Level 5
18-24 Months
Nationally Recognised
Level 5 Coaching Professional
Pathway
This advanced apprenticeship develops professional coaching skills to support individuals and teams in achieving goals and maximising potential. You’ll learn coaching models, questioning techniques, psychology of change, and ethical practice to deliver impactful coaching interventions.
Who is it for?
Experienced professionals wanting to add coaching to their skill set, HR professionals, managers, or those transitioning into coaching roles. Requires maturity, emotional intelligence, and commitment to professional development.
Key learning areas
Apprentices will develop professional coaching capability across coaching practice, psychology, and ethical business delivery. The programme focuses on applying evidence-based coaching models to structure effective sessions, facilitate insight, and support meaningful behaviour change. Apprentices will also explore the psychology underpinning motivation, learning, and development, while building strong ethical, reflective, and professional practice. These learning areas equip apprentices to deliver high-quality coaching interventions and operate confidently within organisational or independent coaching environments.
Coaching Models & Practice
Master evidence-based coaching approaches (GROW, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioural), learn to structure sessions, set contracts, and facilitate meaningful conversations that create insight and action.
Psychology & Behaviour Change
Understand motivation theories, neuroscience of learning, emotional intelligence, psychological models, and how to support clients through change and development.
Ethics, Professionalism & Business Skills
Learn professional boundaries, coaching ethics, supervision practice, reflective practice, and how to establish and manage a coaching practice or service.
Assessment
End-point assessment including observed coaching sessions, case study submissions, professional discussion, and demonstration of coaching competencies and ethical practice.
Popular questions
What are the entry requirements?
Typically Level 3 qualification and significant work experience. Many apprentices are managers, HR professionals, or have prior training/development experience. Maturity and self-awareness crucial.
Will I earn a salary during the apprenticeship?
Yes, typically £25,000-£40,000+ as this is an advanced qualification for experienced professionals already in roles with coaching responsibility or transitioning to coaching positions.
How much time will I spend in training vs. working?
20% dedicated learning (coaching practice, supervision, theory), with 80% conducting coaching sessions, building a client base, and applying coaching in your professional role.
What career opportunities will I have after completion?
Progress to Senior Coach, Executive Coach, establish independent coaching practice, Organisational Development roles, or combine with existing expertise (leadership development, HR, wellbeing).
Can I do this apprenticeship if I'm already Coaching?
Yes, if you’re coaching informally or have basic training and want professional accreditation, deeper skills, and recognition as a qualified coaching professional.
What support will I receive during the apprenticeship?
Regular supervision from experienced coach, mentor, peer coaching practice, access to coaching resources, and support toward professional body membership.
What industries can I work in as a Coaching Professional?
Corporate organisations, coaching practices, HR consultancies, leadership development, sports, education, healthcare, public sector, or as an independent practitioner.
Will I get accreditation with coaching bodies?
Many programmes align with standards from professional bodies like ICF (International Coaching Federation), EMCC, or AC, facilitating membership and professional recognition.
Are you interested
in this apprenticeship?
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