Home > Courses > Management & Leadership > Life Coaching > Certificate > CMI Level 5 Certificate in Professional Coaching Practice

CMI Level 5 Certificate in Professional Coaching Practice

Study Method Online
Provider ICS Learn
Start Date Enrol anytime
ICS Learn

Course overview

The CMI Level 5 Certificate in Professional Coaching Practice is a focused online qualification for aspiring or practising coaches, managers, and Learning & Development professionals who use coaching in their roles and want to deepen their coaching knowledge.

You’ll explore key areas of coaching such as effective coaching relationships, communication, ethical practice, coaching strategies and ongoing professional development. Depending on the modules you study, you’ll build knowledge that can help you respond more effectively to different coachee needs and workplace situations.

More in-depth than the CMI Level 5 Award, but more focused than the full CMI Level 5 Diploma, this Certificate gives you a practical route while keeping your studies manageable.

Who's It For?

The CMI Level 5 Certificate in Professional Coaching Practice is a great choice if you are:

  • New to professional coaching and want to build a stronger understanding of effective coaching practice
  • Already coaching others and want to develop your skills and confidence
  • A manager or Learning & Development professional who uses coaching as part of your role
  • Seeking more depth than the CMI Level 5 Award, without committing to the full Diploma
  • Looking to strengthen areas such as coaching relationships, communication, ethics and professional practice
  • Interested in gaining a recognised CMI qualification to support your development as a coach

Job outcomes

  • Professional Coach
  • Leadership Coach
  • Learning & Development Manager
  • Middle Manager
  • Operational Manager

Want to see more job outcomes and how your future could change?

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
xo-logo

coursesonline.co.uk customers are now eligible to apply for an XO Student Discount Card.

Enrol in a course today to unlock exclusive deals.

Duration study load

  • 3–6 months

  • 12 months support period

Delivery

This course is delivered 100% online via self-study and e-learning through the mystudyspace virtual learning platform, with 24/7 access to all interactive course materials.

Entry requirements

  • No formal qualifications are required to study the CMI Level 5 Certificate in Professional Coaching Practice.
  • You must be at least 18 years old.
  • As the qualification is delivered in English, a good standard of written English is required to complete your assignments.

Find out more about the entry requirements for this course

Pathways

Once you've completed your CMI Level 5 Certificate in Professional Coaching Practice, you can continue developing your coaching and mentoring expertise through further CMI study. CMI recommends progression routes including:

  • CMI Level 5 Principles of Professional Coaching
  • CMI Level 5 Professional Mentoring Practice
  • CMI Level 6 Professional Coach Supervision
  • CMI Level 7 qualifications in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring

Successful students are also on track to apply for Chartered Management status — the most advanced and prestigious management certification in the UK — once they meet the qualifying criteria.

Course features

  • 24/7 access to the all-in-one virtual learning platform, mystudyspace
  • Access to all interactive online course materials
  • Online Induction Programme and AI-led videos
  • FREE online study planners
  • Expert academic support
  • Friendly Student Services team for non-academic questions

Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is not applicable for this course.

Professional Recognition

This qualification is awarded by the CMI (Chartered Management Institute).

Assessment

To successfully gain your CMI qualification, you'll complete two written assignments of around 4,000 words each. Assignments are submitted online through mystudyspace and marked by CMI tutors.

Subjects

In the CMI Certificate in Professional Coaching Practice, you'll choose to study two units to achieve a minimum of 14 credits.

Core Units
Principles of Professional Coaching
The Role of the Professional Coach
Management and Leadership Influences in Coaching and Mentoring

Want more information about the subjects for this course?

Payment options

  • Interest-free, flexible payment plans available
  • No government funding available for this course

Find out more about the payment options for this course

About ICS Learn

As the world’s most experienced flexible learning provider, we specialise in professional online qualifications for where you're headed next.Whether you're looking to break into a new field, advance in your current role, or gain a promotion, our self-paced, 100% online courses make it simple to study at your own pace, on your own terms.Suited for those across virtually any industry, our wide range of globally recognised qualifications includes:CIPD HR and L&D coursesAAT Accountancy & Bookkeeping coursesICB & Sage Payroll coursesCMI Management & Leadership coursesPRINCE2 Project Management coursesCIPS Procurement coursesBCS Information Technology coursesWith anytime enrolment, 24/7 online course access, and expert academic support, we make it easy to fit learning around your life – and not the other way around.That’s why every year we help thousands of busy professionals just like you gain the skills they need for a career they’ll love. Progress with purpose. Enrol today!

Want to know more about this course?
Complete the form and learn about:

  • Pricing and payment options
  • Start dates
  • Subjects
  • Study method
  • How to get help and contact information
  • Everything you need to know before enrolling!
What can you expect

What can you expect?

Complete the form and learn about everything you need to know before enrolling!

  • Receive a consultation from a course expert
  • Pricing and payment options
  • Start dates
  • Subjects
  • Study Method
  • How to get help and contact information

Want to know more about this course?

Get your free course guide now! Complete this easy form and you'll receive a course guide and consultation from ICS Learn

By submitting this enquiry I accept the "Privacy Policy" and "Terms of Use"