Dual Accredited CMI & AC
Coach training programmes
Dual Accredited CMI & AC Coach training programmes
If you’re passionate about elevating your coaching career to new heights, there’s no better time to start than today. Our comprehensive dual accredited coach training programme via the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Association for Coaching (AC) will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to make a lasting impact. Join our community of coaches who are changing the world, one coachee at a time.
CMI & Association for Coaching Accredited
The Association for Coaching ‘Accredited Certificate in Coach Training (ACCT)’ course is for anyone wishing to complete an accredited qualification to become a coach. And for 2023 enrolments onwards we now offer the dual qualification with accelerated pathway to Foundation Coach status with the Association for Coaching inclusive of one year full membership and 3 year accreditation status.
The course comes with the flexible option of completing the certificate qualification on its own too. Check out our FAQ’s for more.
LEVEL 3
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£1,234
+VAT
LEVEL 5
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£1,234
+VAT
LEVEL 7
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£1,234
+VAT
What is the right course for you?
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Learn in your own time
Why not try our AC E-Learning course
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Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly do I need to do to gain the certificate?
- Join all 8 live mandatory workshops (80% live attendance is required)
- Complete all the pre and post work content and activities
- Evidence at least 20 hours of workplace or external coaching (we recommend at least 2 hours of coaching per week)
- Complete the recommended self study (recommend self study available of 1 hour per week) and evidence this thorough a CPD log (we provide all templates)
- Complete 2x very short reflective practice journal excerpts (these are one A4 page per piece maximum)
- Complete 2 short written assignments: 1 x personal coaching approach and 1 x coaching case study (these are structured in a way that you can use them to market/promote yourself as a coach within your workplace or as part of your marketing for external consultants)
- In addition for levels 3 and 5 CMI award programmes you will complete a final unit based assignment of approx. 3500-4000 words and for level 7 CMI Certificate there are two unit based assignments to complete
- Complete and submit all your coaching assignments for review and certification
What do I get for my investment?
On successful completion of the course and submitted certificate requirements, you will gain an Association for Coaching Accredited Certificate in Coach Training (ACCT) and your CMI Level Award or Certificate Qualification with all the incredible items listed here.
- 8 live workshops filled with coaching models, methodology, discussion, and practice
- Coaches Goodie Box (worth £160)
- Lifetime Access to the DNA Coach Hub Learners Portal (filled with toolkits, guides and video content outlined in the programme overview)
- 12 months student membership of the Association for Coaching
- 3 years access and student membership to the CMI Managers Hub
What exactly is the DNA Coach Hub Learners Portal?
The Coaching Hub is your online portal to access your recorded training content. This includes:
- Videos for topics we cover
- A wide variety of workbooks, guides, and downloadable toolkits
- Accessible proforma templates to get you started
- Learning resources including book PDF’s, articles, and research papers
How long do I have access to the Coaching Hub Learners Portal?
You have access to the Coaching Hub Learners Portal for life. And, if we make any updates to any of the learning content you will get the updated versions so you are always up to date.
What is in the Coaches Goodie Box?
This is super exciting and we love shipping this to our students. In your goodie box you get:
- Engaged Coach notebook journal
- 3 of our very own coaching card decks (Team Mindset, Self Care Mindset and Resilient Mindset)
- An Awesome Coach Mug
- Some pens and a tote bag
- Julie Starr’s Coaching Manual Book
How much does the training cost?
£1,595 + VAT for Level 3 Award in Coaching and Mentoring
£1,795 + Vat for Level 5 Award in Professional Coaching Practice
£1,995 + VAT for Level 7 Certificate in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring
We also offer the AC Accredited Certificate in Coach Training on it’s own for those who do not wish to take the CMI programme at the investment of £1,295 + VAT for the ACCT Certificate only.
How do I arrange payment?
You can click the links above to take you to the payment options. You can pay now via card (we do not accept PayPal) or choose the invoice option and we will send this to you or your sponsoring organisation. You can pay the full total amount upfront or you can pay in three instalments. To secure your place on the programme you must have ether paid in full prior to the course start date or at least one instalment paid in advance.
What are the cancellation terms?
All course sign ups are final. We will offer transfer of programme if you are unable to commit to programme dates. Please contact us at hello@dnacoach.co.uk to ask any questions before signing up to the programme.
What happens if I don't submit the course certification requirements?
You will not receive your certificate. Completion of the stated work is solely your responsibility; we will however support you in any way we reasonably can and would ask you to let us know as soon as possible if you have any concerns.
How will this course help me at work?
This course will help you further develop your skills as a supervisor, manager, and leader by adding ‘coach’ to your skillset. This will provide you with the opportunity to gain a qualification recognised by one of the top globally known industry standards of the Association for Coaching. Coaches gain satisfaction helping people develop and achieve their goals. Engaging others through coaching can strengthen personal and professional relationships. Coaching often takes place in a fast paced environment that accelerates personal growth and development. Supporting others is an excellent way in which to maintain individual professional development.
What if I want a coaching qualification but don't want to write lengthy essays?
Then why not talk to Laura and the team about completing the Association for Coaching Accredited Certificate in Coach Training – there are shorter written assignments but they are not academically led or lengthy.
Who can join this programme?
Absolutely anyone with a keen interest in people, personal and professional development. We have students from a wide range of backgrounds, industries, and disciplines. Students at various stages in their careers from being new to managing and leading people to being executive level leaders in business and independent consultants wising to add coaching to their business skillset. We have independent HR and Coaching professionals who run their own business or consultancy or lead group coaching programmes and memberships. We also have people looking for self-development join as well.
I want to do a life coaching certification, is this programme for me?
This is not a life coaching certificate however there are many topics covered that could be easily transferred to life coaching scenarios. If you would like some recommendations to life coach training providers then drop us a note to hello@dnacoach.co.uk and we will happily share some companies with you to enquire with.
After completion, what comes next?
We would love you to remain a student with us by joining our monthly membership to The Coaching Club and/or complete further training and accreditation with us via our Continuing Coach Education programmes. We’ll keep you posted on all of this. Importantly though, we want you to go out and coach…after all, that’s why you’re here. Go out and help people all around you be at their very best, to make change and to move forward. If you are an independent consultant then start reaching out to your clients with your coaching offering. If you are within a workplace, then lead with a coaching approach and truly build that coaching culture within your organisation. Whether running your own business or working for an organisation, success as a coach often lies with the ability to develop personal and professional networks so get out and do as much of that as possible.
How much do I need to participate in the programme?
We need you to be present and to actively participate. This will involve you always being camera on for our online sessions. We want to hear your voice to during group discussion and activities. You will get a lot of opportunity to coach and be coached during your time on the programme…all within a psychologically safe learning space. You will need attend at least 80% of the live programme content.
What extra work do I need to do outside of the live workshops?
As well as attending the live workshops, you are required to complete some activity prior to each workshop and post each workshop. This would be an investment of your time of approximately one hour per week and may involves self-study activities such as watching additional recorded footage, completing a workbook exercise, reading relevant books, articles or journal items, writing a piece of reflection or answering some case study questions.
You will also be expected to evidence 20 hours of coaching, complete a CPD log evidencing pertinent learning outside of the programme, write 2 short reflective pieces and complete 2 short assignments.
Are all the sessions online?
Yes, for now…all our live workshops are held via Zoom so it is imperative you can access Zoom with camera and audio facilities.
How many people are on the course with me?
We work with small to medium cohort groups when running programmes online. This can be anywhere between 8 to 24 delegates per programme
Who are the CMI?
The CMI is a Chartered Institute, meaning it’s been granted a Royal Charter. CMI is a chartered professional body in the UK and is recognised globally as a leader in management and leadership training. CMI are the only professional body able to offer Chartered Manager Status for learners. CMI are regulated by four regulators: Ofqual in England, CCEA in Northern Ireland, the Qualifications Wales and the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA).
Who are the Association for Coaching?
The Association for Coaching® (AC) is a leading independent, and not for profit professional body dedicated to promoting best practice and raising the awareness and standards of coaching, worldwide. Their purpose is to inspire and champion coaching excellence, to advance the coaching profession and make a sustainable difference to individuals, organizations, and society.
The AC are an inclusive organisation, with members from over 50 countries, made up of professional coaches, training & coaching service providers, internal coaches, and organizations building coaching cultures.
To continue to drive the highest standards in coaching the Association for Coaching offers accreditation of Coach Training programmes. AC Coach Training Accreditation signals to students that a training course meets the AC standard for comprehensive coach training, encompassing the application of the AC Coaching Competency Framework, works within the Global Code of Ethics for Coaches and Mentors ethical guidelines and provides practical experience.
When I sign up for a course, what happens?
You will be sent a series of welcome emails and a video from Laura confirming your place and all the important calendar invites to they are safe in your diary. We will then arrange for your goodies box to be delivered to you at least 48 hours prior to the first live workshop. You will be added to the Coaching Hub Learners Portal and assigned your first activity. One of the team will arrange a call with you and/or a short zoom to say hello and answer any questions.
I'm on the fence or uncertain which course to choose, who can I speak with?
For any questions at all then drop us an email to hello@dnacoach.co.uk and we will arrange to have a catch up with you over Zoom.
