The Comprehensive Guide to Acquiring a Business Coaching Certification

The Changing Landscape

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ICF-Accredited Programs

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To earn an ICF certification, the coach must fulfil these 5 components:

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Different business coaching certification programs serve different purposes.

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Other organizations such as European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC) also offer business coaching certification, so do your research before you zero in on one.

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A business coaching certification helps cut the clutter in a highly competitive market. For more information on certification programs read our blog post!