There are hundreds of coaching schools worldwide available
to educate and train new coaches. Their offerings can
range from a single weekend to 24-month programs. Some
schools are industry-accredited or affiliated with coaching
associations; some are not. Some programs teach general
life coaching skills; others focus on a particular coaching
niche or specialty. With all these choices, it’s
challenging for beginning coaches to determine which school
is the best fit.
To choose the coach training that’s
right for you, look for a school or program that:
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has a curriculum based on proven and results-focused
coaching principles
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upholds the high ethical standards expected from the
coaching profession
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offers industry-accepted certification or other measurement
to assure graduates have accomplished adequate learning
and skills mastery from the program
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provides ample opportunity for students to practice
and receive direct feedback on their coaching skills
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is facilitated by trainers who have demonstrated coaching
mastery through their own education, certification
and professional experience
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offers the opportunity to “test-drive”
the program through a free orientation, curriculum
outline, discussion with the trainer(s), and/or graduate
references
While the IAC doesn’t endorse
any particular coaching school or program, several coaching
schools and mentors are licensed to use our IAC
Coaching Masteries™ as part of their curriculum
and training methodology.
Learn more about Licensed Mentors/Schools
here.
Here
are some additional factors to consider as you research
coaching schools:
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Do you prefer in-person training or a virtual (teleclass)
program?
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Do you want general coaching skills or more specialized
training?
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What are the pre-qualifications for admission, if
any?
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Does the class size align with your preferred learning
style?
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What kind of ongoing or follow-up support does the
program offer?
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Does the program teach marketing and business development
in addition to coaching skills?
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What is the success rate of program graduates?
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