Individual benefits
The AC is one of the leading independent and non-profit making professional bodies aimed at promoting best practice and raising the awareness and standards of coaching, while providing support for its members. It is a membership organisation for Professional Coaches, Training/ Service providers and Organisations involved in Coaching; the areas covered include Executive, Business, Personal, Speciality and Team Coaching.
Below are just some of the many benefits Coaches and Companies can access by joining the Association for Coaching:
- NEW for 2008: Receive twice a year by post a copy of Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research & Practice; the AC's international coaching journal, published in collaboration with Routledge.
- Gain new customers and referrals* - through your dedicated web page profile on the AC online membership directory.
- Regular Seminars and Events - monthly workshops and forums across the UK on current relevant topics. This allows an opportunity to network, compare notes and gain knowledge from industry experts and colleagues. Members are entitled to discounts on attendance fees.
- Accreditation** – eligible to apply for AC individual coach accreditation after being approved as a full AC Member for at least three months.
- International AC Conference – attend the AC’s annual conference (at discounted rates) with international speakers drawn from top coaching experts and which provides an opportunity to network, compare best practice and share knowledge with other HR and coaching professionals.
- Press/VIP contacts - raise the profile of coaching through PR activities, through the influential honorary board and contacts across the AC.
- Member Newsletters - increase knowledge through sharing best practice and keeping abreast of the latest thinking and learning in the Quarterly AC Bulletin and AC Update.
- Co-Coaching – Practice your coaching skills and learn through experience and observation at any of our many regional co-coaching forum groups
- AC Forums - an opportunity to participate in the AC online forum – a networking and discussion group for members to share their news and views and receive advice and support from others.
- Industry/Market Research - gain first hand knowledge into latest industry trends via the AC’s market research reports.
- Dedicated AC Website - gain access to up-to-date AC activities, members’ events, reference materials and members only section.
- AC Logo/Letters* - add value to your service offering and build credibility through use of AC logo/letters in marketing materials.
- Ongoing Professional Development - acquire CPD certificates through attendance at development forums, workshops and events and gain access to Organisational Development Guidelines.
- Improve Coaching skills - through special invitations to professional coaching courses and participation in workshops.
- Networking Opportunities - enjoy networking opportunities to draw on the advice and experience of leading edge organisations that are also passionate about ethics, best practice and standards in the coaching profession.
- Strategic Partnerships - receive member discounts, discounted training offers, and product and service deals through strategic partnerships.
*Associate level and above only ** Member level only
Each approved individual member will receive a member’s certificate with embossed seal.
For further information on the AC or joining, please visit the membership section of the website or email members@associationforcoaching.com.
