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Executive Coaching Practice - Microcredential - Carlow

Postgraduate
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The Certificate in Executive Coaching Practice is a dynamic, postgraduate programme designed to equip professionals with the skills, knowledge and confidence to become effective executive coaches. Ideal for managers, HR professionals, and aspiring coaches, the course blends theory with real-world application, enabling learners to lead coaching engagements that drive individual and organisational growth.

Participants develop a personalised coaching philosophy, explore evidence-based coaching models (such as GROW, AIM, and CASCADE), and learn how to design interventions that create meaningful, lasting change.
A strong focus on reflection, values, and feedback empowers learners to become self-aware, ethical coaches who foster trust and accountability.

The programme also addresses coaching in the context of change management, preparing participants to support others through transformation and complexity. Delivered through three integrated modules and assessed entirely through coursework, this NFQ Level 9 award provides a practical and academically rigorous foundation in executive coaching.

Graduates emerge with enhanced leadership presence, communication skills, and the ability to catalyse performance and resilience in others.

Award Name Minor Certificate (Level 9 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Minor
Awarding Body South East Technological University
NFQ Level Level 9 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Minor Certificate (Level 9 NFQ) Minor South East Technological University Level 9 NFQ
Course Provider:
Location:
Carlow Town
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance
Apply to:
Course provider
Number of credits:
30 Credits

Duration

1 Year Online

1 YEAR – PART-TIME ONLINE
One evening 7.00pm - 10.00pm in Term 1 and two evenings 7.00pm - 10.00pm in term 2

Entry Requirements

All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Lifelong Learning reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the programme.

Course Web Page

Further information

Next intake September 2026.

Year 1 Modules
Executive Coaching
Executive Coaching Philosophy and Purpose
Coaching through Change
Management and Coaching
Intervention

Lifelong Learning
T: (059) 9175280
E: lll.cw@setu.ie

Course Leader
Eoin O'Brien
Lifelong learning manager -
Call: +353599175280
Email: eoin.obrien@setu.ie

Course Provider:
Location:
Carlow Town
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance
Apply to:
Course provider
Number of credits:
30 Credits