If you have experience in business, marketing, management or finance, chances are you have the knowledge to coach others in your area of expertise. This course will show you how to use those valuable skills to build a thriving coaching business.
The Certificate of Business Coaching is a professional development course that will help you establish a coaching business to work with clients and develop their full potential.
In this business coaching course, you will learn to develop a business plan, about the different coaching styles and how to work with clients using cognitive behavioural therapy and goal, reality, and motivational approaches. You will also learn about marketing, planning, productivity training, recruitment, team building, resource management and more.
On completion of this course, you will have a thorough understanding of the role of a business coach and will gain the confidence to build a business coaching practice.
Course Structure
Unit - Business Coaching
Unit 1 – Nature and Scope of Business Coaching
- Nature of Business Coaching, Life Coaching and Sports Coaching
- Terminology
- Why People Use Business Coaches
- Case Studies
- Business Failure or Success
Unit 2 – The Initial Consultation
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Goal Centred Approach
- Reality based approach
- Motivational Approach
- First Contact
- SWOT Analysis
- Replace Negative with Positive Habits
- Monitor and Evaluate Progress
- Closing
- Case Studies
Unit 3 – Considering Alternative Actions
- Developing a Business Plan
- Feasibility Studies
- Formal Documentation
- Operational Management
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Planning
- Components of a Business Plan
- Implementing Ideas
- Changing Behaviour
- Looking after long term Viability
- Partial Sell Offs
- Restructuring
- R & D
- Changing Products and Services
- Buying a New Business
- Staff
- Selling or Winding Down
- Case Studies
Unit 4 – Improving Productivity
- Quality Circles
- Cause and Effect Diagrams
- Pareto Analysis
- Brainstorming
- Motivation
- Internal and Intrinsic Incentives
- Incentives External to Working Environment
- Social Reinforcers as Incentives
- Tangible Rewards
- Case Studies
Unit 5 – Marketing
- Introduction to Marketing
- Marketing Strategy
- Starting out in Business
- Making Contact
- Controlling Growth
- Improving Results
Unit 6 – Building Better Staff
- Staff recruitment
- Team building and Team Management
- Staff development and Training
Unit 7 – Improving Resource Management
- BRM (Business Resource Management)
- Stress Management
- Case Studies
Unit 8 – Putting it all into Practice
- PBL Based Project
- Significance of knowledge of interviewing and assessment
- Incentives and motivational strategies
- Productivity and marketing strategies
- Theoretical information to derive sensible solutions
- Initial business coaching assessment for a specified business
- Actions for improving and sustaining the level of performance
Study Hours
Estimated duration 50 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
Terrific experience. Easy to enrol and complete all aspects of the course and also speedy results after completion
J. Rogut, Mornington, VIC | Certificate of Business Coaching
Super easy system to navigate through. Support team is amazing
H. Collins, Griffith, ACT | Certificate of Business Coaching
I found the learning platform and resources to be intuitive and easy to use. The course content was exactly what I expected. I look forward to the next course with AOC.
A.Middleton, Woody Point, QLD | Certificate of Business Coaching
The assignments were promptly marked and returned. The course and its content were easy to navigate and access. The content was understandable and the assignment expectations clear.
D. O’Hara, Lithgow, NSW | Certificate of Business Coaching
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrol Online: Click Enrol Now (Credit Card) or Enrol Now (Internet Banking/BPAY)
Enrol via Live Chat (Business Hours)
Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
Enrol via Purchase Order/Tax Invoice
Enrolling Multiple Staff?
To enrol multiple staff, please complete the Employer Enrolment Form. We’ll be in touch within 60 minutes during business hours!
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and Direct Deposit.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
- Business Coach
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