IAFPD Diploma in Health & Wellbeing Coaching 
The IAFPD Diploma in Health & Wellbeing Coaching is an ISCP Recognised Course.
INTRODUCTION
The modular IAFPD Diploma in Health & Wellbeing Coaching programme provides opportunities for participants to become knowledgeable about the theory, research and practice of health and wellbeing coaching. Course Learners can choose to demonstrate in their written and recorded coaching assignments either coaching or a psychological model of coaching. The programmes provide over 100 hours of training plus a distance learning component. The taught work for the Diploma is provided by the usually the three certificate programmes, but one or more of these may be omitted where students can demonstrate a sufficient standard. The programme includes coaching in particular forms of coaching: life/personal, performance, resilience and stress management.
AIMS
To enable successful graduates to become knowledgeable in health and wellbeing coaching and be proficient in health-related coaching skills. The course objectives are all of those in each of the modules.
CONTENT
The Diploma consists of three modular certificate programmes:
a) *Certificate in Coaching (Option 1) (6 days or 5 intensive days) or Certificate in Positive Psychology Coaching (three 2-day modules)
b) *Certificate in Stress Management and Health Coaching (4 days)
c) *Certificate in Psychological Coaching/Coaching Psychology (5 days)
* One or more of these programmes may be omitted where the student can demonstrate a sufficient standard
The training will provide a broad-based understanding of the theory and practice of coaching and will take a cognitive-behavioural, rational emotive behavioural and solution focused approach to psychological coaching and its application to life, performance, business and executive coaching. Module c) includes training-related coaching supervision. Learners are expected to undertake skills practice and read course books/material. It is recommended that module c) is taken at the end of the programme whereas modules a) or b) are taken at the beginning of the programme.
NB. Exemptions are given towards module b) if the primary certificates have been previously undertaken. Very experienced coaches or professionals already accredited in the cognitive behavioural approach will need to consider if the introductory courses are suitable. All three modules include seen take home assignments that must be successfully passed. Whilst undertaking the programme, participants are actively encouraged to attend conferences/workshops and networking groups run by the Association for Coaching, International Society for Coaching Psychology or the BPS Special Group in Coaching Psychology.
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
The course is suitable for health professionals, health educators, coaches, managers, supervisors, HR staff, trainers, psychologists, counsellors, ministers, nurses and other professionals.
SELECTION
Selection is a threefold process which may include: application form, reference from a professional who knows the applicant and their work, and may include a personal interview with a course tutor to ascertain suitability for the course. The potential attributes looked for in the selection process are evidence of: the ability to reflect upon life experience and use it to enhance self-awareness and maturity; the ability to form a coaching relationship; the ability to build upon self-criticism; the capacity to cope with the emotional, intellectual and practical demands of the course and of providing coaching. The course is not an opportunity to work out personal issues which may need the support of personal coaching or counselling but a commitment to self-disclosure in relation to course learning and personal awareness will be expected.
ASSESSMENT
In addition to passing the written assignments for the modules (a to c), learners are expected to submit:
• Three reports of completed coaching with three different coachees (500-750 words each)
• A 5000 word extended essay on an aspect of health and wellbeing coaching
• Five book reviews for the Diploma in Health & Wellbeing Coaching
Overall, the submitted client work should demonstrate that the Learner has coached coachees/clients on issues relating to health and wellbeing. Participants on the Diploma in Health Coaching programme have to demonstrate facilitative or adult learning models of coaching in their coaching practice and the assessed work for the programme. This will be reflected in the 5000 word assignment and their choice of books to review. Full guidance on choice of books to review and possible essay titles will be provided.
Learners will be expected to maintain a training and learning log which must specify the length of study, number of taught hours, and a record of the lecturers participating in the training. In addition, it will include a log of their experience on the course i.e. lecture notes, handouts, assignments, essays, a link between the work and learning on the course and its application to the participant’s coaching and work context. The learners will also keep a record of those aspects of personal growth and self-awareness, which inform coaching practice and relate to the ability to understand course material as well as their personal views of the course. The learning log is mainly a record of the learner’s personal and professional development; it should be made available for presentation if required. Reading recommended books and other work undertaken at home is likely to take at least another 400 hours over the course of the programme for the Diploma.
Learners are expected to submit the their course work within eight to twelve months from the end of the formal training programme for the Diploma in Coaching (see below).
SUPERVISION
Module c) provides training related supervision. Once a learner is enrolled on the Diploma programme, they should attend two Centre group supervision meetings. These are provided over the Zoom virtual platform. However, it is essential that regular supervision of coaching work be provided at the place of work or privately from an experienced and qualified coach or coaching psychologist. This additional supervision is the financial responsibility of the participant. If necessary, guidance will be given regarding how to obtain a suitable supervisor.
FEES & PAYMENT
Each of the three full certificate programmes has a set course fee (ie Certificate in Coaching; Certificate in Stress Management & Performance Coaching (3 modules); Certificate in Psychological Coaching/Coaching Psychology). For Learners who wish to take the Diploma in Coaching programme, there is an additional fee of £1250 including VAT.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Participants must be members of one or more approved independent professional coaching bodies or other related organisations e.g. Association for Coaching, European Mentoring & Coaching Council, Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development, International Society for Coaching Psychology, and/or British Psychological Society and abide by their code of ethics.
Course attendance should be for a minimum of 90% per module.
The Diploma programme provides up to 2 hours academic supervision for the extended essay and other course assignments.
The Diploma programme has been designed to be completed within a 6 to 12 month period from enrolment. Programmes are not open ended. It is important that the student demonstrates progress during this 12 month period. If the assignments have not been submitted within the 12 month period then a progress report will need completing by the supervisor. For the 2nd year there is an additional administration fee of £125. The maximum time period for completion of the Diploma programme is 24 months. (Extension beyond 24 months is only allowed in exceptional cases such as maternity leave or illness.)
COURSE RECOGNITION
The programme is recognised by the International Society for Coaching Psychology.
STAFF
The course staff are Prof Stephen Palmer, Nick Edgerton, Dr. Siobhain O’Riordan and Kasia Szymanska who are Chartered Psychologists and/or HCPC Registered Psychologists. Other staff and guest lecturers may also be involved teaching on the programme.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Students who have successfully passed a course/programme at the Centre for Stress Management and/or Centre for Coaching may gain exemption(s).