Postgraduate Certificate in Executive Coaching
This program increases your ability to engage individuals on a profound level, significantly increasing their organizational impact and performance.
At a glance
1 yr part-time (5 x 2-day workshops)
Study at Ashridge House or Online
3 intakes per year (1 online, 2 in-person)
EMCC Senior Practitioner (only with Ashridge Accreditation)
Program Overview
Coaches work in complex and sensitive social and political environments that require the use of a rare combination of skills, knowledge, personal qualities and concern for professional ethics.
The aim of this qualification is to support you and enable you to develop yourself as an executive coach to the full extent of your potential. The programme is designed to adapt to your personal strengths and coaching philosophy, to help you become the best coach you can be for a large variety of clients.
This programme combines a psychological and organizational perspective on coaching. Through a combination of psychological theories and models, sound business understanding and facilitative coaching, you will acquire the skills to grow your organization consulting and coaching practice.
For anyone thinking about doing this, absolutely go for it. It's been one of the most incredible experiences I've had the privilege to do. I've loved meeting and working with wonderful people, benefiting from brilliant faculty and cutting-edge academic research. I've enjoyed thinking about how to apply that back, out in the real world, to make a difference.
Faye Blois Brooke
Master's in Executive Coaching
Postgraduate Certificate in Executive Coaching
This module comprises 5 x 2-day workshops.
In these workshops you will learn psychological theory and the latest relational coaching techniques, and practise your skills by working in triads with your peers.
To achieve the Postgraduate Certificate in Executive Coaching you must complete and submit a reflective journal.
Highlights
Study face-to-face or online
Optional accreditation process
Optional accreditation process
This consists of an individual coaching accreditation assessment - a half-day preparation workshop + one-day practicum.
Upon successful completion, you will achieve a Postgraduate Diploma in Executive Coaching. You will be able to use the "Ashridge Accredited Executive Coach" logo on your website and marketing materials.
Highlights
Gain Ashridge Accreditation
You must have completed the Postgraduate Certificate
EMCC Senior Practitioner Status
Continue your study
Add a 2nd year to your study to achieve a Masters in Executive Coaching.
Further develop your coaching style towards a mindful and relational approach.
In this master's year you will complete an action-learning-based, qualitative research project, supported by our experienced coaching faculty and Hult Impact Research Lab director, Erik de Haan
Highlights
Master's in Executive Coaching
10% discount on master's fee
EMCC Senior Practitioner Status
Workshops
Developing Coaching Strategies
Psychological Theories of Personality: Working in the Relationship
Creative Change Interventions
Professionalism in the Coaching Relationship
Ashridge Coaching Philosophy
At Ashridge we see coaching as a relational practice. While we take it as read that serving our clients is the primary task of a coaching relationship, we have a particular perspective on the nature of this relationship. We take the view that the relationship between coach and client is at the heart of effective coaching and is, therefore, the central vehicle for learning and change. We see this as a mutual and co-creating relationship rather than a remedial contract to solve a problem.
Our Coaching Faculty
Our coaching and supervision faculty are highly experienced organization consultants and executive coaches and supervisors. Many are also experienced psychotherapists and bring their relational and Gestalt approaches to our coaching programs.
Ann Knights
BA (Hons), MSc, MCIPD, DipM, ATT
Erik de Haan
Ashridge Centre for Coaching Director, MA, MSc, PHD
Charlotte Sills
MA, MSc, PGCE, Teaching/Supervising Transactional Analyst (ITAA)
Tammy Tawadros
MSc in HR/Organisational Consulting
David Birch
BA (Hons), PGCE, MSc, PG Cert Supervision
Simon Cavicchia
MA (Oxon), MSc (Organisational Change), MSc (Gestalt Psychotherapy), Dip. Supervision
Judith Bell
BA(Hons), DipClinPsych, DPsych, AFBPsS
Dorothee Stoffels
BA/DipS, MSc, MA
Fees & admissions
How to apply
The application process takes place online. Our virtual information sessions are a great way to learn more about the programme and the application processs.
Submit a completed application form or online application
Provide details of two referees
Entry requirements
An undergraduate or master's degree, or equivalent academic award, or if you are a mature individual without an academic qualification, evidence of appropriate conceptual and study skills
Minimum of three years' experience in a coaching or consulting position including roles offering mentoring and the development of others in their professional remit
Proficiency in English
Program fees
| Program | Fees |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Certificate | 9,650 GBP |
| Postgraduate Diploma (Postgraduate Certificate + Accreditation) | 13,250 GBP |
| Master's in Coaching | 25,250 GBP |
All fees are excluding VAT
Start Dates
| Start Date | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 (Face-to-Face) | April 16, 2025 |
| October 16, 2025 (Online) | September 11, 2025 |
| January 19, 2026 (Face-to-Face | December 15, 2025 |
| May 18, 2026 (Face-to-Face) | April 13, 2026 |
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