Foundation

The Programme

Click here to download the Foundation in Coaching Skills Programme flyer.

An increasing number of managers, parents, teachers and community workers are recognising the value of engaging in coaching conversations to support individuals in achieving sustained improvements in personal and organisational performance.

The Foundation in Coaching Skills Programme provides an introduction to core coaching skills and techniques for anyone wanting to apply these skills in their professional or day-to-day interactions.

This programme is delivered through five days over four months. It introduces core coaching concepts, models and approaches and supports you to practice this learning through exercises with a learning cohort.

A key focus is critically reflecting and applying the skills learnt to your individual context.

Who is it for?

This programme is aimed at anyone who could benefit from engaging in coaching conversations. This could include, but is not limited to:

Managers and team leaders
Human resource staff and training consultants
Business consultants and advisers
Teachers
Counsellors, therapists and social workers
Sports coaches
Parents

Where next?

On successful completion of this programme you can either exit with an i-coach academy Foundation in Coaching Skills Certificate or progress to the Certificate in Coaching Practice Programme, which is the first step for those wishing to pursue a career in coaching.

Time Commitment

Attend a two-day learning module which introduces core coaching skills
Deliver coaching in your day-to-day interactions
Attend two Learning Review Days
Work independently for a minimum of one hour per week on activities such as reflective practice, reading and course work
Attend a Professional Review - Foundation level
Attend a 1:1 feedback tutorial