Swinburne University of Technology
Graduate Certificate in Organisational Coaching
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Learn to identify workforce opportunities, develop strengths and close skills gaps to deliver a competitive team.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Organisational Coaching is an advanced qualification that provides you with the practical skills to become an effective leader and organisational coach. This course enables you to apply coaching skills in organisational coaching contexts. Course content and assignments can be integrated into your existing role or organisation.
Key facts
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 2025: $14,960 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2025 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.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.