to others
  • Integrate strengths into one‑on‑ones and coaching conversations
  • Consolidate learning and plan for sustainment

Plus 6 hours strengths‑specific video programming and a brief mentored strengths project (asynchronous).

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Continuing Education

24 CE hours for the full program. Psychologists: College of Executive Coaching (CEC) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CEC maintains responsibility for the program. MFTs and Social Workers: Courses meet the qualifications for CE for MFTs and LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (and CE is recognized in many other states). Board Certified Coach: The program counts for CE for the BCC credential. Continuing education for ICF and HRCI has been applied for.

Who Should Attend

  • Executive and leadership coaches working with teams
  • HR, L&D, and Organizational Development leaders implementing team interventions
  • Consultants building a strengths‑based offering in their practice
  • Managers who want new skills for increased engagement

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How is this different from general strengths coach training?

This specialty program focuses on group techniques and team‑level facilitation—how to translate strengths into practical actions that solve real team challenges and sustain a strengths‑based culture.

Will I earn continuing education credits?

Yes. The program includes 24 CE hours. ICF and HRCI continuing education has been applied for; APA/BBS/BCC information appears above.

Are sessions recorded?

Live sessions are held via Zoom. Recordings may be provided to enrolled participants for a limited time for review. Attendance is required for credit.

What are the prerequisites?

Experience in coaching, leadership development, or HR/OD is recommended.

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CliftonStrengths® and StrengthsFinder® are trademarks of Gallup. This program utilizes CliftonStrengths concepts and is not sponsored or endorsed by Gallup.