Starts September 2022 Limited Spaces

Practicing Applied Positive Psychology Coaching

Master the application of Applied Positive Psychology Coaching with this ICF accredited course.

Starts September 2022 Limited Spaces

Practicing Applied Positive Psychology Coaching

Master the application of Applied Positive Psychology Coaching with this ICF accredited course.

Course overview

Master Application

This applied course will focus on the practice of positive psychology coaching, allowing students to consolidate their learning and hone their PPC skills.

Students will become adept at incorporating PPIs within an evidence-based coaching conversation. They will experience using different evidence-based coaching processes practice to do this, including practice, CBC and solution-focused approaches.

Students will also become familiar with assessment tools for coaching and learn how to administer PP scales to their clients, and how to use the results from these to inform PPC.

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Course Learning Objectives

During the Practicing Applied Positive Psychology Coaching course, you will:

Learning Objective #1

Be able to differentiate Applied PPC from other coaching models (e.g., applied PPC vs GROW process).

Learning Objective #2

Understand the elements that comprise practicing Applied PPC.

Learning Objective #3

Understand how PPIs can be incorporated within an evidence-based coaching framework.

Learning Objective #4

Refresh their knowledge and understanding of evidence-based coaching approaches, and be introduced to additional approaches in order to expand their practice.

Learning Objective #5

Become familiar with a range assessment tools, understand their usefulness and application, learn how to use the results to inform practice.

Learning Objective #6

Consolidate and synthesise their knowledge and skills by engaging in the practice of PPC and gaining peer and tutor feedback.

Learning Objective #7

Understand and practice solution focused approaches in coaching.

Further details

Schedule, Format & Fees

This course is delivered online via four three hour live, interactive sessions on Zoom. In total, there are 12 live training hours across four weeks, plus assessments.

Week One

Applying PPIs

Week Two

Understanding and applying assessment tools

Week Three

Evidence-based coaching processes

Week Four

Solution-focused approaches

Virtual Graduation & Student Testimonials

Learn how the IPPC has helped and impacted coaches

"The IPPC truly embodies their values – Do Good and Prosper. If you’re looking to equip yourself with a strong foundation and practical practices of Positive Psychology and evidence-based coaching, you have come to the right place."
Sandra Tai
HR Consultant & Adjunct Mentor, Malaysia
"I’ve been coaching for 15 years and recognize the IPPC’s program as cutting edge. They combine empirical research, theories and models with real practical examples, blending fun interactive lectures with real support outside the classroom."
Satya Kartara-Leighton
CEO, BeInclusive, UK
"Every coach and leadership consultant can benefit from the IPPC’s certification program! I’m really impressed with the quality of instruction, resources, and other coaches. This program provides foundational knowledge to empower coaches and consultants."
Jason Roncoroni
Executive & Leadership Coach, US

Meet your instructor

Dr. Marie Stopforth

Marie is a Coaching Psychologist, educator, facilitator and coach supervisor who works with individuals and teams in the areas of performance and wellbeing, and with business leaders and managers around individual and organizational effectiveness.

For nearly 20 years, Marie has been publishing research, and creating and delivering educational programs at the Undergraduate and Master levels. 

She is a former Program Leader for the MAPPCP at the University of East London, where she and her co-Program Leader developed a more integrated program for Positive Psychology Coaching. She has published and presented on positive psychology coaching and coaching psychology. Marie is also a committee member and professional development lead for the Special Group on Coaching Psychology with the British Psychological Society.