How do I get started as a coach?

For tips on how to get started as a coach, please see some suggestions below:

Training

As an independent body, the AC is not in a position to recommend a particular training school or certification, however, we do have a directory of Coach Training Providers who are members of the Association for Coaching.

• Please find the link here to our Directory Search - link
• Please also see our webpage here for guidelines and tips when selecting a course
• Please see our webpage here on Becoming a Professional Coach – The Development Path.
  
  

Research

• Articles and Handy Guides here
• Research
• Recommended Reading
  
  

Networking

Networking is also a great way of finding out what has worked for other coaches.

• Links to our Events pages can be found here.
• Links to our local Co-coaching forums (you can attend 3 as a non-member) can be found here.
• You may also find the membership of the Association for Coaching useful; we have member only forums where you can chat with fellow coaches to find out what has worked for them, take part in Group Supervision Experience call sessions to discuss coaching topics and issues, have your own dedicated directory page – please see our membership benefits page below for the full list.
  
  

Membership

All of our membership information and the application form are online. Links to our web pages for information are as follows:

• Membership benefits.
• Levels, criteria and fees.
• To apply via our automated application system.

Please note that on completion of your application, you will receive confirmation of membership and your Individual membership certificate which will be valid for one year (Member level and above).

In the meantime, you can sign up to our mailing list - to ensure that you receive updated information on events and other developments within the field of coaching.