Accreditation & Affiliations
As the organization that established the coaching category and founded the first training industry, the Co-Active Training Institute has rigorously developed programs that have earned the most trusted accreditation and respected affiliations around the world.
Through these renowned accreditation and affiliations, our programs set the industry standard for quality, global recognition, college equivalence, and scientific efficacy.
Accreditations
The International Coach Federation, established in 1995, is the worldwide leader dedicated to advancement of the coaching profession through specifying the minimum standards, providing independent certification, and developing a global network of credentialed coaches.
Our CTI founders’ involvement with the ICF from its very inception has resulted in a significant influence on the industry, including much of the ICF framework of coaching competencies and ethics. CTI was the very first coach training organization to be accredited by the ICF. Each of our core courses is accredited and our full program, which consists of the core courses and certification, is a Level 2 ICF Accredited Coach Training Program.
ICF Accreditation Hours
Every CTI program delivers internationally recognized ICF contact hours to support your professional development and credential journey.
Co-Active Foundations provides an 8-hour transformational experience that serves as your entry point into the Co-Active approach.
Ignite the Practice (CAP Credential) delivers 52 ACC hours through an immersive 5-day journey. You’ll earn 35 synchronous hours of experiential learning plus 17 asynchronous hours of self-paced development.
Option B Enhancement for Ignite the Practice adds 11 additional mentor coaching hours, providing complete preparation for your ACC credential application.
Deepen the Work (CPCC Credential) provides comprehensive certification preparation with 96.5 synchronous contact hours plus 10.5 hours of personalized mentor coaching. This intensive program positions you for both CPCC and ICF PCC credentials.
All programs exceed ICF requirements, ensuring you receive globally respected training that transforms both your professional capabilities and personal effectiveness.
Graduates of our ICF-accredited Coach Training Program who receive the Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) designation are also eligible to pursue additional certification through the ICF. Ranging from Associated Certified Coach (ACC) to Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Master Certified Coach (MCC), qualification for each ICF credential involves meeting an ICF-specified set of required hours of coach training and experience.
Affiliations & Awards
Institute of Coaching (IOC)
The Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the integrity and credibility of the coaching profession by bridging science and best coaching practices. The IOC advances research by awarding $100,000 a year in Harnisch Grants for coaching research projects.
CTI joined forces with the IOC in June 2012 to bring the art and practice of coaching together with the science that supports its efficacy. As a benefit of this partnership, CTI students and graduates are eligible for a discounted membership to the IOC’s global coaching community, the Institute of Coaching Professional Association (ICPA). This association brings together professionals and leaders in the field to disseminate coaching best practices based on a scientific backbone needed to validate this powerful tool for human transformation and growth.
Want to Learn More?
For more information about how our training corresponds to ICF credentials, download the information sheet.