What Academia de Coaching y Capacitación Americana does

Academia de Coaching y Capacitación Americana (ACCA, branded as ACCA University) is a Florida-incorporated private education company founded in 2007 that delivers Spanish-language professional coaching certification programs to individuals across Latin America and the United States. Its core offering is a portfolio of seven standard certification tracks (Life Coach Integral, Professional Health Coach, Coach Financiero, Coach Ejecutivo Organizacional, Holistic Professional Coach, Nutritional and Wellness Coach, and Coach de Familia y Pareja), supplemented by advanced programs (Certificación Superior LIFE COACH & PNL, Curso Superior Mentoring) and specialization tracks (Neurociencias Sexología, Inteligencia Emocional Anti-estrés Anti-envejecimiento, Coaching para Mujeres Creadoras). Programs are delivered 100% online, live, and in Spanish, with a 16-week duration and approximately 200 hours of training per track, including mentoring, master minds, coach clinics, and practical application from day one.

The underlying technology stack is centered on UNIVIR (Universidad Virtual), an LMS that provides 24/7 access to course content, assignments, and reinforcement materials, supplemented by Zoom and WebinarJam for live classes and group sessions. The proprietary methodology branded as "Coaching System Pro 2.0" is the company's stated differentiator, paired with ICMF (International Coaching and Mentoring Federation) international accreditation and academic partnerships with universities in Argentina, the Dominican Republic, Peru, and Europe.

The revenue model is primarily one-time certification fees (ranging from approximately $1,275 to $1,675 USD per program plus a $175 tribunal/ICMF fee), with a three-installment payment plan option and ancillary recurring streams including ACCA CONECTA personalized coaching sessions and Big Books book publishing services for graduates. Customer acquisition is driven by a sales-led and event-driven go-to-market combining free advisory consultations, webinars and master classes, content marketing across a blog and Ivoox podcast, and active social channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube). The company is founder-led by CEO Dr. Jeff Garcia, is bootstrapped with no disclosed institutional funding, and claims 1,200+ alumni across 25+ Spanish-speaking countries.

Name

Academia de Coaching y Capacitación Americana

Legal name

Academia de Coaching y Capacitación Americana Inc.

Website

https://academiadecoach.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Academia de Coaching y Capacitación Americana (ACCA University) is a Florida-based private education company that delivers 100% online, live Spanish-language coaching certification programs to individuals across Latin America and the United States, offering seven core tracks plus advanced and specialization certifications accredited by the ICMF.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Coaching Certification

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Coach Education, Certification & Clinics (HSADAEAO)

Keywords

• Coaching certification
• Professional training
• Online education
• Life coaching programs
• Executive coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Coral

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Certification Programs: One-time fees for professional coaching certification programs including Life Coach Integral, Financial Coach, Family and Couples Coach, Health Coach, Nutritional Coach, Executive Coach, and Holistic Coach. Programs include practical training, mentoring sessions, and final certification evaluation.
2. Payment Plans: Installment payment options allowing students to pay in 3 parts - initial payment plus two additional installments spread over 30-day intervals
3. Coaching Sessions: Personalized coaching sessions offered through ACCA CONECTA service for ongoing client support
4. Book Publishing (Big Books): Book project and publication services as part of graduation requirements and additional revenue stream

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Academia de Coaching y Capacitación Americana (ACCA) delivers 100% online, live Spanish-language coaching certification programs that train individuals to become professional coaches across specializations including Life Coach Integral, Family and Couples, Financial, Health, Executive/Organizational, Holistic, and Nutritional coaching. Programs run approximately 16 weeks with practical methodology, live mentoring, and ICMF-accredited certification.

Product overview

Academia de Coaching y Capacitación Americana (ACCA) offers a comprehensive portfolio of coaching certification programs delivered 100% online in Spanish with live instruction. The core offerings include seven standard certification tracks (Life Coach Integral, Professional Health Coach, Coach Financiero, Coach Ejecutivo Organizacional, Holistic Professional Coach, Nutritional and Wellness Coach, and Coach de Familia y Pareja), three advanced/superior programs (Certificación Superior LIFE COACH & PNL, Curso Superior Mentoring, and Coaching de Transformación Personal), plus specialized certifications (Inteligencia Emocional Anti-estrés Anti-envejecimiento, Coach Neurociencias Sexología, and Coaching para Mujeres Creadoras). Supporting the certification programs, ACCA provides a virtual university platform (UNIVIR), book publishing services (Big Books), and supplementary courses on entrepreneurship and digital marketing. The programs are accredited by the International Coaching and Mentoring Federation (ICMF) and include practical components such as live mentoring sessions, master minds, coach clinics, and toolboxes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Life Coach Integral
• Professional Health Coach
• Coach Financiero
• Coach Ejecutivo Organizacional
• Holistic Professional Coach
• Nutritional and Wellness Coach
• Coach de Familia y Pareja
• Coaching de Transformación Personal
• Certificación Superior LIFE COACH & PNL
• Curso Superior Mentoring
• Inteligencia Emocional Anti-estrés Anti-envejecimiento
• Coach Neurociencias Sexología
• Coaching para Mujeres Creadoras
• ACCA CONECTA Coaching Sessions

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,200+ students transformed through coaching certifications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Coaching and Mentoring Federation (ICMF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary certification body providing international accreditation and recognition for ACCA graduates. ICMF endorsement ensures certifications meet international standards and are recognized across multiple countries including the Americas and Europe.
• Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership providing additional credentialing options and university recognition for certain programs.
• Universidad del Gran Rosario (UGC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for credential recognition and potential articulation of coaching certifications.
• Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership providing university-level endorsement and recognition for coaching certifications.
• Europa CampusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean educational partner contributing to international perspective and potential program expansion.
• Universidad de Herty (UDH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with university for credential recognition.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Udemy: Open marketplace for online coaching and personal development courses at sub-$200 price points. Represents the low-cost competitive ceiling against which ACCA's $1,275–$1,675 premium positioning must defend differentiation.
• Mindvalley: Global personal transformation learning platform offering quest-based programs across coaching, wellness, and mindset — overlaps with ACCA's holistic and life-coaching tracks but operates at much broader scale with English-first content.
• Coursera: Massive online learning platform offering coaching, leadership, and personal development courses from universities and institutions. Adjacent threat as a low-cost, high-credibility alternative to ACCA's certification pricing.
• International Coaching Federation (ICF): The dominant global coaching industry body setting credentialing standards (ACC, PCC, MCC) and accrediting training programs. Comparable as a coaching ecosystem authority analogous to ACCA's ICMF accreditation pathway.

Direct peers

• iPEC Coaching: International Coach Federation-accredited coach training and certification provider offering life, executive, and specialty coaching programs globally — directly comparable to ACCA's certification business model, though operating primarily in English.
• Coach U: Pioneer in virtual coach training and certification since 1992, offering comprehensive life and executive coach certification programs. Closely comparable to ACCA in modality (online, live instruction) and certification structure.
• International Coach Academy (ICA): ICF-accredited coach training school offering ACTP and ACSTH pathways in life and executive coaching. Comparable to ACCA in target buyer (aspiring professionals seeking certification) and curriculum depth.
• Robbins-Madanes Center for Personal Transformation: Tony Robbins-affiliated coach training and certification program producing RMT-certified coaches. Comparable to ACCA in practitioner-focused certification and Spanish-speaking market relevance.
• Certified Coaches Federation: Federation offering accredited coach certifications across life, executive, and specialty niches with online delivery. Mirrors ACCA's federation-based accreditation model (ICMF) and multi-track certification catalog.

Regional players

• Universidad del Desarrollo (UDD) Executive Education: Chile-based university offering executive education and coaching-related professional development programs in Spanish. Comparable to ACCA as a Spanish-language, Latin America-focused professional development provider, though operating from a traditional university structure rather than a private academy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@academiadecoachingamericana
• Facebookfacebook.com/Academiadecoach
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/academia-de-coaching-y-capacitaci%C3%B3n-americana
• Instagraminstagram.com/academiadecoach
• TikToktiktok.com/@academiadecoach

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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