Program Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Coaching Psychology from the University of Sydney equips graduates with the skills and knowledge to be effective coaches in diverse settings. The one-year full-time or part-time program emphasizes a client-centered approach and is taught by renowned coaching psychologists. Upon graduation, students can pursue careers in human resource development, private practice, or organizational consultancy, and potentially contribute towards ICF accreditation.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Graduate Diploma in Coaching Psychology is a one-year full-time program (part-time option available) offered by the University of Sydney. It aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to become effective coaches in various settings, including business, organizational, executive, management, and personal coaching. The program emphasizes a client-centered approach, focusing on helping individuals and organizations achieve their objectives in areas such as career development, leadership growth, and organizational change.
Outline:
The program consists of six units:
- Core Units (3):
- Theories and Techniques of Coaching Psychology
- Fundamentals of Coaching Practice
- Coaching Practice
- Elective Units (3):
- Socio-Cognitive Issues in Coaching Psychology
- Positive Organisational Coaching
- Groups, Teams and Systems
- Applied Positive Psychology
- Psychology of Peak Performance
Teaching:
- The program is taught by internationally renowned coaching psychologists, training and management consultants.
- Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including the Charles Perkins Centre, Abercrombie Business School, and the Susan Wakil Health Building.
Careers:
Upon graduation, students can pursue careers in:
- Human resource development
- Private practice
- Organisational consultancy
- Professional services
Other:
- The program is consistent with the International Coach Federation (ICF) core competencies, potentially contributing towards accreditation in the ICF's portfolio track.
- The program is the world's first and longest-running postgraduate qualification in coaching psychology.
- The University of Sydney is ranked 18th globally in the 2025 QS World University Rankings and 3rd in Australia for psychology.
