This programme will equip graduates to implement coaching in diverse settings such as business, leadership development, life balance, personal coaching, health care, social care, career coaching, sports coaching, performance and change management.  coaching is now recognised as a key component in increasing performance, achieving goals and optimising personal and group effectiveness. existing models of coaching are now being applied in wider contexts and in emerging new settings. this programme will assist students to develop new skills to meet increasingly complex life and management challenges and to practice these coaching skills to the highest standards. graduates of the post graduate certificate programme may apply for membership of the association for coaching.

Upon completion students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a critical awareness of the role of relationship in the coaching conversation or intervention.
• Implement an integrated approach to coaching drawing on appropriate approaches and coaching models
• Implement coaching in the development of effective leadership and within the process of managing change
• Practice and integrate emotional intelligence within the coaching process through effective self-management, mindfulness and heighten personal and social awareness
• Draw on reflective practice as a means of learning and develop effective writing skills with the use of journal keeping
• Coach within ethical and professional boundaries following an established code of ethics and supervision

In total, there will be six full day face-to-face workshops and four evening online sessions. Full schedule is available from the Programme Coordinator. 

ACE at UCC staff have extensive experience in supporting adult learners in the online learning environment. Dedicated supports and training will be provided to introduce students to the key IT platforms used including Microsoft Teams and Canvas.  

The Post Graduate Certificate in Personal and Management Coaching can be used as  a building block towards a Masters in Personal and Management Coaching, see related course on this page.  A Masters requires the completion of 90 credits, the PG Cert provides you with 30 of these credits. For further information on how to build on this qualification towards a Master please contact the Programme Co Ordinator.

This Post Graduate Certificate will provide you with the skills to deliver both personal and organisational coaching. It will explore frameworks that support you in the delivery of coaching interventions and will invite you to reflect on  your work and practice. 

There are no formal examinations, all work is continuously assessed through a combination of essays, reflective assignments, coaching competencies and presentations.