Barefoot Coaching’s Certificate in Coaching Supervision
Build advanced supervision skills to effectively support other coaches.
Earn 40 ICF CCE points and a respected, university-approved qualification.
Strengthen ethical and reflective practice to uphold professional standards.
Re-energise your coaching through structured reflection and continuous growth.
Now Enrolling
April 2026 Cohort
15th April to 22nd July
September 2026 Cohort
10th September to 17th December
Certification
40 ICF CCE Points
Barefoot badge to showcase your credibility as a Barefoot-trained Coach Supervisor.
Course Delivery
Online Sessions
12 x 4-hour sessions plus reflective practice sessions over 8 weeks via Zoom.
Fees
£4,450 (Inc VAT)
VAT added for corporately funded places.
University Approved Coach Supervisor Training
Barefoot Coaching has particular expertise in training coaches to become coach supervisors and has been delivering a university-approved Coaching Supervision programme since 2008.
For a coach, professional supervision is crucial for continuous professional development. It provides a safe, supportive space for reflection, guarantees quality, embeds ethical practice, and offers the opportunity to re-energise and review coaching practices.
Our programme cultivates skilled, ethical, and reflective supervisors, providing theoretical knowledge, practical experience, and reflective practice skills to support the professional development of coaches and maintain high standards in the coaching profession.
OL25 – April 2026 |
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Module 1: 15th April – 23rd April 2026 |
Module 2: 13th May – 10th June 2026 |
Module 3: 24th June – 22md July 2026 |
OL26 – September 2026 |
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Module 1: 10th September – 18th September 2026 |
Module 2: 8th October – 5th November 2026 |
Module 3: 19th November – 17h December 2026 |
Who Is This Programme For?
The programme is for experienced coaches looking to enhance their knowledge, acquire new skills, support other coaches, and qualify as Supervisors. It is suitable for any coach working independently or within an organisation. To be eligible for this programme, you must have:
- A current, recognised qualification in coaching, coaching psychology or psychotherapy from a recognised coaching body (e.g. ICF, EMCC, AoEC, AoC).
- Proven coaching capability and practical experience, with at least 500 logged coaching hours.
Why Train With Barefoot to Become a Supervisor?
A Broad Approach to Supervision
We are proud to offer a coaching programme that does not promote a single method, but instead explores a wide range of supervision approaches and ideas, helping you to develop and refine your own unique supervisory style.
Hands-On, Practical Learning
This highly practical programme gives delegates the chance to observe live coaching supervision, practice supervising peers, and receive constructive feedback from both tutors and fellow participants to build confidence and skill.
Ready to Supervise Coaches
On completion, you will be fully equipped to work as a supervisor for new and experienced coaches, whether one-to-one or in group supervision settings, supporting ongoing professional development and ethical practice.
Everything You Need To Know:
- Exclusive access to our learning platform, The Barefoot Coaching Academy, which contains valuable tools, resources, and further learning
- A Reflective Learning Journal to aid your progress through the programme
- A copy of our new Supervision Tools Book – to support your practice as a Supervisor
- A Barefoot Coaching certificate of completion and a Barefoot Trained Supervision digital badge to use in your marketing.
- Our digital badge is a demonstration of your experience and credibility as a Barefoot-trained Supervisor
- Ability to continue your learning and pursue your Post Graduate Certificate in Supervision with the University of Chester.
- 40 ICF CCE Points.
OL25 April to July 2026
Module One
- Session 1 Introduction to Supervision: 15th April, 9:30am – 1:30 pm
- Session 2 Exploring Supervision: 16th April, 9:30am – 1:30 pm
- Session 3 Reflective Practice: 22nd April, 9:30am – 1:30 pm
- Session 4 Self as Supervisor: 23rd April, 9:30am – 1:30 pm
Module Two
- Session 5 Contracting: 13th May, 9:30am – 1:30 pm
- Session 6 Values and Supervision: 14th May, 9:30am – 1:30 pm
- Session 7 Supervision through different Psychological Lenses: 20th May, 9:30am – 1:30 pm
- Session 8 Ages and Stages of the Supervision Relationship: 21st May, 9:30am – 1:30 pm
- Reflective Session 1: 10th June, 9:30am – 12:30 pm OR 1:30pm – 4:30 pm
Module Three
- Session 9 Exploring Group Supervision: 24th June, 9:30am – 1:30 pm
- Session 10 Supervision in Organisational Setting: 25th June, 9:30am – 1:30 pm
- Session 11 Diversity, Conscious Bias and Emerging Dilemmas: 1st July, 9:30am – 1:30 pm
- Session 12 Self Care as Supervisor: 2nd July, 9:30am – 1:30 pm
- Reflective Session 2: 22nd July, 9:30am – 12:30 pm OR 1:30pm – 4:30pm
OL25 September to December 2026
Module One
- Session 1 Introduction to Supervision: 10th September, 9:30am – 1:30 pm
- Session 2 Exploring Supervision: 11th September, 9:30am – 1:30 pm
- Session 3 Reflective Practice: 17th September, 9:30am – 1:30 pm
- Session 4 Self as Supervisor: 18th September, 9:30am – 1:30 pm
Module Two
- Session 5 Contracting: 8th October, 9:30am – 1:30 pm
- Session 6 Values and Supervision: 9th October, 9:30am – 1:30 pm
- Session 7 Supervision through different Psychological Lenses: 15th October, 9:30am – 1:30 pm
- Session 8 Ages and Stages of the Supervision Relationship: 16th October, 9:30am – 1:30 pm
- Reflective Session 1: 5th November, 9:30am – 12:30 pm OR 1:30pm – 4:30 pm
Module Three
- Session 9 Exploring Group Supervision: 19th November, 9:30am – 1:30 pm
- Session 10 Supervision in Organisational Setting: 20th November, 9:30am – 1:30 pm
- Session 11 Diversity, Conscious Bias and Emerging Dilemmas: 26th November, 9:30am – 1:30 pm
- Session 12 Self Care as Supervisor: 27th November, 9:30am – 1:30 pm
- Reflective Session 2: 17th December, 9:30am – 12:30 pm OR 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Personally funded:
£4,450 including VAT
Corporately funded:
£4,450 plus VAT
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All applications for the programme need to be reviewed for suitability by our team. This is to ensure that all delegates have the highest chance of success and that the learning experience is a positive and supportive one for all.
You can apply online here or contact our team on info@barefootcoaching.co.uk for more information on the application and booking process.
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Supervision for Coaches
Professional supervision is essential for practising coaches. Supervision provides a safe, supportive space to reflect, re-energise and review your coaching practice.