Coaching Courses

As the field of coaching matures, the demand for coaching qualifications is increasing. PDF.Net has taken a lead role developing international standards. We offer a range of courses, on our own and with partners, which meet the standards set by the EMCC and independently validated by Middlesex University.

If you are an individual looking to study and qualify in coaching PDF.Net have a range of courses and offers including:

• Accreditation for Master Coaches
• Masters Degrees in Coaching
• Doctorate Degrees for very experienced coaches
• Other Post-graduate Certificates for taught programmes
  

Click below to cycle through the courses; or on the link on the left to jump to the appropriate course

Certified Master Business Coach

Awarded by the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches. It is an international designation aimed at business coaches, that recognises professionals who have gained their mastery from a combination of work experience and education. Obtaining this designation involves in-depth professional development.

You will be supported through a work-based process by an experienced business coach who will help you consolidate your knowledge and provide you with a framework for ongoing development. It normally takes 6 months to 1 year.

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EMCC Certified Master Coach

The Master Coach Accreditation programme meets the standards set by the European Mentoring and Coaching Network for Masters level and is suitable for professional coaches who have worked for over 5 years with clients at senior management and Board levels. The accreditation recognises your prior experience and education without the need to attend lectures or submit essays. You will be supported throughout by an experienced coach and have access to a range of resources as you prepare a portfolio to evidence your Master level competence in either coaching or Business coaching. It normally takes 6 months to 1 year.

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Practitioner Coach Accreditation (EMCC)

The EMCC Certified Practitioner Coach programme is a bespoke programme to accredit experienced coaches at EMCC Practitioner level 7. It is suitable for coaches from a range of different disciplines who have been working professionally for at least two years. It recognises your prior experience and education and, with the support of an experienced coach helps you achieve accreditation and provides you with a framework for ongoing development. It normally takes 6 months to 1 year.

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Coaching Masters Degree

The PDF Coaching Masters is aimed at helping experienced coaches develop and consolidate their experience and enables the candidates to gain an award which demonstrates that they operate at the highest level professionally.

The first part has many similarities to the Master Coach Accreditation. However, in addition it supports the candidate through a work-based research project which delivers significant additional value. It is a distance learning course with extensive support, tailored to help people study in the workplace and add value to their day-to-day professional work.

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Masters Degree in Executive Coaching

If you are a senior executive who wants to develop their role as a coach in a fast-track, highly supported environment then the Beampines Masters Degree in Executive Coaching may be for you.

Masters Degree in Executive Coaching was developed and launched as the first executive coaching degree in North America and is currently in its 4th year. It is aimed at senior executives who wish to develop their role as a coach.

It is an intensive programme, where candidates are supported through taught and professional development components by a dedicated Master Coach. This enables the highest degree of relevance to a learner's needs and learning style.

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Conversion from Master Coach Accreditation to Masters Degree

PDF.Net offers a short, research-based programme which enables people with Master Coach Accreditation to be supported through a work-based research project and convert to a full Masters degree. This degree would normally be an MA in Coaching, but could be an MSc if it has a significant psychology component.

Conversion from Masters Degree to Master Coach Accreditation

PDF.Net offers a short course which enables candidates with a Coaching Masters degree to gain Master Coach Accreditation. This normally involves doing a supplemental portfolio where candidates can prove they have the relevant expertise across the full range of necessary competencies. (The Masters degree allows people to specialise more and not cover all coaching competencies).

Doctorate in Coaching

The Doctorate with Professional Development routes is an advanced award designed for practitioners who can demonstrate leadership and expertise in their area of work.

Practitioners who achieve this award will be making contributions to the development of services in their organisation and in their profession through policy making, innovative practice, research and education.

The award requires both evidence of competence at an advanced level and completion of a significant project in work based studies.

To find out more we recommend you read the summary: Doctorate in Professional Studies.pdf

Alternatively you can download and read the full guide to the award: Guide to the D Prof Award.pdf

Masters Degree Upgrade for AEC Students

If you have completed the Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Executive Coaching with the Academy of Executive Coaching, PDF.Net offers a route to continue your studies and gain a Masters Degree.

This course gives full credit to your previous studies and builds on this with work which includes a work-based research project.

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