Our approach is highly experiential. Participants work with real-life coaching cases drawn from their own professional and personal experiences, which are explored through reflection and feedback. The balance between theory and practice throughout the program is approximately 25% theory and 75% practical application. Outside the classroom, participants are encouraged to read, study, and practice extensively.

The program is built around fundamental coaching principles, including developing awareness and insight, taking and sharing responsibility, building partnerships based on equality, and maintaining a strong focus on meaningful results.

Participants are expected to systematically reflect on their learning experiences by maintaining a learning journal throughout the program. In addition, they apply their learning in practice by conducting at least 12 coaching sessions.

Coaching Principles

• Awareness
• Insight
• Taking and sharing responsibility
• Partnership and equality
• Results orientation

In Part 1 of the program, you will develop the essential skills required for results-oriented professional coaching. This part focuses on the technical and practical foundations of coaching, with particular attention to the art of asking powerful questions, establishing effective coaching agreements, and facilitating coaching conversations that lead to meaningful outcomes.

Certification is based on continuous observation throughout the program, combined with a portfolio that includes reflections on 12 coaching sessions and three professional books. Upon successful completion, you will receive the Postgraduate (Post-HBO) Diploma – Certified Professional Coach – Part 1 (Professional Competence).

With your diploma and the required coaching experience, you will meet the educational requirements for credentialing as an ACC-level coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and as a Practitioner-level coach with NOBCO/EMCC Global.

Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:

• Conduct professional coaching conversations with confidence.
• Coach through awareness and personal responsibility, enabling clients to discover their own solutions.
• Apply results-oriented coaching within professional and organizational contexts.
• Support individuals in achieving meaningful personal and professional development.
• Meet the educational requirements for ICF ACC and NOBCO/EMCC Global Practitioner accreditation.
• Receive a Post-HBO Diploma – Certified Professional Coach – Part 1 (Professional Competence).
• Receive an ICF Level 1 / EMCC EQA diploma at ACC / Practitioner level.

After successfully completing Certified Professional Coach – Part 1, you are eligible to continue with Part 2 of the Certified Professional Coach program, where you will further deepen your coaching expertise and professional practice.

This program is designed for professionals who are already working with coaching—or who aspire to do so—and are looking for a solid foundation in professional coaching practice.

A reasonable level of life and work experience is recommended. In addition, we value common sense, empathy, curiosity, a willingness to learn, and the ability to think critically.

The program is particularly suitable for professionals who see coaching as an important part of their role, including:

• Leaders and managers
• Directors and executives
• HR professionals and People & Culture specialists
• Trainers and facilitators
• Educators, teachers, and lecturers
• Professional coaches and mentors
• Consultants
• Occupational health, career transition, and reintegration professionals

Entry Requirements

To participate in this program, you are expected to meet the following requirements:

• You have a higher professional education (Bachelor’s) level of thinking and working, or an equivalent level through education and/or professional experience.
• You have the opportunity to conduct coaching conversations with a variety of clients as part of your practical learning.
• You are willing to discuss any personal or professional circumstances that could affect your ability to successfully complete the program.

Admission Interview

After your registration has been received, you will be invited to an online admission interview. During this conversation, we will discuss your learning objectives and areas for development, as well as your opportunities to gain practical coaching experience within your own professional or personal environment.

The admission interview is free of charge and helps ensure that the program is a good fit for your learning goals and professional ambitions.

By completing this program, you will meet the educational requirements to pursue professional credentials with both the International Coaching Federation (ICF) at the ACC level and NOBCO/EMCC Global at the Foundation and/or Practitioner level.

For NOBCO/EMCC Global, you also have the opportunity to complete your individual accreditation directly through our institute. This integrated certification pathway is known as Embedded EIA.

Embedded EIA

EIA stands for EMCC Global Individual Accreditation. In the Netherlands, this internationally recognised credential is awarded through NOBCO, the Dutch member organisation of EMCC Global. The EIA framework consists of four accreditation levels that recognise a coach’s professional competence and experience.

Since 1 January 2024, our institute has been authorised to award the Embedded EIA directly as part of our accredited EQA programs. This means that, instead of submitting a separate application to NOBCO/EMCC Global after completing your training, you can work towards your EMCC Global Individual Accreditation (EIA) during and immediately following the program, with guidance and support from our faculty.

If you would like to learn more about the Embedded EIA pathway or register for this certification process, please send us an email at info@associatievoorcoaching.com or schedule an online appointment here.