Coaching Professional Apprenticeship

Remote 17 months (14 months practical + EPA) Fully Funded for Employers

Develop high‑impact coaching capability with the Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship, designed for professionals who coach individuals and teams to improve performance, support change, and develop leadership.

Over 17 months, you’ll build evidence‑based coaching skills, underpinned by psychology and ethical practice.

Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship
Accredited professional coaching development
Real workplace coaching hours and reflective portfolio
Robust preparation for independent practice

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Is this Apprenticeship right for me?

Ideal for managers, people leaders and specialist coaches who provide structured coaching within their organisation or to clients. Suited to those who enjoy enabling others to set goals, build self‑awareness and deliver measurable performance outcomes.

Employers can use this apprenticeship to upskill existing leaders or develop an internal coaching function that supports culture and performance.

Learners should be:

Aged 16+
In full-time employment (or looking to be hired as an apprentice)
Comfortable working confidentially with coaches and stakeholders

Knowledge gained

During the apprenticeship, learners gain a strong understanding of:

Foundations in psychology, neuroscience and motivation for coaching
Coaching ethics, boundaries and supervision
Diversity, equity and inclusion in coaching practice
Approaches to culture, leadership and change
Methods for evaluating coaching ROI and outcomes

Transferable skills

Learners also build wider professional skills highly valued by employers:

Influencing and stakeholder management
Communication and rapport‑building
Analytical thinking and problem‑solving
Professional documentation and record‑keeping

Funding & How it works

This apprenticeship is government-funded. Employers can use Apprenticeship Levy funds, or for non-levy employers, only a 5% contribution is required, with the remaining 95% funded by the government.

For learners, there is no cost to join the programme.

To get started, simply fill out the enquiry form on this page, and a member of our team will contact you to discuss hiring options, eligibility, or joining as an apprentice.

What you'll learn