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How To Choose The Right ICF Coaching Programme?

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Coaching has played an integral part in the business environment for the past few decades. Professionals at all levels and grades need to be coached but in recent years coaching has come to be seen as a viable career option. Providing corporate training to a professional is not an easy process, but training a coach is just as much of a lengthy and detailed programme.

There are a number of ways for you to become a coach for professionals but what is globally accepted as the ‘gold standard’ of coach training programmes is the accreditation from ICF or International Coach Federation. An ICF certification is a prestigious stamp of a high-caliber professional coach who is well versed with local, national, and international business practices. A certified coach can provide employee training and development to professionals on the same principles of business. A survey by ICF itself revealed that there were approximately 71,000 coach practitioners around the globe in 2019.

So how do you find a programme that helps you gain this certification? Here is a quick guide to help you choose the best programme partner for your ICF certification coach training. 

How To Choose an ICF Coaching Programme?

  • Coach Credentials

It is important to learn from someone who knows their craft, which is why you must ask your programme provider about the trainer’s credentials. Furthermore, most trainers put up their certification acronyms on their professional profiles; look for these credentials as they are a guarantee that you are being taught by one of the select few from around the world. These coaches have the necessary subject matter expertise that will help you throughout the programme.

  • Content

From the “who will teach” part of coaching, the next important part is “what will be taught” in the training programme. ICF has set certain standards that programme designers need to conform to in order to have their content approved for training coaches. The process needs to be followed, and you need to assure this on your end before joining any organisation. Read the guidelines provided by ICF and compare them with the course framework of the programme. 

  • Communication with Your Trainer

Can you talk to your trainer? Check if there is a possibility that the institute or programme provider arrange a call with your ‘would-be’ mentor? Speaking to a person who will be training you will give you the assurance that you are not going to be in the hands of someone inexperienced, and will have a point of contact in case you are given a different module or trainer. 

  • Accreditation

Needless to say, accreditation is important, which is why many professional trainers and training providers advertise them on their platforms. Because if your programme does not have the required accreditation, you may not be able to apply for a coaching credential upon the completion of your training. In fact, ICF has a directory of all verified coach programmes that you can check.

  • Community

There is always a community that is known to share resources with each other from time to time. Not only is it important for knowledge sharing, but it is a great way to approach business collaborations. If a programme is putting you in touch with professionals in your field and helping you expand your network at the beginning of your career, then it is the right coaching provider. 

ICF coach programme is called the gold standard for a reason; it has defined and redefined the standards of the coaching profession. At Learning And Development Consultants, we collaborate with Aster Coaching US to provide different levels of ICF approved certification programs. If you are looking for a provider of ICF certification coaching with extensive training experience of more than 25 years, DTCI is the place to be for you. Get in touch with one of our experts by booking your consultation today.

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