Re-accreditation Checklist:

At the start of this episode, we laid out everything you need to have in place for a smooth, stress-free re-accreditation process. Here's the full checklist to guide you:

Know your accreditation renewal period (e.g. 3 years for ICF, 5 years for EMCC)
Track your re-accreditation deadline well in advance
Complete the required number of CPD hours
Ensure your CPD meets the criteria of your accrediting body
Budget for re-accreditation costs and ongoing CPD investment
Keep your coaching log accurate and up to date
Record coaching hours clearly and ethically
Maintain structured notes for potential case studies
Understand requirements for supervision or mentor coaching
Ensure supervision or mentor coaching aligns with accreditation standards
Stay active in coaching practice to meet hour requirements
Prepare for potential audits or verification checks
Clarify requirements if progressing to the next accreditation level
Plan ahead for recordings or evidence submissions if required
Align your CPD with your professional development goals
Regularly review your progress rather than leaving it to the deadline

Have you ever felt that quiet pressure when an accreditation deadline starts creeping closer, knowing you might not have everything in place?

In this episode, we unpack what re-accreditation really involves and why it often catches coaches off guard. We move beyond the surface-level requirements and into the reality of maintaining professional coaching standards over time.

As we talk through this, we found ourselves reflecting on how easy it is to assume accreditation is a one-time milestone. In reality, it is an ongoing commitment to growth, ethics, and professional integrity. Re-accreditation is not simply about ticking boxes. It is about demonstrating that you are actively developing, learning, and showing up responsibly for your clients.

We explore the practical side of re-accreditation, including CPD requirements, coaching logs, supervision, and the financial investment involved. One of the biggest insights that stood out for me is how important it is to understand what actually counts as valid CPD, especially when different bodies like the International Coach Federation, European Mentoring and Coaching Council, and Association for Coaching all have different expectations.

There is also a deeper layer to this conversation. Re-accreditation invites reflection. It creates a moment to pause and ask: who have I become as a coach since I started? What have I learned? Where am I heading next?

We also talk about the reality that many coaches leave things too late. Trying to pull together dozens of CPD hours or reconstruct coaching logs at the last minute creates unnecessary stress. A more strategic, forward-thinking approach transforms re-accreditation into something far more valuable. It becomes a structured pathway for continuous professional development.

What we felt strongly during this conversation is that re-accreditation should not feel like a burden. When approached intentionally, it becomes a powerful tool for growth, clarity, and confidence in your coaching practice.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to re-accreditation
00:28 Why accreditation is not a one-time achievement
01:26 The reality of CPD requirements and time pressure
02:22 The responsibility of being an accredited coach
04:35 Understanding renewal periods across coaching bodies
06:21 CPD requirements and what counts
08:49 Budgeting and financial planning for re-accreditation
09:19 Coaching logs and why most coaches struggle with them
10:24 Reflection and growth through re-accreditation
11:22 Progressing to higher accreditation levels
13:00 Case studies and record keeping
16:18 Supervision and mentor coaching requirements
18:14 Ethical coaching beyond the accreditation process
19:31 Building a proactive re-accreditation plan

Key Lessons Learned

Re-accreditation is a continuous professional commitment, not a one-off milestone
Planning ahead removes stress and improves the quality of your development
Not all CPD is equal, understanding what counts is critical
Coaching logs are essential and should be maintained consistently
Supervision and mentor coaching are foundational to ethical practice
Re-accreditation is an opportunity for reflection, not only compliance
Aligning CPD with your long-term goals accelerates your growth as a coach

Keywords:

coaching re-accreditation, CPD for coaches, coach accreditation requirements, ICF re-accreditation, EMCC accreditation renewal, coaching supervision requirements, professional coaching development, coaching log requirements, mentor coaching, continuous professional development coaching,

Links & Resources:

IG Company website: https://www.igcompany.com Coaching course quiz: https://www.mycoachingcourse.com

Re-accreditation Checklist for Coaches