How it Works
Our superior model of layered, multi-media learning means that your motivation stays high right the way through your qualification.
The course starts as soon as you register
You are given access to the password protected members' area of the website and to its online resource centre.
You can then join our international online community, with over 2000 members at any one time. Chat with other coaches on the same course and learn from the more experienced hands.
You also have access to our Virtual Seminars - telephone conference calls where an informative and entertaining talk is delivered every fortnight right into your handset. We've even recorded 25 hours worth of past Virtual Seminars for you to download to your iPod and play at your leisure.
Accreditation
The syllabus is the most advanced in the UK. We believe it eclipses anything offered elsewhere, and that any coach undertaking this level of training will stand head and shoulders above anyone who has attended a lesser programme. The course has been designed by professional coaches. It is accredited by The Open and Distance Learning Quality Council (ODLQC) and endorsed by The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).
Watch out for the postman!
Within days of registration our courier will deliver to you a huge package of training materials. Your living room floor will be covered as you sift through the exciting array of resources. But don't worry. You won't be daunted as we have produced a "Quick Start" for you. Just follow the clear instructions in your Welcome Booklet and you will know exactly what to do.
Study in the comfort of your own home
It won't take long and you'll be ready to attend your first live Accelerator Training.
Let us know which day you would like to attend, live online (we advertise our dates at least six months in advance on our website) and we'll take care of the rest. The diploma qualification consists of six live Accelerator training sessions, with one running every month so again you can fit the live training around your life.
How long does it take to qualify?
We don't impose a deadline on you finishing the corporate coaching course, you can fit the training in around your own life and complete the qualification at your own speed. Anything from nine to eighteen months is typical.
Between each live training accelerators there are assignments to be completed based on course materials. Complete those assignments, attend the accelerator, get personalised feedback from our assessors on your practice coaching and with a little bit of help from us you have done all that is needed to complete your qualification.
We pledge we will do everything we can to help you complete your course. Everything!
How to Qualify
There are 4 clear steps to qualifying which are approached in a supportive manner:
- Work through the modules and supporting resources
- Attend the live training accelerators
- Carry out a minimum of 39 coaching sessions. Your coaching will be 'observed' throughout your studies by members of the assessment and verification team where you will receive vital feedback to embed into your coaching skills. You will be required to maintain a learning log of your progress.
- Complete an 8,000 word thesis
You will get life-time support from us on completing your Corporate Coaching Course, our team is here to guide you throughout your coaching journey.
Enrolment Fees
Try us out first completely free, join our 2 hour webinar and sample the high level of training provided by The Coaching Academy.
Should you wish to apply to enrol on a corporate coaching course, our fees are simple and easy to understand. Each programme has an enrolment fee of £3,997 + vat. This fee applies to:
- The Personal Performance Diploma - this is the Diploma that teaches how to be a great coach
- The Small Business Diploma
- The Corporate & Executive Programme
- The NLP practitioner programme
Bursary Funding
The Bursary funding offers a contribution towards your enrolment fee if you are self-funding - generally speaking around £1,000 per Diploma/Programme, although it does vary a little. The Coaching Academy Bursary funding programme was launched in 2012 to help those who require some financial assistance without incurring a debt. This programme has enabled many people to unlock a future that would not have been possible otherwise.
Payment Plans
Some people may need to spread their enrolment fee over a period of time. We offer tailored, interest free payment plans to successful applicants however, these cannot be guaranteed until we have spoken directly to you.
Why do we offer it?
The Coaching Academy are very aware that for some people, funding frustration can be a problem. Lack of funds prevent potentially great coaches from developing the skills required to break free and open up new possibilities through the acquisition of coaching skills - Our funding programme unlocks opportunity and releases potential.
How do I find out more/apply?
If you would like more information, if you have questions or if you would like to enrol, complete the expression of interest form below.