Frequently Asked Questions

What letters will I be able to put after my name on completion of the course?

On completion of the course, you become eligible for membership of the National Council of Psychotherapists and once you have joined, you may use the letters LNCP after your name.

On successful submission of your portfolio to the University of Chester you will be awarded and postgraduate certificate and be entitled to use the letters PGCert (Coaching) after your name.

Is there any financial help available with the course fees?

You can contact your local Business Link about 'Train to Gain' or 'Lead to Succeed' funding.

Can I pay by credit card?

Yes you can pay with debit or credit card. Please note that there is charge for using credit cards. 

I don’t have a degree so how can I do a Post Graduate qualification?

The University of Chester accredit Barefoot’s coaching course via their School of Work Based Integrative Studies. This means that your prior experiential learning is taken into account as equivalent to a first degree. This may be professional, commercial or self-employed experience. Your eligibility to study at post-graduate level will be determined by a telephone or face-to-face interview with Barefoot Coaching.

What support is available with the Post Graduate work after I have finished the taught modules?

On completion of the 12 days taught modules, you will have a 2 hour tutorial with Kim Morgan to begin your portfolio submission. From then onwards, Kim and Denise Meakin, the University of Chester tutor, will be available by phone and email to check your work and give you regular feedback to ensure that your final submission reaches the pass mark standard.

What support is available to me as a newly qualified coach?

You will be invited to join The Coaching Circle which is an association of coaches - all of whom have completed the Barefoot course. Membership of the Coaching Circle offers the following benefits:

• Two full CPD (Continuing Professional Development) days per year
• Annual Conference
• Six Supervision sessions per year
• Six mini-CPD sessions per year
• A dedicated page for your company on the Coaching Circle website
• Access to the Coaches Forum, providing support, networking and discussion opportunities with other qualified coaches
• Newsletter
• Opportunities to participate in collaborative coaching projects
• Access to preferential rates for Professional Indemnity Insurance