It is well worth getting coach specific training as:

• good training can aid your transition from another career or business into the coaching industry
• if you are looking to work with large organisations or government funded bodies it is useful to be able to give evidence of relevant professional coaching qualifications  – and some agencies specifically require this
• some coaching professional bodies require you to have undertaken coach specific training in order to access specific levels of membership,  credentials or accreditation – the International Coach Federation, for example.
• coaching is a highly competitive industry and appropriate coaching qualifications can give you a competitive advantage
• some coaching directories will not list your services if you have not had coach specific training

If you are thinking about training, here are some useful things to consider:

• do you want recognition in your own country or internationally – or both?
• do you want an academic focus  to your training or a focus on skills development?
• do you want a face-to-face programme or flexible/online/distance learning?
• do you want to specialise in a particular area or work with specific clients?
• is the training flexible enough for you to build on as you discover your area of focus/niche
• how much practical experience and feedback on your coaching do you want from your training?
• what is in place to assure the quality of the training?
• what teaching qualifications or experience do the trainers have?

It is useful to choose training that is recognised by a professional coaching body – as this will give you a foundation for credentialling/accreditation in the future.

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