This Diploma helps you upgrade your existing coaching skills
You’ll gain insights into the processes involved in behavioural change and the dynamics of coaching relationships.
The training is delivered in workshop-style group sessions, so you can practice skills and techniques in a safe and supportive environment with some online resources
Introduction to Coaching and ethical practice : how the PCC markers and process differs from the ACC
Alternative coaching models: GROW and beyond, considering how you use models and build on existing practice
Coaching for Emotional Intelligence and coaching for emotions
Client context and Positive Psychology exploring values, needs, strengths and belief change within our model
Somatic approaches to coaching : how the nervous system promotes growth
Positive Psychology & Coaching : exploring models and approaches
Narrative and cognitive approaches to coaching
Neuroscience : models, approaches and creativity
Next steps
These modules have a strong evidence base - using principles from Neuroscience and Positive Psychology - and are specifically designed to help you develop your own coaching style, within the ICF framework.
Our next cohort starts w/c 21st September and runs to w/c 25th January 2027: sessions are on Wednesdays 10-1pm.
No sessions w/c 26th October, 23rd November, 21st December, 28th December
The Spring 2027 cohort starts w/c 21st February 2027 and runs to w/c 21st June 2027: sessions are on Tuesdays 6-9pm.
**All of our timings are in the UK time: GMT / BST
"I thoroughly enjoyed the course, it's well designed and delivered at just the right pace. The trainers were excellent, knowledgeable, and supportive. This became my favourite time of the week, not only because of the structured learning but also the people in my group. The mentoring sessions were particularly valuable. When I started, I wasn't very confident, but now I feel like a capable and confident coach. I would recommend Optimus to anyone interested in exploring a coaching career. It's an investment that genuinely pays off! "
"I completed the Level 2 upgrade with Optimus and found the course exceptionally well designed and thoughtfully structured. I especially valued the holistic approach, bringing together positive psychology, neuroscience and somatics. The learning experience went far beyond theory; it deepened my awareness, presence, and practical coaching skills in a meaningful way. Overall, it has been a rich and transformative experience that strengthened both my confidence and capability as a coach. "
Yes, this upgrade course, alongside your existing training, will allow you to apply for PCC status once you have 500 coaching hours.
