Aacop - Asociación Argentina De Coaching Ontológico Profesional

What Aacop - Asociación Argentina De Coaching Ontológico Profesional does

AACOP (Asociación Argentina de Coaching Ontológico Profesional) is a non-profit professional association founded in 2000 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that accredits, endorses, and unites ontological coaching professionals. It defines and enforces the professional standards, ethical code (SECOP), and competency framework (7CCOP) for the discipline, and operates a three-tier accreditation system — COPA, SCOP, and MCOP — that is renewed annually. The association also validates more than 50 training schools worldwide whose graduates are eligible for AACOP accreditation, making it a gatekeeper for the training-to-practice pipeline in Argentina and Latin America.

The organization runs a portfolio of services beyond credentialing, including an International Directory of Accredited Coaches, an educational platform for continuous professional development, peer-coaching programs (CEC, CCC), research initiatives (IDI), professional development tracks (PYDP), and a series of sub-brands such as ECCO Quality Seals for organizations, the Sembrar and CAS social impact programs, and the annual EACO (Encuentro Abierto de Coaching Ontológico) congress. AACOP supports a 20-delegation territorial network across 18+ Argentine provinces, the AACOP Internacional division spanning 30 cities and 19 countries (anchored by a Barcelona service office opened in 2022), and a partnerships pipeline that includes agreements with universities (IUCE), HR associations (ADRHA), NGOs (Aldeas Infantiles SOS, Fundación Mujeres 2000, EnReddando, Mamis Solidarias), and government bodies (Cámara de Comercio de Chubut, Cuerpo de Bomberos Voluntarios de Maipú).

AACOP's underlying technology is a modest web-based platform functioning as a member portal, directory, and educational hub, with no disclosed proprietary technology, APIs, or AI capabilities. Revenue mechanics center on annual individual coach accreditation fees, school endorsement fees, event sponsorship (e.g., Banco Macro and Asociación Educar sponsored EACO 2025), and partner-funded institutional projects; no public pricing is disclosed. The association is member-governed by a Comisión Directiva, with the current president being MCOP Juan Andrés Campomar and vice president MCOP Yamila Martorell, and a parallel AACOP Internacional directorate led by MCOP Alejandro Marchesán.

Name

Aacop - Asociación Argentina De Coaching Ontológico Profesional

Legal name

Asociación Argentina de Coaching Ontológico Profesional

Website

https://aacop.org.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

AACOP is a Buenos Aires-based non-profit professional association, founded in 2000, that accredits ontological coaches in Argentina through a 3-tier certification (COPA/SCOP/MCOP), validates 50+ training schools, and operates 20 regional delegations and an international division spanning 19 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Coaching Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

National/Institutional Accreditors (Career, Faith-Based, Distance, etc.) (EDADACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF), Accreditation Standards, Benchmarking & Framework Organizations (EDADACAJ), Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Approval & Oversight (EDADAJAD)

Keywords

• Professional coaching accreditation
• Ontological coaching certification
• Coaching association membership
• Training program endorsement
• Coaching ethics standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Annual Accreditation/Membership Fees: Coaches pay annual accreditation fees to maintain their certified status with AACOP. The association generates recurring membership revenue from accredited professionals seeking national and international credentials and access to member benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AACOP accredits, endorses, and unites ontological coaching professionals in Argentina. It certifies individual coaches at three levels (COPA, SCOP, MCOP), validates the curricula of 50+ training schools, enforces a national ethical framework (SECOP) and quality seal (ECCO), maintains a public directory of accredited professionals, and operates a national network of provincial delegations plus international presence through AACOP Internacional.

Product overview

AACOP (Asociación Argentina de Coaching Ontológico Profesional) operates as a professional association rather than a technology company, providing a comprehensive ecosystem of services centered on the accreditation, validation, and professional development of ontological coaches. The core offering is the three-tier accreditation system (COPA, SCOP, MCOP) which certifies coaches based on the 7CCOP competency framework, backed by the SECOP ethical system. The organization validates over 50 training schools and recognizes postgraduate programs. Supporting services include the International Directory for member visibility, the ECCO quality seal for organizational transformation, and various social impact initiatives (Sembrar, CAS, Proyectos Institucionales) that deploy volunteer coaches. The association also organizes flagship events including the annual EACO conference and the Directors' Cónclave. Recent expansion includes AACOP International with offices in Barcelona serving coaches across 30 cities in 19 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AACOP Internacional: International division of AACOP established in 2022 to serve ontological coaches worldwide, with service offices in multiple cities across 19 countries.
• EACO
• TRHibu
• Proyecto Sembrar
• CAS - Coaching Abierto a la Sociedad
• ECCO - Sellos de Calidad
• 7CCOP

Products and services

• Professional Coaching Accreditation (COPA, SCOP, MCOP) Three-tier professional certification program that accredits individual ontological coaches, with COPA (Certified Ontological Professional Coach), SCOP (Senior Certified), and MCOP (Master Certified) levels representing ascending criteria for experience, training, and demonstrated competency.
• Endorsed Training Programs (Escuelas con Programa Avalado) Formal endorsement of coaching school curricula against AACOP standards, allowing endorsed schools to issue credentials recognized by the association and granting their graduates a path toward AACOP accreditation.
• ECCO Quality Seals Quality seal certification (ECCO - Certificación de Calidad en Coaching Ontológico) granted to programs and professionals meeting AACOP's codified ethical and competency standards.
• Postítulos Reconocidos (Recognized Post-Graduate Credentials) Post-graduate credentials recognized by Argentine education authorities, granted through endorsed schools and AACOP-validated programs.
• EACO Conference Biennial professional conference bringing together accredited ontological coaches, training schools, and institutional clients for training, networking, and industry development.
• Cónclave de Directores Annual leadership conclave for directors of endorsed training schools and AACOP leadership.
• Plataforma Educativa (Educational Platform) Online learning platform launched in 2025 to deliver training content, continuing education, and resources to AACOP members and accredited coaches.
• AACOP Internacional Membership International arm of AACOP membership, providing accreditation and association membership to ontological coaches outside Argentina across 19 countries and 30 cities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17 coaching requests generated at IUCE Expo Empleo 2025, with 7 students completing full 3-session coaching process.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cámara de Comercio de ChubutcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026AACOP signed a framework agreement with the Cámara de Comercio de Chubut through its Proyectos Institucionales area. The agreement aims to generate collaboration spaces and bring ontological coaching to the business community, supporting organizational development, leadership, and team strengthening for productive organizations in the province.
• IUCE - Instituto Universitario de Ciencias EmpresarialescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 December 2025AACOP and IUCE signed a framework agreement for collaboration in professional development and human development for the IUCE educational community. The partnership includes joint coaching interventions such as the Expo Empleo IUCE 2025, where AACOP volunteer coaches provided individual coaching sessions to students. The agreement focuses on creating spaces for learning, development, and social impact.
• EnReddandominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025AACOP and EnReddando signed a framework agreement to extend their commitment to social impact, education, and community communication. AACOP contributes ontological coaching perspectives by generating reflection and growth spaces for families and community members accompanied by EnReddando.
• Aeropuertos ArgentinaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025AACOP and Aeropuertos Argentina signed a collaboration agreement to provide workshops and individual coaching sessions for the symphony orchestra members who participated in the EACO 2025 event, based on ontological coaching approaches.
• Banco MacrominorOthers · 1 January 2025Banco Macro was a sponsor of EACO 2025, the major open encounter of ontological coaching organized by AACOP at Teatro Metropolitan in Buenos Aires.
• Asociación EducarminorOthers · 1 January 2025Asociación Educar co-sponsored the EACO 2025 event and contributed through its representative Dr. Nicolás Banti, who presented on the 'Neurobiology of Change.'
• Fundación Mujeres 2000coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2024AACOP and Fundación Mujeres 2000 signed a framework agreement to promote well-being, equal opportunities, and the strengthening of personal and community capacities. The partnership integrates ontological coaching as a transformative discipline to support women entrepreneurs and vulnerable populations, with the first joint activity being a Leadership Program for the NGO's administrative staff.
• Aldeas Infantiles SOS ArgentinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2024AACOP and Aldeas Infantiles SOS Argentina signed a partnership to bring ontological coaching to the organization. Activities include team-building workshops and professional development for staff in Oberá and CABA, aimed at strengthening team cohesion, communication, and organizational culture for staff and caregivers.
• Mujeres de Negocios (4th International Congress)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024AACOP participated as a collaborator in the 4th International Congress of Women in Business 2025, with over 25 accredited coaches delivering presentations that highlighted the contribution of ontological coaching to personal and professional development, leadership, communication, and emotional management.
• Cuerpo de Bomberos Voluntarios de Maipú, MendozaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023AACOP signed a collaboration agreement with the volunteer fire department of Maipú, Mendoza, to provide coaching-based support for team development and organizational strengthening.
• ADRHA - Asociación de Recursos Humanos de la ArgentinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022The TRHIBU project, a collaborative initiative between AACOP and ADRHA, has completed four editions (2022-2025). It provides a professional development space for HR professionals integrating ontological coaching with HR challenges. The 4th edition involved 26 professionals in learning, growth, and transformation experiences.
• 50+ Schools with AACOP-Endorsed ProgramscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022AACOP endorses more than 50 training schools worldwide (e.g., A&T Coaching Organizacional, APC Aprendizajes Para el Cambio, ELAC, ITC7, ECOP, etc.) whose graduates can become AACOP-accredited coaches. These schools are distributed across Argentina and internationally, forming the primary pipeline for the association's membership.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC): EMCC provides accreditation and quality standards for coaches and mentors across Europe and globally, including EIA and EQA awards. It is a relevant comparable for AACOP's standards-based accreditation model and its European expansion via the Barcelona office.
• International Coaching Federation (ICF): The ICF is the largest globally recognized coaching credentialing body, offering tiered credentials (ACC, PCC, MCC) that compete directly with AACOP's COPA/SCOP/MCOP structure. It is the dominant incumbent AACOP must contend with as it expands internationally beyond Argentina.
• Association for Coaching (AC): The Association for Coaching is a UK-based professional body promoting ethical coaching and continuous professional development. It is comparable as a membership and accreditation organization serving practicing coaches globally.
• International Association of Coaching (IAC): IAC offers the IAC Certified Coach credential and emphasizes mastery-based standards. As an alternative international coaching accreditation body, it represents another competitor AACOP must differentiate from on ethical and competency frameworks.
• Worldwide Association of Business Coaches (WABC): WABC accredits business coaches globally through its Certified Business Coach credential. It is a relevant comparable as an alternative accreditation body that AACOP's institutional clients (corporates, chambers of commerce) may also recognize.

Direct peers

• Newfield Network: Newfield Network, founded by Julio Olalla, is the historical originator of ontological coaching as a discipline and offers its own ontological coaching certifications. It is the most directly comparable peer in ontological coaching training and accreditation.
• Asociación Latinoamericana de Coaching (AsLaCo): AsLaCo is a regional Latin American coaching association that organizes, accredits, and represents coaches across multiple countries. It is a direct comparable as a competing regional professional body for Spanish-speaking coaches.

Regional players

• Asociación de Profesionales de Coaching de Chile (APROCH): APROCH is a national coaching association in Chile that accredits coaches and sets practice standards in a neighboring Latin American market. It is comparable as a sister national association AACOP's international division may partner with or compete against.
• Escuela Europea de Coaching (EEC): EEC is one of the largest Spanish/European coaching schools with programs based partly on ontological coaching traditions. It is comparable as a Spain-anchored training provider whose graduates compete in the same coach-training market AACOP accredits.

Emerging players

• Coaching Federation of India (CFI): CFI is a national coaching accreditation body outside the Western mainstream that organizes and credentials coaches in India. It is comparable as another emerging-market national association model that AACOP International might learn from or partner with as it expands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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