Accredited Coach Training
Pathway to Coaching Programme
Develop the Skills and Confidence to Coach Professionally
Coaching is increasingly recognised as a powerful approach for supporting leadership development, professional growth and organisational performance.
The Pathway to Coaching Programme is designed for professionals who want to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to coach effectively in organisational or professional contexts.
Approved by the Institute of Leadership, this programme provides a recognised and structured pathway for developing professional coaching capability.
Through a blended learning experience combining live online sessions and in-person workshops, participants gain both the theoretical understanding and practical experience required to coach with confidence.
Who This Programme Is For
This programme is designed for professionals who want to develop coaching capability within their role or as part of their professional practice.
Participants typically include:
- Leaders and managers who want to adopt a coaching leadership style.
- HR, L&D and organisational development professionals.
- Consultants and trainers who wish to integrate coaching into their work.
- Individuals exploring a career in professional coaching.
What You Will Learn
The programme focuses on developing both the mindset and practical capability required for effective coaching.
Participants develop core coaching competencies including:
- Active listening and powerful questioning
- Structuring effective coaching conversations
- Building trust and supporting client accountability
- Applying coaching models in different situations
- Ethical coaching practice and professional standards
- Reflective practice for ongoing development
Programme Structure
The programme is delivered over approximately three months, combining structured learning with opportunities for coaching practice and reflection.
Core learning areas include:
- Foundations of Professional Coaching
- The Coaching Relationship and Process
- Core Coaching Skills
- Coaching Models and Techniques
- Ethics, Supervision and Professional Practice
- Coaching in Organisational Contexts
- Coaching Practice and Reflective Integration
Learning Experience
The programme incorporates a range of learning approaches designed to support engagement and practical skill development.
Participants benefit from:
- Interactive workshops led by experienced facilitators
- Peer coaching practice and feedback
- Structured learning modules and resources
- Reflective exercises and assignments
- Personalised feedback to support development
This blended approach ensures participants build both the confidence and capability required to coach effectively.
Accreditation and Professional Recognition
Successful completion of the programme leads to a Level 5 Certificate approved by the Institute of Leadership.
Participants also receive:
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours
- A 12-month membership with the Institute of Leadership
This provides access to additional professional resources and supports ongoing development as a coach.
