Coaching & Mindfulness Programmes at UCC: Transform Yourself and Others
At Adult Continuing Education (ACE), University College Cork (UCC), we offer Ireland’s leading suite of part-time programmes in Coaching and Mindfulness. Whether you’re looking to develop your personal practice, take the next step in your career, or guide others as a professional, our programmes are grounded in lived experience, academic expertise, and real-world application.
We believe in offering flexible learning options for busy adults. With our expert lecturers, you can gain an accreditation and we’re here to help you make meaningful change, for yourself and for others.
Applications close 22 August 2025
- Study online, or in-person. We offer options to suit all learners
- Our classes take place mostly in the evenings (approx one evening a week), with occasional weekend workshops.
Explore Our Coaching Programmes
Explore Our Coaching Programmes
Our coaching programmes are designed for individuals at all stages of their coaching journey — from those new to the practice to experienced professionals looking to deepen their expertise.
- Choose on-campus or fully online delivery
- Learn core coaching competencies, frameworks & reflective practice
- Springboard+ funded places available on select programmes
Programmes Available
Explore Our Mindfulness Programmes
Personal Growth, Professional Tools
Deepen your understanding of mindfulness, or learn to deliver it in your work, school, practice, or community. From foundational practice to advanced teaching, our programmes suit a wide range of learners:
- Explore practices like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Learn from experts with lived mindfulness experience
- Flexible delivery – choose from online or in-person evening classes and weekend workshops
Programmes Available
Our Student Stories:
Why Choose UCC?
Real Programmes. Real Impact.
- University-Certified: Gain a qualification from UCC, one of the world's top universities.
- Practical & Reflective: Grounded in theory, informed by lived experience, with expert lecturers
- Flexible & Part-Time: Designed for working professionals and adult learners with busy lifestyles
- Supportive Community: Learn in a collaborative, respectful space, surrounded by adult learners, just like you!
Who are these programmes for?
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Professionals in HR, education, healthcare, social care, counselling, or leadership roles
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Individuals looking to support others through change or stress
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Adults pursuing personal development or career transitions
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Those aiming to qualify as coaches, facilitators, or wellbeing practitioners
Learn More
Join Pat O'Leary on our upcoming information webinars to learn more about these programmes
| Time | Date | Title | Description | Topic | Location | |
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| 6.30pm - 7.30pm | 31 Jul 2025 | Personal & Management Coaching Information Evening | General | Online | 1892455 | |
| 7.30pm - 8.30pm | 31 Jul 2025 | Part-time Mindfulness Programmes Information Evening | General | Online | 1892456 |
Take the Next Step
Applications close 22 August
Apply to UCC and join a growing community of mindful professionals and transformative coaches.
Have a question?
If you have deciding that coaching or mindfulness is your next step, but you need clarity on which of our programmes is right for you, please contact our Programme Director Pat O'Leary who would be happy to speak to you about which programme is right for you.
Email: p.oleary@ucc.ie