⚠️ This apprenticeship standard is being withdrawn from September 2026. New starts can still be enrolled until 17 December 2026, after which no new funded starts will be possible. Existing learners on programme will continue to be fully funded to completion.
This isn't just for leaders. Whether someone manages a team, mentors colleagues, supports clients, or simply wants to coach others to be their best — this programme gives them the skills, models, and confidence to transform performance through powerful coaching conversations.
Develop coaching leadership style. Coach your team to be their best and drive performance.
Add coaching expertise to HR toolkit. Support talent development and engagement through coaching.
Build professional coaching capability. Transition into coaching roles or add coaching to current role.
Professionalise mentoring practice. Develop structured approaches to mentoring and support.
Develop others through coaching. Support colleagues in developing expertise and capability.
Whether you lead a team or mentor colleagues — build coaching skills to transform performance.
Coaching Professional
DfE-approved standard for coaching professionals. 14-month structured programme with coaching practice.
Optional Add-On
Add optional ILM Level 5 Certificate in Coaching & Mentoring (additional cost and time).
What is coaching? Coaching vs mentoring, motivation, self-awareness, building coaching relationships.
Your coaching style, values, emotional intelligence, personal development as coach.
Core coaching behaviours: active listening, questioning, presence, non-judgment, building trust.
GROW model, OSKAR, Thinking Environment, CLEAR framework, goal-setting and action planning.
Identify coaching needs, design coaching interventions, track progress, demonstrate impact.
NLP in coaching, solution-focused approaches, CBT in coaching, metaphor and reframing.
Peer coaching, team coaching, group coaching, coaching across difference, specialist contexts.
Building coaching relationships, managing expectations, evaluation, impact measurement.
Building coaching cultures, GDPR and data protection, confidentiality, ethics and standards.
Coaching fundamentals, coaching context, self-awareness, motivation, values, building relationships.
Coaching behaviours, active listening, questioning, GROW and models, goal-setting.
Advanced techniques, NLP, solution-focused, specialist coaching, group coaching, evaluation.
Supervised practice coaching, feedback, reflection, portfolio building, application to role.
Knowledge consolidation, mock assessments, EPA preparation, readiness confirmation.
Add optional ILM Level 5 Certificate in Coaching & Mentoring (additional investment and time).
ILM certification strengthens coaching credentials. Recognised across coaching and development sectors.
ILM coaching theory, reflective practice, advanced assignments, professional development.
ILM qualification opens specialist coaching roles and coaching leadership positions.
European Mentoring and Coaching Council. Work towards EMCC Practitioner or Senior Practitioner credential.
International Coach Federation. Pathway to ICF ACC, PCC, or MCC coaching credentials.
UK coaching body. Join AC and work towards AC coaching credentials and professional development.
90-minute written assessment. 40 multiple-choice questions covering coaching knowledge, theory, and practice.
2x 1-hour coaching sessions observed by assessor. Assessor observes your coaching in action.
20-minute structured questioning. Assessor probes your knowledge and understanding of coaching practice.
60-minute interview with portfolio. Discuss your coaching practice, learning, and professional development. Pass or Distinction grade.
Learn through doing. Real coaching practice, peer coaching, and supervised coaching throughout.
Level 5 standard included. Optional ILM add-on. Multiple professional pathway options (EMCC, ICF, AC).
9 interactive workshops covering all aspects of coaching: fundamentals through advanced techniques.
Learn in cohort with other coaching professionals. Peer learning, shared experience, professional network.
No. Programme suits complete beginners through to experienced coaches wanting formal qualification.
Perfect for managers and leaders wanting to develop coaching leadership style. Core programme for managers who coach.
Significant supervised coaching practice throughout. 9.8/10 learner rating for practical focus and coaching application.
14 months on-programme. Approximately 10-12 hours per week including workshops, practice, and self-directed learning.
Yes. Optional ILM Level 5 add-on available (additional investment and time). Enhances credentials significantly.
100% levy funded through the Apprenticeship Levy. TESS Group helps employers access and maximise funding.
Build professional coaching skills. 9 workshops, supervised practice, multiple pathway options. 14 months. 100% funded.
