Management Apprenticeships

Coaching Professional

Coaching Professional apprenticeship standard

With experience of both managing and being managed, you will now learn to apply the philosophies of coaching, advanced listening and questioning techniques based on neuroscience, deep emotional intelligence, and theories of coaching in the workplace.

  • 12 Months | Start any time
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Course overview

This course is designed for an aspiring coach or someone looking for ways to develop existing coaching skills as a manager and leader. This apprenticeship will teach you to work with a wide range of individuals and teams across organisations, to empower and engage them to enhance their professional performance.

Delivery

Blended model of work based evidence, assignments, training days and CPD through our fantastic learning platform - KBPro®

Qualification

  • Level 5 CMI Coaching Qualification
  • Higher Apprenticeship Certificate

Fees

  • £5000 Using levy funds
  • £250 Non levy payers

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Course Description

What will you learn?

You will acquire all the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to complete this Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship through focussing on the following modules:

Who are you and what is coaching?

Learning cycles - 3 3 months

Understand what coaching is, what type of coach your are and think about how it can benefit your organisation.

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Developing practical coaching skills

Learning cycles - 3 3 months

Learn the essential skills of coaching, and enhance your ability to communicate through better listening and questioning techniques.

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Becoming an expert coach

Learning cycles - 3 3 months

Build advanced coaching skills and techniques by developing effective feedback, goal setting and accountability in coaching.

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Developing client capability

Learning cycles - 3 3 months

Learn alternative practices to drive high performance and understand importance of ROI and stakeholder management.

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Included in Coaching Professional Apprenticeship

All of our courses include these key elements, ensuring every learner benefits from the best experience.

Chartered
Manager status

Get chartered with all our business, leadership and management apprenticeships, 96% use Chartered Manager as proof of effectively leading people & managing change.

1:1 Business
coaching

Tailored support, Coaching, advising and challenging you to reach your goals. Skills Coaches bring a wealth of knowledge to connect the course to your role and priorities, right now.

Applied
learning

A comprehensive introduction to key managerial roles and responsibilities, and develop the core skills and knowledge required for a successful career in management.

Unlimited
workshops

Sessions are available across a broad range of subjects, including: emotional intelligence, values based leadership, project scoping, delegating, time management and many more.

Leadership
in Action

Free access to our Leadership in action webinar series. Join inspiring leaders from around the world as they share their thoughts on some of the most important leadership topics of the day.

Accredited
qualifications

KnowledgeBrief is a Strategic Partner with the Chartered Management Institute and all learners receive a CMI certificate as part of their management apprenticeship course.

Business
Library

Our Business in brief library condenses the knowledge you need into easily understood formats. With over 500 of the most effective business techniques included with every course.

Off the job
learning

A comprehensive introduction to key managerial roles and responsibilities, and develop the core skills and knowledge required for a successful career in management.

NUS Apprentice
Card

NUS Apprentice Card is available for all KnowledgeBrief apprenticeship learners, it is an incredible discount card which can be used at hundreds of high street locations and popular online brands.

Best learner experience

Consistently rated as 9/10 for usability and helping learners complete their courses, our leadership learning platform makes completing your course easy.

Learning KnowledgeBrief

Unlock your potential

68% of managers have no formal management skills. Get the knowledge needed to unlock your potential and stand out from the crowd.

More confident

83% of learners feel more confident in their roles

More inspired

76% of learners report increased engagement and motivation

More qualified

Showcase your talent, gain a recognised and prized qualification

More effective

Grow as a coach if you take this course

Need to Know

Frequently Asked Questions.

Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute, Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship curriculum is designed to connect learning to personal and company goals through a blend of theoretical and applied activities.

You need:
  • To have the right to work in the UK
  • To have lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years
  • At least a grade of 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
  • To have not previously studied the course content
  • To not undertake any other qualification during your apprenticeship
  • To be able to apply your learning to your role

The programme concludes with an End Point Assessment run by an independent End Point Assessment Organisation. It involves two methods of assessment, which can be delivered in any order:

1) Knowledge test
90-minute knowledge test consisting of 40 multiple-choice questions 10 of which will be based on 2 given scenarios

2) Observation
2 observations each lasting 1 hour followed by 20 minutes of questions and answers

3) Interview
60-minute interview supported by a portfolio of evidence

The Level 5 Coaching Professional apprenticeship standard is costed at £5,000. If your organisation pays the Apprenticeship Levy tax then the full programme costs can be paid via your Apprenticeship Levy funds. If you do not pay the Apprenticeship Levy tax and would like to increase the leadership and management capabilities in your organisation, the Government will fund 95% of the programme cost with the organisation co-investing the remaining 5% (250 or £20 per month).
CMI Strategic Provider
Accreditation

KnowledgeBrief is a Strategic Partner with the Chartered Management Institute

All Coaching Professional course content is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and all learners receive a KnowledgeBrief Certificate which includes CPD hours.


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Learner Experience

Superior learning experience with our KBPro® Leadership platform

Benefit from the best of current business school knowledge, endorsed by professional bodies on our Coaching Professional Apprenticeship. Designed in formats to accelerate learning and focus on business application for immediate results in the workplace. Earn prestigious CMI qualifications, track and manage your course progress, and stretch yourself with access to cutting-edge research.


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Quality

KnowledgeBrief Excels in Ofsted Inspection

We are proud to announce the excellent results of our recent Ofsted inspection on our Coaching Professional Apprenticeships, which has shed light on the powerful advantages of our distinctive approach.


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Testimonials

Trusted by over 200 organisations

2000+ people are already learning with KnowledgeBrief

ManpowerGroup

"KnowledgeBrief are best in class for their Leadership and Management training, highly professional and extremely knowledgeable coaches"

Wiltshire Council

"My Apprenticeship through Wiltshire Council with KnowledgeBrief has enabled me to have a wider understanding of management principles. The guidance given was invaluable to enable me to obtain my chartered management qualification with Distinction."

Wiltshire Council

"Throughout the course, I was guided and supported by skilled Personal Learning Advisors and attended informative workshops. By gaining my CMI qualification in leadership & management, I have been able to advance my career to the next level in management."

Tata Chemicals Europe

"The benefits the programme brings to you in your role, and throughout the organisation are incredibly valuable. I would recommend the Level 5 to anyone in a management or leadership position."

Flogas

"It doesn’t matter what stage you are at in your Leadership or Management career, a Level 3 or 5 course will make you a better leader."

JPI Media

"I recommend anyone who is in a management or leadership role to take the course. It’s both challenging and rewarding and can only augment your existing knowledge and skills. You will grow as a leader if you take this course."

Wiltshire Council

"The Professional Learning Advisors who are our learners’ main point of contact are delightful, always happy to help, engaging and provide the right level of support and advice to ensure their success."

CLIC Sargent

"The course has been fantastic and with the knowledge and frameworks you learn and can directly apply in your day job, you will become better at what you do."

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