Ultimately, whilst a coach doesn’t need to ‘qualify’ as a coach, there is something to be said for those that choose to receive coach training, both in regard to their mindset of wanting to be the best coach they can be, and the valuable skills and tools learned whilst studying. The rigorous assessment required by certain training schools also means that qualified coaches have demonstrated a proven coaching ability.
The ICF is the most widely recognised and reputable accrediting body that upholds standards in the coaching industry – the gold standard of coaching as it were – and accredit both coaching programmes and individual coaches. The Animas coaching course for example, is accredited by both the ICF and the Association of Coaching.