Become a coach
Advanced Coaching School
About the course
Advanced Coaching School provides a structured learning environment that enables experienced business professionals to develop the key skills to coach individuals at a senior and strategic level.
This intensive experience provides insight and self-reflection through a variety of learning modalities to increase knowledge about individual differences and leadership contributions. This ILM Level 7 certified programme provides the specialist skills base to engage even the most senior of leaders. Our range of course dates and times provide the flexibility to learn weekdays, evenings or weekends.
What You Will Learn
Proven results, time & again
ACS Programme Structure
In module one, you will gain an understanding of the essential skills required of a executive coach or mentor, from knowledge of the different coaching models and theories of communication to codes of practice and contracts
- Similarities and differences between coaching and mentoring
- Overview of coaching
- Ethics in coaching and confidentiality
- Introduction to the CREATE model
- Current theories and models of communication to include emotional intelligence and empathy
- SWOT analysis plan for your personal coaching skills
- Assessment and evaluation to include the use of psychometrics in coaching
- Reflection on your ability as a coach and learning from the module
In module two, you will explore how to practice the coaching methods you’ve learned with clients, how to create a plan and design coaching sessions, and how to assess and evaluate a client’s strengths and weaknesses through psychometric assessments.
- Nature and behaviour of change
- Learning the ITEA – (Impact, Thoughts, Emotion and Action methodology
- Use of assessments in coaching
- The ROI of coaching
- Coaching case studies
- Planning the coaching engagement
- Record keeping reflective practice and peer monitoring
- Creating the plan and designing coaching sessions
- Reflection on your ability as a coach and learning from the module
In module three, you will learn how to put strong leadership into practice and assess your abilities as a coach. You will also undertake your practical coaching practice and supervision, leading to your ILM 7 certification. ul>
- Leadership for change
- Strategic leadership
- Your leadership profile
- Confident leadership
- PAC model
- Supervision & observation
- Reflection on your ability as a coach and learning from the module
Segment 1 -Starting a business
• Forming a business & discovering the right brand for you
• Choosing a name & logo for your business
• Creating your business email
Segment 2 – Selling your services & acquiring clients
• Business development
• Self promotion & networking
• References & referrals
• Corporate vs individual selling
• Practical tips for your business
Segment 3 – Coaching for success
• Individual vs corporate clients
• Confidentiality, trading terms & conditions
• Handling cancellations
• Coaching supervision & development
Become a coach
Designed With Your Career In Mind
During The Course
ACS provides an intensive experience offering insight and self-reflection through a variety of learning modalities, to give you the most comprehensive training available- Increase your knowledge about individual difference and leadership contribution & gain the specialist skills needed to work with high-achieving professionals
- You will gain your qualified status at your own pace - In Touch supports you fully for 12 months, giving you the time and space to get the most from the programme
- A diverse and engaging approach to learning will see you enjoy practical coaching practice alongside the theory and models which dominate many other courses
After The Course
- Upon completion, you will hold an ILM Level 7 certification - the highest level achievable by any coaching professional
- Establish your coaching profile. The business-focused approach of our facilitators will give you a commercial perspective on coaching, readying you to work with corporates, boards, and senior leaders
- Understand the fundamentals of starting a coaching business. ACS helps participants build a unique brand to attract clients
- Gain access to In Touch & Club 7 membership. Peer to peer weekly & monthly online drop-in session allowing for discussion and support around coaching practice and ILM assessments.
