Cambridge Advanced Executive Coaching Programme
Programme dates: 5 October 2026 - 20 May 2027
Programme overview
Develop the confidence and presence to coach senior leaders at greater depth.
The Cambridge Advanced Executive Coaching Programme is designed for experienced coaches and professionals who want to advance their practice and gain an accredited Advanced Diploma in coach training.
Through applied practice, expert support and sustained reflection, you will strengthen your authentic executive coaching approach and your ability to help others discover their own answers.
Frequently described by participants as “life-changing” and “a catalyst for lifelong transformation”, the programme is a deeply immersive and reflective journey that challenges how you show up as a coach.
Who is this programme for?
If you’ve already built a strong foundation in coaching and are wondering what’s next, the Cambridge Advanced Executive Coaching Programme is designed for you. This is an opportunity to deepen your practice, stretch your thinking, and develop your coaching style alongside a cohort of experienced peers.
Wondering if the programme is right for you? We look for people who:
- have previous coach training or equivalent experience
- coach as part of their professional role or independent practice
- are alumni from our Cambridge Online Business Coaching programme
- support senior leaders or work within complex organisations
- come from a related field (for example, psychology).
This is an international programme taught in English, therefore you will be required to have a good understanding of written and spoken English.
Prior participants have come from a range of backgrounds, including:
- Line Managers within organisations across different functions
- Emerging and senior leaders within organisations
- HR and Learning & Development professionals
- Psychologists and similar professionals
- Coaches wishing to progress to advanced level
We take care in shaping each cohort to ensure a rich and supportive learning environment, and encourage applications from those who feel ready to build on their existing experience and impact.
For more information, please download our FAQs below.
The coach you will become
At the heart of the programme is your development as a coach and the ability to bring greater authenticity and awareness to every conversation. Whilst building your practical skills, you’ll also explore beyond the surface, gaining a deeper understanding of the coach-client relationship and your role within it.
Along the way, you’ll also develop the ability to:
Reflect on who you are as a coach and how you use your influence to make an impact.
Draw on a range of methodologies and perspectives to respond appropriately to each individual and situation.
Develop a coaching identity and style that's authentic to you.
Navigate complex and sensitive situations with greater confidence while coaching ethically, safely and responsibly.
Our programme, your journey
This programme combines in-person learning with intermodular and online activities. The core of the experience is delivered through a series of in-person modules at our site in Cambridge over four days at a time. The in-person modules are a central part of the programme, creating an environment that supports deeper reflection, stronger connections, and a richer learning experience.
- Core coaching skills
- Cultivate awareness
- Psychological approaches (part one)
- Coaching practice
Coaching at the Møller Institute
Experiential coaching approach
The Cambridge Advanced Executive Coaching Programme is a deeply experiential programme designed to equip experienced coaches with all they need to accelerate their coaching practice.
Authentic and relational coaching
With a range of psychological and coaching perspectives, throughout the programme we invite you to develop your own authentic coaching approach, grounded in not only theory, but your own presence, judgment and experience.
Cambridge excellence
Delivered in the intellectually vibrant and globally connected ecosystem of Cambridge, the programme reflects this distinctive environment of curiosity, learning and reflection.
An intimate learning environment
The programme intentionally limit cohort sizes to balance a safe and supportive learning environment with a diverse group of experienced professionals.
Our coaching philosophy
Our approach to coaching focuses on two core practices: transformational and relational. These practices inspire change and personal growth, whilst digging deeper into building more meaningful relationships. We’re big on creating tailored experiences, which is why our approach is adapted to each individual, helping you develop a coaching style that suits you.
Built with academic rigor, the Cambridge Advanced Executive Coaching Programme has been developed by a highly qualified coaching team, including Keith Nelson, Director of Coaching Programmes at the Møller Institute.
Accreditation
Accredited to Advanced Diploma level with the Association for Coaching (AC), the AC Coach Training Accreditation signals to students that a training course meets the AC standard for comprehensive coach training, encompassing the application of the competencies, ethical approach and guidelines and practical experience. Upon successful completion of the programme, you will also be eligible to apply to be an Accredited Coach with the AC through our accelerated application scheme.
A setting designed for immersive learning
The Møller Institute offers an environment that is intentionally designed to support focused learning and effective leadership development. Set within the peaceful surroundings of Churchill College, our facilities provide a dedicated space for participants to step back from daily routines and fully engage in their personal and professional growth.
During the programme we provide:
- Daily three course lunch buffet
- Limitless coffee and refreshments
- Complimentary on-site car parking
- High-speed and reliable wi-fi
We also offer residential packages to assist with the on-site requirements of the programme. Within these packages we offer professional en-suite accommodation and breakfast, overlooking the scenic grounds of Churchill College.
This programme didn’t just refine my coaching skills, it reawakened something fundamental in me.
Through its structured depth and relational presence, I found clarity not only in how I coach, but in why I coach. It helped me integrate decades of thinking, learning, and doing into a coherent stance rooted in presence, reflective practice, and real human change.
I joined thinking I was here to become a better coach; I leave knowing I am now building a lifelong practice.
Rodrigo Jazinski
CTO & Executive Coach
June 2025
Programme details
Upcoming programme dates:
5 October 2026 – 20 May 2027
- Module 1: Monday 5 – Thursday 8 October 2026
- Module 2: Monday 25 – Thursday 28 January 2027
- Module 3: Monday 17 – Thursday 20 May 2027
Structure:
Three four-day, in-person modules with us at the Møller Institute, supported by inter-modular and online learning.
Pricing:
Full pricing details are included in our programme brochure.
