International Authority for Professional Coaching & Mentoring

What International Authority for Professional Coaching & Mentoring does

The International Authority for Professional Coaching & Mentoring (IAPC&M) is a UK-registered private limited company (trading as ECI Accreditation Limited) founded in 1998 that operates as a professional accreditation body for coaches, mentors, training course providers, and corporate coaching programs. It maintains a four-tier credential hierarchy (Practitioner, Senior, Master, Fellow) and applies a capability-based assessment framework adapted from the Oxford Brookes Model for Assessment of Coaching Capabilities. Operations are volunteer-driven, anchored in London with a USA office in Coral Gables, Florida, and claim international membership spanning the UK, USA, India, Bulgaria, Denmark, Switzerland, Dubai, and the Republic of Moldova. The organization operates via two accreditation pathways: the Accredited Training Provider Course Route (ATPCR) and the Portfolio Route.

The product portfolio centers on tiered accreditation across four streams (Coach, Mentor, Course, Corporate), supplemented by an annual membership bundle that includes business acumen training, mindfulness meditation content, e-guides, masterclasses, the "Both Sides of the Coin" podcast, and Continuing Professional Development resources. The technology stack is commodity and content-delivery focused: the marketing site runs on WordPress with GTranslate supporting 27 languages, masterclass delivery is hosted on Kajabi, payment processing is handled by Stripe, and the podcast is distributed through Podbean. There is no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capability, no public API, and no mobile applications.

The revenue model is predominantly subscription-based: initial accreditation fees range from £397 to £1,497+VAT depending on tier and pathway, with annual renewal fees of £144.20 to £226.60+VAT to maintain active status. Additional revenue is generated by one-time fees for non-member access to masterclass recordings (£97+VAT), corporate and course accreditation, and a scholarship programme that awarded 12 fully funded accreditations during ICW 2026. Pricing excludes VAT, a 50% pensioner discount exists, and distribution is direct-to-consumer through a self-service web application process supplemented by weekly live Q&A sessions and personal consultation calls.

Name

International Authority for Professional Coaching & Mentoring

Legal name

ECI Accreditation Limited

Website

https://coach-accreditation.services

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The International Authority for Professional Coaching & Mentoring (IAPC&M) is a UK-based accreditation body certifying coaches, mentors, training courses, and corporate programs across four hierarchical tiers. Founded in 1998, it runs a volunteer-driven, subscription-based model serving individual practitioners and training providers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Coaching Accreditation Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized/Single-Purpose Accreditors (e.g., seminaries, arts conservatories) (EDADACAD), Accreditation Standards, Benchmarking & Framework Organizations (EDADACAJ), Online/Distance Education Quality & Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAK)

Keywords

• Professional coaching accreditation
• Mentor accreditation services
• Coaching credentials levels
• Continuing professional development
• Training provider certification

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Coach and Mentor Accreditation Fees: IAPC&M generates revenue primarily through accreditation application fees for coaches, mentors, and training providers. Fees vary by accreditation level (Practitioner, Senior, Master, Fellow) and by route (Accredited Training Provider Course Route vs Portfolio Route). Accredited status is valid for three years with annual renewal requirements.
2. Masterclass and Event Access: Non-members can purchase lifetime access to International Coaching Week masterclass collections for £97+VAT. Members receive lifetime access to all masterclasses as part of their membership privileges.
3. Membership Subscriptions: Annual renewal fees are required to maintain accredited status, ranging from £144.20 to £226.60+VAT depending on accreditation level. These provide ongoing access to member resources, support, and CPD opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

IAPC&M is a non-profit accreditation body that assesses and credentials individual professional coaches and mentors across four hierarchical levels (Practitioner, Senior, Master, Fellow). It separately accredits training-provider courses and corporate in-house coaching programs, and wraps its accreditations in a paid membership providing masterclasses, a Business Acumen Programme, CPD tracking, mindfulness sessions, and other professional resources.

Product overview

The International Authority for Professional Coaching & Mentoring (IAPC&M) is an accreditation body that offers a hierarchical accreditation system for coaches and mentors across four levels: Practitioner, Senior, Master, and Fellow. The core offering centers on individual coach and mentor accreditation with capability-based assessments, complemented by a comprehensive membership program providing resources and support. Additional products include the Business Acumen Programme (12-step business growth framework), Both Sides of the Coin podcast for CPD, Masterclasses & Events, and annual International Coaching Week celebrations. Supporting resources include mindfulness meditation, e-guides, the 90-Pages in 90-Days book writing programme, Book Review Club, Pre-Assessment Support, and a Scholarship Programme. The organization also accredits training providers (Course Accreditation) and corporations (Corporate Accreditation). Membership provides access to one-to-one support, ongoing learning, and business resources. Pricing ranges from £397-£1,497+VAT for initial accreditation with annual renewals of £144-£227+VAT.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accredited Practitioner Coach (APC) Entry-level individual coach accreditation requiring 60 hours of specific training and 60 hours of actual coaching experience, available via the Accredited Training Provider Course Route (ATPCR) at £397+VAT or the Portfolio Route at £597+VAT, with annual renewal at £144.20+VAT. Designed for newly qualified and experience-based coaches seeking recognized credentials.
• Accredited Senior Coach Mid-level individual coach accreditation requiring 120 hours of coach-specific training and 750 hours of coaching experience, available via ATPCR at £697+VAT or Portfolio Route at £897+VAT, with annual renewal at £169.95+VAT.
• Accredited Master Coach Advanced individual coach accreditation requiring 180 hours of specific training and 1500 hours of coaching experience, available via ATPCR at £997+VAT or Portfolio Route at £1,197+VAT, with annual renewal at £200.85+VAT.
• Accredited Fellow Coach Highest individual coach accreditation requiring 240 hours of specific training and 2500 hours of coaching experience, including submission of a 1500-word contribution-to-the-profession essay, with annual renewal at £226.60+VAT.
• Mentor Accreditation Accreditation for mentors offering coaching and mentoring support, available as a combination accreditation with discounted pricing and structured routes for experience-based and course-based applicants.
• Course Accreditation Accreditation service for training providers offering coaching and mentoring courses. Graduates of accredited courses receive a faster and discounted ATPCR route to individual accreditation, and accredited providers are listed in the IAPC&M training provider directory.
• Corporate Accreditation Accreditation for corporations and organizations employing internal coaches and mentors, supporting consistent quality standards across in-house coaching programs and providing measurable outcomes for stakeholders.
• IAPC&M Membership Paid membership program providing access to one-to-one and group support, ongoing complimentary learning and development, masterclasses, Business Acumen Programme, mindfulness meditation, e-guides, and the CPD evidence portfolio system for accredited members.
• International Coaching Week (ICW) Annual week-long online business-building event in May celebrating the best in coaching, featuring more than 20 expert-led masterclasses; non-members pay £97+VAT for lifetime access to recordings including videos, transcripts, and audio downloads, while members receive complimentary lifetime access.
• Business Acumen Programme A practical 12-step framework for business growth designed to help coaches develop business skills alongside coaching expertise, accessible through the IAPC&M membership.
• Both Sides of the Coin Podcast Podcast produced by IAPC&M featuring interviews with professional coaches, mentors, or industry experts alongside their clients, offering dual perspectives on coaching experiences and supporting members' CPD. Hosted by Catalina D. Flore, hosted on Podbean.
• Masterclasses & Events Content-rich masterclasses delivered by international expert speakers on professional skill development and business acumen topics, hosted on the IAPC&M events calendar. Members receive lifetime access as part of membership; non-members can purchase lifetime ICW masterclass collections.
• How to Write AND FINISH Your Book in 90 Days Accredited course providing tools and lessons to help coaches develop writing skills and author confidence to write and finish their own books, helping them stand out as experts in their field.
• How to Win & Keep Clients A curated toolkit and lessons created by coaches with real-world business success, designed to help coaches attract and retain clients.
• IAPC&M Scholarship Programme Fully funded coaching accreditation scholarships awarded during International Coaching Week to broaden access to IAPC&M accreditation; 12 scholarships were awarded in 2026.
• How-to E-Guides Digital guides and resources including complimentary guides like 'How to Choose Your Training Provider' that support coaches' professional development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accreditation valid for three years with annual renewal
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Oxford Brookes UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAPC&M's accreditation assessment model is adapted from the Oxford Brookes Model for Assessment of Coaching Capabilities, used with their permission and guidance. This collaboration provides academic credibility to IAPC&M's capability-based assessment approach.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• International Coaching Federation (ICF): ICF is the largest global coaching credentialing body, offering individual coach credentials (ACC, PCC, MCC), training program approvals, and corporate engagement — directly comparable to IAPC&M's individual accreditation, course accreditation, and corporate accreditation offerings.
• European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC): EMCC accredits individual coaches and mentors across Europe and globally with foundation, practitioner, senior practitioner, and master practitioner levels — a near-mirror of IAPC&M's four-tier structure and the most direct European peer.
• Association for Coaching (AC): AC is a UK-headquartered professional membership body for coaches and coach supervisors offering individual accreditation, training provider recognition, and CPD programs — directly overlapping with IAPC&M's UK base and individual/course accreditation.
• International Association of Coaching (IAC): IAC provides individual coach certification (IAC Certified Coach) and master certified distinctions with capability-based assessments — closely comparable to IAPC&M's capability-driven Practitioner through Fellow levels.
• Worldwide Association of Business Coaches (WABC): WABC accredits business coaches with credentialed (CBC), certified (ChBC), and master (MCBC) levels and offers business coach training program approvals — directly parallel to IAPC&M's individual and course accreditation.
• Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE): CCE offers board certified coach credentials (BCC) and training program approvals and is itself a credentialing body, making it structurally analogous to IAPC&M as a non-profit accreditation organization in the coaching field.
• International Coach Federation (ICF) UK Chapter: ICF's UK chapter provides a local-market credentialing and chapter-based member experience, competing for the same UK-based individual coaches and training providers that IAPC&M serves from London.

Broad incumbents

• Coach U: Coach U is a long-established US coach training and credentialing organization that combines training program delivery with individual accreditation — overlapping with IAPC&M's training provider accreditation and individual levels.
• BetterUp: BetterUp is a US-headquartered enterprise coaching platform that employs and credentials its own coach network — a broader incumbent in the same coaching space with overlapping interest in coach quality standards.

Regional players

• Noomi (Nordic Coaching Network): Noomi is a Nordic-region coaching accreditation and membership organization operating primarily in Sweden and the Nordics — comparable in accreditation model but serving a different geographic market than IAPC&M's global footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/iapcmservices
• TikToktiktok.com/@iapc_m?lang=en

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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