Graduate Certificate in Professional Coaching
Business & Management
A course by
SIT
Gain advanced skills and knowledge in professional coaching with a focus on communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills, and professional coaching practice in organizational settings.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Online
It will take a total of 17 weeks
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Analyse Strategic Issues in Professional Coaching
Analyse strategic issues facing the emerging profession of professional coaching and its role in various contemporary environments.
Apply Coaching Ethics
Use standards of professional coaching ethics to enable the development of the coaching and management relationship.
Solve Problems Independently & in Teams
Solve problems both independently and in collaborative team settings.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Certificate in Professional Coaching provides students who already have a degree, or extensive professional experience, with advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in coaching. Students develop core coaching competencies, explore the role of coaching in modern organizations, and study ethics, tools, techniques, and the construction of effective client relationships. The programme is designed for professionals such as teachers, consultants, HR practitioners, social support workers, and managers seeking to apply professional coaching in business or community contexts. Delivered entirely via distance learning, students participate in both theoretical and practical applied learning experiences.
Course Content
- MGT725 Role of Professional Coaching: Origins and professional context, core coaching competencies, outcomes, benefits, professional standards, and ethics.
- MGT726 Professional Coaching Relationships and Environment: Building relationships, environment/context of coaching, project-based applications, psychological contracts.
- MGT727 Professional Coaching Tools: Tools and techniques for coaching, portfolio development, business vision and strategy.
- Elective: MGT627 Life and Career Coaching OR MGT628 Executive and SME Coaching. Topics include career coaching, career counselling, executive coaching, SME business development, transactional and transformational coaching models.
What you need to know first
Bachelor's degree in any discipline OR at least three years of relevant work experience (CV required for mature applicants).
Evidence of English language proficiency (if applicable, see detailed international requirements).
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Business
Consulting
Human Resources
Social Development
Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Professional coach (corporate or executive)
Consultant (internal or external)
Manager or team leader using coaching approaches
Self-employed coach
Roles in business, SME, HR, or development settings
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