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<\/p>\nBy Diana Fritts <\/p>\n
Obtaining a certification is valuable in any profession, and coaching is no different. In such a rapidly growing industry, showing your commitment to your career through further training and certification is crucial to remain competitive. For example, consider Maryville University<\/a>\u2019s report that there is a growing demand for training specialists who can help bring about organizational change, whether it\u2019s for personal development or technological innovation. Whichever profession you choose, training makes sense.<\/p>\n There are plenty of benefits that a coaching certification can bring and understanding the impact of getting a coaching certification will help one determine whether to get one or not. Read on to discover why getting a certification is important.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a stamp of excellence and self-accomplishment<\/strong><\/p>\n A study from researchers at Ume\u00e5 University<\/a> note that certification makes one feel and look good. In other words, certification provides a way to challenge one’s capabilities, provide self-actualization, and a sense of worth as it signals the competence of the owner. Whether you get an Associate Certified Coach (ACC), Professional Certified Coach (PCC), or Master Certified Coach (MCC) all will signify that you\u2019ve gone through a specific number of hours of coach-specific training from an International Coaching Federation-accredited program.<\/p>\n It can keep you ahead of the game<\/strong><\/p>\n The best thing about getting a coaching certification is that it keeps you ahead of competitors. Compared to other coaches without certification, you will look more credible to a client. Not to mention, writers from HuffPost<\/a> note that holding an industry-recognized certification, such as an ICF Certification, can help you grow your skills, knowledge, and proficiency \u2014 even if you\u2019ve been in the industry for years.<\/p>\n Corporations and clients prefer it<\/strong><\/p>\n Certifications don\u2019t just help a coach, they help a company too. Aside from helping the coach advance within a company, it can also help employers evaluate potential new hires and employees, analyze job performance, and even motivate employees to enhance their skills and knowledge. Not to mention, companies may trust an individual more if they have submitted to a combination of accredited training, coaching hours, and assessment and compliance for standards of practice.<\/p>\n