Why choose Association for Coaching (AC) Coach Accreditation?
While the AC’s position is that accreditation is a choice, some members choose to go down the accreditation route, beyond their coaching certifications they get from who they trained with, to provide some extra benefits.
These include:
- providing an extra dimension to your credentials by demonstrating that your coaching has been assessed by an independent coaching body.
- if you choose the AC's Executive Coach Accreditation Scheme, feel assured that the scheme was closely developed and aligned with the needs of buyer and internal coaching sponsors.
- being reassured that the scheme, that is both evidence and practice based, is bench marked against high professional standards and rigor.
- demonstrating your commitment to ongoing coach supervision, and ongoing continuous professional development and learning, so that stay relevant for your clients.
Who can apply for AC Coach Accreditation?
The AC Coach Accreditation is inclusive, and available to all coaches whatever your background, training, and experience.
The AC Coach Accreditation Schemes available
AC Coach Accreditation is made up of two pathways:
Executive Coach Accreditation schemes
For coaches working primarily in an organizational context
Coach Accreditation schemes
For all other coaches
There are subsequent levels of accreditation within each scheme pathway:
There is a set criteria for coach training and experience for each level. You can opt to accredit at any level at any time, as you choose the level that best suits yours needs and meets your coach training and experience.
Renewing and Upgrading
Once accreditation has been achieved, your AC Coach Accreditation will be valid for three years. We will inform you when your accreditation is due for renewal, near to the end of the three-year period. We will take you through the steps required in order
to renew and maintain your AC Coach Accreditation.
You can upgrade the level at which you are accredited at any stage throughout your three-year accreditation period, or you can upgrade at renewal stage too.
If you would like to discuss upgrading your existing AC Coach Accreditation level contact us:
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How to apply
Choose from the options below to view the AC Coach Accreditations fees and to apply:
Trained with an AC Accredited Training Provider
Choose this option if your training provider is AC Accredited.
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Trained with a Training Provider
that is not AC Accredited
Choose this option if your training provider does not have AC Accreditation.
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If you are an AC Member at Member or Fellow level, you will receive preferential rates for AC Coach Accreditation as part of your membership benefits. If you are an Associate member and would like to upgrade your membership, contact us:
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Supporting Documents:
- AC Coach Accreditation Overview (pdf)
- AC Coach Accreditation Applicant Guide (pdf)
- AC Coach Accreditation Applicant Guide – Worked Examples (pdf)
- Coach Supervision Guide (pdf)
- Coach Accreditation FAQ (pdf)
- AC Coaching Competency Framework (pdf)
- The Global Code of Ethics for Coaches, Mentors and Supervisors
Application Documents:
- AC Coach Accreditation Application Form
- AC Coach Accreditation Client Reference Form
- AC Coach Supervision Reference
- Coaching Experience Log
Two ethical dilemma questions will be provided to you as part of the application process for all levels (except for Foundation). When you are ready, you can request the ethical dilemma questions by contacting us:
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