Swinburne University of Technology

Graduate Certificate in Organisational Coaching

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 8 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Develop practical coaching and leadership skills to support individual performance, workforce development and organisational change.

Course overview

The Graduate Certificate in Organisational Coaching is designed for managers, leaders and professionals seeking to develop advanced coaching skills for use in organisational settings. The course explores how coaching can support individual development, workforce capability and organisational performance.

You will learn how to identify coaching needs, establish coaching agreements and conduct structured coaching sessions. The course also examines professional coaching practice, accountability, resistance and strategic leadership, with an emphasis on applying coaching skills within workplace contexts.

Delivered live online over approximately 8–12 months, the course comprises three core units and one elective. Course activities and assessments can be integrated with your existing workplace, allowing you to apply coaching approaches to organisational and leadership challenges.

The course is professionally endorsed by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Swinburne is recognised as an ICF Level 1 and Level 2 Accredited Coaching Education Provider, with the program approved for 134 coaching hours towards Level 2 requirements. Additional requirements apply to students seeking individual ICF credentials.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
8 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
From $3,740
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The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee.
Intake
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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What you will study

To achieve the full coaching qualification, participants are required to successfully complete four units comprising three core units, plus one listed elective unit.

Core units

  • Provide coaching in the workplace
  • Evaluate coaching needs and interventions
  • Apply professional coaching practices

Elective unit

  • Lead strategic transformation

Entry requirements

Standard entry

  • A recognised bachelor's degree as well as three years of managerial work experience.

Non-graduate entry

  • A recognised diploma as well as five years of managerial work experience.

English language requirements

All Swinburne students must be able to meet the English language requirements. You’ll be able to provide evidence of your English language skills if you have one of the following:

  • Completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or another type of secondary qualification taught in English.
  • Completed some types of university or vocational education studies (tertiary studies).
  • Completed English language tests, such as TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson or C1.
  • Completed an English language (ELICOS) course.
  • Lived and worked in an English-speaking country for at least four years (domestic applicants only).

These requirements vary for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students, depending on your chosen course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • Learn the difference between coaching, consulting and mentoring.
  • Learn how to design coaching sessions.
  • Learn how to establish trust, manage progress and accountability, overcome resistance and lead focus sessions for success.
  • Determine the coaching needs for both an organisation and a worker.
  • Establish the coaching agreement and evaluate the coaching outcomes based on the parameters set in the agreement.
  • Establish truly collaborative partnerships with clients and support their developmental needs, as they build capability and enhance their performance.
  • Provide strategic leadership during times of dynamic change.

Career outcomes

Students can enhance their career opportunities by gaining additional leadership and management skills – an important asset in a today’s complex and changing business environment. The examples below demonstrate the types of roles graduates can attain.

  • Organisational coach
  • Executive coach
  • Senior manager
  • Organisational trainer

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated full fee in 2026: $14,960 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change based on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. These fees apply to units studied in 2026 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

  • The number of units studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.