{"id":2373,"date":"2011-10-17T06:03:51","date_gmt":"2011-10-17T06:03:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.centerforcoachingcertification.com\/coachingblog\/?p=2373"},"modified":"2013-08-23T17:24:52","modified_gmt":"2013-08-23T17:24:52","slug":"test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/test\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing a Coach Part 4"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is much discussion as to whether training should be required of coaches.\u00a0 Those against training say that many untrained coaches provide good service.\u00a0 It seems good coach-specific training would simply enhance the quality and professionalism.\u00a0 Another point made is that training stifles creativity.\u00a0 Good coach training programs<\/a> encourage creativity in the process.\u00a0 Some express concern over the quality of the training.\u00a0 There are many training programs and which one provides the certification does make a difference.<\/p>\n

According to a study by the Harvard Business Review, 70% assign some level of value to coach training.\u00a0 Good coach training programs discuss the parameters of coaching compared to other professions.\u00a0 While ethics seems to be a given; only some coach training programs discuss ethics and provide a Code of Ethics for coaches. \u00a0Effective coach training programs teach tools and techniques designed to develop the Core Competencies as published by the International Coach Federation (ICF).<\/p>\n

When a coach<\/a> has sought training and earned a certification they are demonstrating the value they place on learning, improving, and providing a quality service.\u00a0 Ask a prospective coach if they are trained and ask them about their training program.\u00a0 Visit the website of the coach training to ensure your comfort level with the quality of their professional development.<\/p>\n

In the next blog post the outcomes of good coach training, ethics and skill, are discussed in further detail.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There is much discussion as to whether training should be required of coaches.\u00a0 Those against training say that many untrained coaches provide good service.\u00a0 It … <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2373","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","latest_post"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\t\t\n