Parental Transition Coaching Academy

As organisations place growing importance on employee wellbeing and talent retention, the demand for skilled parental transition coaches has never been greater. Since 2009, our team has been at the forefront of supporting working parents through this pivotal stage of life – and now, through our Academy, we equip coaches and HR professionals worldwide to extend this support with confidence.

Whether you are looking to add another dimension to your coaching practice or seeking a new coaching niche, our programmes equip you with the latest research, tools, and proven techniques to help working parents in managing the transition into parenthood and their subsequent return to work.

 

We offer three levels of learning

Designed to meet you wherever you are on your journey

Level One  Level Two  Level Three

Level One

Parental Transition
Coaching Introduction

£75 + VAT. Includes Completion Certificate

This self-paced online programme is perfect if you’re curious about parental transition coaching and how to better support working parents.

Across 6 core modules — complete with videos, tips and insights — you’ll explore the evolution of parental transition coaching, build your self-awareness as a coach, and understand the three key stages of the parental transition journey.

Ideal for anyone looking to support working parents, or colleagues within their organisation, with or without coaching experience.

Level Two

Parental Transition
Coaching Certificate

£1,495 + VAT. Includes ICF Continuing Coach Education Units

The Certificate Programme is a structured, two-part experience designed to build your confidence and capability in parental transition coaching. You’ll explore core principles, practical frameworks, and real-life coaching scenarios across the parental transition journey.

The programme includes five 1-hour virtual one-to-one coaching sessions. You’ll also gain access to three self-paced e-learning modules from our Parental Transition Portal, along with an invitation to join our Alumni Coaching Group — offering regular live virtual discussions and a community of like-minded coaches.

While some coaching knowledge or experience is beneficial, it is not essential.

Level Three

Parental Transition
Coaching Advanced Certificate

Please contact us for pricing. Includes ICF Certificate & Continuing Coach Education Units

The Advanced Certificate offers comprehensive training and certification, recognised by the ICF, to empower coaches to become experts in this in-demand field.

Through a series of eight virtual one-to-one coaching sessions, you will learn best practices for supporting workplaces, managers and employees — ensuring the parental transition works for everyone involved.

The programme is designed for coaches who have either completed a recognised coaching qualification or have been coaching for at least 5 years. You will also be expected to have at least 4 years of organisational experience. And, either be a parent or have knowledge of the parental transition journey.

Why learn about Parental Transition Coaching?

As with any coaching qualification, there are many reasons to deepen your skills — but parental transition coaching offers something distinctly practical and relevant:

With this new skill set, you can broaden your service offerings, extending your potential client base to include soon-to-be parents, working parents, and those struggling with various aspects of work-life balance.

By helping clients navigate the often complex and significant transition of managing both career and family responsibilities, you can expect to see profound transformation and growth in your clients, enhancing the overall impact of your coaching.

Stay current with the latest trends and research in parental transition and work-life balance. This continuous learning ensures you provide the most relevant and effective coaching to your clients

The insights and strategies you will learn from our courses could not only prove beneficial for your clients but also offer personal development, enriching your own life and experiences.

Achieving a certificate or qualification in this specialised coaching field can enhance your credibility and authority as a coach, attracting more clients and opportunities.

Parental Transition Coaching is perfect for:

An internal coach, working with your organisation’s employees

An existing coach who wants to develop skills in a growing market

Coaches looking for a coaching specialism, in an area that you are passionate about

Coaches looking to increase your awareness and perspective of parental transition

Why become a parental transition coach?

5 reasons for choosing to coach through parental transition