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Advanced Diploma in Supervision for Life & Executive Coaches

A unique opportunity to engage in training and learning with two of the world's top coaching supervision trainers. 

Course Director & Tutor: Prof. Michael Carroll
Course Tutor: Dr. Peter Hawkins

Academically and practically, Michael and Peter are world class. Both are researchers, trainers, and expert providers of Coaching Supervision.

  • Accreditation: Validated by Middlesex University and meeting the criteria of IACP / BACP for accreditation. 
  • Venue: Dublin
  • Duration: 90 hour programme over seven weekends from October to April.

  • Award: Middlesex University ADV DIP in Supervision

  • Tuition Fees: Please download the application form for details of fees and application process.

  • Specific Entry Requirements: Applicants will be qualified coaches who have begun supervising life / executive coaches, whether trainees or experienced, or are about to do so. A minimum of three years experience as a practitioner is required. Recommendation from applicant's supervisor. Entry is by application form.


About the Course

The course is Integrative in approach and tailor-made for Life and Executive Coach Supervisors. Each course module (30 hours) is assessed separately, usually by a written assignment.

Who should consider Supervision course?

For beginning or experienced supervisors who want formal training, validated by Middlesex University and meeting the criteria of IACP/BACP.

Course Content

  • Theories and Skills of Supervision
  • Ethical and Professional Issues in Supervision
  • Group and Organisational Supervision

Additional Course Requirements

  • 40 hours of being a supervisor
  • 7 hours supervision of supervision practice

Learning Outcomes

  • To review, understand and critically reflect on theories of supervision.
  • To understand developmental models of supervision and be able to apply them in supervision practice.
  • To isolate tasks, functions and roles of supervision and learn how to work with them in actual supervision sessions.
  • To learn the skills of being a supervisor and be able to implement them in work with supervisees.
  • To be able to help supervisees use supervision effectively.
  • To be aware of how individuals and groups learn and how to use experiential learning as a basis of learning in supervision.
  • To work with supervisees in one-to-one and group settings.
  • To be ethically aware and to have learned a process of ethical decision - making in supervision.
  • To learn the skills of reflexivity.
  • To be able to set up, contract for, maintain and terminate a supervisory arrangement effectively.
  • To be able to give and receive feedback.
  • To write clear and honest supervisory reports.
  • To be sensitive to the impact of organisations on supervision practice.