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Coaching Professional
Level 5 Apprenticeship
Start Date:
Flexible, throughout the year
Cost:
£5,000 (funded by the levy or 95% government grant)
Duration:
15 months + 3 months for End Point Assessment
Overview
This programme is designed for professionals who use coaching as a key part of their role—whether supporting individuals, teams, or whole organisations to unlock potential, improve performance, and drive growth. It’s ideal for internal coaches, leaders, managers, and HR professionals embedding coaching into workplace culture.
Employer Benefits
Embed a coaching culture that improves performance, engagement, and retention
Strengthen leadership capability through skilled in-house coaches
Improve problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation across teams
Tailored to the organisation’s needs for measurable business improvement
Develop leaders who empower rather than direct, driving long-term results
Learner Benefits
Develop expertise in advanced coaching models, techniques, and ethics
Learn how to facilitate performance, learning, and personal growth in others
Build skills in active listening, questioning, and reflective practice
Enhance career prospects in management, leadership, HR, or dedicated coaching roles
Key Skills
During the apprenticeship, you will build expert coaching knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours to drive meaningful change. You will enhance your:
Understanding of coaching models, ethics, and frameworks
Active listening, questioning, and feedback skills
Ability to set goals and an action plan
Knowledge of emotional intelligence and psychological safety
Expertise in coaching in complex and high-change environments
Professional Qualifications
While this apprenticeship does not lead to a professional qualification, apprentices will gain and apply valuable transferable skills that are essential for their career development.
Who Is This For?
For those already in coaching roles or transitioning into them, this programme develops the professional standards and behaviours expected of effective workplace coaches.
Typical Job Roles
Internal Coach
Talent Development Manager
Learning & Development Partner
Line Manager with coaching responsibilities
HR or OD Business Partner
Delivery Method
Online or face-to-face live tutor-led masterclasses, guided self-study, practical workplace tasks, and 1:1 mentoring support.
Career Progression
Career progression
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will have the knowledge and experience to progress to more senior roles, including Senior HR Business Partner, L&D Lead and Training Consultant.
Interested?
To learn more about apprenticeships and how they could benefit you, fill in our short enquiry form and a member of our team will be in touch for a no-obligation chat.
Who Are Workpays?
Workpays is a multi-award-winning training provider that supports businesses and individuals to make small changes that lead to big differences.
We partner with businesses to upskill their workforce and attract high-quality talent, enabling them to outperform their competitors. We empower individuals to take the first and next steps in their career, building their confidence and expertise.