International Accreditation and Certification

Stage One of the international Society for Coaching Psychology accreditation / certification process is now available is available to existing qualified psychologists who are members of The Society. This is a grandparenting process.

Download Routes for Accreditation/ Certification

For further information and an application form, please go to the application and dowload area of our website.

Stage Two is a portfolio system, offered to graduate members of the Society (GradMSCP), which enables them to progress towards becoming a full member of the Society by building up a portfolio of coaching psychology learning and competencies. They will then be able to work towards accredited membership status. Further details can be found in the download area of our website

The certification process will be undertaken in stages as the working party focuses on psychology qualifications from around the world. If necessary, a Regional certification system may be set up to reflect local needs. 

In the first instance, we would encourage coaching psychologists to apply for membership so The Society can keep practitioners up to date with developments. In addition, ongoing coaching psychology Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Education (CPE) and regular supervision will be an essential part of the certification process. For further information about CPD/CPD and supervision please visit our CPD/CPE webpage. 

Currently there is no certification or accreditation in countries that specifically recognise coaching psychology practitioners. The certification being developed by The Society may not be recognised by individual states or countries. However, most importantly, it will ensure that Society Accredited or Certified Coaching Psychologists have to maintain relevant annual CPD/CPE and obtain regular supervision or consultation for their work. This will benefit the practitioner, their coachees and client organisations.