A one-day coaching course for anyone who wants to find out what coaching is, how it works, and whether it is for them. No prior experience required. Continue to the full three-day programme at no extra cost.
About this course
Introduction to Coaching is a one-day course that gives you a practical, grounded understanding of what coaching is and how it works. It is the right starting point if you are new to coaching, curious about whether it suits you, or want to develop your skills before committing to a longer programme.
The day is hands-on. You will practise coaching conversations, learn the core skills, and leave with a clear sense of what coaching feels like in practice, not just in theory.
This course is day one of the Fundamentals of Coaching programme. If you decide to continue, days two and three are included at no extra cost, giving you the option to complete the full three-day programme and work toward the EMCC EQA Foundation certificate.
It is delivered by our expert coaching faculty >
What the day covers
The course introduces the foundations of coaching practice through a combination of explanation, demonstration, and practical exercises.
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What coaching is and how it works
Understand what coaching is, what it is not, and how it differs from managing, mentoring, and advising. Get a clear picture of where coaching adds value and how it works in practice.
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Active listening and questioning
Practise the two core skills of coaching. Learn how to listen with real attention and ask questions that help people think rather than questions that lead them to your answers.
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Structuring a coaching conversation
Learn how a coaching conversation is structured from start to finish. Understand how to open, how to deepen, and how to close in a way that leaves the person with clarity and next steps.
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Coaching in practice
Put the skills together in a real coaching conversation. You will coach and be coached during the day, getting direct experience of what it feels like from both sides.
Your next steps
Introduction to Coaching is the first step in a clear development pathway. You choose how far you want to go.
The coaching pathway
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Introduction to Coaching (this course) One day. Try coaching, learn the foundations, decide if you want to go further.
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Fundamentals of Coaching (days two and three) Included at no extra cost. Complete the full three-day programme and work toward the EMCC EQA Foundation certificate.
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Coach Practitioner programme The next level. A seven-month programme leading to ICF and EMCC accreditation for those who want to practise coaching professionally.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone who wants to find out what coaching is and whether it is right for them. You do not need any prior experience. It suits people who are completely new to coaching as well as those who use coaching informally and want to understand it more clearly.
It is also a practical way to try coaching before committing to a longer programme. If you continue to days two and three, the cost of this course is credited in full.