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ICF Accreditation

The International Coach Federation (ICF) is the leading independent global organisation dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high standards, providing independent certification, and building a worldwide network of credentialed coaches. It is a non-profit, individual membership organisation formed by professionals worldwide practicing business and personal coaching and who seek to preserve the integrity of coaching around the globe. The ICF has more than 13,000 members in 80-plus countries.

For more details on the ICF, visit their website at www.coachfederation.org.

ITS affiliation with the ICF

International Teaching Seminars were the first training organisation of any type in Europe to be able to offer an International Coach Federation (ICF) Accredited Coach Training Programme (ACTP) – the European NLP Coaching Programme. The ICF recognises 55 organisations worldwide for their Coaching training, of which only 3 are based in the UK. This is because it regulates and operates the most comprehensive and rigorous accreditation process for training deliverers worldwide. ITS is part of this esteemed group.

The Highest standards

The ICF represents the highest standards in Coaching. ICF accreditation is your guarantee of world class Coaching training. To receive its accreditation, ITS went through a strenuous year long application process. Every element of the European NLP Coaching Programme was assessed in detail by the ICF. A combination of written submissions, video assessment of the programme and scrutiny of your trainers resulted in the rare privilege of ICF accreditation.

What ICF accreditation means for you

Your choice of training organisation will have a significant impact on the future effectiveness and success of your Coaching work. The fact that this course has ICF accreditation offers you several significant advantages:

Credibility – You will have been trained as a Coach by an ICF approved organisation. This is increasingly an important factor particularly for blue chip organisations in their choice of Coaches. When people seek out a Coach, they want the best. ICF accreditation is an internationally recognised stamp of Coaching excellence. It sets you apart as one of the elite.

Peace of Mind – You can rest assured that you have chosen a programme that has met the highest standards of the world’s premier Coaching body. It has then been independently assessed and recognised for its leading edge contribution.

Skill Level – You know that you will emerge from this programme with the highest level of Coaching skill available. Each year the programme is refined and fine tuned. ITS prides itself on a policy of continuous improvement in the Coaching field. Driven by the engine of NLP’s quest to model outstanding achievement, you are not just attending a training programme – you are experiencing and mastering what we believe to be the most effective Coaching model available – a model that takes the best of the best from the many different approaches to Coaching, and integrates them into a remarkable training experience.

Confidence in your Trainers

ICF accreditation means that your trainers have met the strict standards of excellence imposed by ICF. Their worldwide reputation alone set Ian and Jan apart. ICF accreditation reflects that status. A Coaching programme can only be as effective as its trainers. We believe this is why NLP Coaches from across Europe are placing their trust in Ian and Jan to deliver a training that leads the field.

Double Certification / Achieving Professional Coaching Recognition from the ICF

By successfully completing our European NLP Coaching Programme, you become eligible to achieve certification as an ITS NLP Coach. Moreover, by taking the programme, you will also have completed the necessary direct training with an ICF recognised institute if you ever wish to become a certified Coach with the ICF.

How do I become an ICF Recognised Coach?

To learn more about the ICF Credentialling process, contact the ITS Head Office on +44(0)1268 77125

The cost of the exam process is included in the cost of the European NLP Coaching Programme commencing October 2008. Should you have graduated from the programme prior to this, separate fees apply. Please contact the ITS Head Office directly for details. Additional retake fees will be applicable.