Certificate in Coaching (Option 2)

These two 5-day intensive or 6-day programmes each have the same aims and objectives but cover the theory and practice of coaching from different perspectives. The pre-course reading includes Life Coaching: A Cognitive-Behavioural Approach (Neenan and Dryden, 2002). These courses form part of the Centre’s Diploma in Coaching programme. Successful completion of one of these courses plus 40 hours of coaching practice provides eligibility for Associate Membership of the Association for Coaching.

Both of these courses are accredited by Middlesex University.

Option 2
This course is run specifically as a conversion course for qualified counsellors and psychotherapists. The aims and objectives are similar to Option 1. However, issues raised and discussed by the course participants may reflect their advanced therapeutic experience. Time will be given to ensuring that counsellors and psychotherapists develop appropriate coaching, rather than therapeutic skills and interventions.

KEY OBJECTIVES

• be able to define coaching
   
• understand the difference between coaching and counselling
   
• become knowledgeable about types of clients and their problems
   
• understand the concept of the life audit and how to structure initial meetings
   
• develop and have an opportunity to practise a range of relevant skills
   
• become proficient in using a coaching assessment form
   
• explore four learning styles and relate these to the learning cycle
   
• explore and resolve difficulties impeding goal-attainment
   
• understand the importance of keeping a time log to improve time keeping
   
• troubleshoot obstacles to action plan implementation