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The coaching field is experiencing a big boom. In fact, according to the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the industry is expected to experience a 6.7% average yearly growth rate from 2016 to 2022!<\/p>\n

This influx of coaches is an amazing step toward improving the health, wellness, and personal development of people all over the world. With the rise of the coaching industry, it\u2019s inevitable that more training programs will crop up, all promising to train the best future coaches. More choices is great\u2014but can also be confusing!<\/p>\n

Should You Join an Accredited Coach Training Program?<\/h2>\n

One of the most pressing questions future coaches will encounter when choosing a training program is whether or not they should enroll in an accredited training program.<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s not required that Life Coaches receive an education from an accredited program, at Health Coach Institute, we do recommend it<\/strong>. We think that anyone who\u2019s serious about launching a successful Life Coaching career should complete a comprehensive certification program that has been accredited by a third party entity (meaning it has passed a rigorous review process and provides a robust curriculum that covers core coaching competencies).<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll talk about why we think that\u2019s important in much more detail below, but first let\u2019s talk about what accreditation is and why it matters.<\/p>\n

Why Are Accredited Life Coaching Programs Important?<\/h2>\n

A training school or program becomes accredited when an independent organization or governing body grants it official authorization. As such, its graduates will be deemed qualified as professional coaches. When you enroll in an accredited Life Coach training program, you\u2019ll know that you\u2019re receiving a sound education that includes a comprehensive curriculum, taught by top-notch trainers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Set Up for Long Term Coaching Success by Receiving an Accredited Certification<\/h3>\n

An accredited program has essentially received a seal of approval ensuring that it will deliver everything students need to provide the highest quality coaching to clients. When you choose an accredited program, you can feel complete confidence that you\u2019re setting yourself (and your future clients) up for long-term success.<\/p>\n

If you want to become a stellar Life Coach who empowers clients to make lasting, transformational change, a great accredited training program can help set you apart from other coaches out there. In short, a great training program will help you become a masterful coach.<\/p>\n

One of our Clarity Coaches would love to tell you about Health Coach Institute\u2019s world-class Life Coach training. Click here to schedule an appointment today!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Who Accredits Life Coach Training Programs?<\/h2>\n

The ICF is the gold standard in coaching accreditation for training programs. It\u2019s the world\u2019s leading organization, striving to advance and improve the coaching industry, offering credentialing for both training programs and coaches.<\/p>\n

ICF works to:<\/p>\n