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

Executive Coach Scheme

75+ hours

European Mentoring and Coaching Council

EIA Foundation level

EIA for applicants with an EQA

50+ hours

European Mentoring and Coaching Council

EIA Practitioner level

EIA for applicants with an EQA

100+ hours

International Coaching Federation

Associate Certified Coach (ACC)

ACSTH Path

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.

Programme accredited by:


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

EIA for applicants with an EQA

250+ hours

International Coaching Federation

Professional Certified Coach (PCC)

ACTP Path

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: