Deepen your expertise and transform your effectiveness through relational practice. Learn to reflect deeply, work flexibly, and become the coach your client needs in their most challenging moments.
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Our accredited executive coaching pathway builds from a Postgraduate Certificate to a Diploma, Ashridge Accreditation, and a Master's in Executive Coaching.
Postgraduate Certificate
STAGE
1
Foundational depth and core relational skills
Duration:
10-12 months
Prerequisites:
3+ years coaching/consulting/mentoring
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Start dates:
Three intakes per year: January and May (face-to-face cohorts) / October (online cohort)
Postgraduate Diploma
STAGE
2
Advanced practice. Professional recognition
Duration:
8 months
Prerequisites:
Ashridge Postgraduate Certificate
Active coaching relationships
Start dates:
Three intakes per year: January and May (face-to-face cohorts) / October (online cohort)
Master’s in Coaching
STAGE
3
Refective inquiry into your coaching practice
Duration:
12 months
Prerequisites:
Ashridge PG Certificate/Diploma
Active coaching relationships
Start dates:
Three intakes per year: January and May (face-to-face cohorts) / October (online cohort)
Who is this programme for?
Our executive coaching pathway is designed for those working in intensive, one-to-one coaching relationships and senior professionals in leadership and mentorship roles.
Typical participants include:
Senior coaches, consultants and OD specialists seeking to ground their practice in proven relational coaching theory
Transitioning executives preparing to launch a high-level consultancy or coaching career on their own terms
HR leaders and VPs who coach as part of their daily role and might wish to move into full-time professional practice
Senior professionals wanting to become more relational, reflective leaders
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years since the Executive Coaching programme at Hult Ashridge was founded
“The programme moved me beyond relying on tools and gave me the confidence to use the coaching relationship itself as my primary instrument. It significantly enhanced my practice.”
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Stephanie Conway
Senior Director Talent Development, LinkedIn
STAGE 1
Our postgraduate certificate is a research-informed higher education qualification that facilitates the application of theory and the development of core coaching skills, with an emphasis on personal reflection, ethical judgement and relational presence.
Part-time format
5 intensive, experiential workshops at Ashridge or online (10 days total), including 5 facilitated supervised sessions and a reflective journal
Cohorts
3 per year. Intakes in January and May (face-to-face cohorts) and October (online cohort)
Online option
A dedicated online cohort delivers the same rigorous curriculum via live, interactive workshops
Outcomes
You'll cultivate a range of relational coaching skills and deepen your capacity for self-reflection. You'll develop a broad understanding of the theoretical frameworks and ethical principles needed to lead effective coaching engagements from initial contract through to completion.
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STAGE 2
Stage two is the gateway to earning your accreditation and becoming an Ashridge Accredited Executive Coach—a clear signal of your professional credibility. We are one of only a few providers whose postgraduate diploma includes an integrated fast-track to Senior Practitioner status with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC).
Part-time format
This is an assessment-only module, comprising:
One half-day preparation workshop
Live coaching assessment, and
Submitted evidence of coaching practice
Requirements
You'll need to have completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Executive Coaching to apply for accreditation.
Outcomes
Upon completion of the Postgraduate Diploma, you will earn Ashridge Accredited Executive Coach status and fast-tracked EMCC Senior Practitioner Executive Coach status from the European Mentoring and Coaching Council.
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STAGE 3
Your optional master's year is a year of discovery and the final stage of your coaching qualification journey. By placing your own practice at the heart of a mindful inquiry, you'll refine your professional voice and gain the confidence and credentials to lead at the highest levels of the coaching profession.
Part-time format
4 intensive, experiential workshops at Ashridge (12 days total)
5 half-day supervision sessions (2.5 days total)
Reflective inquiry: case study dissertation
Location
Hult Ashridge campus, UK
Requirements
Successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma
Outcomes
By completing the full Master's programme, you'll graduate as a research-informed, fully accredited professional with the recognised credentials, self-awareness, and relational skills to transform your practice.
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Our coaching and supervision faculty are published pioneers of the profession who will be actively involved in your development as executive coaches. Together, they combine Organisation Development, Complexity, and Psychotherapeutic expertise with our relational philosophy for a truly unique learning experience that can empower you to unlock sustained positive change for your clients.
Start your application online, which includes evidence of your experience and education, a personal statement, and two referees, and a member of the enrollment team will be in touch to discuss your next steps.
Entry requirements
An undergraduate or master's degree, or equivalent academic award
Minimum of three years' experience in a coaching or consulting position or similar
Proficiency in English
Programme fees
Postgraduate Certificate
9,950 GBP
Postgraduate Diploma
13,600 GBP
Master's in Executive Coaching
26,650 GBP
All fees are excluding VAT
Start dates & deadlines
Deadline:
10 September, 2026
Starts:
October 2026 (Online)
Deadline:
21 December, 2026
Starts:
Jan 2027 (Face-to-Face)
Deadline:
5 April, 2027
Starts:
May 2027 (Face-to-Face)
Have a question that isn't answered here? A member of the team will be happy to help. Email us at admissions@ashridge.hult.edu.