CMI Level 5 Certificate in Professional Coaching Practice (RQF)
This Course at a Glance
- Gain a CMI professional coaching certification at Level 5
- Master the core principles, roles, and ethical frameworks of professional coaching
- Focus on two key units to build a strong foundation in coaching practice
- Equivalent to a foundation degree level qualification
- Achieve Chartered Manager status
- 100% online study
- No exams
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CMI Level 5 Certificate in Professional Coaching Practice (RQF)
This Course at a Glance
- Gain a CMI professional coaching certification at Level 5
- Master the core principles, roles, and ethical frameworks of professional coaching
- Focus on two key units to build a strong foundation in coaching practice
- Equivalent to a foundation degree level qualification
- Achieve Chartered Manager status
- 100% online study
- No exams
About your course
The CMI Level 5 Certificate in Professional Coaching Practice (RQF) is designed for aspiring and current managers and leaders who want to develop robust, professional coaching certification skills. This qualification helps you understand and be able to apply the core skills required for effective coaching practice.
Unlike the shorter Award, the Certificate gives you the opportunity to study multiple units in depth, making it one of the most valuable professional coaching qualifications available. You’ll build a stronger understanding of the principles of coaching, the essential roles and responsibilities of a professional coach, and the ethical frameworks that underpin practice.
By completing this professional coaching certification, you’ll be equipped with the professionalism to deliver impact, behave ethically, and commit to continual learning and development. This qualification is reflective of skills required in the workplace and validates your capability as a coaching professional Level 5.
Achieve Chartered Manager Status through learndirect
With learndirect, you can achieve Chartered Manager (CMgr) status - the highest professional accreditation from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) - directly through your CMI-approved qualification*.
When you complete your course with us, you become eligible for Chartered status without any extra assessments or interviews, instantly validating your leadership capability, strategic decision-making and commitment to professional growth.
This globally recognised designation strengthens your CV, boosts your earning potential, and gives you access to exclusive CMI tools, resources and member benefits, making it the ideal pathway for ambitious leaders ready to advance their careers with credibility and confidence.
*Additional fee applies
Getting started
With learndirect, you’ll study entirely online, giving you the flexibility to learn at your own pace while balancing work and personal commitments. Our user-friendly platform is available 24/7, and you’ll benefit from expert tutor support throughout your course.
As part of your enrolment, you’ll also receive Affiliate CMI Membership (if you’re not already a member). This gives you access to exclusive resources, tools, and professional networks to support your development.
Modules
Unit CMI 531: Principles of Professional Coaching
Guided Learning Hours – 16
Total Unit Time – 60
Credits – 6
On successful completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the principles of professional coaching
- Understand the process for contracting and delivering professional coaching
Unit CMI 532: The Role of the Professional Coach
Guided Learning Hours – 28
Total Unit Time – 90
Credits – 9
On successful completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the knowledge, skills and behaviours for delivering professional coaching
- Understand how to manage the coaching relationship
- Understand how Professional Coaches can be supported in their coaching role
Entry Requirements
This qualification is designed for individuals working in or aspiring to be in management or leadership roles who want to deepen their knowledge of professional coaching. To enrol, you should have an excellent command of written English and confidence in carrying out independent research.
Minimum age restriction
You must be aged 19 or older to enrol on this course.
Average completion timeframe
The average time it takes to complete this course is 12 months. You have 24 months to complete it.
Assessment requirements
This qualification is assessed through written assignments. You’ll apply coaching theory to workplace-based examples and demonstrate your understanding of professional coaching practice.
Placement or practical required
No placement required but learners do need to be in an appropriate work setting to allow them to satisfy the criteria of the qualification.
If placement or practical required, when?
Learners need to be in an appropriate work setting for the duration of the course.
Certification timeframe
You should receive your certificate in 12 weeks, but that can be extended if an EQA sample is required.
Course fees
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
This online professional coaching certification course is assessed entirely through coursework. You’ll complete written assignments that demonstrate your ability to apply professional coaching principles and practice to real-world management challenges.
This practical approach ensures that the skills you gain can be transferred directly into your workplace. To confirm authenticity, you’ll sign a Statement of Authenticity when submitting assignments.
CMI
Upon successful completion of this course, you will have achieved a nationally recognised Level 5 Certificate in Professional Coaching Practice (qualification number: 610/0904/0).
The Chartered Management Institute is a professional institution for management based in the United Kingdom.
The Chartered Management Institute is a professional institution for management based in the United Kingdom.
Completing this Certificate demonstrates to employers that you have the robust skills and ethical grounding needed to coach effectively. This qualification is a significant career move for anyone aspiring to or working in roles such as:
- Professional Coach
- Leadership Coach
- Learning & Development Manager
- Middle Manager
- Operational Manager
- Departmental Manager
As a qualified coaching professional Level 5, you will be able to stand out in the job market, and you also have the option to progress onto the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Professional Coaching Practice.
Chartered Manager Status
Become a Chartered Manager with learndirect
Boost your career and gain recognition as a high-performing leader by working towards Chartered Manager (CMgr) status through your CMI qualification. This prestigious designation can be achieved automatically when you complete a qualifying course with learndirect*.
What Is Chartered Manager?
Chartered Manager is the highest accreditation awarded by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). It is a globally respected mark of leadership excellence.
Achieving CMgr shows that you:
• Meet the CMI’s rigorous professional standards
• Deliver measurable organisational impact
• Lead teams confidently and ethically
• Commit to ongoing professional development
You’ll also gain access to CMI’s CPD tools, digital resources and exclusive member benefits.
Why Work Towards Chartered Manager?
Prove your leadership capability
CMgr status is recognised as the benchmark for managerial excellence.
Stand out to employers
2 in 3 hiring managers report they are more likely to interview a Chartered Manager.
Boost your earning potential
Managers who achieve CMgr status report an average salary increase of £13,000.
Enhance your professional profile
Add the respected post-nominals CMgr after your name.
Your Route to CMgr with learndirect
Our flexible online CMI qualifications provide a direct pathway to Chartered Manager status, with no separate assessments or interviews required.
With learndirect, you can:
• Earn a respected CMI qualification
• Build practical, career-ready leadership skills
• Become eligible for Chartered status upon completion*
• Strengthen your CV and future progression opportunities
• Study flexibly around work and life commitments
Who Is Chartered Manager For?
CMgr is ideal for:
• Managers ready to progress into senior roles
• Team leaders and project leads
• Professionals wanting recognised leadership credentials
• Anyone aiming to enhance career prospects and earning potential
• Learners completing a CMI management programme
Start Your Chartered Manager Journey
Invest in your professional future, gain industry-recognised credibility, and unlock new career opportunities with Chartered Manager status.
*Additional fee applies
Frequently Asked Questions
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CMI Level 5 Certificate in Professional Coaching Practice (RQF)
This Course at a Glance
- Gain a CMI professional coaching certification at Level 5
- Master the core principles, roles, and ethical frameworks of professional coaching
- Focus on two key units to build a strong foundation in coaching practice
- Equivalent to a foundation degree level qualification
- Achieve Chartered Manager status
- 100% online study
- No exams
About your course
The CMI Level 5 Certificate in Professional Coaching Practice (RQF) is designed for aspiring and current managers and leaders who want to develop robust, professional coaching certification skills. This qualification helps you understand and be able to apply the core skills required for effective coaching practice.
Unlike the shorter Award, the Certificate gives you the opportunity to study multiple units in depth, making it one of the most valuable professional coaching qualifications available. You’ll build a stronger understanding of the principles of coaching, the essential roles and responsibilities of a professional coach, and the ethical frameworks that underpin practice.
By completing this professional coaching certification, you’ll be equipped with the professionalism to deliver impact, behave ethically, and commit to continual learning and development. This qualification is reflective of skills required in the workplace and validates your capability as a coaching professional Level 5.
Achieve Chartered Manager Status through learndirect
With learndirect, you can achieve Chartered Manager (CMgr) status - the highest professional accreditation from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) - directly through your CMI-approved qualification*.
When you complete your course with us, you become eligible for Chartered status without any extra assessments or interviews, instantly validating your leadership capability, strategic decision-making and commitment to professional growth.
This globally recognised designation strengthens your CV, boosts your earning potential, and gives you access to exclusive CMI tools, resources and member benefits, making it the ideal pathway for ambitious leaders ready to advance their careers with credibility and confidence.
*Additional fee applies
Getting started
With learndirect, you’ll study entirely online, giving you the flexibility to learn at your own pace while balancing work and personal commitments. Our user-friendly platform is available 24/7, and you’ll benefit from expert tutor support throughout your course.
As part of your enrolment, you’ll also receive Affiliate CMI Membership (if you’re not already a member). This gives you access to exclusive resources, tools, and professional networks to support your development.
Modules
Unit CMI 531: Principles of Professional Coaching
Guided Learning Hours – 16
Total Unit Time – 60
Credits – 6
On successful completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the principles of professional coaching
- Understand the process for contracting and delivering professional coaching
Unit CMI 532: The Role of the Professional Coach
Guided Learning Hours – 28
Total Unit Time – 90
Credits – 9
On successful completion of this unit, you will:
- Understand the knowledge, skills and behaviours for delivering professional coaching
- Understand how to manage the coaching relationship
- Understand how Professional Coaches can be supported in their coaching role
Entry Requirements
This qualification is designed for individuals working in or aspiring to be in management or leadership roles who want to deepen their knowledge of professional coaching. To enrol, you should have an excellent command of written English and confidence in carrying out independent research.
Minimum age restriction
You must be aged 19 or older to enrol on this course.
Average completion timeframe
The average time it takes to complete this course is 12 months. You have 24 months to complete it.
Assessment requirements
This qualification is assessed through written assignments. You’ll apply coaching theory to workplace-based examples and demonstrate your understanding of professional coaching practice.
Placement or practical required
No placement required but learners do need to be in an appropriate work setting to allow them to satisfy the criteria of the qualification.
If placement or practical required, when?
Learners need to be in an appropriate work setting for the duration of the course.
Certification timeframe
You should receive your certificate in 12 weeks, but that can be extended if an EQA sample is required.
Course fees
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
Assessment
This online professional coaching certification course is assessed entirely through coursework. You’ll complete written assignments that demonstrate your ability to apply professional coaching principles and practice to real-world management challenges.
This practical approach ensures that the skills you gain can be transferred directly into your workplace. To confirm authenticity, you’ll sign a Statement of Authenticity when submitting assignments.
Qualifications
CMI
Upon successful completion of this course, you will have achieved a nationally recognised Level 5 Certificate in Professional Coaching Practice (qualification number: 610/0904/0).
The Chartered Management Institute is a professional institution for management based in the United Kingdom.
The Chartered Management Institute is a professional institution for management based in the United Kingdom.
Completing this Certificate demonstrates to employers that you have the robust skills and ethical grounding needed to coach effectively. This qualification is a significant career move for anyone aspiring to or working in roles such as:
- Professional Coach
- Leadership Coach
- Learning & Development Manager
- Middle Manager
- Operational Manager
- Departmental Manager
As a qualified coaching professional Level 5, you will be able to stand out in the job market, and you also have the option to progress onto the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Professional Coaching Practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chartered Manager Status
Become a Chartered Manager with learndirect
Boost your career and gain recognition as a high-performing leader by working towards Chartered Manager (CMgr) status through your CMI qualification. This prestigious designation can be achieved automatically when you complete a qualifying course with learndirect*.
What Is Chartered Manager?
Chartered Manager is the highest accreditation awarded by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). It is a globally respected mark of leadership excellence.
Achieving CMgr shows that you:
• Meet the CMI’s rigorous professional standards
• Deliver measurable organisational impact
• Lead teams confidently and ethically
• Commit to ongoing professional development
You’ll also gain access to CMI’s CPD tools, digital resources and exclusive member benefits.
Why Work Towards Chartered Manager?
Prove your leadership capability
CMgr status is recognised as the benchmark for managerial excellence.
Stand out to employers
2 in 3 hiring managers report they are more likely to interview a Chartered Manager.
Boost your earning potential
Managers who achieve CMgr status report an average salary increase of £13,000.
Enhance your professional profile
Add the respected post-nominals CMgr after your name.
Your Route to CMgr with learndirect
Our flexible online CMI qualifications provide a direct pathway to Chartered Manager status, with no separate assessments or interviews required.
With learndirect, you can:
• Earn a respected CMI qualification
• Build practical, career-ready leadership skills
• Become eligible for Chartered status upon completion*
• Strengthen your CV and future progression opportunities
• Study flexibly around work and life commitments
Who Is Chartered Manager For?
CMgr is ideal for:
• Managers ready to progress into senior roles
• Team leaders and project leads
• Professionals wanting recognised leadership credentials
• Anyone aiming to enhance career prospects and earning potential
• Learners completing a CMI management programme
Start Your Chartered Manager Journey
Invest in your professional future, gain industry-recognised credibility, and unlock new career opportunities with Chartered Manager status.
*Additional fee applies
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