Individual AEC Coach Accreditation

We at the AEC recognize that accreditation is becoming essential for organizations purchasing coaching programmes.

Certification and Accreditation, what's the difference?

Certification/Qualification - is the award recieved when a course is completed, it confirms that you have completed the training up to a required standard at that particular time.

Accreditation or Credentialising (US)is awarded for post-qualification Continued Professional Development. This means that the coaches practice has been reviewed every 3 years and evaluated by a panel as up to date and up to standard.

As leading experts in coach training we are now in a position to offer accreditation for the graduates of the Foundation Diploma and Advanced Diploma programmes.

Individual accreditation through the AEC for you, our graduates, means that you can be part of the AEC brand and you will be able to work with the AEC. You will also belong to a ‘Community of Practice’ which is dedicated to innovative thinking, professional practice and personal development.

Whether you have graduated from the Foundation or Advanced programme, we will have got to know you as a coach, your growing edges and your professional goals. And you will know how we work, our commitment to excellence and our desire to support our participants in their continued professional success. We want to continue to build on this partnership by offering accreditation.

To find out more about Foundation graduate accreditation, click here; to find out more about Advanced graduate accredition, click here.

Advanced graduates: accreditation fee £275

Foundation graduates: accreditation fee £175

Associate Level Accreditation - Foundation Diploma

As an accredited Foundation graduate, you will have the right to use the title ‘Associate Executive Coach’ but, more than that, you are part of a ‘Community of Practice’ dedicated to high standards.

Our accreditation process is thorough and continues your learning. We have created a peer assessment process that is managed by a panel of peers in accordance with best practice and the highest standards. And by accrediting through the AEC we can continue to build on the partnership developed through your training.

Accreditation Criteria

In order to qualify for AEC Executive Coach Accreditation, you have to meet the following criteria:

1. Graduation from the Foundation Diploma programme
2. Taking your turn as a member of the accreditation Peer Review Process as Peer Review of applications
3. Agreeing to the AEC Code of Practice
4. Fulfilling the standards laid out in the

AEC Accrediting Procedure – Foundation Graduates

1. You complete the Application Pack and return to the AEC.
2. Your application is reviewed by the Chairperson of the Accreditation Committee to ensure the basic criteria are met. If all is in order, you will be notified and sent an invoice.
3. Your application is then given to 2 AEC Associate Accredited Coaches who will peer review your application and then meet with the Accreditation Committee Chairperson in order to reach a final decision. Your Statement of Practice will be assessed against the set of criteria, which is included in the Application Pack. The review process will be will be eligible for CPD hours on the part of Peer Assessors and Chairperson.
4. The decision to accredit the coach lies with the 2 Panel Assessors with the Chairperson holding the casting vote in the event of a tie.
5. In the event of the application being incomplete, you will receive feedback about what actions are required in order to fulfil the standards and how you will notify the panel of their successful completion. (an additional charge may be required for resubmission)
6. Having met all the requirements your name is put on the AEC Register of Accredited Associate Executive Coaches (available on the public website), which enables you use of the title AEC Accredited Associate Executive Coach
7. You have the right to appeal against a decision not to accredit an applicant. The Appeals Committee will exclude any coach who was involved in the application process

Professional Level Accreditation - Advanced Diploma

As an accredited Advanced graduate, you will have the right to use the title ‘Professional Executive Coach’ but, more than that, you are part of a ‘Community of Practice’ dedicated to high standards.

Our accreditation process is thorough and continues your learning. We have created a peer assessment process that is managed by a panel of peers in accordance with best practice and the highest standards. And by accrediting through th AEC we can continue to build on the partnership developed through your training.

Accreditation Criteria

In order to qualify for AEC Executive Coach Professional Accreditation, you have to meet the following criteria:

1. Graduation from the Advanced Diploma programme
2. Taking your turn as a member of the accreditation Peer Review Process as a member of the assessment panel
3. Agreeing to the AEC Code of Practice
4. Fulfilling the standards laid out in the

AEC Accrediting Procedure – Advanced Graduates

1. You complete the Application Pack and return to the AEC.
2. Your application is reviewed by the Chairperson of the Accreditation Committee to ensure the basic criteria are met. If all is in order, you will be notified and sent an invoice and your panel date will be confirmed.
3. You then meet with the Accreditation Panel, comprising of the Chairperson and two AEC Accredited Professional Coaches. You talk about your work and practice, building on the Statement of Coaching Practice in the Application pack. The panel can be viewed as a conversation with other experienced coaches creating learning development opportunities for all. Your statement and contributions to the panel will be assessed against the set of criteria, which is included in the Application Pack. Time spent as part of the Assessment Panel will count towards CPD hours for applicant and Panel Assessors.
4. The decision to accredit the coach lies with the two Panel Assessors with the Chairperson holding the casting vote in the event of a tie.
5. In the event of the application being incomplete, you will receive feedback about what actions are required in order to fulfil the standards and how you will notify the panel of their successful completion. (an additional charge may be required for resubmission)
6. Having met all the requirements you are then put on the AEC Register of Accredited Professional Executive Coaches (available on the public website), which enables you to use the title AEC Accredited Professional Executive Coach
7. You have the right to appeal against a decision not to accredit an applicant. The Appeals Committee will exclude any coach who was involved in the application process

Accreditation Panel dates:

Accreditation Panel - 11 June 2008
Accreditation Panel - 3 July 2008

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