Coaching Training and Development
People come to coaching via many different routes, experiences and levels of knowledge. There are increasing numbers of coaching models and training courses available. As a result, deciding how to continue with ongoing professional development and to qualify for membership of professional coaching bodies can be a confusing process.
There are many different routes to train as a coach and continue with professional development. The three main ways that people have perviously experienced coaching skill training are:
1. In-house company training - coaching skills for managers
2. Voluntary sector training - coaching and mentoring skills
3. Adult learning classes - often as a module in professional or personal qualifications
Professional coaches need to be coached using an ongoing coaching relationship with a mentor/coach. A famous proverb says 'Don't eat in a restaurant run by a thin chef'. In the same way clients do not trust the coaching relationship with a coach who is not actively being coached.
Professional Bodies
Association for Coaching www.associationforcoaching.com/
European Mentoring and Coaching Council www.emccouncil.org/
International Association of Coaches www.certifiedcoach.org
International Coach Federation www.coachfederation.org/
Training and Development
Supervision and coach mentoring supervision@proactivecoaching.com
For accredited Continued Professional Development (CPD):
1. Refer to above listed professional bodies for their accredited programmes.
2. Refer to UK universities for affiliated coaching programmes. For example:
City University , London Advanced Coaching Skills www.city.ac.uk. Course tutor: Elizabeth Reed. www.coaching4development.co.uk
The School of Coaching Programme , affiliated to University of Strathclyde , www.theworkfoundation.com/solutions/soc/index.htm
