Diploma in Coaching Practice
The course offers you the learning and experience that you need
to run a professional coaching practice, attracting fee paying
clients.
Course Content
The course covers both coaching theory and essential practical
coaching experience. During the initial student programme training
event, you’ll cover the theory of coaching and start to
put theory into practice with group practical and real-life coaching
situations around the following topics:
- Introduction to Coaching and Coaching relationships
- The Art of Communication - Listening, Questioning and the
use of language
- Intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships
- Inside the Person - Values and Beliefs
- Goal Achievement
- A practical coaching model
At the initial training, you’ll be assigned a personal
mentor who will work with you through your personal learning
journey, specifically guiding you through sixteen weeks of practical
coaching experience. You’ll develop further knowledge
through the private study of modules presented at the student
programme training, and through studying additional modules
on
- Rapport
- Self-Esteem
- Coaching Ethics
After eight weeks, you’ll be invited back to attend a
the second part of the student programme during which you’ll
receive tuition on:
- Coaching Relationships
- Psychology of Coaching
- Advanced Listening and Questioning Skills
You’ll also be additional training which includes:
- Introduction to Marketing your Practice
- An Introduction to Continuous Professional Development and
the CPD portfolio
- A group supervision session
To complete the course and gain accreditation you’ll need
to complete a portfolio of written evidence of your study and
learning. Each module you study contains a series of small assignments
which provides evidence of your personal learning, and you are
asked to keep a learning journal throughout your course to support
your work. This learning journal is also a useful resource to
help you complete a 6,000 word essay. You’ll also be assessed
on your practical coaching skills with a final review interview
and coaching session.
When you’ve completed the course you’ll be invited
to attend one of our renowned Graduation Dinners, where you can
share your experience with new students in the company of a guest
of your choosing.
Coaching and Mentoring International also offer you the opportunity
to attend a voluntary one day “Career Opportunities with
Coaching and Mentoring International” workshop. These days
are run at intervals through the year.
