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Accreditation for
Professional Coaches in all types of specialties..
This fact sheet explains the process to
obtain internationally recognized accreditation by the
International Coaching Council.
What is ICC coach accreditation?
ICC coach accreditation is a process by which a professional coach
is peer-reviewed by expert members of
the profession. ICC coach accreditation recognizes
best practice learning and development within the context and scope of coaches
delivering coaching interventions/services either internally in organizations or
in private practice.
Why obtain the elite ICC Coach Accreditation badge?
Clients today are confused by the wide range of credentials /
coach certification presented by professional
coaches.
The ICC Accreditation badge provides accredited coaches with a
competitive advantage in stature and trust. It represents a
prestigious recognition of their expertise and practice
standards.
For over 25 years, coaches worldwide, have sought ICC world-best
accreditation. ICC accreditation provides coaches unquestioned
credibility, instant respect and the ability to market their
services to a wider audience.
ICC Accreditation, beyond a coaches certifications, delivers
many professional benefits.
These include:
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providing an extra dimension to your credentials by
obtaining recognition by the world's leading, long
established (over 25 years), independent coaching body.
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being reassured that ICC's name and global position instantly
confirms your coaching services are of the high professional
standard and rigor.
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demonstrates to your clients that you are internationally
recognized as a leading professional developer of people.
Who can apply for ICC Coach Accreditation?
The ICC Coach Accreditation is inclusive, and available to all
coaches whatever their background, training, and experience.
Note: The ICC does not require knowledge tests, enrolment in
continuing professional development programs, hours worked etc
as a criteria for approval. We examine each applicant's
submission for Accreditation based upon the coaches particular
merits, history and experience within their regional
marketplace. The ICC provides a unique umbrella Accreditation
program with an open pathway to all busy professionals who have
obtained coach certification from a wide range of coaching
providers (from universities to local schools to online courses
and in-house coach
training programs etc).
ICC provides use of the
internationally recognized ICC
coach accreditation logos for marketing and sales purposes.
In
Summary:
The aims of ICC Coach Accreditation are:
To encourage coaches to adopt best
practice educational principles when delivering their services.
To encourage ICC members’ commitment to
EXCELLENCE in their own self-development.
To provide the opportunity for ICC
members to stand above their competitor’s and position themselves as
best in what they do.
Who Can Apply?
Coach training providers of all sizes can apply to become
ICC accredited -from; one person or small firms and
start-ups through to medium and large firms delivering
(local, national and international) coaching services.
How much does it cost?
There is no upfront fee charged for
research, review and assessment.
ICC will provide a quotation for coach accreditation (licensing use
of ICC Coach Accreditation logos) based on the information submitted by the
coach and verified through research by the ICC
Accreditation Panel. The licensing fee for two ICC badges will be relevant to the regional or
international market that the coach works in. Licensing Fees are
also tailored
according to the type of coaching services, clientele, fee
structure, size of practice, local currency etc.
Use of the ICC Coach Accreditation logo
stamps for marketing and sales purposes.
Typically the fee is payable
for a period of 2, 5 years or perpetual. The ICC maintains the right to revoke any membership
to protect its valued name in the world marketplace.
Timeframe
for coach accreditation / processing of your application.
- Typically within 3 days after our receipt of the below
completed Coach Accreditation Request Form.
However, timeframes may vary according to the information provided
in the
submission.
As soon as a
submission is approved by the Accreditation Selection Panel we
forward appropriate coach accreditation pricing options for 2
years, 5
years or perpetual.
When
the relevant license fee is remitted, 2 ICC Seals of
Approval/logos are then issued to the Coach to use for general
purposes.
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