Professional Certificate in Supervision
- Develop key supervision skills through exploration, practice and feedback
- Try working with different supervision models
- Deepen your own reflective practice
- Be challenged to consider who you are as a coach and a coach supervisor
- In person programme, with additional online sessions
- Provides a route to EMCC and the AC accreditation as a Coaching Supervisor
What you need to know
Overview
The Professional Certificate in Supervision is a programme where you learn by doing. You will engage in reflective practice throughout. You will be required to undertake coaching supervision during the course, and reflect on your learning. This will be supported by core content which will incorporate key supervision models and frameworks for working with individuals and groups. The approach adopted is one of an adult learning community and we aim to create a psychologically safe learning space where we can all learn together.
This part-time course is accredited by the Association for Coaching (AC) and the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC).
"The supervision course has been profound. The learning is broad and experiential rather than “tell”. The depth of skills, knowledge, experience and personal growth is not only in me as a supervisor but I have noticed it in all aspects…"
Key benefits
- Improve and expand your skills as a coaching supervisor
- Learn how to employ new models of coaching supervision
- Understand how to work with individuals and groups
- Become more confident and capable as a supervisor
- Build a network in coaching supervision
- Develop confident coaching supervisors with awareness of best and ethical practice
- Understand how to monitor coaching practice quality
Entry requirements
You will need 100+ hours of coaching experience with multiple coachees, as an internal or external coach, and to have completed a prior coaching training programme. If you are not accredited by one of the main coaching bodies, evidence of your coaching experience will be requested**.
The programme is conducted in English. An excellent level of English is therefore essential and proficiency testing may be requested.
** Evidence of coaching experience can be demonstrated through a coaching log or confirmation of coaching hours from an employer (if an internal coach), consultancy, or training provider.
"The Professional Certificate in Supervision is so much more than a programme to train a supervisor, which of course it does admirably. It is a life experience, allowing self reflection with breadth and depth, whilst engaging with like-minded people to…"
Start dates
Important note
Full attendance at all workshops and webinar sessions is mandatory for successful completion of this accredited programme. Candidates should be confident they will be able to attend all sessions when they confirm their place on their chosen cohort.
All programmes are subject to limited availability. We recommend applying a minimum of 4 weeks before the programme start date to guarantee sufficient time for your enrolment and on-boarding.
Course structure
The programme is taught through in-person workshops and live webinars. You will also have access to an online learning platform.
Initial pre-programme reflection will be followed by:
PCiS: Workshop 1
Your ‘Self’ in the Relationship
As the main instrument of the coaching supervision practice this workshop will focus on your ‘self ‘ in the relationship and self-awareness. This workshop will also explore power in supervision and the EMCC competencies in detail.
PCiS: Workshop 2
Working with Groups & Individuals in Supervision
This workshop will include reflection on practice, key supervision models, and exploration of working with groups.
PCiS: Workshop 3
Integration – you as a Supervisor
In this session you will integrate your learning into your practice and observed practice.
PCiS: Post-workshop 3
You will be supported with continued learning through a live webinar on using the body in coaching supervision; and two supervision-on-supervision sessions.
Modules or course content marked as optional are indicative and may be subject to change. Please note, constraints in timetable scheduling may mean you are unable to take some optional modules at the same time as others.
"A delightful programme. Well-structured, skilfully delivered, and ideally suited to where I am in my practice. The strong sense of connection within the group enriched the learning experience, making discussions more engaging and perspectives more diverse. "
Teaching staff
Location and facilities
Set in sweeping parkland on the banks of the River Thames, Henley Business School's Greenlands campus provides an inspiring and reflective environment for focused work and study.
Why choose Henley?
4th
in the UK overall for executive education programmes
(Financial Times Executive Education ranking 2025)25th
in the world overall for executive education open programmes
(Financial Times Executive Education 2025 )The Henley Centre for Coaching
The Henley Centre for Coaching is a global leader in coaching research and coach training. The Centre is home to a wealth of resources, including the National Coaching Resources Centre, and is a proud recipient of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) Coaching Award.
"I’ve loved the PCiS in-person experience; the balance between learning the theory and supervision models, alongside the tutors generosity in sharing their own experiences and personal stories, having time to practice, reflect with others and receive valuable feedback."
Executive Education at Henley
For 80 years, Henley Business School has developed confident and resilient business leaders. Executive Education at Henley is:
- Practical: we combine academic rigour with a strong practical focus, so you can immediately apply what you have learned back in your organisation.
- Relevant: Henley faculty are experienced practitioners who can support you in exploring solutions to your organisation’s challenges.
- Collaborative: Open programmes enable you to expand your network, gain new perspectives and share ideas with peers from a range of backgrounds and sectors.
- Personal: deliberately small learning groups allow you to benefit from individual attention and a confidential environment. We encourage you to understand your unique strengths, leadership style, and areas for development.
Contact us
Open Programmes
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the programme, please contact our programme advisors.
Email: exec@henley.ac.ukTelephone: 01491 418767
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