I want to express my sincere gratitude for all the support provided in helping me become an IAPC&M AFC. It is truly an honour to have achieved this recognition. I couldn’t have done it without your invaluable guidance, assistance, time and your unwavering commitment to my success. I am grateful for everything you have done.

I was introduced to IAPC&M by Nikki Wild, as I was looking for a professional accreditation organisation.

From the time I enquired, I have been impressed and inspired by the warmth, speed of responses and their membership benefits. In addition, the accreditation process (APC) has been nothing short of outstanding.

The resources on their website to enable a complete and thorough understanding of the requirements, support from David & Dawn, who would jump onto calls when I needed them, and last but not least, Gail, the assessor.

She is an incredibly warm professional who, again, provided all the information and resources in the lead-up to the interviews and assessment call. I would have never believed that the process would have been completed in the short time it did, and here I am, after joining as a member in September 2025, an accredited APC with IAPC&M.

Thank you to everyone who made this possible, and I stand here proud to be a member and associated with IAPC&M for a long time.

My accreditation process with IAPC&M was far more than just an exam or a coaching session—it was a profound and enriching experience.

It combined structure with compassion, offering deep insight into the coaching journey while maintaining the highest level of professionalism.

Every part of the process was thoughtfully designed: from the detailed feedback I received, which gave me so much to reflect on, to the supportive and clear framework that helped me grow.

The actual base coaching session was especially impactful—it was well-paced, offering space to pause, process, and engage in meaningful reflection. I truly appreciated how IAPC&M balances rigour with empathy.

Their commitment to excellence and integrity shines through at every step, creating a space where coaches are held to the highest standards while being genuinely supported. It was an experience that both challenged and inspired me—and I am grateful for the growth it brought.

I have delayed going for the Master Coach accreditation for a while. I think I had a bit of imposter thinking. However, I challenged myself to do it as part of my own self-regulation process. I am part of IAPC&M for a reason, and to deny myself the process, I was denying challenging myself to grow.

From my first enquiry to the final email confirming I had passed, I have felt truly supported, encouraged and worthy of being here at this level. David and Dawn were on hand to help me when needed and reassured me that their robust process was in place to help, not hinder.

I am so proud to be a member of the community and honoured to reach Master level with their support.

I highly recommend this accreditation process, the CPD on offer and the entire community. Thank you, everyone involved.

When I was selecting my coaching diploma course, it really influenced my final decision when I realised some courses are accredited and they gave me the added benefits of a cheaper and a faster route to my own accreditation status.

I waited with bated breath for my accreditation. Prepared but not prepared, going with intuition and leaning on my studies and practice. Anything could happen…and it did.

Under pressure, I kind of lost it. The client had a problem, but was it the problem? There was a lot of information but not a lot of time!
Suddenly it felt like all I had learned and practiced went out of the window… before I knew it time had zoomed by and I wasn’t certain I had control of the session. Didn’t I consider myself an expert in competition preparation? Eeeeek.

However, I did manage to get things in the direction they needed to. It wasn’t a wow but it was an ok.
BUT I learned so much in the process, about myself, about coaching, about coaching when you feel under pressure, about the potential characters one might come across – I came away with things I wanted to work on with MY coach. The feedback was fair and informative; it has helped me to grow. I got ideas for next steps, a few do’s and don’ts, and a CPD pathway. I am now an accredited practitioner coach excited to carry on learning, and get better and better.

I think there was a lesson in there about self belief too!

All in all a terrifying and yet gratifying experience. Thank you IAPC&M for helping me on this journey. May it be long and fruitful.

I want to share my extremely positive experience during my APC accreditation process. David and Dawn were fantastically supportive and encouraging. I was provided the necessary information throughout, and the best part was receiving David’s valuable and inspirational feedback following my assessment. I already feel part of an amazing community and have learnt new things from David who has been great in helping me develop my CPD which is exciting!

Thank you for making the process of accrediting my course enjoyable and inspiring, so I am very grateful. I also appreciate the incredible turnaround!

From day 1 as a trainee coach, I knew I would become accredited, even if my then training provider repeatedly told me that I wouldn’t need it for my coaching practice. Why was accreditation important to me from day 1? Because it isn’t just a certificate; it is a key pillar for a fully credible, trustworthy, and transparent coaching business. It ensures that coaches operate on the highest professional and ethical standards, especially because coaching is still an unregulated industry. Additionally, accreditation was critical because I work with young people and young migrants who require a consistent high level of safety, integrity, and transparency”. Stef Ferrucci, AMC, UK 2) “I just became an Accredited Master Coach. The process was educational and enlightening, but challenging, at the same time. I specifically chose the IAPC&M,as my accreditation body because they have expertise in accrediting and working with youth organisations and youth coaches”. Stef Ferrucci, AMC, UK 3) “The team: David, Dawn, Nikki, … are incredibly knowledgeable and experienced. Throughout my time with the IAPC&M, they have all been kind, supportive, and genuinely caring. If you’re serious about working as a coach and you value integrity and professionalism, then accreditation is a MUST, not just an option, and IAPC&M is and will be your best choice.

I’m thoroughly enjoying the CPD and getting to know you (and Dawn) and look forward to seeing you in person. You’ve created such a great resource, it’s very impressive and very supportive – so thank you to you all at IAPC&M.

Thank you Dawn for this wonderful welcome e-mail moment to the IAPC&M community and resources!?