Master how to intervene in complex group dynamics and drive impactful change within teams on our highly experiential team coaching pathway.
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Our accredited pathway builds from Postgraduate Certificate up to a Diploma, Ashridge Accreditation, and Master's.
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:
One intake annually in March
Postgraduate Diploma
STAGE
2
Advanced practice. Professional recognition
Duration:
8 months
Prerequisites:
Ashridge Postgraduate Certificate
Active coaching relationships
Start dates:
One intake annually in March
Master’s in Coaching
STAGE
3
Refective inquiry into your coaching practice
Duration:
12 months
Prerequisites:
Ashridge Postgraduate Certificate
Ashridge Postgraduate Diploma
Start dates:
One intake annually in March
Who is this programme for?
Among the first of its kind, this pathway is for senior professionals in leadership roles and experienced practitioners working with group and organisational dynamics. Move beyond facilitation and understand the hidden patterns that drive how teams work.
Typical participants include:
Executive coaches looking to add team coaching to their existing professional practice
Consultants and OD specialists seeking to drive cultural change and boost collective performance
HR and L&D leaders responsible for team development within complex environments
Senior professionals wanting to become better, more reflective team leaders
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10
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years since the Team Coaching programme at Hult Ashridge was founded
“The psychodynamic element of the team coaching qualification at Ashridge makes this programme truly unique and really valuable.”
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Duncan Lewin
MD; Board Member; Team, Board & Executive Coach
STAGE 1
Our research-informed postgraduate certificate is designed to help you understand why teams succeed—and what can hold them back. Gain the clarity and confidence to understand what's happening beneath the surface, and when and how to intervene effectively on this highly experiential group-based programme.
Part-time format
4 intensive, experiential workshops at Ashridge (10 days total), including skills practice and live supervision, and a reflective journal
Cohorts
1 per year, enrolling in March
Outcomes
You'll graduate with the organisational understanding and relational skills to lead complex team coaching engagements. You'll develop a deeper capacity for group reflection and the judgement required to intervene effectively in high-pressure organisational environments.
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STAGE 2
Stage two is the gateway to earning your accreditation and becoming an Ashridge Accredited Team 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 Team Coach 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 Team Coach status and fast-tracked EMCC Senior Practitioner Team Coach status from the European Mentoring and Coaching Council—a clear, internationally recognised signal of your professional credibility and advanced capability.
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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. 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
Program fees
Postgraduate Certificate
9,950 GBP
Postgraduate Diploma
13,600 GBP
Master's in Team Coaching
26,650 GBP
All fees are excluding VAT
Next start date & deadline
Deadline:
3 February, 2027
Starts:
March 2027 (Face-to-Face at Hult Ashridge)
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.