Governance & Policies
The institutional and professional-recognition policies that support consistency, integrity, transparency and responsible governance across IGH3P®.
Clear Policies Supporting Professional Recognition
IGH3P® maintains formal policies to support the consistent administration of membership, accreditation, certification and organisational recognition.
These policies establish the principles and governance expectations that sit behind the practical requirements published elsewhere on the IGH3P® website.
Detailed eligibility criteria, recognition levels, evidence requirements, application processes and fees are maintained on the relevant public-facing accreditation, certification and training-organisation pages rather than duplicated within these policies.
How IGH3P® Approaches Governance
The governance framework is intended to support professional consistency while allowing proportionate judgement according to the recognition pathway and circumstances involved.
Integrity
Recognition and governance decisions should be made responsibly and in accordance with published professional expectations.
Consistency
Comparable applications and professional matters should be considered against consistent standards and criteria.
Proportionality
The depth of review and any action taken should reflect the nature, complexity and significance of the matter.
Transparency
Requirements and governance expectations should be communicated clearly and applied through understandable processes.
Professional Competence
Decisions affecting professional recognition should be supported by appropriate knowledge, experience and professional judgement.
Accountability
Recognition carries continuing obligations and may be subject to review where applicable standards are not maintained.
IGH3P® Governance Policies
Select a policy below to review the principles governing the relevant area of professional recognition or institutional practice.
Purpose
This policy establishes the governance principles supporting IGH3P® professional accreditation of coaches. Accreditation is intended to recognise practitioners who demonstrate that they meet the professional requirements applicable to the accreditation level sought.
Accreditation Considerations
Assessment may consider relevant evidence including:
- professional education and coach training;
- practical coaching experience;
- continuing professional development;
- ethical and professional conduct;
- reflective practice or supervision where applicable;
- supporting documentation relevant to the level sought.
Decision-Making
Applications are considered against the published requirements for the applicable accreditation level. Additional evidence or clarification may be requested where necessary to reach a reasoned decision.
Continuing Recognition
Accredited coaches are expected to continue meeting the ethical, professional and continuing-development requirements associated with their recognised status.
Purpose
This policy establishes the governance framework for IGH3P® accreditation and certification of professional mentors.
Recognition Considerations
Assessment may include evidence relating to:
- mentoring education and professional development;
- practical mentoring experience;
- professional competence;
- ethical conduct and appropriate boundaries;
- reflective practice or supervision where applicable;
- continuing professional development.
Professional Responsibility
Recognised mentors are expected to practise within the boundaries of their competence and to maintain the professional obligations associated with their recognition status.
Purpose
This policy establishes the governance framework for the certification and accreditation of coaching and mentoring courses submitted to IGH3P® for professional recognition.
Areas of Review
Course recognition may consider:
- curriculum structure and professional relevance;
- learning objectives and intended outcomes;
- teaching and facilitation methods;
- trainer qualifications and professional competence;
- learner assessment methods;
- ethical standards and learner support;
- quality-assurance and evaluation processes.
Recognition of the Course
Certification or accreditation applies to the course reviewed and does not automatically confer individual professional accreditation or certification on every learner who completes it.
Ongoing Standards
Recognised course providers are expected to maintain the standards upon which recognition was granted and to notify IGH3P® of material changes where required.
Purpose
This policy establishes the governance framework for IGH3P® recognition of organisations delivering coaching, mentoring or related professional education and development programmes.
Organisational Review May Consider
- programme structure and curriculum;
- learning objectives and outcomes;
- trainer or facilitator competence;
- assessment and evaluation processes;
- learner support arrangements;
- ethical and professional standards;
- complaints and quality-assurance procedures;
- evidence of continuing review and improvement.
Recognition Responsibilities
Recognised organisations are responsible for maintaining appropriate programme quality, professional standards and governance arrangements throughout the period of recognition.
Material Changes
Significant changes to recognised provision may require notification, additional evidence or further review where those changes affect the basis on which recognition was granted.
Purpose
The Staff Code of Conduct establishes expectations for individuals acting on behalf of IGH3P® in administrative, professional, assessment or governance capacities.
Staff Are Expected To
- act professionally, honestly and with integrity;
- treat applicants, members, colleagues and the public fairly and respectfully;
- maintain appropriate confidentiality;
- protect personal, professional and organisational information;
- avoid or disclose conflicts of interest;
- act within the boundaries of their role and competence;
- apply relevant IGH3P® requirements consistently;
- maintain appropriate professional knowledge and competence;
- comply with applicable law and organisational requirements.
Confidentiality & Impartiality
Staff involved in accreditation, certification, complaints or other professional decisions should maintain confidentiality and avoid participation where a conflict of interest could reasonably call impartiality into question.
Purpose
This policy supports the selection of appropriately qualified and experienced individuals for professional, assessment and governance responsibilities within IGH3P®.
Selection Considerations May Include
- relevant professional qualifications;
- professional accreditation or certification;
- practical professional experience;
- subject-matter knowledge;
- assessment or quality-assurance experience where relevant;
- ethical and professional standing;
- continuing professional development;
- suitability for the responsibilities of the role.
Verification
Professional credentials or experience may be verified where appropriate to the nature and responsibility of the role.
Continuing Suitability
Individuals undertaking professional or assessment roles should continue to maintain the competence and professional standing appropriate to those responsibilities.
Different Roles Within One Professional Framework
Governance policies describe how IGH3P® administers professional recognition and organisational responsibilities.
Professional Standards and the Code of Ethics describe the expectations placed upon recognised professionals and members in their professional practice.
Explore Professional Standards →Governance Supporting Trust in Professional Recognition
Clear policies, professional standards and accountability procedures work together to support consistency, fairness and confidence in IGH3P® professional recognition.