Sunday 7 May 2017

How To Choose Wisely Among Business Coaching Programs

By Carolyn Davis


Business coaching is quickly becoming a popular resource for companies that wish to excel and for those who wish to make this their career field. Not all training programs are the same however and you must be careful which type of program you choose. When it comes to business coaching programs you will want to do your research into the best possible choices available today.

Some have assumed the role of a business coach simply because they may have a degree in a business related field and feel that they can perform the services of coaching without any initial coach training. This is a huge mistake, the area of coaching is a specialty in itself and requires many hours of learning and training that you simply cannot get through business experience alone. You must also choose a program that offers certification in this field that is recognized in the industry among business leaders.

The one credential that is most accepted is the International Coach Federation credential from an Accredited Coach Training Program, and it is widely becoming the standard practice for many businesses to hire only coaches who have this specialized credential and training. It is a very important credential and lets the organization know that the coach they hire has had coach specific training in their field and has mastered the concepts and principles of good coaching practices.

If you come across a program that does not offer this type of certification then you would do well to pass on the offer. It would not be a good program to consider because you would not be recognized in the industry as having the proper credentials of a business coach. You must always make sure the program is ACTP and offers the ICF credential otherwise you could be wasting your time and money.

While there are some programs that offer online learning, many prefer to take this type of training in a more hands-on approach through regular classroom learning. The costs of a good coach training program will not be inexpensive and may cost several thousands of dollars to get the type of training that is accepted in the industry.

Always check to see if the training program is right for you. Many offer some type of assessment to see if this career field is a good fit for you or if you should pursue some other career field. A good coach already has some qualities about their personality that would make them a good candidate for this career field. Make sure that you have the traits needed to be successful.

Many programs offer ongoing support of their students and sometimes help them get coaching contracts with certain companies their first time out. Remember that you will be coaching business professionals who expect a certain level of professionalism and personality. You will receive this information in your initial training.

When all is said and done the decision rests with you and what you want to achieve in your career. It is all about the type of training that you get and the credentials that you obtain that will set you apart from your competition. Make sure that you get the best that is available because it will only add to your coaching business in the long run.




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