Organisation & Programme Accreditation
Independent recognition for organisations delivering structured coaching or mentoring programmes and committed to quality education, professional standards, ethical practice and continuous improvement.
Recognising Quality Coaching & Mentoring Provision
IGH3P® Organisation & Programme Accreditation provides a structured framework for reviewing coaching and mentoring programmes delivered within organisations, businesses and other professional environments.
The review considers how the programme is designed, delivered, assessed and evaluated, alongside the professional standards and quality-assurance processes supporting the provision.
Recognition is intended to provide external assurance that the organisation has established a considered and professionally responsible approach to coaching or mentoring development.
Certification or Accreditation?
IGH3P® provides two organisational recognition options, allowing organisations to select the level of review that is most appropriate to their programme and objectives.
Programme Certification
Certification provides formal recognition that a coaching or mentoring programme has been reviewed against defined IGH3P® requirements relating to its structure, content, learning objectives and delivery.
Programme Accreditation
Accreditation involves a broader and more comprehensive evaluation of the programme, including its educational design, assessment, outcomes, quality processes and continuing commitment to professional standards.
What IGH3P® Reviews
Organisational recognition considers the programme as a whole rather than focusing on a single element in isolation.
Programme Design
The structure, scope, duration and delivery approach of the coaching or mentoring programme.
Curriculum & Content
The professional knowledge, concepts, skills and learning content included within the programme.
Learning Objectives
Clear and measurable learning outcomes aligned with the purpose of the programme and participant development.
Delivery
How learning is facilitated and whether the delivery approach appropriately supports the stated outcomes.
Assessment & Evaluation
The processes used to evaluate participant learning, development, programme effectiveness and outcomes.
Quality & Professional Standards
The policies, oversight, ethical expectations and quality processes supporting responsible programme delivery.
Coaching & Mentoring Programmes
The underlying quality framework is shared, while the evidence submitted should reflect the purpose and professional context of the particular programme.
Coaching Programme Recognition
For organisations using structured coaching programmes to support leadership, performance, professional development or organisational capability.
- Programme structure, scope and intended participants
- Coaching curriculum and professional competencies
- Learning and development objectives
- Coach qualifications and professional capability
- Participant assessment or outcome evaluation
- Ethical standards and confidentiality arrangements
Mentoring Programme Recognition
For organisations delivering formal mentoring programmes designed to support professional development, knowledge transfer, progression or organisational learning.
- Programme structure and mentoring purpose
- Mentor preparation and matching processes
- Clear expectations for mentors and mentees
- Learning and developmental objectives
- Evaluation of mentoring outcomes and participant experience
- Ethical standards, boundaries and confidentiality
What Your Organisation May Need to Provide
The documentation requested will depend on the programme and recognition pathway, but applicants should be prepared to provide evidence sufficient to demonstrate how the programme operates in practice.
From Application to Decision
The depth of evaluation varies according to whether certification or accreditation is sought, but the overall process follows a clear professional sequence.
Application
Submit the relevant organisational application and identify the programme or programmes seeking recognition.
Documentation
Provide the requested programme materials, policies and supporting evidence.
Review
The submission is reviewed against the applicable IGH3P® recognition criteria.
Evaluation
Additional evidence, clarification, discussion or other evaluation may be requested where appropriate.
Decision
A recognition decision is made and the organisation is informed of the outcome and any applicable conditions.
More Than a Recognition Mark
Organisational accreditation or certification can support credibility, quality assurance and continued development when it reflects a meaningful independent review process.
Independent Validation
Demonstrate that your programme has undergone review by an external professional body rather than relying solely on internal evaluation.
Professional Credibility
Provide participants, employees and stakeholders with additional assurance regarding the professional standards supporting your programme.
Quality Assurance
Use the review process to examine programme design, delivery, assessment and quality systems against a structured framework.
Continuous Improvement
External review can identify opportunities to strengthen programme quality, learning outcomes and professional practice.
Professional Recognition
Communicate recognised status appropriately within your organisation and to relevant external audiences.
Public Verification
Where applicable, recognised organisations may be included within the IGH3P® public directory for independent verification of status.
Recognition Must Be Maintained
Accreditation and certification represent an ongoing commitment to maintaining the standards on which recognition was granted. Recognised organisations are expected to maintain appropriate programme quality, professional standards and relevant policies throughout the period of recognition and to cooperate with applicable review or renewal requirements.
Is Your Coaching or Mentoring Programme Ready for Review?
Review the recognition criteria and prepare the documentation that demonstrates how your programme is designed, delivered, evaluated and supported by professional standards.