2025/26 entry
CPD Fundamentals of coaching for developing health and social care practice
Level 7 (postgraduate), 20 Credits
- Start dates
- September
- Course length
- 15 weeks PartTime
- Location
- City campus
Course cost
- Home fee:
- £1,000
- International admissions
- international@ljmu.ac.uk
Course aim
During this Level 7 course, you will analyse approaches to coaching in practice. You will advance your reflective skills to facilitate self-development in applying the knowledge gained, to your own practice. This masters-level module will develop your knowledge of the theory underpinning coaching and help you develop strategies and skills for coaching in your practice. You will share knowledge and experiences with colleagues and explore the evidence and the strategies for facilitating coaching in your area of practice.
Course content
This CPD module will help you to critically analyse the evidence base for integrating and justifying the approaches used to enable you to coach in your practice area.
- You will analyse the evidence relating to supporting coaching and respecting your accountability in ensuring the safety of patients/clients.
- You will explore ways of improving coaching environments and partnership working to enhance your coaching practice.
- Time will be spent examining a variety of scenarios, critically discussing ways of managing coaching situations and enhancing and improving effective coaching practice.
Teaching and learning
The course delivery will be a mix of face to face classroom lectures, seminars, workshops, critical reading and online learning.
There is a requirement for full attendance for each of the sessions. Interaction with fellow students is important as you share experiences and approaches to coaching.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
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Undergraduate degree
Evidence of previous study at level 6 or equivalent experiential learning
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Relevant work experience
Students undertaking this CPD course should be placed in a work based setting where they will be able to facilitate learners in practice.
How to apply
To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU CPD application form. You will need to provide details of your qualifications and curent employment.
Assessment
Assessment for this module is 4,500 word essay.