The Teaching and Learning Unit (TLU) have consulted with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) to provide MTU staff with an opportunity to attend an accredited EMCC Foundation Level Course in Coaching and potentially achieve through this programme:
- A Global European Quality Award (EQA) Foundation Certificate in Coaching
- Their EMCC Individual Professional Coaching Accreditation (EIA) at Foundation level
If you are interested in the Coaching in Higher Education course, we would ask that you complete our: Expression of Interest Form and we will keep you informed of upcoming course offerings.
Who should complete this course?
This course is relevant to all MTU staff, both academic and professional management support staff, who engage with students on a day-to-day basis and who would like to use a coaching approach in their role as lecturers or mentors, to academic and research supervisors and to heads of function looking to enhance their people management skills.
What is the structure of the course?
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Module 1 – Introduction to Coaching for Higher Education This module will give participants the opportunity to understand how practical coaching tools and techniques can give them a framework to move people toward solutions. On completion of this workshop participants will:
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Module 2 - Using a Coaching Approach in HE roles This session builds on session 1, giving participants two further coaching tools to practice in guided peer-to-peer coaching sessions. The idea of using a coaching approach in various roles is introduced. On completion of this workshop participants will:
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Module 3 - Introducing the Impact of Positive Psychology on Coaching This session explores the impact of positive psychology on coaching and coaching psychology, to lay the background for using coaching for strengths use in your role. On completion of this workshop participants will have:
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Module 4 – Introducing Strengths Coaching This session explores using strengths coaching in various roles. On completion of this workshop participants will have:
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Module 5 - Using Coaching to Motivate Individuals/Teams in Higher Education This workshop is a recap of the previous 4 workshops and solidifies learning. Participants consistently feedback how this workshop is a consolidation and clarifier of all the theory and practice from Modules 1 – 4. On completion of this workshop participants will use the following methodology (covered during the previous 4 modules):
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How do I obtain my EQA Foundation Certificate in Coaching?
If you would like to apply for your EQA Foundation Certificate in Coaching, you must first ensure that you completed the following:
- Attendance at all 5 module workshops, AND
- Completed and recorded using the Reflection and Client Log template:
- 1 piece of reflection for each workshop (, i.e. 5 reflective pieces), AND
- 6 hours (min. ½ hr each time) you used your coaching skills in your role or with a mentee/coachee - this can be achieved independently or by availing of the Coaching Practicum as described above.
Once you have completed the above then complete the EQA Foundation Certificate in Coaching Application Form.
How do I obtain my EMCC Individual Professional Coaching Accreditation (EIA) at Foundation level?
If you have already obtained your EQA Foundation Certificate in Coaching and would like to apply for, or explore your options regarding your EMCC Individual Professional Coaching Accreditation (EIA) at Foundation level, then please contact the course facilitator:
- Shelley Crawford: Shelley.Crawford@services.mtu.ie.
Alternatively, you can contact us, and we can forward your query.
What do I do if I'm interested in the course but it's full or I am not available on the dates specified?
Due to the interactive nature of this course, class size is limited to a maximum of 15 participants at any one time. If you are interested in the course but it's full or you are not available on the dates specified above then please complete our Expression of Interest form. We will then endeavour to give you some advance notice of future course offerings before they are more widely advertised.
Where can I get further information?
If you would like some further information about the course you can contact:
- Shelley Crawford (shelley.crawford@services.mtu.ie), the course facilitator
Alternatively, you can contact us and we may be able to assist you with your query.
I’ve already completed the course and really enjoyed it, what can I do next?
We're delighted you enjoyed the course and are interested in continuing on your coaching and mentoring journey. For more Coaching & Mentoring related CPD opportunities please take a look at our Being a Better Coach and Mentor Series where you can see upcoming and previous short coaching and mentoring related continuing professional development seminars/workshops.
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