The Benefits Of Obtaining A Coaching Certification
What does it mean to obtain a coaching certification?
In the field of professional coaching, there is no official regulation, unlike many other professions that have professional associations. Instead, there are several coaching associations that try to fulfill a similar role to that of professional associations.
However, it is essential to be aware that these associations, although they perform valuable work, They do not have an official status, since they are private institutions. The same applies to coaching schools.
A coaching certification is confirmation provided by a coaching school or association that you have completed coaching training and met a number of requirements.
You may have heard someone say, “I’m a certified coach!” This claim may sound impressive, but since there is no official regulation, anyone could make such a claim. Therefore, it is crucial to investigate what type of certification you actually have.
There are two main types of certifications: legitimate ones and purely commercial ones.
Legitimate certifications
These certifications consist of two complementary degrees: one awarded by the coaching school in which you have trained and another awarded by the coaching association that supports that school. In our case, for example, when someone trains as a professional coach, they obtain the Transpersonal and Executive Professional Coach certification from the Innerkey Coaching school, which in turn is certified by the International Coaching Federation, the largest coaching association in the world. . This dual combination of a school and a prestigious association guarantees quality and seriousness, both for you and your clients.
These are certifications in which a coaching school certifies itself or, more misleadingly, the founder of the school creates an association to certify his or her own institution. There are also cases where several small schools come together to create an association that includes the word ‘coaching’ and thus certify themselves. This is an unfortunate but clever deception that many people fall for.
It is essential that schools and associations maintain sufficient distance from each other to ensure the impartiality of the associations that grant certifications. For example, in the International Coaching Federation, coaching school directors are prohibited from serving on the association’s board of directors. This is done to preserve the impartiality of the association in relation to all schools, students, clients, etc.
If you want to be sure, I recommend looking for training internationally endorsed by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Although there are other coaching associations in each country that do excellent work, they are not known internationally. If you want your certification to be recognized worldwide, I suggest obtaining it through the ICF.
Requirements to obtain a coaching certification
For a coaching school to obtain certification from a major coaching association, it must meet an extensive list of requirements intended to ensure the quality of the training it offers. This represents a guarantee of quality for you as a student. In addition, each school establishes its own requirements that students must meet to obtain the certified degree at the end of their training or master’s degree.
Benefits of obtaining a coaching certification
Obtaining a certification from a certified school provides two concrete and powerful benefits:
What’s the point of being the best coach in the world if no one wants to work with you?
Having obtained your training at a prestigious school, also certified by the largest and most prestigious international association in the world, provides your clients with the seal of quality they need to trust you. However, once you are given the opportunity, you must prove yourself. Therefore, It is not enough to have titles; you must have acquired the necessary skills to carry out truly deep and transformative coaching that offers sustainable results. Everything else will fade over time, and so will your customers.
Expand your work and business opportunities
If you aspire to a professional career in the business world as an executive or team coach, having an internationally recognized certification is almost an essential requirement. Some small businesses may not require it, but as business size increases, the demand for quality certifications becomes stricter. Due to the lack of official regulation in the world of coaching companies want to ensure that they are investing their money and time in a competent and experienced professional.
Differentiate yourself as a professional in the field of coaching
In a world where marketing often trumps quality of work, it’s crucial to stand out as a coach. You must communicate and demonstrate that you offer professional, serious and effective coaching that produces profound and sustainable changes This is essential for both individuals and organizations, as through an authentic and solid approach, they can achieve significant and lasting changes in their lives and goals.
Value your work as a coach by establishing appropriate rates
The rate you set as a coach says a lot about you: it reflects your effectiveness, your confidence in what you do, your quality, your skill and your commitment. Until you feel truly ready to leave imposter syndrome behind, you won’t be able to convince the world that you can help. Convincing yourself is the first step to convincing others in a sustainable way. To achieve this, you need in-depth training that challenges your skills and prepares you to face any challenge that comes your way in this beautiful profession.
Obtaining a coaching certification has a direct impact on your professional and personal career. As you have seen, the choice of whether to train properly or not can make a big difference in your future.
Learning to truly help is the most important thing, but in an unofficially regulated field like coaching, proper certification is essential to stand out and succeed. If you feel a true calling to help others and consider coaching as your life purpose, I recommend learning the most profound, challenging and transformative coaching that exists: transpersonal coaching Although it can be difficult to learn, the magic happens when you immerse yourself in the experience and allow the real “you” to emerge.
At INNERKEY you can train in deep and transformative coaching. Go to our website and ask us for information.
