Equip your leaders with the knowledge, skills, and network needed to drive growth.
Our ground-breaking programme delivered in partnership with BPP helps you bring the latest coaching theories and best practices into your organisation.
The programme focuses on the philosophies of coaching and core coaching activities: contracting, advanced listening, and questioning based on neuroscience, and models and theories of coaching in the workplace. Throughout we look at deep emotional intelligence. Coaches are equipped with a toolkit to respond to diverse scenarios.
Programme Cost
£5000 – fully funded by the apprenticeship levy. Commercial options are also available.
Duration
12 months plus an apprenticeship assessment.
Qualification
Level 5 Coaching Professional Standard Apprenticeship, foundation level EMCC.
Who is this programme for?
This programme is designed for current or aspiring coaches who provide one-to-one coaching in a professional environment.
One you’ve finished the programme, you’ll be fully qualified to coach in one of the following roles:
- Business Coach
- Career Coach
- Coaching Practitioner
- Leadership Coach
- Performance Coach
- Team Coach
- Wellbeing Coach
What will they learn?
Participants will develop the essential skills to become effective coaches, including:
- Core coaching activities such as contracting, advanced listening, and neuroscience-based questioning.
- Workplace coaching models and theories to enhance individual and team performance.
- Deep emotional intelligence to navigate complex interpersonal scenarios.
- A versatile coaching toolkit to address a wide range of challenges.
Key facts
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Qualification
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Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship
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Duration
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12 months + apprenticeship assessment
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Provider
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BPP in partnership with Grant Thornton
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Entry requirements
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Eligibility can vary depending on the requirements of the individual employer, but typically includes: Three A-Levels or equivalent (including GCSE English and maths) OR Significant work experience. To apply for this programme you must be employed in a relevant role.
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Delivery
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Online live teaching and performance coaching, professional workshops and work based projects.
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Assessment
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Learners are assessed through a mixture of exams, written projects, and presentations.
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Fees and funding
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£5,000. Fully funded by the Apprenticeship Levy.
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Our coaching programme
This is an innovative partnership model, combining BBP's high-quality apprenticeship provision and coaching expertise, with our own extensive coaching insight and expertise. BPP's best in class virtual learning environment (VLE) provides access to high-quality materials at a time and place that suits participants. Learners also get exclusive access to a growing peer network of over 100 coaches with regular virtual events and best practice sharing. Up-to-the-minute content is designed by professional coach practitioners at BPP delivering the latest trends and sector thinking.
Innovative collaboration built on practical application
Our partnership with BPP combines cutting-edge coaching expertise with best-in-class apprenticeship provision to deliver training programmes that are both practical and forward-thinking.
By blending Grant Thornton’s and BPP’s extensive coaching insight with BPP’s academic rigour and innovative virtual learning environment, we offer flexible, impactful learning experience grounded in real-world application.
Participants benefit from high-quality content designed by BPP’s practising coaching professionals, access to a nationwide network of over 100 coaches, and the opportunity to connect with peers through regular virtual events and best practice forums.
Why BPP?
- Trusted by industry leaders
BPP trains professionals in 90% of FTSE100 companies.
- Expert coaches
Qualified performance coaches with first-hand experience to enhance your learning.
- Globally recognised
Professionally recognised by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council Global (EMCC Global).
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