The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with an advanced, evidence-informed grounding in coaching psychology, human transformation, behavioural change and professional coaching practice. Drawing on established frameworks from positive psychology, somatic psychology, neuroscience and applied behaviour change, learners will develop the knowledge, skills and professional competencies to facilitate deep and lasting transformation in individual and group coaching contexts.
The qualification integrates theoretical understanding with extensive live practice, providing a rigorous academic and professional foundation for coaches who wish to progress to postgraduate university study or advance their professional coaching careers.
Successful completion may support progression to postgraduate study in psychology or a related discipline, subject to a university’s written acceptance of this exact qualification and each learner’s entry, credit and RPL requirements.
Approved Centres are responsible for reviewing and making decisions as to the applicant’s ability to complete the learning programme successfully and meet the demands of the qualification. The initial assessment by the centre will need to consider the support that is readily available or can be made available to meet individual learner needs as appropriate.
During recruitment, approved centres need to provide learners with accurate information on the title and focus of the qualification for which they are studying.
For the QUALIFI Level 7 Diploma in Professional Coaching and Psychology the minimum age at entry is 20 years.
In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, centres may assess their level of language at the time of entry.