Coach Practitioner Development (CMI Level 5 Cert)

A flexible Level 5 Certificate delivered either:

• On a 1-2-1 basis for those wanting a more flexible approach at a pace and timescale to suit you
• In small groups of between 3 and 6 people to gain from a peer group learning experience.

This is a comprehensive, structured and practical Level 5 coaching qualification programme that equips learners with enhanced skills to confidently plan, manage and perform coaching sessions with clients to support them with their goals, needs and outcomes.

Learning to be a coach practitioner requires a deeper level of learning, an understanding of what the roles and responsibilities are and how to manage boundaries, ethical dilemmas, hooks and triggers with coaching a client.

Coaching supervision is a fundamental part of this learning programme and is included in the learning hours.

• Know what coaching is and is not
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of a coach practitioner
• Have developed a set of high-level skills in coaching, communication, psychological tools and techniques to support others
• Learn how to avoid ethical dilemmas and boundaries
• Know the importance of clear contracting and confidentiality agreements
• Learn the five steps to setting up a structured plan of coaching with clients
• Have coached three people for six hours each
• Have received coaching supervision
• Have a written set of reflective statements
• Have gained a recognised Level 5 coaching qualification.

Coaching supervision has been woven into this programme to support the learning and challenges of working as a coach practitioner.

• 40 hours of learning including training and coach supervision
• Live interactive video sessions
• 1-2-1 and group coach supervision sessions
• 18 hours of verified formal coaching practice
• 9 – 12 month programme depending on formal coaching timescale being completed
• Self-managed co-coaching practice with peer group learners
• 3 written assignments of 3500 words each