Undergraduate Certificate in Coaching

This course will provide you with the opportunity to develop skills in coaching other people within your chosen sphere of activity. It is an entry level course and is suitable for all levels including those who have been coaching but who have no formal qualifications and provides excellent ground work for those wishing to go on to take our Diploma course.

This blended delivery course will provide an understanding of the nature of coaching as an effective tool for personal development. It will focus on coaching processes and techniques, together with the theories that underpin them.

On completing the course you will also have gained a critical awareness of the legal and ethical aspects of coaching and will be able to apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired to enhance your professional and personal capability.

ICE is an Organisational Member and recognised coach training provider of the Association for Coaching and this course has been awarded the Accreditated Certificate in Coaching Training (ACCT) status. During your studies with us, you will have the support of the full range of AC services available to AC Affiliate Members. Benefits include Co-coaching forums, Group Supervision, and discounts on events, conferences and third-party services including insurance.

What will I be studying?

Unit 1: Introduction to coaching: core skills and methodologies

This unit of study provides students with a thorough introduction to the subject of coaching. At the end of the unit students will have a robust understanding of the theories and concepts that underpin coaching in practice; the role coaching plays in a variety of contexts; and the interrelationship of the concepts of coaching, mentoring, counselling and training.

Unit 2: Raising awareness in self and others

Students will demonstrate the importance of self-awareness and non-judgemental approaches to coaching. Awareness lies at the heart of coaching and students will critically review its role in development and how it leads to responsibility. Raising awareness within the client is matched by growing self-awareness. Students will be introduced to psychological mindedness and the importance of creating safe coaching environments for clients. The course will introduce students to different psychological approaches. 

Unit 3: Coaching applications and practice

This unit introduces students to different coaching applications. For many, this will be primarily between life coaching and executive coaching. Life coaching takes place outside of organisations and focuses exclusively upon the development of the individual. This provides a thorough introduction to key themes that emerge in life coaching including legal and ethical considerations.

Students will develop a sound understanding of the role of executive coaching and its role in leadership development. Students will critically review the differences between the two. The unit then explores further applications, such as team coaching, career coaching and working with specific groups (e.g. young people). The unit then considers practical aspects of coaching including managing the coaching relationship, contracting, monitoring and reviewing and closing the relationship.

Dates of study

There are two intakes of the course per academic year starting in September 2020 and February 2021; the syllabus is the same for both intakes. For details of the September 2020 intake, please see the Certificate in Coaching (I) webpage.

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What our students say

• 92% of students said the tutor's subject knowledge was Excellent 
• Did the course effectively meet objectives? 100% of students said the course was Excellent (86%) or Good (14%) when responding to the question ‘objectives met effectively?’  

(statistics taken from 25 students surveyed 3 times during the 18/19 academic year. 50% response rate)

“the tutors were very encouraging, supportive and challenging. I also liked the balance between theory and practice, we had enough time to experience what was told.” Anonymous, Certificate in Coaching 2018-19

“This was such an insightful, resourceful, energising course.  The group is amazing, different backgrounds, personalities, experiences make it so enriching!  Very satisfied and looking forward to next module(s).” Anonymous, Certificate in Coaching 2018-19 

Hear what our students have to say about their experience of studying at coaching at ICE in this short 3 minute film. 

Entry requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements for this course but as it is taught at university level applicants should be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

English language requirement: If English is not your first language, you need to be able to prove you meet the University of Cambridge English language requirements on application. Please refer to our English language requirements for Undergraduate Certificates, Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas pages for further information.

Certificate or Diploma level

Our Certificate course provides students with fundamental knowledge and a strong foundation for further study in the subject area of Coaching and provides excellent ground work for those wishing to go on to take our Diploma course.

The Certificate and Diploma courses have been designed to provide a progression path for your Coaching studies. The Diploma is suitable for those who have successfully completed the Certificate course or who have an FHEQ level 4 or equivalent qualification in Coaching or a very closely related subject area.

If you are still unsure please refer to our Coaching Qualifications Decision Tree document (at the bottom of the page) or our Coaching FAQs for more information.

The fee for the course is £4,100

You can pay in two ways:

• in full on enrolment (by cheque payable to the University of Cambridge or by credit or debit card)
• in four equal instalments (credit/debit card only): the first on enrolment, and the second, third and final instalment being taken 1 month, 3 months and 5 months after the course start date. The exact dates will be confirmed in the student’s individual booking details

Please note, your place on the course is not secured until payment is received by the Institute of Continuing Education accompanied by any necessary documentation, i.e. proof of English language proficiency.

ICE fees and refund policy

For information on bursaries for this course, please see http://www.ice.cam.ac.uk/bursaries

For information on a loan from Student Finance England for course fees and maintenance costs, please see http://www.ice.cam.ac.uk/info/student-loans

This course will require a minimum number of students in order to run. Applicants for this course will be notified by 4 September 2020 if the course is not going to be running at which point students will be offered a refund of the fees they have paid so far (please see our Cancellation policy).

Please apply via the link at the top of this page. Your application will be assessed and you will be notified of the outcome by email. If you are offered a place, you will receive instructions as to how to register and pay. Please note that places are limited and on a first-come first-served basis. This course is in high demand so we advise you to apply early and ensure you have any necessary documentation in place (proof of English language proficiency if required/visa application) prior to your application to ensure you are not disappointed. 

Closing date for applications

Applications for this course can be received until midday (12 noon) on 5 January 2021. If you are offered a place on the course, we will ask you to complete your booking within a limited time and to pay the fees or if paying fees by instalments, the first instalment of fees to secure your place.

This course will require a minimum number of students in order to run. Applicants for this course will be notified by 8 January 2021 if the course is not going to be running at which point students will be offered a refund of the fees they have paid so far (please see our Cancellation policy).