Advanced Coach Training™

"...the course proved to be more powerful and appropriate than I had imagined and I have changed my plans to incorporate far more workplace coaching in my future business plans...."

Alan Keyse

Introduction

The CIPD training and development survey 2008 showed that all those using coaching either on a personal basis or within the workplace aspired, as a key driver, to improve both individual and business performance.  Coaching is a highly effective way for people to learn, grow and develop to the benefit of themselves and within their organisations.  It has been proven that organisations incorporating a coaching culture aspire to use coaching as an effective tool for enabling their employees to meet competitive pressures, plan for succession and bring about change. 

Those who embark on a personal coaching journey experience a range of emotional leanings and insights which will allow them to realise and even reach their true potential; improving their self-esteem and confidence.  They can continue to move forward and succeed in all areas of their life.

As a certified coach, it is important that you strive to develop and improve your coaching skills, techniques and approaches, enhancing your own potential, enabling you to succeed further in your coaching career. 

The Advanced Coaching Certificate will provide you with new a new range of skills, techniques and approaches to coaching which will evolve and enhance your coaching potential.

Coaching Methodology

We use a variety of coaching methods to develop the best possible personal coaches.  These include practical, theory and experiential activities.  This will include open discussion, role-plays, case-studies, observed coaching and specific coaching practice.   The course is very interactive and will require participants to be open minded, prepared to share themselves with others and supportive.  The course is reliant upon full participation.

The Coaching Journey

The programme takes 12 weeks to complete plus 10 hours of home study. This involves 24 hours tele-class training and 10 hours of home study plus a written case study.  This is conducted over a period of 3 months to ensure that all participants have the opportunity to learn, practice, explore and develop. 

The course requires 100% commitment and attendance, as every module is essential to you gaining your advanced certification.

Overview of course

The course provides a comprehensive professional development experience that teaches participants a practical set of tools, techniques and models, and includes supervised coaching from experienced credentialed coaches.

The course weaves together the following components:

• Understanding workplace coaching
• Coaching for Performance
• Coaching teams
• Coaching Senior Management
• Advanced Communication skills
• Deepening your awareness
• Evocative coaching
• Developing your senses and intuition
• ICF Competencies & Coaching code of ethics

Pre-Course Preparation

Please note that when you enrol for this course you will receive a more detailed outline of the course content and a questionnaire to be completed in lieu of the start date. 

Certification & Accreditation

At the end of the course you will receive a Certificate in Advanced Coaching from the training providers.  The training hours gained from this programme can be used as continued professional development for accreditation status.