OKR-BOK™ Certified Coach
The most advanced OKR coach certification — a live, instructor-led program for professionals ready to coach teams and lead OKR transformations across organisations. It is the only OKR certification endorsed by both the ICF and HRCI.
- 16 hours of live experiential learning
- Case studies & real-play practice
- ICF & HRCI recertification units
- Lifetime digital credential
- 5 free Practitioner licences ($2,500)
- 5 free AI+ Foundation™ licences ($250)
Become an OKR coach who leads transformations
The OKR-BOK™ Certified Coach is OKR International’s most advanced accreditation — designed for professionals ready to coach teams, facilitate alignment and drive OKR adoption at scale. It is a live, experiential program built on the OKR Body of Knowledge (OKR-BOK™).
This is the “Ri” stage — where you make OKRs your own. To understand the full mastery journey, see Shu-Ha-Ri in OKRs.
Not ready for the coach level yet? Build your base with the OKR-BOK™ Certified Practitioner, or compare all three on the OKR certification programs page.
The only OKR certification endorsed by ICF & HRCI
This program is pre-approved for 16 hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®), and 16 hours toward ICF ACC, PCC & MCC recertification units.
Two days of live, experiential learning
The OKR coach certification is delivered live over two intensive days — 16 hours of facilitation, case studies and real-play practice, not passive video.
OKR Framework, Process & Principles
Gain in-depth knowledge of the OKR Framework, Principles and Processes that underpin effective strategy execution. You’ll demonstrate how to plan and implement OKRs aligned to the OKR-BOK™, verified through structured assessments and practical deployment tools for teams and organisations.
Advanced OKR Application — Becoming an OKR Coach
Build on the foundations with practical coaching skills. You’ll learn to coach teams, facilitate alignment conversations and drive adoption using OKR-BOK™ best practices — emerging with demonstrated capability to serve as an OKR Coach or Champion who enables sustainable OKR practices.
Who should attend?
- CEO / CXO-level leaders
- Change leaders & project managers
- HR & OD professionals
- Technology & startup professionals
- Chief of staff
Course materials
- Participant workbook
- OKR templates
- Articles & whitepapers
- OKR implementation checklists
- Ready-reckoner laminates
Methodology
- Instructor-led facilitation
- Case work & scenarios
- Real-life examples
- Cohort practice
- Real play
A complete coaching credential — plus bonuses
Beyond the live program, every Certified Coach gets a full year on the e-learning platform and a lifetime credential — plus free licences worth over $2,750 to share with their team.
- 16 hours of live, instructor-led learning
- Case studies & real-play practice
- 24 core e-learning modules (1 year)
- 25+ downloadable resources
- End-of-module assessments
- OKR setting & review templates
- Closed captions throughout
- Lifetime digital badge & certificate
- Global OKR Forum access
What you'll learn
Alongside the live sessions, you get a full year on the e-learning platform covering the complete OKR-BOK™ — from the framework fundamentals through advanced Key Result design and the full coaching skill set.
- Why the OKR framework is critical in a dynamic, volatile marketplace.
- The foundational definition of OKRs and the principles that make them unique.
- What makes certain OKRs stand out for clarity, focus and impact.
- Recognising and avoiding poorly defined OKRs.
- Practical illustrations to adapt to your own context.
- Moonshot vs roofshot objectives.
- Strategic vs tactical objectives.
- Cascading and aligning objectives across levels.
- The six distinct types of Key Results and their applications.
- Aligning KRs with objectives for clarity and impact.
- Common pitfalls to avoid.
- The importance of disciplined implementation.
- Mastering the OKR cycle and key rituals.
- Embedding OKRs into everyday culture.
- Why OKRs are reserved for a few critical objectives.
- Identifying the “called-out” goals that matter most.
- Techniques to prioritise and avoid overload.
- Defining Leading KRs as predictive measures.
- Crafting Lagging KRs that measure outcomes.
- Balancing the two for trackable progress.
- Why balance is crucial for focus and adaptability.
- Seven essential ways to create balanced OKRs.
- Keeping OKRs relevant and impactful over time.
- Single-level templates for straightforward goal-setting.
- Scaled templates across levels and departments.
- Adapting templates to your organisation’s structure.
- Each component of the S.A.F.E™ Model and its significance.
- Using it during OKR review sessions to drive improvement.
- Addressing common implementation challenges with the model.
- Listening beyond words to capture intent and emotion.
- The principles and process of Appreciative Listening.
- Providing meaningful acknowledgment.
- What Catalytic Questioning is and why it accelerates progress.
- Crafting sharply focused questions that prompt reflection.
- Helping others uncover their own answers.
- How listening and questioning form the base of OKR conversations.
- Applying coaching principles across OKR scenarios.
- Activating productive conversations that drive growth.
- How coaching connects individual effort to objectives.
- When coaching conversations add the most value.
- Structuring dialogues that inspire action.
- Feedback as a dialogue to align efforts with objectives.
- Methods for clear, actionable feedback.
- Creating a safe environment that builds trust.
- Recognising achievements and reinforcing positive behaviour.
- How acknowledgment builds trust within teams.
- Making acknowledgment a regular practice.
- What psychological safety is and why it underpins OKR conversations.
- Creating the conditions for open, honest dialogue.
- Sustaining safety as OKRs scale across teams.
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What our learners say
We have found OKR International’s training and certification approach well-rounded, engaging, and practical. Working with OKR International has been a positive and rewarding partnership.
Jenn PriceManager, Enterprise Strategy
OKR International has played an instrumental part in enabling MetLife Gulf to implement OKRs, guiding us to set our organisational and departmental goals in a very structured and efficient manner.
Dimitris MazarakisCEO, MetLife Gulf
It was a great and eye-opening experience. OKR International’s content supports theoretical background with real-life concrete examples.
Busra Ercokses DemirTalent & Rewards Strategy Consulting, Mercer
Great training, lots of concrete examples and practices, very knowledgeable instructors, good learning ambiance.
Sophie RacquetHead of Alliance Connect & Digital Connectivity
The certification course has been an eye-opener as to the holistic nature of OKRs. It boils down to people — from leadership commitment to fostering a safe, transparent and collaborative culture. Great fun, great learnings!
Jan JohnsenSr. Consultant, Performable (Norway)
Nik is a genius in OKR. His real-life experience creates an immersive, confident learning environment, and his e-learning courses are top-notch, complemented by detailed handouts that equip you for every stage of implementation.
Swapnil ThakareFounder, ORENDDAH (Canada)
It was a great and eye-opening experience. OKR International’s content supports theoretical background with real-life concrete examples.
Sri Phani Krishna ChinnapuvvulaPrincipal Consultant, Infosys
An excellent online course that teaches both professional and personal content. It also offers the opportunity to discuss real-life experiences at any time and immediately apply what you have learned.
Yves LeuzingerSr. Expert, OD at SBB CFF FFS (Switzerland)
OKR International has given me a solid foundation in understanding the concepts of the OKR framework. The pedagogy built great skills and instilled the confidence to embark on my path as an OKR Coach.
Vijay SinhaExecutive Vice President — HR, JSW
The course is drafted well to help both beginners and intermediate OKR practitioners.
Malvika SinhaAgile Coach, British Telecom
Great curriculum, great facilitator with vast experience in the field, great resources which make the investment count — for starters in OKRs through to experienced professionals.
Petroula KaragianniOperations Manager, Omilia (Greece)
The course is essential to anyone that wants to set the OKRs framework right. It gave a clear understanding of how to set and align objectives, measure key results and drive coaching conversations. Thank you Nik for being an amazing trainer and facilitator.
Stefania CardosTechnical Program Manager, 8X8 (Romania)
2026 Calendar
9 & 10 Jul. 2026
OKR-BOK™ Certified CoachAll inclusive
- 16 hours of intensive experiential learning
- Case studies & real-play practice sessions
- 1 year e-learning access — 24 modules
- 5 free Practitioner licences (worth $2,500)
- Lifetime digital badge & certificate
- Global OKR Forum access
- Franchise-partner opportunity
15 & 16 Oct. 2026
OKR-BOK™ Certified CoachAll inclusive
- 16 hours of intensive experiential learning
- Case studies & real-play practice sessions
- 1 year e-learning access — 24 modules
- 5 free Practitioner licences (worth $2,500)
- Lifetime digital badge & certificate
- Global OKR Forum access
- Franchise-partner opportunity
Registrations open on 11 Jul. 2026
20 & 21 Feb. 2026
OKR-BOK™ Certified CoachAll inclusive
- 16 hours of intensive experiential learning
- Case studies & real-play practice sessions
- 1 year e-learning access — 24 modules
- 5 free Practitioner licences (worth $2,500)
- Lifetime digital badge & certificate
- Global OKR Forum access
- Franchise-partner opportunity
Batch closed
16 & 17 Apr. 2026
OKR-BOK™ Certified CoachAll inclusive
- 16 hours of intensive experiential learning
- Case studies & real-play practice sessions
- 1 year e-learning access — 24 modules
- 5 free Practitioner licences (worth $2,500)
- Lifetime digital badge & certificate
- Global OKR Forum access
- Franchise-partner opportunity
Batch closed
Bring the OKR-BOK™ Certified Coach in-house
Want to certify a whole team or run the program for your organisation? We deliver the OKR coach certification as a private, in-house cohort tailored to your context — talk to us about dates and group pricing.
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