Coach Training for People Who Want to Make a Difference
We train coaches, leaders and organisations.
ICF-accredited and university-approved programmes combining psychological insight, practical experience and a supportive learning community.
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30 years of coaching innovation
Over 7,000 Coaches Trained
ICF Accredited & University Approved
Trusted by 200+ organisations
Psychology informed and experience led.
Become a Barefoot Certified Coach
ICF Level 2 Accreditation with University Recognition
Develop powerful coaching skills, gain a respected postgraduate-level qualification, and become part of a global community shaping the future of coaching.
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Why Our Students Love Barefoot Coaching
Barefoot believes in coaching’s power to create real change. As innovators in coach training, our values drive our university-approved programmes, expert coaching supervision, and have pioneered grief & loss training for coaches, additionally, over 7,000 coaches worldwide have already chosen Barefoot to become confident, exceptional professionals, ready to make their mark.
Looking to bring coaching into your organisation?
Supporting leaders, teams and organisations to thrive through coaching.
We partner with organisations to develop coaching capabilities, strengthen leadership, and create cultures where people can do their best work.
From leadership development and team coaching to organisation-wide programmes, we help turn the principles of coaching into lasting impact.
Some of the organisations we are proud to have worked with
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ICF Accredited Coach Training
Develop your coaching skills with ICF Level 2 accredited training — blending tools, psychology, and practice, grounded in real coaching experience. Open to all backgrounds, with University of Chester options.
Workplace Coaching
Our workplace coaching offer develops leaders and teams through practical tools, psychology, and real coaching expertise — building cultures of trust, resilience, and performance across every organisation.
Leader as Coach
Our Leader as Coach programme equips leaders with coaching skills to inspire, engage, and empower. Blending theory with practice, it transforms everyday conversations into opportunities for growth.
Team Coaching Practitioner Programme
This dynamic programme blends advanced learning on group and team dynamics with practical coaching experience — empowering you to coach teams confidently. Accredited with 40 ICF CCE points.
Certificate in Coaching for Grief & Loss
This pioneering programme builds the skills, insight, and empathy to coach clients through grief and loss in all its forms. Accredited with 40 ICF CCE points.
From Our Coaching Hub
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Creating a Coaching Culture
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Supporting High-Potential Women at Work: 5 lessons from Leadership Coaching
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A Review of The Broken Rung, by Ellingrud, Yee and Martínez
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The Psychology Behind the Barefoot Coach Training Programme: Part One
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Reflective Writing and Authenticity: Writing essays that truly reflect you
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Structure, Smarter Research and Support: Writing with confidence
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