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Summer 2026 Intake · 75 Places
The Specialist Coach Programme
Two diplomas. One enrolment. Qualify as a Life Coach, then specialise in Business, Corporate or Education coaching - both diplomas for one enrolment fee of £3,950 inc VAT.
The standard route to becoming a specialist coach is two separate diplomas at around £6,500. For one intake only, we are combining them into a single enrolment.
Programme Fee
£3,950 inc VAT
Places
75 This Intake
Enrolment Closes
Friday 31 July
Delivery
Live Virtual Classes
Why we're opening a summer intake
Demand for specialist coaches is growing. Organisations increasingly look for coaches who understand their world - business owners want coaches who speak commercially, schools want coaches who understand education, and corporates expect both credentials and context.
Meeting that demand takes two qualifications: the Life Coaching Diploma that underpins professional coaching, and a specialist diploma in your chosen field. Until now those were two separate enrolments.
For this summer's intake - and for the first time - we are combining them into one enrolment, limited to 75 places - enrol now and start within 3 months. When the places are filled, or enrolment closes on Friday 31 July, the programme closes.
How it works
Step 1
Qualify as a Life Coach
Complete the Life Coaching Diploma - live online training, practical coaching experience, mentoring and business support. Accredited, and the foundation every specialist coach builds on.
Step 2
Choose your specialism
Business, Corporate or Education - pick the field you want to coach in. You choose at enrolment, and you can talk it through with your course advisor first.
Step 3
Complete your specialist diploma
Once you complete your Life Coaching Diploma, your specialist diploma is ready to start whenever you are - simply begin it within 24 months of qualifying.
Choose your specialism
Three fields, three growing markets. Your advisor will help you check the fit before you commit.
Business
Small Business Coaching
Coach founders, the self-employed and small business owners on growth, focus and performance. Ideal if you have run a business or want to work with people who do.
Corporate
Corporate & Executive Coaching
Work with leaders, managers and teams inside organisations. Ideal if you come from a corporate background or want to win organisational contracts.
Education
Coaching within Education
Bring coaching to schools, colleges and the people who work in them. Ideal for teachers, leaders and anyone passionate about education.
How the summer intake compares
| Summer Specialist Intake | Standard specialist route | |
|---|---|---|
| Diplomas | Life Coaching Diploma + your chosen specialist diploma | The same two diplomas |
| Enrolment fee | £3,950 inc VAT (one enrolment) | Around £6,500 (two separate enrolments) |
| Availability | 75 places, enrolment closes Friday 31 July 2026 | Available year-round |
| Business in a Box | Included | Included |
| Payment plans | Available | Available |
Prices shown are for the ICF-recognised route via the Association for Coaching (AC) pathway. Prefer the ICF pathway for your Life Coaching Diploma? The programme is available at £5,870 inc VAT.
Everything included
One enrolment covers both diplomas and everything around them. No hidden extras.
- The full Life Coaching Diploma (AC pathway; ICF pathway available)
- Your chosen specialist diploma - Business, Corporate or Education
- Live online training, mentoring and supervised coaching practice
- Business in a Box - our business-building support package
- Digital credentials for both qualifications
- Payment plans available - spread the cost over your studies
Pay in full at enrolment and Business in a Box Premium is included - three Sales and Marketing workshops, free of charge.
The details
Places and closing date. The intake is limited to 75 places. Enrolment closes on Friday 31 July 2026, or earlier if all places are filled. You start your Life Coaching Diploma within 3 months of enrolling - your advisor will help you choose your start date.
Starting your specialist diploma. Your specialist diploma becomes available once you complete your Life Coaching Diploma, and you can start it any time within 24 months of qualifying. Most students complete the Life Coaching Diploma in 9 to 12 months.
Pathways. The programme fee of £3,950 inc VAT is based on the Association for Coaching pathway for the Life Coaching Diploma. The ICF pathway version is £5,870 inc VAT.
One offer at a time. The Specialist Coach Programme cannot be combined with scholarships, bursaries or any other offer.
Changed your mind on specialism? You can switch your chosen specialism any time before you start it - just tell your course advisor.
Already a student or graduate? This intake is for new enrolments. If you have already completed the Life Coaching Diploma and want to specialise, speak to your advisor about upgrade options.
Reserve your place
Every enrolment starts with a conversation. Book a call with a course advisor - they are also qualified, practising coaches - to check the programme is right for you and reserve your specialism.
Prefer to explore first? Read about the Life Coaching Diploma or join a free webinar.