Accreditation
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Coach Accreditation FAQs
Q: I am a graduate of the AoEC Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching. What are my options for coach accreditation?
A: The Practitioner Diploma is triple accredited by the AC, EMCC, and ICF. As a graduate, you will have fulfilled the education requirements for:
Accrediting Body | Coach Accreditation | Accreditation Path | Experience |
Association for Coaching | Foundation Executive Coach | 75+ hours | |
European Mentoring and Coaching Council | EIA Foundation level | 50+ hours | |
European Mentoring and Coaching Council | EIA Practitioner level | 100+ hours | |
International Coaching Federation | Associate Certified Coach (ACC) | 100+ hours* |
*The ICF requires that coaching hours follow the start of coach-specific education.
You can also count your Practitioner Diploma towards an executive coach accreditation with the Association for Professional Executive Coaching and Supervision.
Please refer to each accrediting body for the specific and additional requirements of coach accreditation.
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Q: I am a graduate of the AoEC Advanced Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching. What are my options for coach accreditation?
A: The Advanced Practitioner Diploma is accredited by the EMCC and the ICF. As a graduate, you will have fulfilled the education requirements for:
Accrediting Body | Coach Accreditation | Accreditation Path | Experience |
European Mentoring and Coaching Council | EIA Senior Practitioner level | 250+ hours | |
International Coaching Federation | Professional Certified Coach (PCC) | 500+ hours* |
*The ICF requires that coaching hours follow the start of coach-specific education.
You can also count your Advanced Practitioner Diploma towards an executive coach accreditation with the Association for Coaching and the Association for Professional Executive Coaching and Supervision.
Please refer to each accrediting body for the specific and additional requirements of coach accreditation.
Programme accredited by:

