The Diploma of Leadership Coaching (11315NAT) attracts the “champions” from the workplaces who are passionate about coaching, are great coaches themselves and are aspiring to lead cultural change in their workplace. This program focuses on the frameworks to coach senior executives and lead with advanced coaching models, critical thinking, emotional intelligence and innovation.
The Diploma is based on a combination of best practice frameworks, case studies and learning from the experience of the group and the program is accredited by the International Coach Federation.
Training and Assessment Delivered by: Australian Institute of Management Education and Training Pty Ltd trading as IECL Academy (RTO Code 0049)
Who should undertake this Qualification?
This Qualification is designed specifically for experienced or qualified coaches who wish to extend their coaching skills and learn how to implement a coaching led culture in an organisation.
Possible Career Outcomes
Possible career pathways for graduates of this Qualification include roles such as:
- Internal Workplace Coach
- Workplace Coaching Practitioner
- Executive Coach
- Other specialist coaching roles
Delivery Partner
Delivered by the Australian Institute of Management Education and Training Pty Ltd, RTO Provider No. 0049, trading as IECL Academy. AIM is the issuing Registered Training Organisation and is responsible for your training and assessment. On successful completion, AIM will issue your Certificate and/or Statement of Attainment.

About IECL Academy
The IECL Academy is a leading provider of coaching qualifications and accreditations, combining decades of coaching expertise with globally recognised industry standards. Our programs are designed to develop highly skilled coaches and provide pathways to recognised Australian and international certifications.
Our faculty includes experienced executive coaches and educators who hold professional qualifications and International Coaching Federation (ICF) Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Master Certified Coach (MCC) credentials. With deep industry experience and a passion for developing people, they provide the training, guidance, mentoring and practical expertise needed to help you achieve your personal and professional coaching goals.
Time Commitment
The time it will take to develop competency in the units that form this qualification is dependent on existing skills and experience.
Typically, to complete within the specified course duration, it is recommended that students commit approximately 3-5 hours per week plus additional time for assessment to developing their competency through a range of learning, work-based skills testing and assessment activities.
Assessments
To achieve the qualification you will complete 9 units of competency including the 8 core units and your chosen elective Assessments include:
- Completing readings and case studies on the topic of coaching culture
- Peer coaching
- Attendance at training days (if studying face-to-face) or online webinars
- Practical executive coaching assignment
- Coaching culture project
- Complete answers to questions in workbooks
Coaching Demonstration Recordings
For the Diploma of Leadership Coaching (11315NAT), you are required to complete six (6) coaching demonstrations, using a variety of coaching models and tools from the program.
You must complete and pass all six demonstrations as part of your assessment.
If you are completing a face-to-face program or in-house program, providing you complete all face-to-face days and coaching practices and have been observed by the course facilitator, you will only need to submit TWO coaching demonstrations at the end of your course work.
You will be given feedback by your course facilitator or online assessor for all demonstrations.
Units of Competency
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| NAT11315001: | Lead a coaching culture in the workplace |
| NAT11315002: | Design and facilitate an executive coaching program for an individual or team |
| NAT11315003: | Evaluate workplace coaching programs |
| NAT11315004: | Facilitate change in individuals or teams through advanced coaching techniques |
| BSBCRT511: | Develop critical thinking in others |
| BSBPEF502: | Develop and use emotional intelligence |
| BSBSTR501: | Establish innovative work environments |
| BSBPEF501: | Manage personal and professional development |
| Electives | |
| BSBLDR602: | Provide leadership across the organisation |
| BSBHRM523: | Coordinate the learning and development of teams and individuals |
| BSBHRM611: | Contribute to organisational performance development |
Additional Information
Entry requirements
To enter the Diploma of Leadership Coaching (11315NAT) applicants must have:
- successfully achieved a coaching qualification for example Certificate IV in Workplace Coaching 10834NAT OR 11314NAT OR
- an equivalent other coaching qualification OR
- hold equivalent vocational competency and be coaching at the International Coach Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach (ACC) level or above.
- You will need to provide a coaching demonstration and be deemed competent at the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach (ACC) level or above and provide your resume with equivalent coaching experience in the workplace**.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
and life experiences may be used to award competency for Units of Competency within this qualification. Read more on Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer or call (02) 8270 0600.
Payment Options
Call (02) 8270 0600 to learn more about the following payment options.
- Pay upfront for the full cost of your qualification in one easy payment via our online shop or request an invoice.
- Payment Plan: Pay 50% followed by 4 monthly instalments.
IECL Academy Student Handbook
For important information, including links to policies and proceedures, access the IECL Academy Student Information Handbook.
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