Career Coaching (Level 3)

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Specifically, explore the flexible and convenient Career Coaching (Level 3) course, an ideal way to gain a diploma qualification. Whether you aim for further education, improved job prospects, or expanded knowledge, this comprehensive course allows you to prepare thoroughly for exams or careers through home study. Plus, it’s structured to be accessible and beneficial even if you have no prior knowledge in Career Coaching.

This course is accepted by ACCPH and the Level 3 and allows you to join as a professional member after graduation.

Career coaching involves identifying the best role for an individual and facilitating the transition into the new role. It focuses on career research and psychological theory along with in depth knowledge about the job market and organisational processes.
A career coach aims to help people to understand the world of work and their own personal development. The coach takes into account factors outside of work which often influence happiness and effectiveness at work.
This Level 3 Diploma course is for those considering becoming a career coach, either being self employed or who are committed to coaching within their working environment or organisation.

This course incorporates definitions, standards and models in career coaching as well as examining the core principles and concepts which enable the successful establishment of a client-coach collaborative and positive relationship. The course consists of seven modules, each carrying a tutor marked assignment.

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Course Key Topics

the Career Coaching (Level 3) course is divided into 7 modules.

Module 1: Beginnings: Life purpose
The first module introduces this wide ranging subject by examining the role that a career coach plays in the context of the specific needs of the client. In addition, life purpose, values and motivators will be explored in relation to core skills of evaluation and critical thinking. Throughout this module, students gain knowledge of the psychology of experience in order to contextualise the working environment, culture and experience. This unit will form a basis of knowledge on which subsequent modules are built.

Module 2: Establishing the coaching relationship
This module considers essential features of ethical standards, together with the different coaching models and how these may be applied successfully with individual clients. Assessment, planning and implementation of the main coaching models are explained, together with core coaching competencies.

Module 3: Levels of coaching
This module covers important elements of insight, intuition, listening, questioning, interpretation and feedback processes. Additionally, it considers the satisfactory completion of the coaching relationship. The principles and techniques for different situations, client needs and scenarios are examined, acknowledging the levels of coaching required.

Module 4: Using Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) in career coaching
This module gives an overview of the main principles of NLP and its many practical applications to the processes involved in career coaching along with examples of its successful use.

Module 5: The job search
Here, the student studies the areas of marketing plans, strategies and organisational skills that are all vital in order to lead to successful career coaching expereince. The processes of tactical searching and networking, together with curriculum vitae design and promotion will also be explained, as an introduction to the remaining modules. Definitive and relevant examples will be included.

Module 6: Interviews and interview strategies
This module addresses the preparation of an individual for the interview process. Useful strategies will be explained in order to facilitate the most positive interview process. Skills include pre-interview preparation such as researching the target organisation. Interview techniques and the post interview follow up will be explained. The student is shown how to respond to and manage offers and rejections.

Module 7: Bringing it all together
The concluding module explores the coaching models in detail, showing how they are used successfully within working environments. There is also a summary of essential information and relevant key concepts. Example worksheets are also included.

What Will You Learn?

• In Career Coaching, you'll delve into various aspects vital for professional development.
• This includes honing interview skills, crafting compelling resumes and cover letters, exploring effective networking methods, understanding industry trends, and identifying individual strengths and career goals.
• You'll also learn strategies for career advancement, navigating workplace challenges, and maintaining a work-life balance.
• Additionally, the course covers techniques for personal branding and developing a professional online presence to stand out in today's competitive job market.

• Career Coaching is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their career prospects and professional development.
• It caters to recent graduates aiming to enter the job market, mid-career professionals looking for career advancement or transition, and those returning to work after a break.
• Additionally, this course is beneficial for HR professionals, career counselors, and coaches aiming to expand their skill set to better assist clients in achieving their career objectives.
• Ultimately, it's for anyone passionate about refining their career path and maximizing their potential in the professional arena.

• The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Career Coaching (Level 3) and would like to take part in a highly rewarding distance learning study course.
• We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.
• You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.

Once you’ve gained experience there will be opportunities to move into a supervisory role and then on to a team leader or manager role. In more senior roles, you’ll be responsible for managing a careers centre or team of advisers. You’ll spend less time advising clients and more time on areas such as strategy.