Coaching Accreditation Bodies
There are four coaching associations in Ireland. Each association will have it's own specific certification and accreditation levels. Membership of an association is key on the path for professional development of a coach. Being part of one of these associations will ensure you are coaching to pre-agreed standards and participating in professional development. We have provided a short paragraph on each of the associations below with a link to their own websites.
International Coaching Federation
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is a global organisation of coaches dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting standards, providing certification and building a global network of coaches. The ICF has more that 13,700 members from over 90 countries. The ICF regularly publishes research and data on the coaching profession from all over the world. The ICF offers a certification program for coaches which is internationally recognised.
To learn more visit the ICF website at www.coachfederation.org
The Life and Business Association of Ireland
The LBCAI was founded in 2002 and is a fully Irish coaching professional accreditation body. The LBCAI offers training courses and accreditation for it's trainees. The association promotes the successful 'co-active' coaching model, an action based system that is helpful, forward focused, responsible and healthy. This results orientated program works on the basis that the clients agenda is of paramount importance.
To learn more about the LBCAI, visit their website at www.lbcai.ie
The Association for Coaching in Ireland
The Association for Coaching in Ireland (AC) is an independent, non profit organisation with the goal of promoting best practices and raising awareness and standards across the coaching profession. Launched in 2002, the AC has over 2,500 members in 40 countries. The AC is run by a dedicated volunteer group.
To learn more about The Association for Coaching in Ireland, visit their website at www.associationforcoaching.com
The European Mentoring and Coaching Council
The EMCC was established to promote good practice and the expectation of good practice in mentoring and coaching across Europe. The EMCC focuses primarily on the accreditation and certification of Coaching Training organisations, associations, academics and practitioners. It has created a code of ethics, standards framework, and other measures of quality that it's members can measure their performance against.
To learn more about The European Mentoring and Coaching council, visit their website at www.emccouncil.org