CMI Level 5 Award Principles of Professional Coaching
Explore strategies for managing relationships, communicating with impact, problem solving and decision making
This CMI Level 5 qualification is designed to support individuals in the development of knowledge of professional coaching, helping them understand the core requirements for effective coaching practice. Aimed at individuals wishing to develop their knowledge of professional coaching in order to understand the coaching process, without the requirement to demonstrate the application of skills.
Who should take this course
Ideal for middle managers who want to lead with greater impact, support team development, and build a coaching culture within their organisation.
This course is also well suited to HR professionals, team leaders, and aspiring coaches looking to enhance their communication skills, foster trust, and help others achieve meaningful goals. Whether you’re coaching internally or working independently, you’ll gain strategies to manage stakeholder relationships, solve problems effectively, and coach with confidence.
Course duration
This course provides foundational knowledge and skills consisting of one unit and typically takes between two and four months to complete. You can complete this unit faster or slower depending on your availability to study and learning style.
Progression opportunities
Upon successful completion of their qualification, learners are able to progress to further learning within the suite of Level 5 Qualifications in Coaching & Mentoring – i.e. completing an Award and topping-up to Certificate.
Learners may also investigate the opportunity to become a Chartered Manager or enrolling on a higher level qualification with the CMI or progressing on to Higher Education study.
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Course content
Learners must complete one unit to a minimum of 60 TUT hours, 6 credits to achieve this qualification. The minimum GLH is 14 hours.
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Other options for Level 5
Principles of Professional Coaching
You can also achieve a Level 5 Qualification in Principles of Professional Coaching by completing a Certificate Level course.
The qualification is the same, the durations and depth of knowledge depends on the amount of units you are committed to complete, ie Award – 1 unit, Certificate – 2 units. More information on both options for this Level 5 Coaching qualification available here.
If your goal to progress onto further study or higher level, you may want to opt for a Certificate, however if you are looking for a quick certificate to get a promotion, you may achieve your goal faster and cheaper. Please chat to one of our course specialists or complete a career assessment form if you would like more assistance when choosing which course will be most suitable for your specific requirements.
You must be 19+ years old and working as a Manager or similar to apply for this course.
CMI Level 5 Certificate Principles of Professional Coaching
Units: 2 Time: approx 8 weeks per unit
