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Executive Coach Accreditation

Our Executive Coach Accreditation virtual checklist provides easy access to all necessary documents for participants in our coaching programmes. Here, you will find everything you need without the need for separate emails or attachments.
If you need any further help, feel free to contact us.
Download the full checklist below.
Executive Coach Accreditation
Awarded by the Association for Coaching
Update Your Coaching Experience Log
You will need 100 hours of coaching logged in total. This includes 20 hours required for qualification & 10 hours from the two training programmes. So an additional 70 hours.
Update Your Supervision Log
Get your final supervision log signed by us. If you need additional supervision sessions book them here.
Update Your Learning, Supervision, & Reflection Log
Have you made any additional notes in pages 212-215 & 224-231 of the workbook since your initial qualification?
Obtain Two Client References
Ask two coachees for a quick reference using the form below.
You will need to submit both references for accreditation.
Recording & 1000 Words Reflection
You will need to record a session with a Thinker as an audio file. Listen back & submit a 1000 word relection on that session. Using our Zoom room is an easy way to do this.
Ethical Dilemma Questions
Email the AC for your ethical dilemma questions. Use your notes from past ethical dilemma & supervision sessions to help complete them.
Apply for Accredited Executive Coach Status
You will need to be a member to apply.
Accreditation is £225 + VAT (valid for 3 years).
AC Assessment Checklist
This is the checklist we use to approve your accreditation. You don't need to download or complete these but it may be useful for you to sense check whatv we look for.
FAQ's
What are the current fees for executive coach accreditation?
Executive Coach - Non-Member: £325.00 + VAT for 3 years
How can I do a recording of a coaching session and keep the client details safe and confidential?
Can I use someone on the programme to do my recorded coaching session?
How do I access the ethical dilemmas?
How many client references do I need
How many hours do I need in total to become an Accredited Executive Coach?
Do I need insurance to coach?
Yes. And the AC will ask to see evidence of your personal indemnity insurance when you apply. We have recommended Policy Bee to our coaches and they seem to provide a competitive quote. For every referral from Top Right Thinking, we will donate the £20 reward to St Helena’s Hospice, who provide crucial palliative and end of life care to those in need.
Can I get some 121 support for my accreditation? I would rather someone talk me through it than read through all these Q&A?
They are more than happy to share their experiences over a virtual cuppa.
What books or podcasts can you recommend to start exploring coaching a little more?
The Heat of the Moment – Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton
Coaching for Performance – Sir John Whitmore
The Coaches Coach – Alison Hardingham
The Coaching Habit – Michael Bungay Stanier
Simplifying Coaching – Claire Pedrick
Cultivating Coachability – Claire Norman
The Chief Psychology Officer Podcast – Dr Amanda Potter
The Coaching Inn Podcast – Claire Pedrick
The AC Podcast – Association for Coaching