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EMCC EQA Foundation accredited.\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fact\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fact-label\"\u003eDuration\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"fact-value\" itemprop=\"timeRequired\"\u003e3 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fact\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fact-label\"\u003eLevel\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"fact-value\" itemprop=\"educationalLevel\"\u003eFoundation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fact\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fact-label\"\u003eAccreditation\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"fact-value\" itemprop=\"educationalCredentialAwarded\"\u003eEMCC EQA Foundation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fact\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fact-label\"\u003eProgramme\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"fact-value\"\u003eModule 1 of Coach Practitioner\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fact\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fact-label\"\u003eDelivery\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"fact-value\"\u003eOnline Coaching Course\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003eThe starting point for anyone who wants to develop real coaching skills. Three days of practical, accredited coaching training and Module 1 of the full Coach Practitioner programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"about-heading\"\u003eAbout this course\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFundamentals of Coaching is a three-day coaching course for anyone who wants to build the skills of an effective coach. You will learn the core techniques and theoretical models that underpin professional coaching and examine your own approach to working with people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course works as a complete standalone programme. It also forms Module 1 of the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/coach-practitioner\"\u003eCoach Practitioner programme\u003c\/a\u003e. If you complete Fundamentals of Coaching and decide you want to continue toward a full ICF and EMCC accredited qualification, you progress directly to Modules 2, 3, and 4 without repeating this module. The cost of those modules reflects what you have already completed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll sessions are delivered by our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/our-expert-team\"\u003eexpert coaching faculty\u003c\/a\u003e, practitioners with decades of applied coaching experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"content-heading\"\u003eWhat the programme covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver three days you will work through the fundamentals of coaching practice, applying each element to real situations from your own context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"outcomes\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-title\"\u003eUnderstand the core models of coaching conversations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-body\"\u003eLearn how coaching conversations are structured, what makes them effective, and how the key models apply in practice. You will leave with a clear framework you can use from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-title\"\u003eIntroduction to the psychological basis of coaching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-body\"\u003eExplore the psychological principles that underpin coaching. Understand how people think, change, and develop, and how this shapes the way effective coaches work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-title\"\u003eFraming coaching conversations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-body\"\u003eLearn how to open, hold, and close a coaching conversation with intention. Understand how to contract with clients, set direction, and create the conditions for meaningful work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-title\"\u003eBuilding trust and rapport\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-body\"\u003eDevelop the relational skills that make coaching work. Learn how to build genuine trust and hold conversations where people feel safe to think and grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-title\"\u003eRecognising and developing potential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-body\"\u003eLearn to see and surface the strengths in the people you work with. Build the conditions where potential is spotted, supported, and developed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"takeaways\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou will leave with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn understanding of coaching and an ability to frame coaching conversations immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA framework for integrating coaching into your work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe confidence to hold development conversations that work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEMCC EQA Foundation certificate or certificate of attendance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 1 credit toward the full Coach Practitioner qualification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"pathway-heading\"\u003eYour path to a full coaching qualification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFundamentals of Coaching is Module 1 of the Coach Practitioner programme. Complete all four modules and you gain a full ICF and EMCC recognised coaching qualification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"accred-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eModule\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat it covers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule 1: Fundamentals of Coaching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore coaching skills, techniques, and models. This course. 3 days.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule 2: Creating Insights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-awareness as a coach, emotional intelligence, values and belief systems, and coaching identity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule 3: Applied Positive Psychology in Coaching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrengths-based coaching, appreciative enquiry, transpersonal coaching, and personal growth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule 4: Coaching through Ambiguity and Complexity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoaching in change, complexity and uncertainty. Systemic conversations and ethical frameworks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlready completed Fundamentals of Coaching? You only need Modules 2, 3, and 4 to complete the full programme. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/coach-practitioner\"\u003eView the Coach Practitioner programme.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"accred-heading\"\u003eAccreditation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course holds External Quality Award status with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.emccglobal.org\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEMCC\u003c\/a\u003e at Foundation level.  We can support your accreditation with the EMCC, but this will be an additional cost and the amount will depend on the level.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"accred-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eAward\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat it means\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMCC EQA Foundation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndependently assessed against EMCC quality standards. Gives you the Foundation level EQA certificate on completion.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertificate of attendance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCounts as APEL credit toward future coaching programmes if you choose not to pursue full EQA accreditation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEIA Foundation award\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable to those with a minimum of 50 coaching hours accumulated over one year.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"audience-heading\"\u003eWho this course is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is for anyone who wants to develop coaching skills. It suits people who are new to coaching and those who already use coaching informally and want a more structured, accredited grounding. No prior experience is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also the natural starting point for anyone intending to pursue the full \u003ca href=\"\/products\/coach-practitioner\"\u003eCoach Practitioner qualification\u003c\/a\u003e. Not sure if coaching is right for you? Take our free \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/coaching-readiness-assessment\"\u003eCoaching Readiness Assessment\u003c\/a\u003e before booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq-heading\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs Fundamentals of Coaching part of the Coach Practitioner programme?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes. Fundamentals of Coaching is Module 1 of the Coach Practitioner programme. If you complete this course and want to continue, you can progress to Modules 2, 3, and 4 to complete the full Coach Practitioner qualification, accredited by the ICF and EMCC.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need prior coaching experience to attend?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eNo. Fundamentals of Coaching is the starting point for anyone new to coaching. No prior experience is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat accreditation does this course carry?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe course holds EMCC EQA Foundation status. Completing it gives you the EMCC EQA Foundation certificate or a certificate of attendance. It also counts as Module 1 credit toward the full Coach Practitioner qualification.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf I have already completed Fundamentals of Coaching, do I need to repeat it for the Coach Practitioner?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eNo. If you have already completed Fundamentals of Coaching, it counts as Module 1 of the Coach Practitioner programme. You only need to complete Modules 2, 3, and 4 to achieve the full qualification, and the cost reflects this.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the programme?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eFundamentals of Coaching runs over three days. As a standalone course it is complete in itself. 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