NEW! First in the UK!

ILM Level 7 Certificate and Diploma in Leadership Mentoring and Executive Coaching.

Walking with Leaders is pleased to announce the launch of our new Level 7 Certificate and Diploma in Leadership Mentoring and Executive Coaching accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management.

For the first time busy senior leaders are able to gain a nationally recognised Level 7 (Masters Level) Certificate and Diploma and experience the power of coaching in the context of their day to day leadership without taking long periods away from the desk. Full ILM accreditation means that you can be sure that this is a quality programme which really will deliver.

Certificate programmes run over 7 days at Bix Manor near Henley-on-Thames and have been designed to enable leaders in today's high pressure work environment to make every conversation count. The programme is intensive and experiential and in addition to the workshops will require coaching practice at work.

Diploma programmes require an extended period of coaching practice, over about 16 months, with advanced workshops and coaching supervision throughout the period. The new Diplomas are ideally suited to those who wish to gain a qualification to enable them to become professional coaches. Candidates wishing to register for the Diploma must have completed the Level 7 Certificate in Coaching or demonstrate they have an equivalent level qualification, such as the EMCC Practitioner Level award. Please contact us if you are in any doubt .

Successful candidates are eligible to apply for full membership of the Institute (MInstLM). WWL is one of the first centres in the country to offer this full accreditation.

Walking with Leaders is accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management which is your quality guarantee.

Summary of the certificate programme:

• Seven days of non-residential workshops at intervals over 20 weeks
• 1:1 Tutor support including pre-programme and mid programme contact
• Coaching style questionnaire feedback
• Practice coaching at work
• Reading reviews
• Practical work based assignment
• Final portfolio of evidence and completion of a practical Work Based Assignment leading to the ILM Certificate in Leadership Mentoring and Executive Coaching.

Who is it for? - CEOs, senior directors, consultants and HR professionals

Summary of the diploma programme:

• Institute of Leadership and Management accredited to Level 7
• 3 days (4 workshops) non-residential workshops
• 6 personal tutorials including 1:1 supervision of coaching practice
• programme runs over 16 months.
• 1:1 tutor support including pre and post programme contact
• Final portfolio of evidence and completion of a practical Work Based Assignment leading to the ILM Diploma in Leadership Mentoring and Executive Coaching.

Who is it for? - Coaches, CEOs, senior directors, consultants and HR professionals wishing to increase their experience and qualifications in leadership coaching and mentoring.

Spring 2008

The Spring 2008 programme has now closed.

Autumn 2008

Day 1 & 2 - 13 & 14 October 2008
Day 3 - 7 November 2008
Day 4 & 5 - 9 & 10 December 2008
Day 6 - 20 January 2009
Day 7 - 20 Frbruary 2009

Spring 2009

Dates to be arranged but will begin January 2009. If you are interested or need further information then please contact us earlier rather than later.

Venue:

Bix Manor near Henley-on-Thames

Course Fees (per person):

Level 7 Certificate £3695 + VAT + ILM registration fees

Level 7 Diploma extension £1495 + VAT + ILM registration fees

Participants registering for both the certificate and Diploma at the outset pay a reduced fee of £4950 + VAT + ILM registration fees.

Discounts are available for members of ACEVO and for self-funding individuals.

Included in the fee:

• All workshops, pre- and mid-programme 1:1 tutorials and coaching style questionnaires.
• All materials and refreshments including buffet lunch during all workshops.
  
• All fees associated with the ILM accreditation process including internal and external verification and qualification award except initial registration fees which are payable separately for each programme.

To book your place click here for an Application Form which you can complete on line. If you prefer a paper copy please download the PDF version.

Please note: The Certoficate and Diploma are post graduate level, not introductory programmes so all applicants require some HR or management experience. Please see the criteria laid down by ILM for these programmes. We will contact you within 3 days of receiving your application.

The programmes are intensive and experiential and require practice and reading outside the formal tutorial workshops. Participants will share experience and benefit from networking and peer support in addition to personal tutor support from the programme leaders. We use 'real play' not role play - participants bring real work problems with them and find solutions to them during the programme using the skills and knowledge gained and shared. You will experience intensive learning in a high energy and fun environment! Participating will allow you to:

• Learn to use advanced coaching and mentoring skills to release potential and build capacity in your organisation
• Initiate and manage successful change
  
• Explore how to develop leadership capability in today's fast paced workplace
  
• Develop a supportive culture of performance-oriented conversation
  
• Step back from problems and find practical solutions
  
• Increase your personal effectiveness

For details of each workshop click here

Both programmes are led by Margaret Lloyd and Sheridan Maguire who both have extensive experience as leaders in the public, private and voluntary sectors and who now work as executive coaches and programme tutors.

Also see our other coaching courses...

• Introduction to Coaching 1-day workshop for busy leaders seeking to introduce coaching into their organisation
• New perspectives a 4-day programme to enable senior leaders to develop their coaching skills at work (Institute of Leadership and Management endorsed Level 4)