UK College of Personal Development Reviews 

I was previously with another training organisation where my experience was very mixed. Tony and his team were able to pick up all my collateral and dissertation and have me onboarded into the college to successfully help complete my qualification, all with little fan fare and fuss. Note: there experienced trainers and assessors were excellent and were able to correctly guide me to successfully completing my qualification. thank You.!!

I recently completed the 'Diploma in High-Performance Business Coaching & NLP Practitioner' with UKCPD, and what a journey it's been!

I did a lot of research before investing in this qualification and I'm glad I chose this college. Tony was friendly on our discovery call and answered the several questions I had.

Something that appealed to me was that the course was fully online via live video call - this meant no added expenses with travel, hotels and dog sitting!

The course was spread out well; it was frequent enough to stay relevant, but also gave time for me to absorb what I'd learnt and practice the coaching & NLP techniques.

Another thing that I really liked were the included weekly practice sessions where you can build up your coaching & NLP practice. (I have done other qualifications in the past with other providers where I had to find all of my own practice clients, and this was one of the most challenging aspects).

I enjoyed learning from all of the different trainers and they each brought their own teaching style. I've added this course to my other qualifications to create my own mindset coaching business, and will definitely be looking at more qualifications with UKCPD in the near future. Thank you to Tony and the team!

I have absolutely loved studying with the UK College of Personal Development.
As someone who works full-time and is building my own coaching business alongside my studies, I needed a course that was flexible, practical and genuinely engaging. This course has been all of those things and more.
The content is easy to follow, thought-provoking and gives you tools that you can start using straight away. I've particularly enjoyed how the learning encourages both professional development and personal growth. It has challenged me to think differently, increased my confidence, and helped me develop my own coaching style.

Tony has been incredibly supportive throughout the journey. There is a real desire to help students do well, and nothing is ever too much trouble.

One of the things I value most is not feeling like I'm just working through a qualification. I feel like I'm developing skills that will genuinely make a difference to the people I work with and support in the future.

I would highly recommend the UK College of Personal Development to anyone considering a career in coaching, NLP, or personal development. It's been one of the best investments I've made in myself and my future.

What I found most useful about doing the NLP Practitioner & Business and Life Coaching Diploma through the UKCPD was the professionalism of the trainers and the quality of the course.

As a result of that I have learned so many new skills (from both NLP and Coaching), that I'm able to use in my personal and professional life.

I was also very lucky to be in a group of fellow students that made the whole experience even more special!

Highly recommended!

Really loved doing this course! I've learned so much and enjoyed seeing all the other people on the course at every training session!

The best part along with becoming confident at coaching is how I've changed my mindset during this course to become super positive. It has really made me believe I can achieve what I want and I'm the only blocker. I set myself short term and long-terms goals that I have achieved and actively towards and feels so valuable!

Already thinking of what to sign up for next! Thank you so much!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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!!

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

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.

I was thrilled when I found this course - I wanted to gain as many skills as possible, and the UKCPD is brilliant at covering a huge array of models and techniques. I loved the flexibility this would give me as a coach.
My experience learning with UKCPD could not have been better - all the background material is superb and the guided tuition covered a lot of ground while allowing plenty of space for discussion.
I would give UKCPD a higher recommendation

A year ago I went on a personal journey of stripping away the 'noise' and 'busyness' in my life. When I felt ready, I felt that NLP would be my way forward, and when I met Tony, I knew the UKCPD was the place for me to begin.

I found Tony down-to-earth, straight-talking, yet fun, with a committed attitude to helping ordinary people do extraordinary things.

The pacing of the course worked well for me and a lot of people in my cohort. Tony, Mel and Chris were brilliant in guiding us through complex ideas in simple ways.

And I received some excellent coaching from my peers, using the very tools we were learning, so I have developed as a human, an NLP practitioner and a coach.

My course was the NLP Practitioner & Diploma in Business Performance and Life Coaching.

Taking this NLP course has truly been transformational for me. It has not only improved my communication skills within my job but also given me the tools for deeper self-reflection and growth. I feel more confident, more aware, and more capable of connecting with others on a meaningful level.
This isn’t just a course, it’s something that will continue to support me in both my personal and professional life going forward. I’m so grateful for the experience and would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to unlock their potential and make lasting positive changes.

I have recently completed my NLP practitioner and coaching diploma with the UKCPD. The course has given me the skills and the confidence to continue to work towards building my own coaching practice. A big thank you to Tony, Mel and Chris for nurturing a supportive, fun and action packed learning environment :)

I have now completed, my NLP Practitioner, NLP Master Practitioner, Life and Business Coaching Diploma, and the ILM Level 7 Diploma in Executive Coaching and Mentoring. The reason I have done all my qualifications with UKCPD is because they provide a professional, accessible service, that is supportive and challenges you to achieve the best results. Thank you to Mel for being a great tutor and for Tony as always for your support.

Needed the ILM certificate as a company pre-requesite of formal management qualification for a promotion. I thought this would just be a box-ticking exercise given my extensive background in managing teams and that the course would not add too much value. To put it simply, I was wrong. While I did have practical experience and had my own unique style of team management, the course incentivised me:
- To do extensive research on the theory aspect of leadership and management,
- Think about various management styles in the company and beyond,
- Familiarise myself with all relevant policies and procedures in my organisations,
- Apply knowledge in a team setting.
UKCPD has a bank of tools available to learners, and I suggest you use them. I want to also give a shoutout to my dedicated instructor, Melanie Richens, who spared no effort in supporting me and always being there to answer my questions and review my submissions.
A great experience all in all.