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Coaching Professional
Business Coaching
Coaching Professional is a Level 5 programme is desgined for those in coaching roles, engaging and empowering individuals and teams to enhance their professional performance.
Programme Description
The Coaching Professional programme, developed in partnership with employers, responds to the growing demand for innovative approaches to future ways of working by supporting others to develop their own self-belief. The programme aims to empower both the coach and the individuals they support, equipping them to work, collaborate, innovate, and adapt to an increasingly volatile working environment.
Throughout the programme, learners build a strong foundation of coaching knowledge, skills, and behaviours, working towards their End Point Assessment (EPA), which focuses on demonstrating the essential competencies of an effective coach.
Long term we’re setting up learners to make a lasting impact, preparing them to become forward-thinking coaches who bring out the best in others, lead meaningful change, and drive continuous improvement in their roles and across the business.
Want to learn more?
Download the Programme Guide or Line Manager's Guidance for detailed information on what the Coaching Professional programme offers and how it can benefit both learners and your organisation.
Taster Sessions
If you are unsure that our Coaching programme is for you, why not try our taster session?
For the Coaching Practitioner programme, we host a virtual session every other month with our in-house coaching specialist. During this session, you can learn more about the course, it's modules and assessment methods. Best of all, you can ask our specialist any questions you have about the programme!
The current schedule of dates for the taster sessions is as follows:
- 6th January 2026 3pm-4pm
- 3rd February 2026 3pm-4pm
- 3rd March 2026 3pm-4pm
- 7th April 2026 3pm-4pm
Click here to book onto one of our taster sessions
Programme
Coaching Professional Level 5
Programme Duration
14 Months + 3 Months for End Point Assessment
Start Date
This programme has rolling start dates, so you can learn at a pace that suits you.
Price
Fully or 95% funded through the Growth and Skills Levy
Awarding Body
Highfield Assessments
This programme is delivered entirely remotely and can be delivered one-to-one, or if an employer has multiple learners, we can provide a closed cohort approach (monthly or quarterly) while still offering individual support.
Learners will meet with their tutor once a month for the knowledge-based part of the programme. Between sessions, assignments will be set and completed through our online platform, Smart Assessor. Every 12 weeks a progress review will take place, which line managers should attend, to discuss progress on programme.
Learners must be able to commit to the programme, have the support of your employer and your job role must align with programme requirements to demonstrate the competencies needed to pass the End Point Assessment. For the coaching programme learners must have at least two people to coach.
Employers enrolling learners can set their own entry criteria but to be eligible for funding learners must:
- Have been a UK resident for 3+ years or be part of an EU Settlement Scheme, spending at least 50% of time working in England.
- Hold a contract of employment.
- Not be enrolled in another government funded programme.
After the learning phase is completed, the learner, employer, and Intec will meet to determine if you are ready to proceed to the End Point Assessment (EPA). The EPA, conducted by an external End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO), will evaluate whether you have demonstrated the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours to meet the required standards. Learners can achieve a Pass or Distinction based on their performance.
The EPA has three parts:
| Duration | Details | Weighting | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge Test | 60 minutes | 40 multiple choice and scenario based questions. | 33.33% |
| Portfolio-Based Interview | 60 minutes | Portfolio should provide maximum at least one piece of evidence for each of the criteria. | 33.33% |
| Observation with Q&A | 140 minutes | Two, 1 hour observation of a coaching session (individual or group) being delivered, followed by a 20 minute Q&A. | 33.33% |
Professional Links: Once complete learners can apply to become a member of
- The European Mentoring and Coaching Council
- The Association for Coaching
- The International Coach Federation
Progression: Depending on their job role, learners may want to consider applying for the Operations Departmental Manager, Learning & Development Practitioner or Learning & Development Consultant/Business Partner programmes.
Results That Speak For Themselves
99%
End Point Assessment Pass Rate
73%
Achieve a Distinction
97%
of Learners Recommend Us
97%
of Employers Recommend Us
Key Learning Aims
By the end of the programme, learners will have developed the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to demonstrate competence, confidence, and best practices in their job role.
Emotional & Social Intelligence
Organisational Culture
Diversity, Inclusion & Bias in Coaching
Introduction to Coaching
Coaching Models & Tools
Building Self-Awareness
Developing Effective Communication Skills
Ethics & Professional Conduct in Coaching
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
Goal Setting & Time Management
Learner Experience
Delivered by Expert Tutors
Career Advice & Support
Mock End Point Assessment
Monthly Learner Newsletter
Specialist Functional Skills Tutor
Access to Up-to-Date Programme Resources
Benefit from Industry Links & Partnerships
Regular Opportunities for Feedback
Employer Experience
Dedicated Account Management & Support
Learner Progress Tracking & Reporting
Support for Promoting Programmes to Your Team
Assistance with Digital Apprenticeship Service
Apprentice Awards & Learner Celebrations
Levy & Funding Advice and Guidance
Industry & Sector Insights & Updates
Opportunities for Regular Feedback
Apprenticeship Levy
At Intec, we work closely with our Levy-paying clients to help them invest in their people, ensuring Levy funds are used to support valuable training and development. We’re here to help you do the same, so you can grow and develop your team using the money in your Levy pot.
Get in touch
Call us on: 0808 100 1155