Rated “Excellent”
UKCPD Student Stories
Hear from UKCPD learners who have studied Coaching, NLP, ILM, personal development and Certified CPD courses with us.
These student stories show how accredited training, tutor support and flexible online learning can support personal growth, professional development and career change.
Sarah Eve
Professional Coach
Dawn Parfitt
Professional Coach
Rachel Garnett
Professional Coach
Lisa Baker-Murray
Professional Coach
James Faulkner
Professional Coach
Emma Booth
Professional Coach
Michelle Bridgman
Professional Coach
John Lewis
Business Performance & Life Coach & NLP Practitioner
Lynne Copp
Professional Coach
Daniel Valdes
Professional Coach
Ron Piper
Professional Coach
Iain Patton
Professional Coach
Ingrid Machell
Professional Coach
Dan Attry
Healthcare Professional Performance Coach
As a pharmacist who has held senior roles in both the private sector and NHS, Dan is dedicated to the coaching of healthcare professionals and organisations becoming the best they can be.
Jacopo Lazzaretti
Professional Coach
Terina Aitken
Professional Coach
Laura Parker
Professional Coach
Joanne Oatts
Artist, Creative Consultant and Coach
With over 25 year’s experience working in the creative industries, she is adept at helping people use creativity to enhance their lives and businesses, through 1-2-1 and group coaching.
Dr Amit Sharma
Professional Coach
Hassan Mir
Transformational Coach
Kayleigh Sinclair
Professional Coach
Michelle Griffiths
Professional Coach
Noah Dembele
Professional Coach
Dr Anu
Professional Coach
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Cleo
Apr 24, 2026
I’m Officially a professional coach and this was partly due to the empathetic and encouraging nature of my tutor Mel. There were times where I didn’t think I would complete the course but being open and honest with my tutor was all part of the journey.
This course is great to fit around work and kids as I did. Being a solo parent this root was the only one I could work around full-time work and parenting.
Having a tutor to check in with keeps you accountable and makes you feel supported throughout the course.
If becoming a coach is something you’ve been wanting to do I recommend contacting UK College of Personal Development and seeing if it is right for you.
Elle Godfrey
Dec 11, 2025
Training with UKCPD has been one of the most valuable investments I’ve made in my personal and professional development. The course was rich, well-structured, and delivered with clarity and enthusiasm. I felt genuinely supported throughout the entire process, and the feedback I received helped me grow enormously. I am feeling confident, skilled, and ready to begin my coaching practice. Thank you Tony for creating such a positive and empowering learning environment
Selina
Oct 1, 2025
I cannot rate UKCPD high enough – really first class.
Tony is a GREAT trainer, along with Mel and Chris. Plus all the assistance who had previously done the course- everyone was so supportive and knowledgeable.
The course content, workload and sessions were of a great standard and the course flowed well, building on each session and practising with peers.
I also love the fact that when your course finishes, your still part of the college, plus there is so much information and other courses to do.
I did the Business and Life Coaching Diploma with NLP Practitioner. I’m now looking to do the coaching accreditation with UKCPD.
I’m still in contact with peers in the group and have to say it is one of the best things I did for myself!!
100% recommend!!
Paul Davies
Aug 19, 2025
A brilliant experience from start to… well I can’t write finish as I am continuing doing some of their extra CPD modules! The most comprehensive and thorough course with a team absolutley embedded in the sector with all the wisdom and experience this brings. I cannot recommend UKCPD highly enough, they have given me a whole new working future to explore and enjoy. Sign up today.
Matt
Mar 27, 2026
Highly recommended training and personal development provider
I have just completed my Foundation Diploma in Life Coaching, and trained through UKCPD.
Everything about the training experience has been superb. The online portal is stacked full of helpful literature and easy to access.
My tutor was Mel Richens, who was very supportive, knowledgeable, patient and always available with invaluable advice and practical guidance.
Sarah Zheng
Dec 4, 2025
I had a great experience as someone who got fascinated by the idea of life coaching, without wanting to shift careers per se. I completed the Foundations in Coaching course with guidance from my tutor Mel.
Since the course is online and self-paced, it allows for incredible flexibility. It is up to you to decide how fast or slow you want to get through all the learnings. It took me about 14 months to complete it and I thoroughly enjoyed learning through my practice clients what common struggles people face and how I, as a personal/life coach, can help them achieve their goals.
I would just say that the user interface of the course itself could be improved and it would be great to get more content resources to deepen theoretical knowledge on coaching tools/techniques, though I know this was intended to be an introductory course. My tutor was always available for any questions I had and the whole experience has prompted me to reflect on my own perspectives in life too.
Even though I see my ability now to function as a professional coach as a side hustle, I would recommend anyone to learn and experience being a personal coach.
Roy Peach
Roy Peach
My initial conversation with UKCPD came from a place of wanting to undertake the training but being somewhat nervous and feeling totally unprepared.
Tony (the founder) provided my first introduction to the college at a discovery meeting, which I found rare. Usually you are palmed off with an administrator so to have the man at the top on the initial call was reassuring.
As for the course itself, it was enlightening. Not only did I learn so much from the materials and completed the training in life and business coaching, and am now an NLP practitioner, the gentle but assertive way the course is taught made me come to many of my own realisations about my own abilities.
What UKCPD does extremely well is to make a cohort of students feel like a proper cohort who can work together. I enjoyed the mix of practical and theoretical elements and the ‘no question is a silly question’ attitude. Their aim is for you to pass, not to fail, and they will do their utmost to help with that. Despite many self-doubts throughout, I always felt supported and seen by the course tutors and advisors.
Tony himself has always been available, not some sort of founding demigod who is only ever seen by their image on the website. He is hands on, available, professional, and fun with it. As you progress through the materials and training weekends you receive so much feedback from tutors and peers, that if you absorb it, you can genuinely become a better practitioner.
Aside from the training, they provide many ‘extras’ from supervisions to the Coaches Growth Club, regular emails and events, discounted memberships, the list is endless.
Until I trained with UKCPD I actually felt pretty lost in my career. They gave me renewed enthusiasm and confidence in this line of work. Within a few months of starting the course I already had new clients.
Definitely recommended
Sarah Eve
Jan 25, 2026
I had an absolutely amazing experience completing my ILM training with UKCPD and would highly recommend them to anyone considering a coaching or leadership qualification.
The support throughout the course was excellent, particularly from my tutor, Mel. She was incredibly knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely invested in my development. Her guidance, encouragement, and timely feedback made a huge difference, especially as I was balancing my studying (which was challenging) alongside my full-time job role.
The training materials were clear, well-structured, and easy to follow, while still offering the depth and challenge expected at ILM Level 7. Everything felt practical, relevant, and aligned to real-world application rather than purely academic theory.
I also really appreciated the flexible payment structure. Being able to spread the cost of the course across the year made it far more accessible and removed a lot of financial pressure.
Since completing the qualification in December, a number of new opportunities have opened up for me, both professionally and personally, and the confidence I’ve gained from the programme has been invaluable.
Overall, its been a fabulous learning experience, which was supported by a genuinely professional and caring team. I’m extremely grateful for the journey and would not hesitate to recommend UKCPD.
Wendy Curry
Nov 4, 2025
I’m a student with UKCPD, currently studying for a Diploma in Life Coaching with NLP. I have a background in criminal law, but for flexibility as a single parent, I became self-employed in domestic help and care services. With the family now grown and flown, I realised I needed a new challenge in my life, and started looking at course options in the field of personal development.
As prospective coaching students will discover, there’s an abundance of distance learning courses available online, all claiming 100% success rates, happy customers and competitive pricing. However, these plaudits are rarely matched by the student experience. Reviews often cite a low level of professionalism, lacklustre student support and poor value for money. Happily I stumbled accross UKCPD and everything changed…
The website was so informative it was immediately apparent that this was a highly professional organisation. An introductory chat with Tony Nutley confirmed my initial impressions, so I signed up immediately!
I have now completed 2 weekends of the 10 weekend course, and having overcome my initial nerves (being a mature student away from the classroom for too many decades) I’m really enjoying it. There’s a lot to learn, but the course manual covers everything in depth and the seminars are recorded for future use. The website also has lots of useful material and podcasts for additional reference.
Tony has vast experience in coaching and NLP. He really supports his students, always answering emails and being available at the end of the phone for help and reassurance. My fellow students are from many different professional backgrounds and are all highly motivated and enthusiastic. This is clearly a reflection of Tony’s passion for his subject.
If you are looking for an accredited coaching course which will change your life, look no further than UKCPD!