At some point in their careers, professionals in management roles are likely to require external support to better tackle challenges or boost productivity. Executive coaches specialize in offering such support, and because they help leaders to perform better, they can ultimately impact organizational performance as a whole.

The University of Cape Town (UCT) Executive and Management Coaching online short course aims to familiarize you with key coaching philosophies and methodologies, and to empower you with the expertise to manage professional coaching relationships. You’ll acquire the knowledge to facilitate the various stages of the coaching process, and you’ll learn how to leverage technology to effectively coach clients in the digital age. Over 12 weeks, you’ll have the opportunity to observe five coaching meetings and conduct your own programme with an assigned partner. These required practical sessions will help you develop coaching competencies, and offer you a platform from which to grow in confidence and skill.

Anyone interested in coaching as a profession may find this course beneficial. It’s designed for both existing executive coaches who want to further develop their brand, and professionals aspiring to become an internal business coach or external coaching consultant. It’s also suited to human resource professionals, department heads, and team leaders eager to enhance their ability to guide and support staff members. While the focus of this course is on executive coaching, it will likely be of value to anyone considering a career in the broader coaching field.