Business Coach Courses

Want to be a Business Coach?

If you want to join the ranks of high earning business coaches, read on.

Become a business coach, and earn £1,000 ($1,700) a day.

• Do you have management experience?
• Want to break out of the rat race?
• Want to put your skills to work?

Whatever your motives, there's an amazing new career waiting for you.

Business coaches earn large sums of money - up to £200 ($100) an hour. And you could be one.

You may have encountered business coaches at your own workplace. And you may have thought, "That looks like a great way to earn a living."

But how do you get to become a business coach? The easiest way is to register for our Diploma course. Because we'll teach you everything you need to know about becoming one.

Here are some of the methods you'll learn when you register on the course:

How to earn money advising businesses.

• How to train corporate staff. It's a lucrative line of work because once you've designed a training session, you can repeat it with other businesses - year after year.
• How to find out what companies need. It's the secret to winning an assignment.
• How to meet chief executives - and pitch your ideas to them.
• How to price your services right, so you can get the maximum income for the least effort.
• How to magnify the apparent size of your consulting business.

You'll also gain this priceless information:

• What types of advertising and promotion work best for consultants
• Which are the top 20 business consulting assignments? And how to execute them.
• How to gain hidden information from client staff that does the work for you.
• How to build a network of colleagues, enabling you to offer a wide range of services.
• How to write a consultancy report that gets read and acted upon.
• How to overcome people's resistance to change. We show you how to get hostile audiences on your side.
• How to set up a website that generates sales leads.
• How to create powerful sales literature that gets the phone ringing.
• How to set up your business office. And how to handle calls when you're on an assignment.
• How to determine what kind of staff you need. And how to avoid paying unnecessary wages.
  

What's the difference between a business coach and a management consultant?

To be honest, there isn't much difference. "Management consultant" is a more established term, while "business coach" is newer. Consultancy is associated with solving corporate problems, while a business coach usually works with an individual. A consultant sometimes has a pre-determined solution, while a coach listens, prods and facilitates change,

Since coaching has become more fashionable, some management consultants now call themselves business or executive coaches.

But coaches and consultants do essentially the same job. They identify a company's problems, discover the cause, and suggest ways to make matters better.

So, should you be a 'coach' or a 'consultant'? Well, the choice is yours. It depends on your own preference, and on the needs and preferences of the client. Some touchy-feely jobs may require you to act in 'coach' mode, while some hard-edged work may call for the consultancy style.

On the Diploma course, we equip you with the tools necessary to be both a coach and a consultant. This means you'll have a wide range of skills to offer your clients. Plus, you can choose the style of coaching or consulting that appeal to you, and you can offer the services that you feel comfortable with.

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Accredited by NCFE at Level 4

Our course is fully accredited by the national awarding body NCFE, and on completing it you get a national award equivalent to Level 4 of the National Learning Framework (post A level/HNC/HND standard).

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.

To read more about NCFE please go to www.ncfe.org.uk

By studying for our Diploma in Business Coaching, you’ll give yourself that edge. You couldn’t ask for anything more from a distance learning course.

Free mentoring when you complete the course

Once you complete the course, we’ll give you three months’ free business mentoring.

You’ll have a personal mentor who'll help you set up your own business (if that's your choice).

For three months after getting your Diploma you'll get one-to-one advice and support from an active practitioner.

So if you're unsure on how to launch your own business, this mentoring programme will put you on the road to success.

And because it's all part of the Institute's course, it won't cost you a penny.

So, what exactly do business coaches do?

Business Coaches solve companies' problems, and help them do things better. In fact, whenever a company faces change, or has a problem, you'll find a business coach helping them.

Business coaches often specialize in an area they have experience in, such as marketing, human resources or finance. But as you become more experienced, you'll grow in confidence, and you'll be able to offer consulting services across all aspects of management.

That isn't surprising, because companies often encounter a problem that they have no expertise in, such as how to move premises, how to make lots of people redundant, or how to find new agents. And because we give you our fail safe little black book of business coaching methods, you'll know how to make it happen.

Why business coaches are in demand

So many changes are taking place all at once. There's new technology, the internet, government regulation, competition from China and India - no wonder managers need help from business coaches.

Business coaches are special

Management consultants are a special breed of people. They're skilled at analyzing problems, and at breaking down issues into their component parts.

Business coaches are more intelligent and savvy than most people. And they tend to prefer working alone. Although they outwardly seem to be full of confidence and bonhomie, they're often loners who prefer working alone.

Business coaches have an excellent standard of living. Their work is intellectually demanding. And they inhabit a world that 's hidden to most people.

Sometimes they have to face conflict. The arrival of a business coach can strike fear into some workforces. And some managers resent the close relationship that the business coach strikes up with the chief executive.

But what the staff don't realize is that the business coach has a special set of skills. This includes intelligence, impartiality, and a problem solving approach. that provides a refreshing clarity of thought to senior management. If that sounds like you, you could be part of that world.

Can you analyze business problems?

As a business coach, you need to be logical. You must be able to identify the key issues that lie behind any problem.

You should be level headed, clear thinking, and not rush to judgment. You also have to be aware of the politics of any problem. Often managers will suggest solutions that benefit their own department or hamper another division.

Our case study assignments help you develop those skills.

Plus we teach you the most common problems that companies suffer from, and how to resolve them. It provides a painting by numbers approach that will help you through your ten first live assignments. After that you'll have gained the confidence and experience that will let you recognize the issues yourself.

Depending on your background, some of the problems will be familiar to you. HR people know about problems relating to recruitment and discipline. Though it's good to get a refresher, and to see things as a consultant sees them.

Marketing people will recognize problems that relate to sales decline, lack of exports, or a weakness in customer service.

And if you're trained in finance, you'll know about low margins, high overheads, or excessive borrowings.

But since we cover all these topics, you'll have the confidence to cover all these issues.

And once you've gained this knowledge, you can deal with any management problem.

In addition, we'll show you how to set up your own network of colleagues who have complimentary skills. So if there is a problem that's way outside your skills, you can bring in a colleague who will be part of your team.

You'll be amazed at how much fun being a business coach is. Having a client approve your first assignment is a real thrill. And that's surpassed only by the thrill of receiving their payment. Imagine getting paid for doing what you enjoy.

Who knows where it could lead? Perhaps articles in the press about how you saved a business? Perhaps a phone call from a top consulting firm, offering you a top job?

Is there much competition?

There's little competition - because there are few business coaches.

Yet there's a big demand. Every business big and small can use a business coach. That's because every organization has some area in which it can improve. Whether it's increasing sales, cutting excess costs or getting better technology, every business could improve. And the cost of a consultant is tiny compared with the savings they can make, the sales increases they can achieve, and the productivity improvements they can introduce.

But, let's not kid ourselves, it takes courage to go out and offer your services. And it takes expertise (which we can teach) to market yourself. If it was easy, everyone would be doing it. That's why you need the support of our tutor-based course behind you.

How busy do you want to be?

Some business coaches like to work just a few hours every week, and spend the rest of the time writing books or sailing. Others like to work all hours of the day and night. As a business coach, you can easily earn $70,000 (£40,000). Well, you can earn a whole lot more. The sky's the limit. But a lot of people just want the freedom of working for themselves.

Many business coaches enjoy having the time to spend being with their children. And they get a kick out of being they own boss. We also like solving problems and seeing businesses really taking off. Does that include you? So it doesn't really feel like work.

There are very few costs. You need access to a computer, internet connection, and a phone. And that's really all you need. Some business coaches rarely even see clients - the work comes down the telephone or over the net! Virtually every penny you earn is profit.

Accreditation

We're accredited by the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council (ODLQC).

Set up by the government in 1968, the ODLQC is one of the prime accreditation bodies for distance learning courses.

To achieve accreditation, we undergo a rigorous and continuous assessment, by independent experts, of all aspects of our work, including administration, learner support, educational materials, and publicity.

We are also registered with the Department for Education and Skills on its Register of Education and Training Providers.

Exclusive information

The course gives you an invaluable insight into the business coaching world. You can't find these trade secrets disclosed anywhere else. The course is distilled from actual experience, to give you the answers to questions like:

• What sort of people and organizations need coaches?
• Where do I find clients?
• How much do I charge?
• What paperwork and record-keeping do I need?
• How do I promote and market my business?
• But what if I don't like the course? Can I get my money back?
• Yes. We have a no-quibble refund policy. Just notify us within 60 days, return the course, and we'll refund your course fees.

We also have a guarantee that you'll make money from your new knowledge. So if, after 90 days after completing the course, you haven't earned at least the value of your course fees, we'll also refund your fees.

Check the course benefits

Unlike other organizations, we provide complete coverage of the subject, and full service. For example, we show you how to market your business on the Internet.

Plus you can demand a full refund at any time within 60 days of receiving your course package - no questions asked. We want our students to be happy with our course, and with their future in business coaching. Otherwise, what's the point?

There are 12 assignments for you to complete, and you get a free coach's manual, not obtainable elsewhere. You'll have unlimited access to your instructor, who will give you free advice and suggestions on anything to do with management consultancy, including your own work.

You can also phone a Student Advisor at the Institute whenever you want.

And you can take as long as you want to complete the course. Or you can complete it quickly.

Who signs up for the course?

All kinds of people decide to register for the course. But typically they are:

1. People who want to break out of corporate life. You may feel your future prospects are restricted, or the future of the business is uncertain.
2. People who are about to retire, and who are looking for a new challenge.
3. People who want the opportunity to be their own boss, and put their management skills to work. You may have had a training or HR background.
4. Managers who are concerned about being made redundant, and are seeking a new way forward.

What you'll learn from the course

By the end of the course, you'll have acquired the following skills:

• You'll understand exactly what a business coach does, and be able to do those things.
• You'll have learned the skills, techniques, and "tricks of the trade" of the professional business coach.
• You'll know how to confidently get profitable business.

Your qualification

When you successfully complete the course, you'll receive your Diploma, which serves to recognize your skills and knowledge. You'll also be able to use the initials Dip.BC (Inst.BC).

When you complete the Diploma course, we also send information about your success to your local newspapers (if you want us to). It's a good way of telling potential clients that you're available. And qualified.

We'll also put your name on our list of Approved Management Consultants. And you can get free logos to put on your website and your letterhead.

It's time to get started

Having read this far, you've got what it takes - motivation. Now all you have to do is get started. Fill out the registration form now, because this is where the adventure and rewards begin.

You've waited long enough - why wait any longer? Go ahead and do something for yourself, to make your dreams a reality. It's easy to start:

1. Click here to go to the registration page. You can sign up online, and you'll receive your course within days.
2. When you get the course, read the first module. It has an easy-to-follow format. Then just plunge in: do the first assignment. It asks you simply to describe your life, your interests and your aims. Send it to your tutor for assessment. Your tutor will return it to you with friendly advice and comments.
3. Do the same for the other modules, until you reach the end of the course. By then, you'll probably be earning good money as a business coach. And you'll be having a great time.
   

P.S. The sooner you enrol, the sooner you’ll be able to put “Dip. BC (Inst. BC)” after your name…and start working in the truly rewarding career you’ve dreamt about!
Enroll by clicking here.

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