introduction to the eia: european individual accreditation...“for clients, the award of a emcc eia...

Introduction to the EIA:European Individual AccreditationCelebrating Professional Standards in Coaching and Mentoring Practice

Chandana Sanyal and Miro ValaEMCC International EIA Working Group

February 2019

14 - 15 June 2017Greenwich University, London

Inclusive for everyone Independent, impartial and non-profit making organisation Aims to bring together all interested parties including:

Designers of development programmesProviders of coaching and mentoring services (including supervision) Researchers into coaching and mentoring Buyers of coaching and mentoring

EMCC promotes the adoption of quality standards

EMCC Guiding Principles


Driving forward standards of practice through:European Quality Award (EQA) for providers of coaching and mentoring training assuring that training meets professional International and European standards

European Individual Accreditation (EIA) for coaches/mentors to accredit professional capability

European Supervision Quality Award (ESQA) for providers of supervision training assuring that training meets professional International and European Standards

European Supervision Individual Accreditation (ESIA) for Supervisors to accredit professional capability

International Standards for Mentoring and Coaching Programmes (ISMCP) awarded to organisations designing, delivering and evaluating mentoring and/or coaching programmes either ‘in-house’ or externally

EMCC is committed to:

Ensuring good practice in Mentoring and Coaching Internationally –European Quality, GLOBAL recognition

Promoting the adoption of quality standards in mentoring and coaching and supervision


Why the European Individual Accreditation (EIA)

Growing demand in the market for transparency and increase of coach/mentor credibility

Coach/mentors wanting to make a difference in the market through EMCC accreditation and professional designation

Coach/mentors striving for accreditation that recognises their professionalism


With EMCC European Quality Award (EQA):

- ‘fast track’ via EMCC Accredited Providers

- ‘fast track’ EMCC Direct Application

With equivalent qualifications e.g. ILM, CMI, International Post Graduate Programmes –

coaching, mentoring and supervision ‘fast track’

With experience (Non-EQA) e.g. coaching and/or mentoring as part of a wider leadership role

EMCC EIA Professional Designation

European Individual Accreditation (EIA)

“For clients, the award of a EMCC EIA is a mark of quality and a level of coaching standard assurance that promotes confidence in the coach they are employing as a trusted partner in the process”

EMCC Accredited Programme Provider: Case Study 2018

14 - 15 June 2017Greenwich University, LondonWhat is special about the EIA?

Independent & Rigorous Assessment – by assessor, verifier & international panel 4 Levels – from Foundation to Master PractitionerResearch Based Competence Framework and Assessment FrameworkReflective PracticeSupervisionContinuous Professional DevelopmentInclusivity


The European Individual Accreditation (EIA)

Globally recognised mentor/coach accreditation


Benefits of European Individual Accreditation (EIA)

Assures clients of the level of supervised professional practice Raises professional credibility and professional standing Distinguishes the professional working to demanding

international standards Demonstrates continually developing capability and

reflective practice Provides a framework for personal and professional

development, and motivation to maintain effective logs linked to professional dialogue

Raises the standards and credibility of our profession Is more than a qualification - the EMCC European Individual Accreditation

recognises effective application of outstanding practice

14 - 15 June 2017Greenwich University, LondonRESEARCH eg RIDLER REPORT

Organisations interviewed for the report “see accreditation as an important milestone for

a coach …….”.

The percentage of organisations requiring individual accreditation by a professional coaching body has

increased significantly since 2016

Over time more organisations are valuing coaches undertaking an individual accreditation process in addition to

having a coaching qualification

‘The Ridler Report is the world’s leading source of

insight into current and future trends in executive coaching….’

Doug Ready, President, ICEDR (International Consortium for Executive

Development Research)

14 - 15 June 2017Greenwich University, LondonEIA assessment criteria

Practice

1

Length of experience (years) (Client contact hours) Number of clientsReflective Log items – from practice, CPD, supervision, client feedback, etc Client Feedback items (last 12 months)

Professional development

2

CPD hours (last 12 months)Supervision hoursContribution to the Profession(only for Master level)Membership of EMCC/other body – Adherence to Code of Ethics

Competence

3

EQA qualification or equivalent qualification

Oror Evidence against EMCC Competence Framework - Case Study (recommended, not compulsory)

14 - 15 June 2017Greenwich University, LondonEMCC competence framework

Understanding self

Commitment to self-development

Managing the contract

Building the relationship

Evaluation

Use of models and techniques

Outcome and action orientation

Enabling insight and learning

1

2

3

45

6

7

8

Framework

14 - 15 June 2017Greenwich University, LondonEIA requirements per level

Levels of Coach/ Mentor Accreditation Foundation Practitioner Senior Practitioner Master Practitioner

PRACTICE (the minimum requirements shown below)COMPLETED PRACTICELength of experience 1 year 3 years 5 years 7 yearsNumber client contact hours 50 hours 100 hours 250 hours 500 hours

Number of clients 5 clients 10 clients 20 clients 40 clientsONGOING PRACTICEClient feedback 5 within last 12 months 5 within last 12 months 5 within last 12 months 5 within last 12 months

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTContinuous Professional Development 16 hours per year 16 hours per year 32 hours per year 48 hours per year

Coach Mentor Supervision’ 1 hr / per quarter 1 hr / quarter 1 hr / 35 hrs practice (min quarterly)

1 hr / 35 hrs practice (min quarterly)

Reflection on practice 5 items within last 12 months 5 items within last 12 months 5 items within last 12 months 5 items within last 12 months

Contribution to the profession Membership of aprofessional body

Membership of aprofessional body

Membership of aprofessional body

Membership of a professional body and Contributes to development of

mentoring/coaching fieldQUALIFICATION COMPETENCE

Evidence of competence described in EMCC Competence Framework

EQA or equivalent training at this level or Submission of evidence





1. Become an EMCC member - if you are not already2. Arrange a dialogue with one of our VOLUNTEER MENTORS or EQA PROVIDERS for personal support3. Ensure you keep your records:

Client practice hours Learning log notes, reflections and application of learning to practice Client feedback Supervision hours CPD hours and outcomes; ongoing learning

4. For applicants ‘with experience’ self-assess against the EMCC Competence Framework with mentor support to decide application level

5. Read the appropriate “Guide to Applying” NB for EMCC EQA Graduates: the EIA is integrated into your EQA Programme

6. Get support or further information

SubmitApplication/

EQA Provider recommends

EIA Level

1 2 3 4 5 6

Tips for applying

Thank you for your interest in EMCC Professional Designation European Individual Accreditation (EIA)

Please contact EMCC for support or further information

Chandana [email protected] [email protected]

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