I have a similar issue with the ICF. I see the good it does, but am flabbergasted that nearly 20 years in the trenches working with hundreds of clients counts for nothing if I want to get any of the "CCs." I went through a much more reasonably priced IAC program to get my certification. I am also an active team coach with regular projects coming in, and I have the same concerns about the Advanced Certification program, am looking at doing something through Henley instead.
Truett - interesting. I think actual coaching experience, esp with teams, along with graduate school education in addition to the other coursework, should be counted by any reputable certifying body. It becomes another barrier to entry for people who don't have the time or money to duplicate existing work.
I have a similar issue with the ICF. I see the good it does, but am flabbergasted that nearly 20 years in the trenches working with hundreds of clients counts for nothing if I want to get any of the "CCs." I went through a much more reasonably priced IAC program to get my certification. I am also an active team coach with regular projects coming in, and I have the same concerns about the Advanced Certification program, am looking at doing something through Henley instead.
Truett - interesting. I think actual coaching experience, esp with teams, along with graduate school education in addition to the other coursework, should be counted by any reputable certifying body. It becomes another barrier to entry for people who don't have the time or money to duplicate existing work.