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Professional Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring

For Executive Coaching, Performance Coaching, or Coaching as a Leadership Style

f you are a leader seeking to develop a coaching style, or an individual aspiring to work as a professional coach, the Professional Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring is the perfect choice. Accredited by the International Coaching Federation and the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, this course equips graduates with the skills and confidence to host powerful coaching conversations.

Live Virtual Classes

Live lecture, discussions, Q&A, breakout rooms for skills development. Easy to access.

One World Campus

Join us from anywhere in the world and be part of a global learning experience.

Accreditation

We are approved educators with ICF and EMCC, and our Executive Coaching Panel are internationally accredited.

Flexible Study

Choose from day, evening or weekend class options. Flexible schedule for corporate clients.

Overview

Overview of Course Modules

The Professional Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring is structured in 6 Modules, facilitated in a Live Virtual Class.

The teaching methodology will include lecture style, discussions, Q&A and breakout rooms to practice models with your peers.

Welcome Video

Core Competencies of Coaching

Learners will develop listening and questioning skills, and begin to use tools like GROW and the Wheel. ICF and EMCC competencies are introduced, and we differentiate coaching, mentoring and other interventions.

Understanding the Individual

Values, transference and self-awareness are important for coach and coachee. We also introduce Appreciative Inquiry, the SOAR model, and look at Goal Setting in the context of the individual.

The Psychology of Coaching

Learners will be introduced to schools of thought and common terms in psychology. An emphasis is placed on the more recent work in Positive Psychology, Flow and a Strengths Based approach to coaching.

Coaching and Mentoring in the Workplace

Common coaching and mentoring scenarios are explored in this module, including time and decision making. Team coaching is also introduced, along with the managing of additional stakeholders in the coaching / mentoring relationship.

Coaching Change and Conflict

Tools such as SCARF, TACT and Switching Perspectives are explored in this module. We take a deeper look at emotions, triggers, conflict styles and models for understanding how individuals process change.

Career Coaching and Wellbeing

Life Coaches and Executive Coaches will benefit from tools which focus on career planning and development. We examine wellbeing challenges such as bullying and stress, and introduce supervision and the continuing development of the coach.

Course

Course Information

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Teaching Methodology

The content of this course requires the learner to participate and put the theory into practice. The live virtual class is an interactive experience which includes lecture style delivery of content, group discussion, coaching session breakouts with other learners, and feedback on performance. Your tutor is experienced in delivering this content and will regularly monitor your performance in coaching breakout rooms.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the Professional Diploma in Coaching from Kingstown College. This award can be used to satisfy the education requirement for a coaching credential/ accreditation with ICF (Level 2 Path for ACC or PCC Level) or EMCC (Practitioner Level) at 160 training hours. Graduates will also be required to show required hours of coaching experience to make their application to ICF / EMCC.

Entry Requirements

There are no academic entry requirements for this course. Learners are expected to have a positive attitude for learning, collaborating with others and self development. A competent level of English will also be required to engage with the live classes, coaching sessions and written assessments.

Course Fees

Professional Diploma – EUR / USD

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Assessments

This course is assessed in line with the competencies of the accrediting organisations (ICF and EMCC). Therefore, traditional percentage grading is replaced by a Achieved/ Not Achieved assessment on the competencies. Your assessments include

Reading – One prescribed coaching book and one journal article
Coaching – 13 coaching sessions, including a recorded skills demonstration
Writing – Reflective Essay (5000 words)

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FREE Webinar

Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring

A free webinar, presented live by one of our experienced coaches and tutors. Discover more about the coaching profession, how accreditation works and learn a coaching/mentoring model we teach on the Diploma course. A great starting place for coach and mentor education.

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