ROBERT KERSE JDR
The Leader as Coach programme is a key enabler to help us foster an inclusive leadership and management culture. This is one of the four objectives of the Great People pillar of our Enabling Roadmap. Robert Kerse Chief Operating Officer

Imperial's Coaching Academy programmes empower leaders, managers, and academics to integrate coaching into their roles.
From "Leader as Coach and Manager as Coach" to our "Academic Excellence Through Coaching Programme", these equip you with transformative skills to inspire growth, foster collaboration, and drive impact.
Ready to lead through coaching?
See the programmes below or enquire now and join Imperial's coaching revolution! 

Further Information:

Please complete the relevant registration form to participate in either program. Should you wish to have your whole team or department as a cohort, please feel free to reach out to discuss this separately.
For further information and questions, please contact:

PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE

Leader as Coach Programme

(Maximum cohort size 12). Whole teams/departments other than individual participants can make up a cohort - inquire within for a customised programme for your area.

The programme includes: Important Information:
  • 3-day training on core coaching and leadership skills for up to 12 participants
  • 2 facilitators to ensure a high level of engagement with each participant
  • 1 x 1:1 90-minute coaching session for each participant to experience coaching in action
  • Delivered In Person 
  • Indicative content (leadership styles and leadership behaviours, supporting teams, creating inclusive environments, career coaching, feedback skills, managing transitions, navigating through change, coaching for performance and DEI)
  • The programme incorporates Imperial Values
  • Day 4 for Leader as Coach EMCC accreditation
  • Accreditation: EMCC (European Mentoring & Coaching Council) Foundation level Award EQA

Programme Cost:
£1,500
Programme + Accreditation Cost:
£1,950

Workshop Dates (In person)
:
02 & 03, February,  11 March 2027, 09.30 - 16.30

Accreditation Date (In Person):
15 April, 09.30 - 16.30

 

Manager as Coach Programme
The programme includes: Important Information:
  • 2-day training on core coaching skills for up to 12 participants
  • 2 facilitators to ensure a high level of engagement with each participant
  • 1 x 1:1 60-minute coaching session for each participant to experience coaching in action
  • Delivered In Person and/or Online
  • Indicative content (career coaching, feedback skills, managing transitions, navigating through change, coaching for performance)
  • Course materials incorporate Imperial Values
  • Day 3 for Manager as Coach Accreditation.
  • Accreditation: EMCC (European Mentoring & Coaching Council) Foundation level EQA
Programme Cost:
£1,300
Programme + Accreditation Cost:
£1,650

Workshop Dates (In Person):
04 & 10 February 2027, 09.30 - 16.30

Accreditation Date (In Person):
11 February 2027, 09.30 - 16.30

 

Academic Excellence > Coaching

(Maximum cohort size 16). Entire teams or departments can form a powerful cohort, unlocking growth from within. Enquire for details.

The programme includes: Important Information:
  • 3-day training on core coaching skills for up to 16 participants
  • 2 facilitators to ensure a high level of engagement with each participant
  • 1 x 1:1 90-minute coaching session for each participant to experience coaching in action
  • Delivered In Person
  • Indicative content (Deep listening, courageous conversations, critical reflection skills, CPD Evidence re. fellowship applications, dialogue, feedback skills, small and group dynamics, neurodiversity, supervision and DEI)
  • Course materials incorporate Imperial Values
  • Day 4 for Academic as Coach Accreditation
  • Accreditation: EMCC (European Mentoring and Coaching Council) Foundation level EQA
Programme Cost:
£1,650
Programme + Accreditation Cost:
£1,950

Workshop Dates (In Person):
02, 03 & 23 February 2027, 09.30 - 16.30

 Accreditation Date (In Person):
17 March 2027, 09.30 - 16.30