ICF-ACCREDITED programme
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN COACHING
Develop your coaching skills and confidence, and learn all you need to know about evidence-based coaching.
IN BRIEF
DURATION: 150 hours
LOCATION: Online
WHO IT IS FOR: new and experienced coaches who want an all-inclusive coach training
AIMING AT: ICF ACC and PCC accreditations via the Level 2 path
STEP 1 / START WITH THE
Build a solid foundation in coaching. Learn about and apply coaching skills to coach clients effectively and support their personal and professional growth.
STEP 2 / REGISTER FOR THE
Learn about advanced psychological theories that will develop your coaching skills, deepen your practice, and create transformational shifts in your clients.
You will experience a blend of theory and practice that will enable you to grow your coaching competencies and your confidence in a safe and supportive learning environment. By the end of the programme you will have a comprehensive knowledge of coaching skills, coaching ethics, coaching psychology, and how to apply those in your sessions.
The diploma has been approved by the International Coaching Federation and granted the Level 2 programme accreditation. It will enable you to apply for an ICF ACC and PCC accreditation through the Level 2 path.
Live classes & Self-study
Group & Individual Mentor Coaching
Access to an online learning platform
Invitation to the alumni community
A DIPLOMA IN COACHING PSYCHOLOGY
After developing a solid coaching practice in module 1, you will dive into advanced coaching psychology theories in module 2. The curriculum includes the most important approaches of psychology and how they apply to coaching. You will gain a strong theoretical knowledge and also master how to use it with your coaching clients.
Module 1 - Professional Coaching Skills
Module 2 - Advanced Professional Coaching Skills
Module 1 - Professional Coaching Skills
Foundation of coaching:
- Definition of coaching
- Difference with mentoring, therapy and consulting
- Coaching philosophy and values
- ICF and EMCC accreditations and credentialing paths
- Structure of a coaching session and a coaching engagement
Core coaching skills:
- Active listening
- Powerful questioning
- Effective communication
- Facilitating client growth
- Ethical practice
- Coaching presence and mindfulness
- Trust & safety
Evidence-based theories and models:
- Positive psychology
- Personality psychology
- Change models
- Emotional intelligence
- Cognitive biases
- ABC model
- Metaphors
Module 2 - Advanced Professional Coaching Skills
Advanced coaching techniques:
- Carl Rogers’ person-centered approach
- Coaching themes and strategies
- Architecture of powerful questions
- Stress management & self-care
- Mindfulness-based interventions
- Critical self-reflection and reflective cycle
Coaching psychology theories:
- Cognitive behavioural coaching
- Psychodynamic approach
- Transactional analysis
- Gestalt coaching
- Developmental coaching
Supervision:
- Difference between coaching supervision and mentor coaching
- Role and purpose of coaching supervision
- Models of supervision
- Peer supervision
START NOW WITH MODULE 1
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Jannik Z.
Would 100% recommend. Both, Jessica and Marion are great personalities and coaches. The whole training was an experience I don't want to miss. Loved the atmosphere that was created in our classes. The content was practical and yet, very professionally curated. Thank you!
Lou Ann Diaz D.
I highly recommend Institute of Coaching Studies. At the time of my course, Marion was the sole instructor.From the very beginning, she set an atmosphere of trust, support, and professionalism while providing first class instruction. In addition, she consistently made each online class relevant, personable as well as a captivating experience. With an outstanding ability at giving clear, constructive, and supportive feedback Marion made the coaching certification course a highly motivating learning experience allowing me to finish the course feeling very well equipped as well as confident in my skills as a new coach. Since completing the course, I have had the opportunity to communicate with Jessica and Flavia through our coach community and find both very approachable and supportive. Thank you all!
Mark A.
Perhaps the most impactful personal growth I've experienced in years.After extensive research I chose the Certificate in Professional Coaching programme from the Institute of Coaching Studies because the method of delivery of the course best fitted my needs; small class sizes with the learning and practice delivered over the right timescale...The learning experience was intense: consistently challenging my comfort zone in different ways in a safe, supportive environment. Jessica was a fantastic coach and educator who role-modeled everything she was teaching throughout the course. Seeing & experiencing skills and behaviours role-modeled is even more valuable than the excellent materials.I have no reservations in recommending the Institute to anyone who wants to help others through coaching and is ready to step out of their comfort-zone and grow.
Diana M.
It was an absolute pleasure to do the professional coaching skills programme with Institute of Coaching Studies. It took me some time when selecting the course and I could not have made a better choice to start my path as a coach with a professional like Marion.
Robin G.
Taking the ICF accredited course at The Institute of Coaching Studies was a significant event in my career. By expanding my skill base outside pure therapy into coaching taught me techniques I now employ throughout my practice. Simultaneously fascinating, challenging and rewarding, I learnt all I needed and more for my application to the ICF for accreditation. Marion teaches, mentors and coaches her students in an engaging way that makes me want to pursue my coaching development with her Institute with the next level programme. I also have to say that the other people on the course were really great and I learnt a lot from them too.
Nick
I opted for both the Professional Skills Certification and Advanced Diploma and I couldn’t be happier with my experience.The small classes made it easy to connect with others in the group plus this allowed enough time to discuss the various theories, tools and foundations for a solid understanding.As for content, the included handbooks were clear, concise and organised. Other big pluses included having access to resources online and a dedicated network for other students to continue making connections, ask questions and share content beyond the course.Marion, who facilitated the classes, is incredibly knowledgeable and created a warm but engaging atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to get involved. Her insightful feedback has been invaluable for my growth as a coach.The course overall has not only blown my mind with the possibilities of coaching but it’s also been a wonderful personal journey of discovery about myself too.I would highly recommend, not only if you want to become an accredited coach, but if you want to learn more about yourself, how to connect with others and practice effective communication, as examples.I not only have the confidence to begin my career as a coach but have access to an array of tools and wonderful connections to help in my growth as a person.
Kelly L.
I was looking for a professional coaching training and I made the right decision by choosing this one among all the other online. Marion is very knowledgeable and kind. Her teaching goes step by step to make you feel more and more confident in coaching. The coaching training (via Zoom) is a combination of learning the coaching principles and practice with others. We were in a small group which which was perfect to learn quickly, ask questions and get constructive feedback. I highly recommend! Thank you again Marion for your support and guidance throughout the course and after.
Mark D.
I came into the program with no previous experience and not sure what to expect. What I discovered was a very hands on and practical learning environment that gave me a great opportunity to learn all of the theory and models and put them into use in the same day. This is a great place to start or continue your coach education and training.
Veronika M.
Brilliant Life Coaching ICF accredited course. Marion was an amazing tutor, who always had an answer to all our questions. The course was full of extremely useful information but also fun and interactive so that everyone had an opportunity to practice their coaching skills. It’s the best I could do for myself to invest in this course to start my life coaching journey with some solid foundations to build on. 5 stars for me!!!
Emma T.
I would highly recommend this training. I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the course. Marion is an excellent and knowledgeable teacher and the classes were relaxed and yet informative. The learning I gained was second to none and I was grateful of the opportunity to apply theory into coaching practice throughout the course. I searched many trainings before deciding on this one and I definitely made the right choice!I am confident to expand my work after completing this training- Thank you 🙂
Anastasiia S.
I want to say thank you for helping me become a great coach. The knowledge and experience I gained during the coaching program were priceless. It was very informative, practical, and insightful. I feel very confident and empowered to continue my coaching journey. Highly recommended!
Jenny H.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my coaching experience with The Reflective Mind /Institute of Coaching Studies. Marion Tilly is a wonderfully patient and knowledgeable coach, her model for teaching is thorough and easy to navigate. As well as useful guidance on the ICF there are plenty of tools to study that make wonderful resources. The live sessions work particularly well as they are straight forward with structured content and offer a full explanation of how to use the tools and how ICF coaching works. I especially enjoyed working in small interactive groups learning by sharing information, asking questions and testing knowledge gained through observed coaching. I would totally recommend this course to anyone looking to up level their qualifications in this area. I'm sad to finish working together but very much looking forward to signing up for Marion's supervision services soon!
MORE ABOUT THE DIPLOMA
The Professional Coaching Skills Certification and the Advanced Diploma in Coaching are the two ICF-accredited programmes we deliver.
The certification is a 75-hour coach training which gives participants the keys to build a strong foundation of coaching. Participants practice coaching skills they learn in the classroom setting, as well as theories and models that can help them understand their clients better. No previous coaching experience is necessary to join the certification. It allows people to apply to the ICF ACC accreditation via the Level 1 path.
The diploma, on the other hand, is our 150-hour programme. It comprises the certification above, as well as an advanced 75-hour training which focuses on coaching psychology theories like CBT, psychodynamics and Gestalt, as well as advanced practice and supervision. It enables participants to coach at a more advanced level. The diploma allows people to apply to the ICF ACC and PCC accreditations via the Level 2 path. To receive the diploma, you need to successfully complete both the certification and the advanced course.
Both modules of the diploma are delivered in English.
The Advanced Diploma in Coaching is for anyone who wants to develop a solid foundation in coaching with an extensive knowledge in psychological theories and models. Even though most of our participants have prior coaching experience, you do not need to have previously coached in order to join the programme.
The Advanced Diploma in Coaching comprises two modules:
Both modules are 75-hour programmes and include live classes, self-study, and individual mentor coaching.
You need to have completed the certification before the first day of advanced course.
It depends on when you register for module 2. If you want to complete both modules one after the other, it can take 6 to 8 months to complete the diploma (depending on the training dates and your commitment to complete the asynchronous part of the training).
You can skip the first module of the diploma and join module 2 directly if you already completed an ICF-accredited coach training of 60 hours minimum. We accept transfers of credit, which means you may be able to receive your Level 2 accredited diploma. For more information, please contact us by email.
If you haven’t completed an ICF-accredited training, you will need to attend module 1.
You can read more about our approach here.
Because our approach is centered on the whole person, rather than the problem clients come to coaching for, graduates of the diploma can specialise in many different areas of coaching: life, career, leadership & executive, relationships, confidence, success, well-being, business, etc.
If you are sponsored by your employer or wish to pay with an invoice/by bank transfer, please contact us by email to request a quote that you will be able to submit to your company. If you prefer to pay yourself, we will send you the invoice by email.
Please note that bank transfer is only possible when paying the full amount in one instance. If you wish to pay in monthly instalments, you will need a debit or credit card. We will send you the invoice on the day of the last payment.
