One of our most sought after courses
COACHING MODELS
OF PRACTICE

OVERVIEW
The Coaching Models of Practice (6N3087) is a minor QQI award and has been designed to give an overview of Coaching and define coaching competencies needed to become a qualified coach. This course focuses on helping individuals explore the relevant knowledge, skills and competence to explore theory, understand the principles of and define the characteristics needed to be an effective coach.
REQUIREMENTS
- Individuals who have an interest in Coaching and may wish to pursue it as a career
- Persons who have coaching responsibilities in organisations.
- Individuals and teams involved in the design and delivery of Coaching strategies
- People who wish to gain a formal qualification in Coaching
- Managers and team leaders who wish to gain an insight into Coaching

CONTENT
INDICATIVE CONTENT
- Evaluating a range of coaching models, including the Co-Active Coaching and GROW models and the theories that underpin them. Also, selecting a coaching model, and style that works best for the client.
- Exploring the core principles of coaching.
- Outlining the characteristics of different levels of active listening required to fully attend to the words, non-verbal cues and body language of the client and to appraise different learning styles.
- Understanding the processes involved in managing a coaching programme and in designing a coaching agreement that meets current best practice.
- Exploring the importance of the coaching relationship between the coach and the client.
- Constructing and Managing an effective coaching session
- Developing effective skills related to Coaching Models of Practice.
- Exercising substantial personal autonomy and responsibility while facilitating the learner to reflect on their personal effectiveness
CERTIFICATION
Level 6 QQI Coaching Models of Practice 6N3087
ASSESSMENT
- Assignment (X2) 40%
- Skills Demonstration 60%
METHOD OF DELIVERY/DURATION
- Three options – Classroom, Blended and In-house.
- Delivered over 120 hours (including independent study and assessment).
- Delivered over 5 days/8 mornings.
COST
€495, with reductions if you are doing three modules – Certificate in Life and Workplace Coaching Special Purpose 6S3153. Further reduction in doing the full major award (Certificate in Advanced Business Management (6M4985) or integration of modules. Grants are also available.

PROGRESSION
Upon completion of this course (Coaching Models of Practice 6N3087), successful candidates can then apply to study for Professional Coaching Practice and Ethics 6N2925 and Developing Emotional Intelligence 6N2926, – these 3 minor awards which makes up the QQI Level 6 Special Purpose Certificate in Life and Workplace Coaching (6S3153), the Level 6 QQI Special Purpose Award.
This qualification is used in the private and public sector and enables learners to develop essential competencies and skills to become a qualified coach as a specialist in their area of expertise. The Module is aimed specifically at best practices in understanding people and using different styles and methods of coaching to support themselves and others to success in different areas of their lives, both personally and professionally.