Program Overview

Postgraduate Diploma in Executive Coaching

Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Executive Coaching is an assessment-only module that enables experienced coaches at the Postgraduate Certificate level to become Hult Ashridge accredited executive coaches and upgrade their Postgraduate Certificate to a Postgraduate Diploma in Executive Coaching.

Program Details

• Duration: Half-day preparation workshop, one-day practicum, live coaching assessment
• Assessment: EMCC Senior Practitioner
• Accreditation: Ashridge Accreditation involves the assessment of skills, knowledge, understanding, and experience in executive coaching
• Code of Conduct: Adhere to the Executive Coaching Code of Conduct and maintain regular CPD and supervision

Submissions

• Submission A: Accreditation Self-Assessment, including:
  • Coaching Practice Overview
  • Coaching profile
  • Record of coaching hours
  • Record of own supervision sessions
• Submission B: Written Case Study (5,500 words + 10%) of coaching work with one recent coaching client
• Submission C: Recording and Transcript of recent coaching work with a different client, including:
  • Digital recording of 20 minutes (+10%) of live coaching work
  • Verbatim written transcript of the recording
  • Written commentary on the recorded coaching
  • Written feedback from the client
• Submission D: Live Practicum, including:
  • Live coaching session of 20 minutes
  • Assessment group made up of two members of the Accreditation Board and two to three colleagues

Ashridge Coaching Philosophy

• Relational Practice: Coaching is a mutual and co-creating relationship rather than a remedial contract to solve a problem
• Central Vehicle for Learning and Change: The relationship between coach and client is at the heart of effective coaching

Faculty

• Ann Knights: BA (Hons), MSc, MCIPD, DipM, ATT
• Erik de Haan: Ashridge Centre for Coaching Director, MA, MSc, PHD
• Charlotte Sills: MA, MSc, PGCE, Teaching/Supervising Transactional Analyst (ITAA)
• Tammy Tawadros: MSc in HR/Organisational Consulting
• David Birch: BA (Hons), PGCE, MSc, PG Cert Supervision
• Simon Cavicchia: MA (Oxon), MSc (Organisational Change), MSc (Gestalt Psychotherapy), Dip. Supervision
• Judith Bell: BA(Hons), DipClinPsych, DPsych, AFBPsS

Fees and Admissions

• Accreditation Requirements:
  • Evidence of being a good listener
  • Evidence of a basic understanding of normal business processes
  • Evidence of being able to strike a balance between being self-reliant and knowing when to seek support
  • Evidence of at least 90 hours coaching practice
  • Evidence of attending regular coaching supervision
  • Experience of work at senior levels in large, international client organisations
• Program Fees:
  • Postgraduate Diploma (Postgraduate Certificate + Accreditation): 13,250 GBP
  • Accreditation only: 4,050 GBP
• Start Dates:
  • May 19, 2025 (Face-to-Face)
  • October 16, 2025 (Online)
  • January 19, 2026 (Face-to-Face)
  • May 18, 2026 (Face-to-Face)