Short Courses and Consultancy: Coaching
Postgraduate Programmes | Short Courses and Consultancy | Executive Coaching and Supervision | Coaching Psychology Team | Coaching Research
We offer a wide range of short courses for both individuals and organisations. Our short courses range from one-day skills courses, for those wanting to develop skills in coaching or mentoring, to more advanced coaching courses for those seeking to further develop their existing skills.
Consultancy and in-house training is available from members of the Coaching Psychology team and colleagues from across the School of Psychology.
We work in partnership with organisations to develop tailored professional development opportunities to meet specific needs.
Course Samples
Coaching as a Management Style (1-day course)
This one-day course is aimed at HR and line managers interested in developing a coaching style of management. The course will explore different management styles and their impact and focus on the coaching style. Participants will explore how this style can be used and how the key tools and techniques are applied this style.
Coaching for ADIs (5-day course)
This five-day course is aimed at Approved Drivng Instructors and is the only university coaching in driving course in the UK. The programme offers an in depth review of driving and coaching with a focus on practical skills needed by ADIs to implement the HERMES project in their driving.
Coaching in Schools and Colleges: First Steps (1½- day course)
This 1½-day programme is appropriate for staff in educational organisations who are interested in developing their coaching skills and have had little formal training in the area. Delegates who attend this course will have a greater understanding about coaching. This course provides the skills needed to embark on coaching conversations with colleagues and students.
Coaching in Schools and Colleges: Developing the Skills (1-day course)
This 1-day course is appropriate for delegates who have completed “Coaching: First Steps” or who have had other coaching training. This course presupposes a knowledge of the GROW coaching model. Delegates will be able to use a range of techniques and approaches to coach others with more confidence. Staff who have completed this course will be a useful resource in the planning and development of coaching programmes in schools.
Motivational Interviewing in Coaching (3-day course)
This short course will teach coaches the use of the advanced coaching technique of Motivational Interviewing (MI). The course will draw on the literature of the successful use of MI in clinical settings to illustrate the potential of MI as an intervention in one-to-one relationships. We will show how MI can be adapted for use in both health-based and organisational coaching interventions to enhance, to motivate and to act. The course will examine how it can be combined with more traditional behavioural and cognitive behavioural coaching models.
Developing Cognitive Behavioural Techniques (CBT) Skills for Use in Executive Coaching (3-day course)
This course is designed for practicing coaches interested in developing a wider range of coaching approaches within their practice and specifically in developing their skills in CBT based coaching. The course will review different approaches to coaching practice, identify the features of core coaching models and review the key elements of the CBT based approach. We will examine the evidence for using CBT and CBT coaching and offer guidance on the application of CBT to coaching, including specific techniques and skills. We will provide opportunities to practice the tools and techniques of the model within a safe environment.
Visualisation Skills in Coaching (1-day course)
This one-day course is designed for practicing coaches that are interested in developing their use of visualisation in organisational and coaching based settings. The course will review visualisation as a technique and examine the benefits identified from research. Participants will learn the tools to use in their coaching practice and have an opportunity to practise the application of these new skills in a safe environment.
Developing a Coaching Strategy for Your Organisation (1-day course)
This one-day coaching course is designed for HR and OD managers within organisations. Managers will be equipped with the ability to understand the potential of coaching as an organisation intervention and how to build a business case for coaching. Managers will learn how to implement the strategy in selecting external coaches or developing an internal coaching pool.
Becoming a Mentor (1-day course)
This one-day mentor course is designed for managers that are considering taking on a mentoring role. The course explains the role of mentoring and helps managers recognise the different skills needed to be an effective mentor, working within an organisation or across organisation boundaries.
To discuss your organisation's needs please contact Christian van Nieuwerburgh at c.j.vannieuwerburgh@uel.ac.uk.
