27 March 2012

Change your career, become a corporate coach

Submitted by: Emma

The University of Cape Town and GetSmarter, South Africa’s leading online educator, are proud to announce the launch of the Foundations of Corporate Coaching course.

The 12-week part-time course, which starts on 16 April 2012, is presented entirely online through GetSmarter’s innovative online learning platform.

In today’s fast-paced business environment, optimum performance and far-sightedness are crucial for corporate success. However, many organisations lack the requisite guidance and support to navigate the obstacles faced in the workplace.

Corporate coaches assist individuals and groups in achieving their professional goals. Coaching skills are now in high demand as businesses seek to become more efficient and reflective. This course has been developed to provide existing and prospective coaches with the theory, knowledge and practical experience to perform their coaching role effectively.

The Foundations of Corporate Coaching course is aimed at anyone who is interested in developing corporate coaching skills, especially existing and prospective corporate coaches, executives, business owners and entrepreneurs from any industry. Professionals working in the fields of HR, social work, counselling and psychology will also benefit from taking this course. Even seasoned professionals will benefit from taking a renewed look at their personal coaching model.

GetSmarter’s advanced and user-friendly learning model provides students with a personal and professional educational experience. Students work through the course material together and receive continuous academic and administrative assistance during the course. Each of the 12 modules includes comprehensive and up-to-date course notes, discussion forums where students interact with one another, an interactive quiz and video lectures to make the course material more engaging.

GetSmarter is a high-touch online education company that works together with top universities and industry experts to present courses throughout South Africa. It has trained over 7,000 students in the past four years, in such diverse topics as labour law, creative writing and internet marketing – all from the comfort of the students’ homes or offices.

The University of Cape Town is one of Africa’s leading universities. GetSmarter and UCT work together with the best industry experts to provide professional and exceptional teaching support. The convener for this course is Dale Williams, an experienced executive coach, with a masters in Executive Coaching from Middlesex University. Dale is also a founding member of COMENSA (Coaches and Mentors of South Africa).

The University of Cape Town Foundations of Corporate Coaching course starts on 16 April 2012. Contact Anique on 021 447 7565 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information. Alternatively visit www.getsmarter.co.za