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No prior experience required. Continue to the full Fundamentals of Coaching programme at no extra cost.\" 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 itemprop=\"timeRequired\" class=\"fact-value\"\u003e1 day\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\"\u003eFoundation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fact\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fact-label\"\u003eExperience needed\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"fact-value\"\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fact\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fact-label\"\u003eNext step\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"fact-value\"\u003eFundamentals of Coaching \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fact\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fact-label\"\u003eFormat\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\"\u003eA 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. You may then continue to the full three-day Fundamentals of Coaching programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"about-heading\"\u003eAbout this course\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is day one of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tpccoachingacademy.co.uk\/products\/fundamentals-of-coaching\"\u003eFundamentals of Coaching \u003c\/a\u003eprogramme. If you decide to continue you would complete days two and three giving the opportunity to achieve the  EMCC EQA Foundation certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"content-heading\"\u003eWhat the day covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course introduces the foundations of coaching practice through a combination of explanation, demonstration, and practical exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col role=\"list\" class=\"outcomes\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"outcome-num\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-title\"\u003eWhat coaching is and how it works\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-body\"\u003eUnderstand 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"outcome-num\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-title\"\u003eActive listening and questioning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-body\"\u003ePractise 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"outcome-num\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-title\"\u003eStructuring a coaching conversation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-body\"\u003eLearn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"outcome-num\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-title\"\u003eCoaching in practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"outcome-body\"\u003ePut 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.\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\u003eA clear understanding of what coaching is and how it works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical experience of coaching and being coached\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe core skills of listening, questioning, and structuring a conversation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe option to continue to days two and three\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"pathway-heading\"\u003eYour next steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Coaching is the first step in a clear development pathway. You choose how far you want to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pathway-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe coaching pathway\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col role=\"list\" class=\"pathway-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"step-marker\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step-content\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction to Coaching (this course)\u003c\/strong\u003e One day. Try coaching, learn the foundations, decide if you want to go further.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"step-marker\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step-content\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tpccoachingacademy.co.uk\/products\/fundamentals-of-coaching\"\u003eFundamentals of Coaching\u003c\/a\u003e (days two and three)\u003c\/strong\u003eComplete the full three-day programme and work toward the EMCC EQA Foundation certificate.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"step-marker\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step-content\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tpccoachingacademy.co.uk\/products\/coach-practitioner\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoach Practitioner programme\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e A seven-month programme leading to ICF and EMCC accreditation for those who want to practise coaching professionally.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq-heading\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is covered in the Introduction to Coaching course?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe one-day course covers what coaching is and how it differs from managing and mentoring, the core skills of active listening and questioning, how to structure a coaching conversation, and how to apply a coaching approach with the people around you.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need any prior experience to attend?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eNo. Introduction to Coaching is designed for people with no prior coaching experience. It is the right starting point if you are curious about coaching and want to find out whether it is for you before committing to a longer programme.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens after the one-day course?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eAnyone who completes Introduction to Coaching can continue to days two and three of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tpccoachingacademy.co.uk\/products\/fundamentals-of-coaching\"\u003eFundamentals of Coaching\u003c\/a\u003e programme at no extra cost. This gives you the option to stop after one day or go on to complete the full three-day programme and earn the EMCC EQA Foundation certificate.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this course accredited?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe one-day introduction does not carry separate accreditation. If you continue to the full Fundamentals of Coaching programme, days two and three count toward the EMCC EQA Foundation certificate. A certificate of attendance is issued for the one-day course.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this differ from the Fundamentals of Coaching programme?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eIntroduction to Coaching is day one of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tpccoachingacademy.co.uk\/products\/fundamentals-of-coaching\"\u003eFundamentals of Coaching\u003c\/a\u003e programme. It is offered as a standalone course so you can try coaching before committing to the full three days. 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