Our Flagship Coach Training Programme is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (Level 2) and approved by the University of Chester at postgraduate level.

Once completed it provides successful candidates with the training hours required to apply to become a Professional Certified Coach with the ICF. This programme is also approved by the University of Chester to enable delegates to choose to go on to complete a Postgraduate Certificate through the University. It is delivered online via Zoom over a total of twenty-eight half days.

Interest-free instalment options available. Terms and conditions apply, speak to a member of the Barefoot Team for more details. 

ICF, Accredited, Coaching, University, Level 2, Chester

Make a Change to Make a Difference with Barefoot Coaching

Over 6,000 people from around the world have already trusted Barefoot Coaching to help them build their coaching expertise and make a change to make a difference. A difference for themselves, for others or for the world at large.  

Whether you want to coach friends and family, coach at work, or in a new career as an accredited coach, when it comes to coach training, no two journeys are the same. 

Our Flagship Coach Training Programme is just the beginning. 

How does our ICF Accredited and University Approved Coach Training Programme work?

In this video Andy Chandler, CEO of Barefoot Coaching, shares what you can expect from the programme, when and how the training takes place and why we offer our training in this way.

If you want to find out more about Barefoot and our Coach Training programme, you can find more videos from Andy and Kim Morgan (Founder of Barefoot Coaching) here.

Course number: OL112
(Friday-Saturday)
Introductory session: 22/11/2024
Module 1: 29/11/2024 – 21/12/2024
Module 2: 10/01/2025 – 01/02/2025
Module 3: 21/02/2025 – 14/03/2025
Course number: OL113
(Wednesday-Thursday)
Introductory session: 08/01/2025
Module 1: 15/01/2025 – 06/02/2025
Module 2: 26/02/2025 – 20/03/2025
Module 3: 09/04/2025 – 30/04/2025
Course number: OL114
(Saturday-Sunday)
Introductory session: 18/01/2025
Module 1: 25/01/2025 – 16/02/2025
Module 2: 08/03/2025 – 30/03/2025
Module 3: 26/04/2025 – 17/05/2025

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Quality

We are proud to deliver a programme which is ICF accredited and was one of the first University approved coaching programmes in the UK.

Participants

Over 4,000 coaches in the UK and across the globe have already chosen Barefoot to begin or to build their professional coaching careers. All Barefoot tutors are experienced, ICF accredited coaching professionals trained to postgraduate level and have Barefoot’s required combination of technical expertise, psychological understanding, commercial experience and professional credibility.

Investment

Interest-free instalment options available. Terms and conditions apply, speak to a member of the Barefoot Team for more details. 

Personal (Self-Funding Rate):

£6,950 (VAT Inclusive)

Corporate:

£6,950 (Plus VAT)

Please note that this is subject to review and may change at any time. To secure your place, we require a deposit of £900 (VAT Inclusive).

An additional fee is payable to the University of Chester should you choose to complete the PG Cert element of the programme. A registration fee of £1,905 for UK students and £2,970 for EU and international students.

University fees are subject to change. 

For more details see ‘What payment options are available?’ below.

Everything you need to know

This programme is for anyone who wishes to acquire or develop coaching skills. It is ideal for executives, business leaders, HR professionals and coaches working in-house or independently, or for anyone with an interest in people development. Completion of this programme and the PG Certificate through the University of Chester can take you one step closer to gaining an MA in Coaching should you wish. You do not necessarily need to have a degree to enrol onto our programme. Please call us to talk about the entry requirements.

Our university-approved and ICF accredited programme will give you an exceptional personal and professional development experience in a relatively short space of time. You will be given insight into a broad range of approaches to coaching and an understanding of the psychological theories underlying coaching. Our programme has been devised to provide a true adult learning experience, offering a rich blend of theory and practice. From day one you will learn new coaching theories, be introduced to a wealth of tools and techniques and will be practising coaching in pairs and small groups.

Barefoot Coaching has been at the forefront of the coach training industry for over twenty-five years. We are based in the UK and have a global reach. We have always been pioneers in the field of university-approved coach training and we are as passionately committed to it today as we have always been. We are proud that the Barefoot name is now instantly and internationally recognised. Our tutors are all highly regarded in their field and offer valuable input and expertise to help delegates optimise and enjoy their learning experience. Barefoot also offers the Up & Running programme designed exclusively for our Barefoot Alumni. This programme supports delegates in creating, building or growing a coaching business.

Over 4,000 coaches in the UK and globally have already chosen Barefoot to begin or to build their professional coaching careers.

Our programme is delivered in English, online via Zoom in three modules over twenty-eight half days, with a two-week interval between each module. The modules cover the following areas of professional coaching practice:

Module One:
Preparation & Introduction Coaching Foundations
Questions & Curiosity
The Coaching Relationship
Goals, Values & Change

Module Two:
Beliefs
Transitions
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Coaching in Organisational Settings

Module Three:
Metaphor & Perspective Shifts
Being Professional
Transactional Analysis & Coaching
Self-Care for Coaches

After each module delegates will receive a half-day group mentor coaching session and after the final module delegates will receive additional 1:1 mentor coaching from a Barefoot tutor.

Should you choose to complete the PG Cert academic element of the programme, Barefoot will provide individual tutor support to help you complete your essays and you will also have access to additional University resources.

Psychology has a key role to play in coaching. Coaching really is applied psychology. You will acquire specialist knowledge and understanding of the various psychological theories which underpin modern coaching practice.

Our motto is “Beware the person of one book” – we do not believe in a “one size fits all” approach to coaching. We believe that coaches are more effective if they have access to a wide range of coaching methodologies and have the behavioural flexibility to adapt to the context and the client’s particular needs. Our programme will give you a rich variety of coaching strategies, ideas, tools and techniques and the freedom to develop your own individual coaching style.

You will start practicing coaching from day one and continue regular practice in pairs and small groups throughout the entire programme, receiving feedback throughout from the course tutors. You will benefit from coaching others, being coached and observing coaching demonstrations to help you to develop your own coaching style.

Personal rate: £6,950 (VAT inclusive)

Corporate rate: £6,950 (plus VAT)

Up & Running Bundle rate*: Add on of £699 (VAT inclusive)

Please note that this is subject to review and may change at any time. To secure your place, you will need to pay a deposit of £900 (VAT Inclusive).

*If you book our ICF accredited Flagship programme and our Up & Running Programme at the same time, you can receive a discounted price of £699 VAT inclusive for Up & Running, instead of the usual price of £999 VAT inclusive. This applies to any Up & Running cohorts. For more information, please visit our Up & Running page.

An additional fee is payable to the University of Chester should you choose to complete the PG Cert element of the programme. A registration fee of £1,905 for UK students and £2,970 for EU and international students.

University fees are subject to change.

Interest-free instalment options available. Terms and conditions apply, speak to a member of the Barefoot team for more details.

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What our delegates have to say about the ICF Accredited Course

Don’t just take our word for it, here is what our delegates have to say about us and our programme.

Make a Change to Make a Difference Podcast

Join Adam Goodman-Smith, Barefoot Coaching’s Head of Creative Development, as he chats to inspirational people who have chosen to make a change in their lives in order to make a difference – a difference for themselves, for others and for the world at large. Expect real stories, wisdom and insights from coaches and non-coaches alike.
 

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Some of our amazing alumni

Our Alumni > Zhanel Ahearne

Zhanel Ahearne

Empowering others on their transformational journey

- Bespoke Value 4U -

Year of completion
2018

Our Alumni > The Revd Mark Rodel

The Revd Mark Rodel

Mission Development Officer

- The Church of England, Diocese of Ely -

Year of completion
2017

Our Alumni > Tom Pepper

Tom Pepper

Senior Director, EMEA & LATAM

- LinkedIn -

Year of completion
2019

Our Alumni > Jo Wright

Jo Wright

CEO

- Coaching Culture Ltd -

Year of completion
2016

Our Alumni > Anna Rasmussen

Anna Rasmussen

Founder & CEO

- OpenBlend -

Year of completion
2007

Our Alumni > Elaine dela Cruz

Elaine dela Cruz

Co-founder, Coach, Consultant, Speaker and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Disruptor

- Project 23 -

Year of completion
2019

Our Alumni > Anna Hemmings MBE

Anna Hemmings MBE

Founding Director

- Beyond the Barriers -

Year of completion
2019

Our Alumni > Greg Baker

Greg Baker

High Performance Sport Head Coach, Mentor & Executive Coach

- British Para Table Tennis -

Year of completion
2020

Our Alumni > Ali Bastian

Ali Bastian

Actress & Coach

Year of completion
2020

Our Alumni > Patrice Gordon

Patrice Gordon

Executive Coach & Leadership Consultant

- Eminere Limited -

Year of completion
2017

Free Taster Session

To find out more, join us via Zoom on one of our Free Taster Sessions. These sessions are a chance to experience what it is like to learn with Barefoot, explore more about the programme and ask any questions you may have.

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Looking for a gentle introduction to coaching?

Our foundation level programme is an introduction to coaching for managers, leaders and individuals, aiming to provide a good understanding of how coaching can be used to enable someone to be at their best. If you do choose to continue your coach training on our flagship, ICF-accredited Postgraduate Certificate in Business and Personal Coaching, completion of this course will entitle you to a discount when booking on our flagship programme.

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