Professional Certificate of Advanced Study in Coaching Supervision

The 5-day face-to-face part (or equivalent online) is just one stage in the overall programme. The logic behind the modular design is that highly experienced coaches with a good psychological background do not need traditional training in supervision. They need an engagement with the most important themes of supervision in the atmosphere of challenge and experimentation with a group of equally experienced coaches. 

The programme also provides a flexible staged approach so that you can tailor the extent of your commitment to your current needs. Participants following all four stages will be supported through a lot of developmental work outside of the group face-to-face stage.

When you complete an application form we will consider the information you provide. We might ask additional questions or arrange an interview to discuss if this is a suitable programme to undertake at this stage.

The current course is based on an academically accredited award bearing programme (PGCert in Supervision for Coaching & Mentoring).

After successful completion of Stage 3, participants receive the Professional Certificate of Advanced Study in Coaching Supervision. The Advanced Certificate is an accredited programme, independently accredited by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). This also enables participants to apply for individual supervisor accreditation with EMCC, subject to building practice hours required and additional fees payable to EMCC.

Over and above this, the tutors are recognised authors in this field who act as advisors for professional bodies’ effort in development of professional standards. As such the programme’s academic and learning credentials are of a very high standard. For the purpose of professional development, it goes well beyond the evidencing of a particular set of competencies and behaviours and provides a more rounded and extended development of professional capability. We feel strongly that the requisite skills of an effective supervisor demand this higher level of development. 

Yes, you can. You will be paired with another student for Stage 1a and will be able to arrange your buddy meetings online. The intensive (Stage 1b) course is run face-to-face in Oxford over 5 days, or online over 8 mornings. So you can choose whether to come to the UK for the face-to-face programme, or attend an online programme remotely. All optional stages are possible to arrange at a distance.

The programme is also offered by Leading Systemically in partnership with Oxford Brookes covering Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. For details contact Dr Paul Lawrence at paul@leadingsystemically.com.

The programme is also offered in Italian by the Society for Coaching Psychology Italy in partnership with Oxford Brookes.

One essential text for the Stage 1a is Bachkirova, T., Jackson, P. and Clutterbuck, D. Second Edition (2021) Coaching and Mentoring Supervision: Theory and Practice, Open University Press . A copy will be sent to you when you enrol for Stage 1 of the programme.

You will need to explore further literature in preparation to your assignment (optional Stage 3). The advice on the literature for this stage will be provided during the course and in your supervision sessions.

Yes, you can, but you need to consider the following information:

a) Stages need to be taken in sequence.

b) In order to book your first supervision session (Stage 2) you will need to complete at least three sessions as a supervisor

c) Before you book the second supervision session you will need to complete another three sessions as a supervisor

d) Supervision sessions (Stage 2) are advised to be taken within two years after completion of the intensive course.

e) Stage 3 (assessment stage to receive Professional Certificate of Advanced Study in Coaching Supervision) is recommended to be taken at any point within two years after completion of the intensive course.

f) In order to take part in Stage 4 (Recognition as a supervisor) you need to complete at least 30 hours of supervising coaches. It is recommended that Stage 4 is be undertaken within three years of completion of the intensive course. 

On completion of Stage 4, we recognise the supervisor as being of the requisite standard to deliver supervision as part of our various trainings. We do use such supervisors to supervise our MA students, but we generally have a very low turnover of supervisors on the programme. This may change, of course in the future.

Stage 1b is delivered either as a face-to-face 5-day intensive course, or as an online course over 8 mornings. Please consult the website for the dates and delivery method of each programme. All other stages can be complete by distance, though the Stage 4 interview/discussion is best carried out face-to-face if this is feasible.

An attendance certificate is awarded after Stage 1. A Professional Certificate of Advanced Study is awarded on successful completion of Stage 3. Professional recognition is awarded on successful completion of Stage 4. As an attendee on a University based programme you will benefit from a strong quality management ethos and experience in advanced level education that may not be the case for other providers.

You will normally be required to attend all practice sessions in Stage 1 unless absolutely unavoidable. Both 'active' parts of practice are an absolute pre-requisite to proceed to Stages 2 and 3.

Our Professional Certificate of Advanced Study in Coaching Supervision is now recognised by the EMCC's ESQA accreditation - a quality award for training providers of coaching supervision.

What award can you apply for?

You need to apply for EIA (EMCC Global Individual Accreditation) in order to also apply for ESIA (EMCC Global Supervision Individual Accreditation), but the two can be done simultaneously.

You can apply for both on the same application form.

What is EMCC Global Individual Accreditation (EIA)?

The EIA is an internationally recognised accreditation that demonstrates that an individual practising as a professional mentor/coach has the appropriate level of knowledge and the ability to apply it effectively in their practice.

What is EMCC Global Supervision Individual Accreditation (ESIA)?

The ESIA is an internationally recognised accreditation that demonstrates that an individual practising as a professional mentor/coach supervisor has the appropriate level of knowledge and the ability to apply it effectively in his/her practice.

When and how can I apply?

You can apply for EIA and ESIA when you completed Stage 2 of Professional Certificate of Advanced Study in Coaching Supervision.

We will email everyone who successfully completed Stage 2 with information on How to Apply.

If you were already contacted by us you can download the application form.

Email EMCC to accreditation@emccglobal.org with your application form attached. 

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