Coach Accreditation
Welcome and Thank You for Considering the IAPC&M as Your Coach Accreditation Body
The IAPC&M has a holistic and capabilities approach to accreditation. Whether you have a coaching certification from one of our Accredited Training Provider Courses, or gained on the job experience, or are self-taught we want to accredit you.
Alternatively, if you want a career in coaching, then choose from our list of accredited training providers. Download our complimentary e-guide to help you make your choice – How to Choose Your Training Provider.
Full Support for Coach Accreditation
We recognise that any accreditation process can be daunting for even the most seasoned professionals. However, the IAPC&M accreditation team has been through the accreditation process and is best placed to provide you with the necessary guidance and support. Because they know what it is like, they have also created a series of short videos to help you. Many practitioners say the process gave them an excellent opportunity to test themselves and was a massive boost to their confidence. The experience also enabled them to demonstrate professionalism and generate significant experiential learning.
The IAPC&M offer you four status levels to choose from:
- Practitioner (entry level)
- Senior
- Master
- Fellow
The level you can apply for depends upon a number of factors. These are shown in the criteria below.
Routes to achieve your professional accreditation status:
1. Accredited Training Provider Course Route (ATPCR)
This route is open to coaches who have attended, and successfully completed an IAPC&M accredited course with one of our accredited training providers, so they benefit from a faster track, reduced fee option to their personal accreditation status. A directory of our accredited training providers can be found here.
2. Portfolio Route
This route is all-inclusive for coaches who have gained their coaching experience by any other route.
3. Combination Coach & Mentor Accreditation
If you offer both coaching and mentoring support and wish to apply for a combination accreditation, which will be discounted, please contact the IAPC&M.
Accredited Practitioner Coach
| 60 hrs specific training + 60 hrs of actual experience | |
| ATPCR | Portfolio Route |
| £397.00+VAT | £597.00+VAT |
| Annual renewal | |
| £140.00+VAT | |
Accredited Master Coach
| 180 hrs specific training + 1500 hrs of actual experience | |
| ATPCR | Portfolio Route |
| £997.00+VAT | £1197.00+VAT |
| Annual renewal | |
| £195.00+VAT | |
Accredited Senior Coach
| 120 hrs specific training + 750 hrs of actual experience | |
| ATPCR | Portfolio Route |
| £697.00+VAT | £897.00+VAT |
| Annual renewal | |
| £165.00+VAT | |
Accredited Fellow Coach
| 240 hrs specific training + 2500 hrs of actual experience | |
| ATPCR | Portfolio Route |
| £1297.00+VAT | £1497.00+VAT |
| Annual renewal | |
| £220.00+VAT | |
The IAPC&M recognises you are unique
Our accreditation model enables you to comprehensively demonstrate your ability through a tried and tested model (adapted from the ‘Oxford Brookes model for assessment of coaching capabilities’ and used with their permission and guidance). This model accurately assesses your coaching skills in a way that recognises that you are unique.
“How do I get accredited as a coach”?
By focusing on the following criteria, we are able to provide you with a carefully thought out assessment process, which enables you to demonstrate your coaching capability.
1. Qualifying criteria – what you need to have to apply for accreditation
2. Evidence collection – what you need to provide to show underlying capability
3. Assessment – demonstrate your capability.
To experience the “The most caring, sharing, practical hands-on resource available” apply HERE.
“What do I need to demonstrate to get accredited as a coach”?
Please watch these 12 videos to help you prepare for your live assessment call.
To experience the “The most caring, sharing, practical hands-on resource available” apply HERE.
Very Important Pensioners (VIP)
In recognition of the great service provided by those who have aged in years as well as wisdom, pensioners are invited to contact us for a 50% reduced invoice. If you are a VIP or are unsure which route is for you please contact the IAPC&M.