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University of Sydney (USYD)

  • 36% international / 64% domestic

Graduate Certificate in Coaching Psychology

  • Graduate Certificate

Learn to help people improve their performance with a Graduate Certificate in Coaching Psychology. Providing a solid grounding in theory and practice, this unique course will give you the skills to enhance productivity and quality of life of individuals, organisations and the broader community.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
2 years part-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Feb
Domestic Fees
$19,000 total

About this course

Learn to help people improve their performance with a Graduate Certificate in Coaching Psychology. Providing a solid grounding in theory and practice, this unique course will give you the skills to enhance productivity and quality of life of individuals, organisations and the broader community.

Entry requirements

 

Admission to this degree requires:

  • a three-year Psychology degree or a three-year degree in a cognate discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent institution; and
  • a minimum of three years relevant employment experience.

As entry into this course is competitive, applicants who meet the admission requirements are then ranked according to academic merit and coaching experience.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Online

Career pathways

After graduating, you could expect to gain employment in a range of jobs involving:

  • human resource development
  • private practice
  • organisational consultancy
  • professional services.
Professional accreditation

While there is no generally recognised professional qualification for coaches, the program is consistent with the International Coach Federation (ICF) core competencies. Hence successful completion of the program may contribute toward accreditation in the ICF's portfolio track.

This course is not a pathway for professional registration as a psychologist.

How to apply

Prepare documentation

Please supply the following supporting documentation with your application:

  1. Official transcripts of all previous tertiary study;
  2. CV or resume;
  3. A short cover letter (500 to 1000 words) outlining your prior coaching and business experience, your interest in the program and your overall goals on graduation; and
  4. The names of up to 3 referees.

Please only upload 4 attachments to your application. If you wish to submit more than 4 documents for consideration, please consolidate all documents into 1 attachment.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
91.7%
Overall satisfaction
80.2%
Skill scale
68.8%
Teaching scale
93%
Employed full-time
$91k
Average salary