The Coaching Academy is an established international professional forum dedicated to the development and advancement of coaching practice. The academy is based upon the search for excellence and integrity in coaching and is recognised as the benchmark in coaching.

Accreditation and membership of the Coaching Academy is obtained through qualification in the coaching skills and practical experience.

The Academy can be attended by individuals on a public course or Development 1st can work within your company, running in-house training programmes, and assisting you with implementation of ongoing coaching programmes.

Membership of the Development 1st Academy functions in a number of beneficial ways. Firstly, as a focal point for coaches to share experiences and learning in order to update and develop their skills on an ongoing basis. Secondly, in providing a forum for individual coaches with highly specialised knowledge to market their skills to a worldwide client base.