Types of Training Accreditation

The AIOBP system of training accreditation applies to the following:

• Accreditation of organizations or institutions for credentialing or certifying Trainers and Coaches in psychology based curriculums
• Accreditation of psychology based training and coaching methodologies or curriculums
• Accreditation of organizations or institutions who develop master trainers and master coaches that credential others

The Importance of Accreditation

Accredited International Training and Coaching Curriculums share the vision and goals of AIOBP to improve Business through Psychology and have a competent process or methodology to truly make a difference. This assures the public that AIOBP accredited programs and instructions will provide real value and results for their training or coaching efforts.

To ensure the excellence standard, accredited organizations or methodologies have successfully completed all requirements of the international training or coaching accreditation process. Additionally, they demonstrate a readiness to develop organizations within the educational framework and principles of AIOBP, to provide leadership and expertise to trainers or coaches who will be certified and share in the accreditation through your organization, and to implement the highest international standard in training, coaching and organizational development.

The benefit of accreditation to organizations and methodologies, is that as a globally recognized, independent credentialing body, the AIOBP assists quality curriculums and organizations to be recognized above the rest.

If you are Seeking Accreditation from the AIOBP

Accredited International Training Curriculums.
The AIOBP Credentialing Program...

• Establishes and administers minimum standards for credentialing professional trainers and coaches
• Assures the public that trainers and coaches trained by AIOBP accredited organizations meet or exceed these minimum standards.

Coaches who have been credentialed by the ICF have received coach-specific training, achieved a designated number of experience hours and have been coached by a mentor coach.

Learn more about earning an ICF Credential. Access ICF Credentialing applications. ICF Credentials Growing in Demand According to the ICF Global Coaching Study conducted by Price water house Coopers, 52 percent of coaches report that their coaching clients expect the coach they hire to be credentialed. ICF Credentialing System to Continue to Meet Global Standards In order to continue to meet the growing global need for the ICF Credential, the ICF is taking steps to refine our current credentialing system to meet the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards for bodies operating certification of persons.

This important initiative will further define our current system, maintain and increase its permanent value and continue to strengthen global credibility among coaches and clients everywhere. For the latest information, including frequently asked questions, please visit the ICF News section of Coachfederation.org.

Accreditation process for Curriculum Developer

The AIOBP Process for Accreditation of Psychology based Training Programs and Curriculums

• Training Curriculum Developer to Read the Criteria for Training Program Accreditation
• Training Curriculum Developer to complete and submit application to AIOBP
• AIOBP to Review Training Curriculum for Accreditation and Benchmark Application Criteria
• AIOBP to Assess Uniqueness and Feasibility of the Training Curriculum
• AIOBP to Complete Benchmarking and reach an Accreditation Decision and give Written Notice to Training Developer

Download the Accreditation Application: