About the AoEC
Unlocking potential in people and organisations globally
Coach Training. Consulting. Coaching
Founded in 1999, we are one of the world’s most certified executive coach training providers.
We believe that coaching skills are a new currency for the 21st century workplace.
We are one of the world’s most certified learning providers with triple executive coaching accreditation from the industry’s leading professional bodies – Association for Coaching (AC), European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and International Coaching Federation (ICF). Offering training for individuals or for groups in-house, our blended learning experiential programmes, are suited to different career levels and areas of expertise.
Executive coach certification for individuals and organisations.
Our executive and team coaching qualifications are suitable for future coaches, existing coaches, HR and L&D professionals, future leaders, managers at all levels and organisational development specialists.
For organisations, our priority is to help your business unlock its full potential with sustainable, lasting results. As well as in-house executive coaching certification, we offer a range of tailored solutions and products, alongside bespoke coaching services for teams, young professionals, and senior management.
We additionally serve global territories through our trusted AoEC Global Partners who are licensed to deliver AoEC accredited coach training programmes.
Certified in 2023

+ 15000
people trained in coaching skills worldwide
25
years of unlocking potential and making an impact
+ 5000
graduates of diploma level qualification
Organisations we have supported include:












Don't just take our word for it, see what others are saying...
“A great experiential course that provided a simple framework for individuals to take coaching forward. We weren’t bombarded with models and instead allowed to find our own style. Highly recommended for everyone wanting to take a first step into becoming a coach.”
Coaching Skills Certificate course participant
"An excellent programme that has great structure and content and enables people who are new to coaching to start their own personal journey as an executive coach."
Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching alumni
"I have been coaching for two years. This diploma programme has taken my coaching to the next level."
Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching alumni
Professional Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching "I have been hugely impressed at how a relatively short programme could have such an impact. The PPD has been thought provoking, challenging and encouraging. A brilliant opportunity to work with an international group of coaches and to experiment and stretch the edges of my coaching practice. As a result, I feel I now have greater trust in myself and a greater depth and connection with my clients. Thank you." alumni
"A really great course. Superb balance between theory and practice. Very supportive environment in which to learn something new - thank you!"
Gestalt Coaching Skills Workshop course participant
"I recommend this programme unreservedly. The expert co-delivery was passionate, from the heart, and based on knowledge and experience."
Systemic Team Coaching ® Certificate course participant
Recent articles:
Interview
In conversation with Lucy Tulloch
18th February 2025 by Lee Robertson
Lucy Tulloch began as the head of coach education at the AoEC in January. A passionate coach, Lucy empowers individuals…
Article
Lessons from a decade of delivering coaching solutions
18th February 2025 by Karen Smart
It has been my privilege to support the AoEC for the last 10 years as head of consultancy. My role…
Interview
Practitioner Diploma / “As a coach, I can help a client transform their lived experience”
18th February 2025 by Lee Robertson
André Bright is an accredited executive coach, architect and dancer from Sierra Leone, now based in London. With a background…