Coaching Accreditation Bodies

International Coaching Federation (ICF) – https://coachingfederation.org
- Recognised globally, offering ACC, PCC, and MCC certifications.
- Accredits training programmes through Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 pathways.
European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC Global) – https://www.emccglobal.org
- Provides European Individual Accreditation (EIA) at different levels.
- Accredits training providers with the European Quality Award (EQA).
Association for Coaching (AC) – https://www.associationforcoaching.com
- Based in the UK but internationally recognised.
- Offers coach accreditation and accredits coaching training programmes.
International Association of Coaching (IAC) – https://certifiedcoach.org
- Provides the Certified Masteries Coach (CMC) certification.
- Uses a mastery-based rather than competency-based approach.
Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) – Board Certified Coach (BCC) – https://www.cce-global.org/BCC
- US-based but internationally recognised.
- Board Certified Coach (BCC) credential focuses on those with existing credentials in counselling or psychology.

International Association of Professional Coaches, Counselors, and Therapists (IAPCCT) – https://www.iapcct.org
- Focuses on integrating coaching with counselling and therapy.
Certified Coaches Federation (CCF) – https://certifiedcoachesfederation.com
- Offers life and business coach certification programmes.
American Coaching Association (ACA) – https://www.americancoachingassociation.com
- Provides certification and resources for coaches in the US and Canada.

European Coaching & Mentoring Alliance (ECMA) – https://www.ecma.org
- A network that supports coaching and mentoring professionals across Europe.

Australian Institute of Professional Coaches (AIPC) – https://aipc.net.au
- Offers accredited coaching certifications in Australia.
International Coach Guild (ICG) – https://www.internationalcoachguild.com
- Australian-based certification body for professional coaches.

Asia Pacific Alliance of Coaches (APAC) – https://www.apacoaches.org
- Works in collaboration with ICF to promote coaching in the Asia-Pacific region.
Japan Coaching Association (JCA) – https://www.jcoach.or.jp
- Provides coaching certification and professional development in Japan.

Coaches and Mentors of South Africa (COMENSA) – https://www.comensa.org.za
- The leading professional coaching body in South Africa.

International Coach Academy – Middle East – https://www.coachcampus.com
- Offers coach training and certification in the Middle East.