Purpose
The WABC Accredited (Practitioner Level) designation:

• Sets international standards for business coach training providers whose programs focus on practitioner coaches, and clearly identifies these standards for buyers of business coach training
• Provides an independent, robust, transparent assessment process that recognizes excellence in training
• Promotes high-caliber professional development for the benefit of business coaches
• Contributes to the definition, development and self-regulation of the business coaching profession

Overview
The Mark of Distinction for Business Coach Training Providers™
WABC Accredited is the first international designation for business coach training providers. It recognizes world-class training providers whose programs are credible, reliable and relevant to the industry. Obtaining this designation at any level involves meeting rigorous international standards for training.

WABC Accredited (Practitioner Level) is WABC's first level of accreditation. To qualify, your program must focus on practitioner coaches: coaches who either practice in one organization or provide defined services to a narrow clientele. Practitioner Level is roughly equivalent in level to a post-graduate certificate in business coaching. Graduates of Practitioner Level programs are eligible to apply for the WABC Certified Business Coach (CBC) designation.

Guiding standards
The WABC Accredited designation is the product of widespread research, development and testing. The program is guided by a definition of business coaching and a set of master-level coaching competencies developed by WABC through extensive study and industry consultation. WABC Accredited is an evidence-based designation that undergoes a comprehensive annual review to ensure that it stays relevant and continues to set the highest international standards for business coach training providers.

Granting institution
The WABC Accredited designation is awarded by WABC, headquartered in Canada. To keep the process transparent and independent, candidates are evaluated by third-party assessors from the Professional Development Foundation (PDF) in the UK.

How to obtain the WABC Accredited (Practitioner Level) designation
You're an ideal candidate for WABC Accredited (Practitioner Level) if you are a training provider or organization offering an external or internal business coach training program. Specifically, you must meet these requirements:

• Must have completed your program at least once so that feedback from graduates is available (if your program hasn't yet run to completion, you may begin the submission process, with assessment occurring only when your first group of students has completed);
• Must prepare a detailed submission on your program; and
• Must meet minimum WABC Accredited (Practitioner Level) requirements and receive a pass from the Award Panel.
  

How to list the WABC Accredited (Practitioner Level) designation
Current holders may list this WABC designation in full as follows: WABC Accredited (Practitioner Level)™. Current holders and candidates may also display applicable titles and WABC logos. For full details, refer to our Use of Designations Policy, Trademarks and Logo Use Policy and Logos and Guidelines.

Holders of this designation must display the official WABC Accredited (Practitioner Level) logo on all of the material that is part of, or related to, the accredited training program.

How to maintain the WABC Accredited (Practitioner Level) designation
You must renew your WABC Accredited status every five years. Re-accreditation involves meeting the following requirements:

• Must submit, every year, a report for approval stating that you continue to meet the accreditation criteria (no fees apply); and
• Must submit, every five years, a detailed report for approval providing evidence of compliance (five-year re-accreditation fees apply).

You are expected to report any substantial changes to your program in between annual reporting periods. If in doubt about what constitutes a substantial change, please contact WABC.

Can the WABC Accredited (Practitioner Level) designation be revoked?
Yes, under certain circumstances. Examples include not meeting the re-accreditation requirements or being cited for a legal or ethical violation. If your WABC Accredited credential is revoked, you will no longer be able to use the designation and you must remove all references to it, including logos, from your marketing, promotional and other material. You must also return your non-refundable certificate to WABC.

What's your next step?
Learn more. Get more details here:

• Benefits to Trainers and Students, Standards, Panel Dates and More
• WABC Accredited: Is It for You?

Get in touch. Contact WABC.

What others say
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*What is accreditation?
Accreditation is a voluntary process by which a nongovernmental body publicly recognizes a training provider that has successfully met predetermined qualifications through initial and follow-up evaluations.

What is unique about a professional accreditation designation?
It is the most rigorous level of credentialing available to training providers. Professional accreditation programs that follow industry best practices ensure that their programs require validation, carry re-accreditation requirements and are subject to revocation. The WABC Accredited program adheres to these best practices.

Other WABC programs
Credentials for Business Coaches

WABC reserves all rights in connection with the WABC Accredited designation, including the right to change the requirements of the WABC Accredited designation, and to replace the WABC Accredited designation.