EMCC Coaching Certification
EMCC is the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (website). EMCC is one of the major coaching bodies, alongside ICF and CCE.
The EMCC exists to develop, promote and set the expectation of best practice in mentoring and coaching across Europe and beyond, for the benefit of society. Their vision is to be the “go to” body in mentoring and coaching.
EMCC Coaching Credentials
EMCC provides a variety of accreditations, which are outlined below. Please note that Coacharya’s programs can be used for the EIA Practitioner (Basic program) and EIA Senior Practitioner (Advanced program).
European Individual Accreditation (EIA)
The benchmark quality accreditation for on-going application of competence of individual mentors and coaches, the EIA recognises mentors/coaches who maintain a professional level based on the EMCC Competency Framework. The EIA is valid for five years at which point renewal is required.
There are four levels to the EMCC EIA Coaching Certification – Foundation, Practitioner, Senior Practitioner and Master.
Contact Us About Coach Training
Thinking about joining a coach training program? Please get in touch. We’re here to help.
Requirements for EMCC EIA
The following are detailed requirements for all four levels of EIA credentials from EMCC. Coacharya is accredited to deliver training for the Practitioner and Senior Practitioner levels.
| FOUNDATION | PRACTITIONER | SENIOR PRACTITIONER | MASTER PRACTITIONER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRACTICE | ||||
| Length of experience | 1 year (from first practising as a mentor/coach) |
3 years (from first practising as a mentor/coach) |
5 years (from first practising as a mentor/coach) |
7 years (from first practising as a mentor/coach) |
| Number of client contact hours | 50 hours | 100 hours | 250 hours | 500 hours |
| Number of clients | 5 clients | 10 clients | 20 clients | 40 clients |
| ONGOING PRACTICE | ||||
| Client feedback | 5 within last 12 months (ending with submission date of application) |
5 within last 12 months (ending with submission date of application) |
5 within last 12 months (ending with submission date of application) |
5 within last 12 months (ending with submission date of application) |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | ||||
| Continuous Professional Development | 16 hours per year | 16 hours per year | 32 hours per year | 48 hours per year |
| Mentor/coach supervision | 1 hr per quarter | 1 hr per quarter | 1 hr per 35 hours of practice per quarter | 1 hr per 35 hours of practice per quarter |
| Reflection on practice | 5 items within last 12 months (ending with submission date of application) |
5 items within last 12 months (ending with submission date of application) |
5 items within last 12 months (ending with submission date of application) |
5 items within last 12 months (ending with submission date of application) |
| Contribution to the profession | Membership of a professional body | Membership of a professional body | Membership of a professional body | Membership of a professional body and contribution to development of mentor/coaching field |
| EVIDENCE OF COMPETENCE | ||||
| Qualification/competence described in EMCC Competence Framework (App. 4) | Submission of evidence (including non-mandatory case studies, cross-referenced with competences) | Submission of evidence (including non-mandatory case studies, cross-referenced with competences) | Submission of evidence (including non-mandatory case studies, cross-referenced with competences) | Submission of evidence (including non-mandatory case studies, cross-referenced with competences) |
EMCC Coach Training
Coacharya’s Basic and Advanced coach training program are accredited by EMCC and fulfill all the requirements of EMCC training.
Other EMCC Coaching Credentials
EMCC provides a variety of accreditations, which are outlined below. Please note that Coacharya’s programs can be used for the EIA Practitioner (Basic program) and EIA Senior Practitioner (Advanced program).
European Individual Accreditation (EIA)
The benchmark quality accreditation for on-going application of competence of individual mentors and coaches, the EIA recognises mentors/coaches who maintain a professional level based on the EMCC Competency Framework. The EIA is valid for five years at which point renewal is required.
European Quality Award (EQA)
The benchmark quality standard for mentoring/coaching training programmes, EQA ensures that successful students meet the research-based competence standards presented in the EMCC Competency Framework. The EQA is valid for five years at which point renewal is required.
European Supervision Individual Accreditation
The ESIA is a Europe-wide recognised award, which demonstrates that an individual practising as a professional mentor/coach supervisor has the appropriate level of knowledge and the ability to apply it effectively in his/her practice.
It is relevant for anyone involved in mentoring/coaching supervision, whether it is just one part of your role or a main function. The advantage of the EMCC’s accreditation process is that you can join and get accredited either as an experienced mentor/coach supervisor or early on in your supervision role.