Training & Development

Scheme of Work

Course Title: Introduction to Coaching

Target Audience: Staff with responsibility for coaching/mentoring or staff who could possibly take on a coaching role in the future

Course Aim: The aim of the course is to equip participants with the skills necessary to provide coaching to others. As each learner will go through a coaching process themselves, participation on the course will facilitate their own personal development

Course Size: 10 participants

Application: Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to all the requirements of the course. A pre-course task and interview is required

Delivery: The course is delivered through Blackboard with coaching elements provided in person or through Skype over 10 weeks. Approximate learning hours: 50

Course objectives:

At the end of this course, learners will be able to:

·  define coaching and be able to explain what it is and what it is not

·  use the Wheel of Life tool to help focus on development areas and balance

·  describe in detail their own personal values and life purpose and facilitate a client in articulating theirs

·  change self-limiting beliefs to empowering beliefs

·  outline their personal tolerations and boundaries and assist others in doing this

·  present themselves as a credible coach and build rapport with clients

·  provide and receive feedback

·  apply the GROW coaching model

·  set goals for themselves and assist others in the goal setting process

·  create action plans to help achieve goals and assist clients in achieving their goals

·  actively listen to their client and ask powerful questions to facilitate development

·  work with resistance to change

·  review progress and make adjustments as required

·  complete a SWOT analysis and create a development plan

ASSESSMENT

Each candidate is required to prepare a portfolio which includes

·  A weekly entry in their personal reflective journal (posted online)

·  A reflection on their experience as a client

·  A personal development plan

·  An overview of their experience as a coach (with 2 clients)

·  Feedback from two clients

·  A full personal review

COURSE COMMITMENT

Professional Coaching (4 hours)

The learner must attend 4 professional coaching sessions. Candidates are free to choose a coach outside of EF as long as the coach has completed a recognized coaching qualification and/or has significant experience as a coach. Candidates may also choose to be coached by the coach running the course. These sessions will be delivered free of charge

Peer coaching (8 hours)

Each learner on the course will be assigned a peer coach and a peer client. You must complete 4 hours as a coach and 4 hours as a client. As your peer will likely be based in a different region to you, you must be able and willing to use Skype to complete the coaching sessions

Pro-bono coaching (8 hours)

Each learner will provide 4 hours of coaching to two clients over the duration of the course. The client will not be a member of the course and it will be up the learner to find the client and manage the coaching sessions. The clients will be asked for feedback on your coaching sessions.

Reflective Journal

You must complete a weekly entry in your reflective journal and post this online. These reflections will form the basis of your discussion with others. The weekly reflections will be based on the topic of that week’s discussion. Further reflections on your experience as a coach and client will also be required.

Full Personal Review

Each learner will complete a full personal review. This involves collecting feedback from a variety of sources (professional, family, and friends) on aspects of your personality and behavior. From this, you will compile a short report (1200 – 1500 words) that outlines your key learning from the experience and a personal development plan.

Introduction to Coaching Skills: Distance Learning Course Scheme of Work

Training & Development

Introduction to Coaching Skills: Distance Learning Course Scheme of Work