Who is it for?
The ILM Level 3 Certificate for Professional Workplace Coaches is aimed at equipping practicing and potential team leaders and first line managers with the knowledge, skills and confidence to perform effectively as workplace coaches as part of their normal work role; and in addition to equip them to possibly move into a developmental role within their organisation or as a possible freelance coach.
The Programme (3 Days)
Three days of tutorial support (one month between each day) with a blend of guided learning, coaching practice and a final portfolio submission. Candidates are introduced to a range of coaching tools and techniques as well as reflective tools to encourage reflective practice. There are publications, assessment and learning questionnaires along with support material included in the programme. The 4 mandatory units of:
• Understanding good practice in workplace coaching
• organising workplace coaching
• undertaking supervised coaching in the workplace
• undertaking an extended period of supervised coaching in the workplace*
Participants are expected to take around 30 hours to plan, organise and evaluate an extended period of Coaching.
Assessment
ILM has an excellent track record of robust qualifications. Their assessment methodology is diligent and thorough. This level 3 qualification has three assessment methodologies all of which must be completed to the standards and satisfaction of the ILM Assessor and External Verifier.
• Participants must complete a Workbased Assignment
• A Coaching Diary with records of coaching sessions and reflections on by the participant is also assessed
• A Personal Development Plan and Reflective Log using the templates supplied
Academic Supervision
There are 2 telephone supervision sessions attached to the programme. These are designed to support the guided learning that the participants receive on the tutorials and to support the completion of the assessed elements.
The course is held at the Stirling Management Centre.
Course Dates
Spring Cohort 2012
21st February
20nd March
17th April
