Chartered Organizational Leadership Consultant (COLC)®
Chartered Organizational Leadership Consultant (COLC)®
The Chartered Organizational Leadership Consultant (COLC)® certification is designed for leadership advisors, consultants, coaches, and facilitators who work with organizations to diagnose leadership challenges, design development strategies, and implement performance-improvement initiatives. COLC® empowers professionals with consulting methodologies, leadership analytics, facilitation tools, and executive coaching models. It positions participants as trusted advisors who can shape leadership ecosystems that align with business strategy and culture.
Upon completion of the COLC® program, certified professionals will be able to:
- Conduct leadership audits and capability assessments
- Design and deliver leadership development strategies and programs
- Advise organizations on succession planning, leadership pipelines, and governance
- Facilitate leadership workshops and executive learning experiences
- Use behavioral assessments and 360-degree feedback tools to support growth
- Consult on organizational design and cultural transformation
- Operate ethically and professionally as an internal or external advisor
Participants will be able to:
- Diagnose organizational Leadership needs using structured tools
- Facilitate change initiatives and learning interventions at multiple levels
- Apply coaching frameworks and consulting skills in client settings
- Design leadership development pathways, from emerging leaders to executives
- Align leadership behavior with organizational purpose and goals
- Evaluate leadership interventions using metrics and feedback systems Shape
Who Should Join?
- Leadership Consultants and OD Practitioners
- Executive Coaches and L&D Advisors
- HRBPs and Talent Strategy Leads
- Trainers, Workshop Facilitators, and Team Builders
- Organizational Development Specialists
- Professionals moving into leadership advisory roles
Domain Modules
Module 1: Foundations of Leadership and Management
This module introduces the mindset, scope, and ethical responsibilities of leadership consultants. Participants examine internal vs. external consulting models, stakeholder management, and the consulting cycle—scoping, diagnosing, intervening, and evaluating.
Module 2: Leadership Diagnostics and Capability Mapping
Effective consulting begins with accurate diagnosis. This module trains participants in tools such as 360-degree feedback, competency mapping, culture and engagement diagnostics, and individual leadership assessments like DISC, MBTI, or Hogan.
Module 3: Designing Leadership Development Frameworks
Participants learn to create scalable leadership programs tailored to organizational needs. Topics include leadership academies, coaching journeys, experiential learning, blended development pathways, and linking programs to business outcomes.
Module 4: Facilitation, Coaching, and Behavioral Change
Consultants must also act as facilitators and behavior change agents. This module covers adult learning theory, coaching models (GROW, CLEAR), feedback techniques, and creating safe spaces for vulnerability, reflection, and growth.
Module 5: Organizational Culture and Leadership Systems
Leadership cannot be isolated from culture. This module addresses cultural alignment, values-based Leadership, organizational design principles, and behavioral norms. Participants learn to map the link between leadership systems and business strategy.
Module 6: Succession, Governance, and Pipeline Strategy
Advisors must support long-term leadership continuity. This module includes succession planning, board and C-suite development, high-potential (HiPo) identification, and designing equitable and inclusive leadership pipelines.
Module 7: Metrics, ROI, and Client Impact Reporting
Consultants must prove their value. Participants learn to define success metrics, measure ROI, collect feedback, and present impact reports. Topics include evaluation models (Kirkpatrick, ROI Institute), behavioral KPIs, and executive scorecards.
Module 8: Capstone – Client Consulting Project or Simulation
In the capstone, learners complete a simulated or real-world consulting engagement. This includes diagnosis, solution design, facilitation plan, and final presentation or report to demonstrate their consulting and leadership expertise.
Exam Details
Exam Type: Online + Capstone Submission
Format : 100 Multiple-Choice Questions
Duration: 90 minutes
Passing Score: 70%
Capstone Requirement: Yes – Leadership Consulting Project
Retake Policy: : 2 attempts within 6 months
Career Paths and Roles
Organizational Leadership Consultant
Executive Coach or Talent Consultant
OD and Change Advisor
L&D Strategist
Leadership Program Director
Internal Consultant or People Development Partner
Certification Deliverables
Certified professionals receive:
- Chartered Certificate (digital + printable)
- Professional Consultant Badge for digital platforms
- Consulting Project Assessment Report
- 3-Year Validity, renewable with CPD credits or advisory hours
- Pathway to become Certified Faculty or Advisor (optional track)
Certification, Accreditation and Recognition
- Accredited by: Global Institute of Leadership, HR, and Project Excellence (AGILE-HRP)
- Standards Aligned With: ISO 20700 (Management Consulting), ICF Core Coaching Competencies, ATD Talent Development Framework
- Recognized By: Global leadership consultancies, L&D firms, and internal OD teams
- Eligible for: CEUs, CPD points, and ICF coaching development hours
Self-Paced Training, Exam Fees: Payment covers the exam only. Complimentary exam guide and practice questions will be provided to assist you.
Instructor-Led Training: Enroll in a 4-day program with 2 hours of live instruction each day, led by industry experts for $1,500 USD