Professional coach training. Can you have your cake and eat it?

A quick internet search will yield hundreds of coach training options. How can you decide what is right for you and your organisation?  Two of the most popular routes to accreditation are with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)

If you are serious about advancing coaching in your business, in my opinion it’s worth considering a training programme that leads towards an ICF or an ILM credential. Here’s why ...

ILM or ICF? What are the advantages of each?

An ICF credential is a globally recognised qualification. It denotes the credential holder has fulfilled a rigorous education and experience requirement, and is able to demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in coaching.  It’s only awarded after coaches have proved their ability to work at the required level with a variety of clients, partnered with a coach mentor and demonstrated the appropriate understanding of the ICF’s Code of Ethics and Core Competencies. The ICF credential tends to be the accreditation of choice for professional coaches and internal coaches who are delivering a coaching service across the organisation