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Professional bodies and other organisations that recognise the International Academy & Centres training

A number of professional bodies approve, accredit or recognise the programmes run by the International Academy for Professional Development in association with the Centre for Coaching, Centre for Stress Management and our other associated training faculties. Full details below. ​

For more information about what accreditation means, please visit our explanatory webpage
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ASSOCIATION FOR COACHING
The Association for Coaching was founded in 2002. The Centre for Coaching, International Academy for Professional Development is an organisational member. The Association has a Register of Members and a list of qualified coaches. The Association runs training and networking events and publishes a newsletter and journal. Our centre runs the Advanced Diploma in Coaching which is an Association for Coaching Accredited Diploma in Coach Training which provides sufficient training for foundation coach accreditation.

ASSOCIATION FOR RATIONAL EMOTIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY
AREBT is the professional body for Rational-emotive and Rational emotive behaviour therapists, counsellors, coaches and practitioners in the United Kingdom and beyond. Its aims are: 

1. To promote and develop the science of RET/REBT at all levels. 
2. To develop and maintain nationally recognised standards. 
3. To provide information and advice. 

The benefits for membership are professional qualifications, accredited status, a journal, continual professional development and entry on a National Register for REBT therapists and counsellors. AREBT approves the REBT programmes at the UK Centre for Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, Faculty of Cognitive Behavioural & Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and the Centre for Stress Management.

 

BRITISH PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY
The British Psychological Society is the representative body for psychology and psychologists in the UK. It has national responsibility for the development, promotion and application of psychology for the public good, and promotes the efficiency and usefulness of its members by maintaining a high standard of professional education and knowledge. The Centre for Coaching and Centre for Stress Management programmes are Approved by the British Psychological Society Learning Centre for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Approved programmes include Certificate in Coaching, Certificate in Stress Management, Certificate in Coaching Psychology, Diploma in Coaching and Diploma in Coaching Psychology.

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR COACHING PSYCHOLOGY
This is the leading international body for the coaching psychology field. It is an international professional membership body established to further the discipline and profession of coaching psychology. The Centre has achieved Approved Centre Status with the Society therefore our courses are recognised by the Society.
Website: www.isfcp.net

INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP

The Institute of Leadership (IoL) is a leading professional body. Join their unique learning experience, access 1000’s of leadership resources, and become a professional. The IoL has a coach accreditation system.

By attending our IoL Development Programmes, our Learners become eligible to join the Institute of Leadership at Associate and Full Member levels. Successful completion of the 5-day Coaching Development Programme or the 5-day Psychological Coaching Programme  provides eligibility at Associate Membership Level of the Institute of Leadership (subject to completion of the administrative forms). Successful completion of both programmes provides eligibility of the Institute at Full Membership level.

INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS

Objectives: To encourage management excellence and specialist expertise; To help members achieve their personal aspirations, fulfil their career ambitions and develop their innate potential; To support lifelong learning and encourage education in management and specialist areas; To give professional recognition to the knowledge and skills of managers and specialists. Membership Applicants will be assessed on their Education, Training, Knowledge, Skill and Experience (K.S.E.) and responsibility. Due consideration will be given to those who are qualified only by practical experience. There are many people who, through no fault of their own, have not had the opportunity to gain academic qualifications during their careers. These people may also apply for membership based on their own individual merits, practical experience and position. The IMS recognises the Certificate in Professional Development programmes run by the Centre and International Academy (a Recognised Training Provider).
www.instituteofmanagementspecialists.org.uk​

 

NATIONAL REGISTER OF ADVANCED HYPNOTHERAPISTS
The International Academy for Professional Development, Centre for Stress Management and Centre for Coaching are affiliated to the NRAH. The NRAH holds a Register of Advanced Hypnotherapists. The NRAH is an accrediting member of the United Kingdom Confederation of Hypnotherapy Organisations (UKCHO). The NRAH recognises the courses run by the Academy and Centres as being suitable for the CPD of their members.

INTERNATIONAL GUILD OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPISTS

The Centre for Stress Management is a recognised training provider with programmes accredited by the International Guild of Complementary Therapists (IGCT). This can lead to full membership of the IGCT.

INTERNATIONAL STRESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (ISMA)
ISMA Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in stress management and is able to demonstrate evidence of the experience and qualifications required for the grade of membership for which they apply. ISMA recognises the Centre for Stress Management, Primary Certificate in Stress Management and higher programmes as providing eligibility for professional membership. ISMA is the leading professional body for stress management in the UK. It has branches in many countries.

OUR MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

ASSOCIATION FOR LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION

The International Academy for Professional Development (IAFPD) is an Institutional Member of the Association for Learning Development in Higher Education. The IAFPD subscribes to the aims of the Association.

EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR DISTANCE LEARNING

The International Academy for Professional Development Ltd is a member of the European Association for Distance Learning. We conform with the Quality Standards of the European Association for Distance Learning.

INSTITUTE OF HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION The Centre for Stress Management is a Corporate Member of the IHPE. The Centre recommends that learners on the stress management and health coaching programmes may benefit from joining the Institute.

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