Description
ILM Level 7 Certificate for Executive and Senior Level Coaches and Mentors
This programme of studies is a Professional Tutor Supported Distance Learning Programme which includes:
- Distance Learning (online videos and learning material)
- Live Online Workshops
- Personal Study (selected textbooks – sent directly to your Kindle reader)
- One to One Personal Coaching, Tutor Support, and Supervision
ILM Level 7 Certificate for Executive and Senior Level Coaches and Mentors is amongst ILM’s most senior qualifications. It provides managers and consultants, (both practicing and aspiring), the opportunity to develop as leading practitioners in their field. This qualification will help you to gain a detailed understanding of the coaching contract, the knowledge, and skills required to deliver results for individual clients and the opportunity to put these into practice whilst receiving personal coaching and supervision.
This programme enables individuals to develop their executive coaching performance using a combination set online study material, live online workshops, a set textbook reading, reflective practice, and personal coaching and supervision with a focus on achieving high levels of impact for their organisation or clients.
“Having successfully completed the Level 7 Executive Coaching course, entirely online and on phone calls, I want to congratulate UKCPD for their highly effective delivery and support. The quality of content and the approach to supporting assignment work is high, and I always found my coaching calls with my tutor very useful.” ~ Julie Hawker – CEO & Executive Coach
The online material comprises of various videos, qualification guidance PDF downloads, etc. The core online study content is available at all times, once you are registered, you can begin your course straight away. The comprehensive material that you will have access to will give you all the core coach training you need to successfully complete your qualification. This recorded material is supported and supplemented with a series of LIVE Online workshops and group tutor sessions.
The live online workshops are focused on a mix of coaching approaches and exploration of different coaching models, the live online group tutor sessions are a great opportunity to ask questions, practice different coaching models and engage in co-coaching activity etc. Your personal qualification tutor will guide you through all the options available and suggest the best cluster of workshops for you to ensure you get the very best out of the training experience.
Professional Memberships
Once registered, you will be able given a full year’s Student Membership of the Association For Coaching and will be able to access a 6-month membership of the Institute of Leadership & Management.
Progression Routes
The Level 7 qualification is a prestigious award in its own right and is amongst the ILM’s most senior awards. It also provides students with 15 credits at Level 7. These credits, which are at postgraduate level, can be used as a stepping stone into advanced entry into Masters level qualifications.
ILM Level 7 Certificate for Executive and Senior Level Coaches and Mentors Programme Structure:
| Credit Value | 14 Credits |
| Duration | Up to Three Years |
| Study Methodology | Tutor supported blended programme, featuring workshops, professional coaching, and supervision, online learning, set reading and reflective practice. |
| Tutor Support | Coaching & Supervision sessions by phone or Skype |
| Assessment Criteria | Three assignments: 1. Understanding the Principles and Practice of Effective Coaching or Mentoring at an Executive or Senior level (8589-700) 2. Undertaking Coaching or Mentoring (minimum 20 hours) at an Executive or Senior Level (8589-701) 3. Reflecting on Your Ability to Perform Effectively as a Coach or Mentor at an Executive or Senior Level (8589-703) |
| Entry Requirements | Participants will normally be practicing senior managers or consultants with a coaching or mentoring role and the opportunity to meet assessment demands. They will normally be expected to be able to demonstrate this by holding some form of leadership and/or qualification at Level 5 or above. |
Please feel free to contact us at any time for additional information: 01793 511180 / info@ukcpd.net
Once you register for the programme you will be sent your textbooks and reflective log etc, this study pack includes:
- Coaching for Performance: – the Principles and Practice of Coaching and Leadership ~ Sir John Whitmore
- Coaching Skills for Leaders in the Workplace: by Jackie Arnold
- Executive Coaching: A Psychodynamic Approach ~ Catherine Sandler
- The Mentoring Manual ~ Julie Starr
Please Note: The above textbooks will be sent directly to your Kindle reader.
Additional support documents that can be downloaded include:
- Coaching Diary Template
- Reflective Learning Log
Course Lessons
ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching – Course Introduction
ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching – Lesson 1~ Part 1: Understanding What Coaching is.
ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching – Lesson 1~ Part 2: The Structure of Coaching & Exploring The Coaching Competencies
ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching – Lesson 2 ~ Part 1: Exploring Coaching Models
ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching – Lesson 2 ~ Part 2: Exploring Coaching Models
ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching – Lesson 3 – Models of Learning
ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching – Lesson 4 – SWOT Analysis
ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching – Lesson 5: Developing Critical Thinking Skills
ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching – Lesson 6 – Leadership Models: Their Impact on Coaching
ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching – Lesson 7 – Working With Client Beliefs Part 1
ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching – Lesson 7 – Working With Client Beliefs Part 2
Working With Client Beliefs – Our beliefs either enable us to succeed or hold us back, in these two lessons we explore how beliefs develop and how a key part of the coaches role is to help their clients develop “can-do” beliefs systems.
ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching – Lesson 8 – Coaching & Psychodynamics
This lesson looks at the ideas around Coaching & Psychodynamics. This lesson will give you some ideas on what it is, and how it can be used. This lesson contains an overview of Psychodynamics theory, and we have added 3 different excerpts from UKCPD workshops that explore a range of options when working with clients on a deeper level.
ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching – Lesson 9 – Guidance for ILM Students – Writing Your Assignments
Digital Library of Academic Articles Focusing on Coaching & Mentoring
This is the starting page for our new Digital Library, it contains a growing list of published academic articles focusing on Coaching & Mentoring. Publications, Papers and Reports are from a range of sources
This course is a Level 7 qualification accredited by the ILM, the ILM is the UK’s largest management body, combining industry-leading qualifications and specialist member services. Students that successfully complete the course will be invited to become members of the ILM. Student membership is awarded for 6 months once you register for the programme.
Students that successfully complete the course will be invited to join the Association For Coaching, this is the professional body for coaching in the UK.
Who are We?
The UK College of Personal Development is an independent college based in Swindon Wiltshire. The college’s focus is on the development of the individual, developing and unlocking human potential, and in turn adding to both personal and professional performance.
Students that successfully complete this programme of studies course will also become members of the UK College of Personal Development.
Our expertise and the key focus of our training is in the following areas:
- Leadership & Management Development: (Bespoke & ILM Training courses)
- Coaching Training & Certification: (ILM & AC Accredited / Recognised, Practitioner, Master Coach)
- NLP Training & Certification: (Diploma, Practitioner & Master Practitioner)
- Personal Development: Confidence Building, Public Speaking Skills, Short courses and more…
If you would like additional information about any of the above, or if you would like to discuss how our experienced team of trainers can unlock the potential of the people in your organization please contact us via:
Email: info@ukcpd.net
Telephone: 01793 511 180
Post: The UK College of Personal Development, 3-5 Wood Street, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 4AN
Technical Requirements For Online Supporting Material:
- You will need a PC with a broadband internet connection.
- An active e-mail account
- Speakers connected to your PC (or headphones)
- Web Browser
We strongly suggest you use the Chrome Web Browser as we have had some difficulties with MS Explorer running all of the features of the online platform, if you have any questions about this please feel free to contact the office.
You can download the Chrome Web Browser by clicking here.
Blended Learning Option: Online Training & Live Workshops at the UKCPD Training Centre in Swindon
