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Distance learning course People coach

Systemic coaching skills - take your team to the next level

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Sustainable employee recruitment and retention, team health and team success depend on various factors. People coaches, who are part of the team, can respond quickly and specifically to individual and overarching needs and changes, strengthen the team structure, support change processes and take the pressure off managers. This practical distance learning course enables you to take on the role of:people coach in your team in addition to your everyday tasks. You will acquire or expand your existing coaching and consulting skills to provide your team, individual colleagues and your manager with the best possible support in their day-to-day work. The distance learning course consists of nine modules with an integrated people coach podcast, which provide you with a full toolbox of methods at the end and motivate you to use and transfer them. Our experts are at your side on your learning journey and also offer you space to exchange ideas and support for implementation in online seminars.

The distance learning course "People coach" has been tested and approved by the State Central Agency for Distance Learning (ZFU) in Cologne under the number 7484024.

Technical management

Harald Hildwein has designed this distance learning course for you. It provides you with everything you need to know for your role as a people coach in a compact and practical format.

Module

New in the role of:the people coach - An introduction

Author: Harald Hildwein

Definitions of coaching, people coach and other important terms.
What does it mean to be a people coach?
Advantages, challenges and limitations.
Attitude as a people coach.
Congruence - empathy - appreciation.
Relationship building and clarification of expectations.
The coaching process

Module

The divergent roles as a people coach

Author: Marcus Reinke

Need and understanding for the new role of "people coach".
Special features of the role(s) in the corporate context.
9 possible roles as a people coach (a selection).
Finding yourself in the roles and contributing your own strengths.
Dealing with role ambivalence, conflicts and uncertainties in the roles.

Module

Communication and questioning skills

Author: Oliver Rödig

People and their personality
Communication
Transactional analysis
Riemann-Thomann model
Stress and disorders
Disruptions in communication
Questioning and listening techniques
Feedback

Module

Coaching 1 - Tools for the:the people coach

Author: Harald Hildwein

Impulses for working as a coach coach.
Toolbox - Intervention models.
Solution-oriented short-term coaching.
Question competence.

Module

Coaching 2 - Psychopathology, techniques and tools

Author: Oliver Rödig

Coaching or psychotherapy? - Similarities and differences.
Psychopathology - what is it?
Mental disorders in the coaching context.
Emotions and feelings.
Questioning techniques and how they work

Module

Dealing with conflicts

Author: Tanja Brill

Conflicts - definitions and culture.
Conflict types, development and dynamics.
The:The People coach in clarification support.
Toolbox: A toolbox with tools and methods.

Module

Organizational competence and change processes

Author: Harald Hildwein

Organizational competence.
Organizations according to business administration.
Organizational models.
Organizational culture.
Organizational analyses.
Systemic principles in organizations.
Case study.
Change processes.
Diagnostic and change tools.

Module

The changing world of work - The Employee Life Cycle accompanies the:the People coach

Author: Kaja Demuth

Introduction to the Employee Life Cycle, current challenges, diversity as an integral approach.
Pre-boarding phase, importance for the team culture.
Introductory phase - integration and expectation management.
Growth and maturity phase - accompanying development and role changes.
Offboarding phase.
Looking to the future.

Module

Moderation, workshops as a people coach

Author: Marcus Reinke

The role of "moderation" - behavior and role change as a people coach.
Principles of agile moderation for effective meetings & workshops.
Workshop structuring with examples of "agile planning".
Retrospectives: Benefits, implementation and challenges.
Practical example: complete retrospective with methods and tips,
Supervision process: conducting peer case consultation as a people coach .

Online seminars

Deepen your knowledge with our experts

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Additional content

People Coach Podcast with Christa-Marie Münchow
E-Learning Mental Health

Exam (optional) with certificate

You can complete the distance learning course with an e-exam. The prerequisite for this is completion of the People coach distance learning course. The e-exam takes place online at a time of your choice. If you book the distance learning course and the e-exam at the same time, you will receive a 30% discount on the e-exam. Further information on the exam can be found at "Distance learning course certified People coach".

Note on your personal learning environment

In your personal online learning environment, all learning content will be available to you online from the start of the distance learning course. At the same time, you will also find useful work aids, interactive learning checks, additional products for your course and the opportunity to exchange ideas with other course participants. The materials are updated regularly and are available to you without restriction for 12 months. If required, we will be happy to offer you a free extension of 6 months.

Your benefit

They are aware of the opportunities and challenges that the role of people coach entails.
You are able to switch between roles: you as a specialist and you as a people coach.
They have a well-stocked toolbox and apply the methods according to the requirements of the team.
You will be able to accompany and support your colleagues individually, the team as a whole and the manager in their day-to-day work in order to create a space for successful work.

Author:inside

Tanja Brill

Kaja Demuth

Harald Hildwein

Christa-Marie Münchow

Marcus Reinke

Oliver Rödig

Procedure

You will receive helpful learning tips via your online learning environment as soon as you book.
You will have access to all learning content at the start of the distance learning course.
You will receive all learning units in printed form seven days later.
We recommend a weekly learning time of 4-5 hours.

The following third-party tool can be used in the event:

Miro

Recommended for

Employees from all sectors who are new to the role of people coach or will take on this role in the future.
Anyone who wants to learn the practical basics of professional coaching and strengthen and successfully apply their coaching skills.
Anyone who wants to develop themselves and their team and support them in the process.

Distance learning with Haufe Akademie:
Flexible further education ‐ when and where you want!

Haufe Akademie's distance learning courses offer you maximum flexibility for your professional development. They include self-study phases with modern e-learning elements and thus guarantee your learning success.

Distance learning with Haufe Akademie:
Flexible further education ‐ when and where you want!

Flexible: You learn independently of time and place

Practice-oriented: Comprehensive knowledge, prepared for you with practical relevance

Up to date: The content in your personal online learning environment is updated on an ongoing basis.

Success confirmed: A certificate of attendance and a badge confirm your participation and the high quality of the course content

Individual: On request, we can extend the access time to all course content free of charge.

Learning community

In our learning community LUX, you can exchange ideas with other participants and share professional experiences. Network with people from all over Germany, form learning groups, help others with your own knowledge or, conversely, benefit from the knowledge of other participants. It's easier to learn together!

Open Badges - Show what you can do digitally too.

Open Badges are recognized, digital certificates of participation. These verifiable credentials are the current standard for integration in career networks such as LinkedIn.

With them, you digitally demonstrate the competences you possess. After successful completion, you will receive an Open Badge from us.

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Booking number
35478

€ 1.990,- plus VAT

Details

Approx. 80 hours

Online

9 Events

German

Start dates

Train several employees internally

Pricing upon request

Customized training courses according to your needs
Online event
Cost advantage from 5 participants
We contact you within 24 hours (Mon-Fri)

Approx. 80 hours

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This training is available as part of course:

Distance learning course certified People coach

Start dates and details

15.07.2025

Details

Booking number: 35478

€ 1.990,- plus VAT.

€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.

Details

Approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.34 plus VAT.
€ 789.38 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 898-4422

15.08.2025

Details

Booking number: 35478

€ 1.990,- plus VAT.

€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.

Details

Approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.34 plus VAT.
€ 789.38 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 898-4422

15.09.2025

Details

Booking number: 35478

€ 1.990,- plus VAT.

€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.

Details

Approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.34 plus VAT.
€ 789.38 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 898-4422

15.10.2025

Details

Booking number: 35478

€ 1.990,- plus VAT.

€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.

Details

Approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.34 plus VAT.
€ 789.38 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 898-4422

15.11.2025

Details

Booking number: 35478

€ 1.990,- plus VAT.

€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.

Details

Approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.34 plus VAT.
€ 789.38 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 898-4422

15.12.2025

Details

Booking number: 35478

€ 1.990,- plus VAT.

€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.

Details

Approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.34 plus VAT.
€ 789.38 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 898-4422

15.01.2026

Details

Booking number: 35478

€ 1.990,- plus VAT.

€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.

Details

Approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.34 plus VAT.
€ 789.38 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 898-4422

15.02.2026

Details

Booking number: 35478

€ 1.990,- plus VAT.

€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.

Details

Approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.34 plus VAT.
€ 789.38 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 898-4422

15.03.2026

Details

Booking number: 35478

€ 1.990,- plus VAT.

€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.

Details

Approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.34 plus VAT.
€ 789.38 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 898-4422

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Booking number: 35478

€ 1.990,- plus VAT.

€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.

Details

Approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.34 plus VAT.
€ 789.38 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 898-4422

Booking number: 35478

€ 1.990,- plus VAT.

€ 2,368.10 incl. VAT.

Details

Approx. 80 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date, the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.

3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.34 plus VAT.
€ 789.38 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

Entry is possible between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 898-4422

Please note: We use third-party tools for selected events. Personal data of the participant will be passed on to them for the implementation of the training offer. You can find more information in our privacy policy.

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