Level 7
Certificate for Executive and Senior Level Coaches & Mentors (ILM)
The programme is delivered through a combination of independent learning activities, six 2-hour interactive workshops (six ½-days for groups), assignment tutorials and supervision with an experienced facilitator/coach and is underpinned with a textbook and three toolkits: “Principles of coaching,” “Reflective coaching” and “Executive coaching” containing a range of useful resources and templates.
Delivered remotely using MS Teams
Also available on an in-house basis for groups of between 2 and 12 .
Description
The programme is designed for individuals and small groups with an emphasis on one-to-one support. You are assigned an experienced facilitator/coach who guides you through the independent learning activities, supporting you as you build your knowledge and understanding. The workshop sessions provide the opportunity for open discussion and for your facilitator/coach to introduce you to coaching tools and techniques. Supervision supports you as you apply your coaching skills, providing a safe space for reflection and the assignment tutorials prepare you for assessment.
The benefits:
- Increased flexibility: This approach allows you to study most of the programme at your own pace, wherever and whenever suits you
- Efficient learning: Independent learning activities free up more time for you to focus on hands-on application of skills
- Directed learning: We provide access to a range of resources, including readings, case studies, and practical exercises designed to guide independent study. You are directed by your assigned trainer so that you know which activities to complete and when
- Personalised support: You have access to tailored one-on-one sessions with our expert trainers/coaches
- Work-life balance: This approach helps to fit studies around existing commitments, giving you more control over the learning schedule
- Empowerment: The programme develops critical coaching skills through self-directed tasks that mirror real scenarios and research activities
- Support: You will enjoy focused, meaningful interactions with the tutor (and peers) in a more efficient and flexible format
The programme is expected to take around 12 months to complete.
Content includes:
Coaching foundations
self-assessment, defining coaching v mentoring, GROW model, EMCC core competencies, and non-directive approaches
Coaching practice and tools
use of tools like the wheel of life, empty chair, visualisation, scaling, and different coaching formats
Coaching review and models
reviewing coaching sessions, using the CLEAR model, and understanding seven coaching conversations
Evaluation methods
applying Kirkpatrick’s model, Kaufman, Anderson’s value of learning, and Brinkerhoff’s success case model for evaluating coaching effectiveness
Rationale for coaching investment
identifying why organisations invest in coaching; the benefits and costs, including the business rationale for coaching programs
Measuring coaching impact
evaluating coaching: what to measure, quantitative vs. qualitative metrics; models for evaluation and determining return on investment (ROI)
Core coaching skills
rapport building, active listening, questioning, inner dialogue, and effective coaching qualities
Reflective practice and supervision
Gibbs reflective cycle, emotions wheel, critical reflection, and supervision
Coaching tools and diagnostics
utilising tools like Myers-Briggs, Belbin, multiple intelligences, ladder of inference, Karpman drama triangle, transactional analysis to support coaching
Emotional Intelligence and leadership
developing emotional intelligence and understanding different leadership styles in coaching
Coaching culture and barriers
understanding organisational culture and building a coaching culture, including barriers to coaching at an organisational level
Learning and self-awareness
Kolb and Honey & Mumford learning models, VARK preferences, Boyatzis’s self-directed learning, and baseline self-awareness on coaching skills
Ethical considerations
Code of ethics, responsibilities of a coach, contracting, re-contracting, and ethical dilemmas
Wellbeing and psychology
exploring the Five Ways to Wellbeing, positive psychology, and motivation in coaching
Feedback and impact
recognising the importance of feedback and the benefits of coaching for individuals and organisations
Executive coaching and leadership
characteristics and purpose of executive coaching, including the process of three-way contracting and the role of coaching in supporting organisations during times of change
Professional development
creating a personal profile and a continuous professional development (CPD) plan for executive coaching
Price
£2,655 plus VAT per person for member organisations
£3,053 plus VAT per person for non-member organisations