About us

Icon Employability Academy is a leading provider of accredited online training courses, in-person workshops, and one-to-one career coaching.

We empower employability coaches, training providers, and individuals to build careers and shape icons within their industries.

Our expert trainers—Members of the Institute of Employability Professionals (MIEP)—deliver specialist training in career coaching techniques, employability strategies, and best practices in employer engagement. Whether supporting job seekers through career transitions or helping professionals upskill, we are committed to making a lasting impact.

At Icon Employability Academy, we don’t just train—we transform. We are bold in vision, innovative in approach, and iconic in everything we do.

Accredited Courses and Services

Employability Coaching Certification

Our Accredited course is designed to equip aspiring and current coaches with the essential skills and knowledge needed to guide individuals toward successful employment.

  • Recognise the role and responsibilities of an Employability Coach.
  • Learn the core competencies of successful coaching.
  • Analyse key coaching models and frameworks.
  • Develop techniques to build rapport and trust with clients.
  • understand the importance of active listening and providing empathy within coaching.
  • Enhance motivation and engagement through various strategies.
  • Effective caseload management strategies.
  • Recognise various job searching behaviours.

Employer Engagement Certification

The aim of this course is to equip employer engagement officers & employability coaches with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to effectively engage with employers and build strong, sustainable partnerships. 

  • Learn the key roles and responsibilities of Employer Engagement 
  • Understand the benefits of strong employer partnerships.
  • Recognise common challenges and objections in employer engagement and apply strategies to overcome these effectively.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of different methods for creating and maintaining employer links
  • Develop practical approaches to building personal resilience and maintaining motivation when facing barriers and objections.

Specialised Bespoke Services

Iconic Employability Skills

Workshops for Training Providers

Our Workshops are designed to provide training providers with a flexible and tailored approach to developing employability skills for their clients.

  • We offer a wide range of employability topics that cover various aspects of career development.
  • Topics can be customised to meet the unique needs of your clients, ensuring relevant content.
  • Providers can choose from a variety of employability topics, delivered directly on your delivery site.
  • Workshops are tailored to align with your clients’ goals, ensuring content is impactful and relevant to their needs.

You Choose, We Deliver!

Expert 1:1 Online Career Coaching

for Targeted Career Transitions

We understand that transitioning to a new job or re-entering the workforce can be challenging. We are here to provide the support, guidance, and expertise needed to navigate these challenges.

  • Personalised, expert guidance for individuals who are unemployed or thinking of changing careers.
  • Delivered online for flexibility and convenience.
  • Confidential coaching sessions to ensure privacy and foster a comfortable, trusting relationship.
  • Tailored coaching plans to meet the unique needs, goals, and aspirations of each individual.
  • Ongoing support and feedback throughout your iconic journey.

 

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Why Choose us?

At Icon Employability Academy, we offer expert-led, accredited training and personalised coaching designed to empower employability coaches, engagement officers, training providers, and individuals pursuing new careers or career transitions.

All of our trainers are experienced Employability Specialists and Members of the Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP), ensuring the highest standards in the training and development we provide.

Our flexible solutions—including online courses, face-to-face workshops, and 1:1 career coaching—are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.

What sets us apart:

  • Practical, actionable skills that make a lasting impact—whether transitioning careers or upskilling for advancement.

  • An innovative, forward-thinking approach, ensuring training is always relevant and up-to-date.

  • Support in staying competitive in today’s dynamic job market.

  • A proven track record of success and a strong, supportive professional community.

  • A commitment to transforming careers and shaping icons across industries.

 

When you choose us, you’re not just training—you’re transforming!

"Brilliant! Icon delivered an Employability  workshop session to all our 19-24 year olds on programme, the level of detail, passion and learner engagement throughout the training delivery was inspiring for our learners."

Martin Taylor

Director

Fir Tree College

"This course was exactly what I needed, my confidence has improved so much when reaching out to link with employers."

James Green

Team Leader / Employability Coach

 ProCo

 

"As a new Employability Coach, I found the CPD course I enrolled on to be incredibly informative. Each session left me feeling empowered. My trainer Lucy, was absolutely amazing with me!

Thank you so much!"

Laura Stacey

Employability Coach

Barnsley Council

Icon Employability Academy

Union House

111 New Union Street

Coventry

CV1 2NT