International Academy for Professional Development Ltd
in partnership with the Centre for Coaching & Centre for Stress Management
All courses are now delivered using the zoom virtual platform
IAFPD Certificate in Coaching
Introducing the Cognitive-behavioural approach to coaching
The Certificate in Coaching (Option 1) is our most popular professional body and Approved Recognised coaching programme delivered by the Centre. It forms part of the Association for Coaching Accredited Advanced Diploma in Coaching programme.
It introduces learners to the cognitive-behavioural approach to coaching. The trainers are experienced cognitive-behavioural coaches who have published work on the approach. It is run about every six weeks at the British Psychological Society offices in London, UK. There are two versions of the programme. Option 2 is for qualified counsellors and psychotherapists who wish to attend a conversion course.
GENERAL DETAILS
Both of these courses are Approved by the British Psychological Society Learning Centre, and Approved by the International Society for Coaching Psychology. They form part of the Association for Coaching Accredited Advanced Diploma in Coaching programme. These two 5-day intensive or 6-day programmes each have the same aims and objectives but cover the theory and practice of coaching from different perspectives. The courses introduce the traditional GROW model of coaching and cover the cognitive-behavioural Dual Systems and SPACE models. The pre-course reading includes Cognitive Behavioural Coaching (Neenan, 2018). These courses form part of the Centre’s Advanced Certificate and Diploma in Coaching programmes.
Option 1
This programme is suitable for trainee coaches, managers, personnel staff, management consultants, psychologists, trainers and others interested in learning about coaching and the cognitive behavioural approach.
NB. This programme is not suitable for experienced coaches or those professionals already accredited in the cognitive behavioural approach.
Option 2
This programme is run specifically as a conversion course for qualified counsellors and psychotherapists. The aims and objectives are similar to Option 1. However, issues raised and discussed by the course participants may reflect their advanced therapeutic experience. Time will be given to ensuring that counsellors and psychotherapists develop appropriate coaching, rather than therapeutic skills and interventions. Option 2 is only available in-house for organisations.
NB. This programme is not suitable for experienced coaches or those professionals already accredited in the cognitive behavioural approach.
AIMS
These programmes provide delegates with an underlying philosophy of coaching together with a range of practical skills required to be able to undertake coaching with individuals. The main approach is cognitive behavioural.
KEY OBJECTIVES
• be able to define coaching
• understand the difference between coaching and counselling
• become knowledgeable about types of clients and their problems
• become knowledgeable about the cognitive behavioural approach
• understand the concept of the life audit and how to structure initial meetings
• develop and have an opportunity to practise a range of relevant skills
• become proficient in using a coaching assessment form
• explore four learning styles and relate these to the learning cycle
• explore and resolve difficulties impeding goal-attainment
• understand the importance of keeping a time log to improve time keeping
• troubleshoot obstacles to action plan implementation
ASSIGNMENT & CERTIFICATE
A Centre and Academy certificate is awarded to participants who successfully complete the course and the written take home exam assignment.
TRAINERS
The trainers include Dr Siobhain O’Riordan, Kasia Szymanska and Nick Edgerton.
PLEASE READ: GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION
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OTHER APPROVED PROGRAMMES
IoL approved Coaching Development Programme
The course above is a pathway to the Institute of Leadership (IoL) approved Coaching Development Programme. This is an attendance only programme and does not require the completion of an assignment. Visit our IoL Hub for more information.