CMI Level 5 Diploma Coaching for Professionals
Gain a Skills England-approved qualification and develop the professional coaching expertise employers value.
This Level 5 CMI (HTQ) qualification is designed for individuals who want to build advanced coaching skills aligned with real-world occupational standards. Recognised as a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ), this programme equips you to coach with confidence and professionalism across a wide range of sectors. Whether you are supporting career progression, life transitions, or organisational development, this course provides a practical, flexible route to achieving a nationally approved coaching qualification.
Who should take this course
Ideal for professionals working in coaching, careers guidance, skills development, or leadership roles who want to enhance their ability to support others through coaching. The course is particularly valuable for those who want a flexible, practical qualification that aligns with employer needs and recognised national standards.
Whether you are an experienced practitioner looking to formalise your coaching expertise, or seeking to progress into specialist coaching roles, this HTQ provides the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to deliver effective coaching in today’s workplace.
About HTQs and benefits
Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are quality-marked by Skills England to demonstrate they meet rigorous occupational standards set by employers. Completing this HTQ gives you a qualification that is valued and recognised across multiple sectors — making it a strong choice for both career progression and personal development.
By taking this Diploma, you will build a deep understanding of professional coaching principles, develop practical coaching skills, and learn to adapt your approach to different client needs. You will gain the ability to coach ethically and effectively, helping individuals and organisations achieve meaningful outcomes.
Progression opportunities
Completing the CMI Level 5 Diploma Coaching for Professionals can open doors to a variety of coaching roles, including Careers and Skills Development Coach, Employment and Skills Coach, Progression Coach, or Life Coach. The qualification provides a strong foundation for employment in the growing coaching and development sector, as well as for those delivering coaching within organisations.
Learners can also use this qualification as a pathway to further learning. You may wish to progress onto higher-level management or coaching qualifications, such as the CMI Level 7 in Management and Leadership, with the goal of becoming a Chartered Manager — or to continue developing your practice through additional coaching or mentoring study.
Purchase options
Pay in Full, Pay Monthly, Pay one at a time, and Pay by Invoice (in full).
Pay in full
Pay monthly
Pay one at a time
Registration fee + £270 for your first unit
Pay by invoice
Request an Invoice to pay in full here.
Course content
Learners must complete and pass all four (4) mandatory units and achieve a total of 37 credits .The minimum GLH is 92 hours. The Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 370 hours.
Units included in this course:
Pay in full:
Pay monthly:
Other purchase options:
Why would you want to pay One unit at a time vs Paying monthly?
This will depend on your specific requirement and how you plan to study, preference on payment schedule and availability of funds.
For example: If you prefer to pay a lower amount every month – a monthly subscription option will work better. Pay one unit at a time works well for those who wish to just purchase the first unit and take their time completing it, which could take a couple of months or more for some users. In this scenario your next payment will be in a couple of months rather than monthly, but the payments are larger. If you have any further questions please reach out to one of our course specialists here.
