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Since its formation, APSATS has warmly invited coaches into our professional community—because we believe that high standards for qualified training, consultation and certification can (and do!) equip coaches to provide ethical, effective and partner-sensitive care. To understand APSATS’ requirements for coach training and certification, please read this entire document, including:
Any coach wishing to receive training in APSATS’ Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model (MPTM Training) must first be educated through a coach training program that is accredited by either the International Coaching Federation (ICF) or the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE), and must also join the International Coaching Federation as an active member. Coaches must predetermine their training eligibility as follows:
Before you register for MPTM Training, it is your responsibility to:
A. Verify your APSATS-eligible coach education (see 1.1 below).
B. Join or renew your ICF Membership (see 1.2 below).
C. Secure documentation for your APSATS-eligible coach education (see 1.3 below).
D. Secure documentation for your ICF Membership (see 1.4 below).
E. Submit your documentation of your APSATS-eligible coach education and ICF Membership Certificate to us below by clicking on "Begin with Pre-Registration".
F. Wait for confirmation from APSATS.
G. Register for MPTM Training.
When we receive your documentation, we will review your documents. After review, we will respond with confirmation if you are qualified to register for MPTM Training. If you believe you meet the criteria as written but cannot verify or secure supporting documentation, please contact info@apsats.org for support.
1.1. Verify, Then Send, Your Coach Education
Before submitting your registration for MPTM Training, a coach must complete, document and verify a total 60+ hours of APSATS-eligible coach education; APSATS-eligible education includes coach training programs that are accredited by either the International Coaching Federation (ICF) or Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE).
Please note that you are not yet eligible to register for MPTM Training if either of the following criteria is true: (a) you have begun your coach education, but will not receive your certificate(s) of completion for 60+ hours BEFORE the start date for MPTM Training; (b) your coach training program(s) are not accredited through either the International Coaching Federation (as verified here) or the Center for Credentialing & Education (as verified here) and therefore do not meet standards for APSATS-eligible coach education.
Coaches must provide their Certificate(s) of Completion, issued upon graduation from one or more APSATS-eligible coach training program(s) as detailed above, documenting a total 60+ hours of coach education.
Once you have this documentation ready, please complete the MPTM Pre-Registration below.
1.2. Join or renew your ICF Membership, Then Send to APSATS
APSATS requires that any candidate applying to become credentialed as a Certified Partner Coach (CPC) first secure active ICF Membership. ICF Membership is required for both ICF-credentialed coaches and International coaches. By joining the International Coaching Federation as an active member, you (a) agree to uphold ICF’s Code of Ethics, (b) are supported by opportunities to network with other professional coaches, and (c) are provided with free and discounted opportunities for current and continuing coach education. You can join ICF by clicking here: https://coachingfederation.org/professional-coaches/how-to-join-icf
Coaches must provide their ICF Membership Certificate, which can be downloaded from your ICF Member Profile.
If you are an established CCE-credentialed coach, please send a copy of your BCC Code of Ethics.
This document will be submitted with your Certificate(s) of Completion if you're an ICF Coach.
1.3. Wait for Confirmation from APSATS
When we receive your verified documentation as outlined (see 1.2 through 1.3 above), APSATS will respond with confirmation that you are ready to register for MPTM Training.
1.4. Register for the MPTM Training!
Congrats! Now that you’ve verified your coach education, secured and submitted all required documentation, and received confirmation from APSATS regarding your eligibility, we’re eager to welcome you into our APSATS family of MPTM trainees!
After successful completion of MPTM Training, any coach wishing to apply for your credential as an APSATS Certified Partner Coach (CPC) must also meet additional eligibility qualifications. REMINDER: Certification is designed to take place (a) no earlier than 9 months and (b) no later than 24 months following completion of MPTM Training. Coaches must predetermine their training eligibility as follows:
2.1: Secure Your ICF or CCE Credential
APSATS requires that any candidate applying to become credentialed as a Certified Partner Coach (CPC) first hold an active credential issued by one of the following two organizations: International Coaching Federation (ACC, PCC or MCC), or the Center for Credentialing and Education (BCC). Please note that you will be required to submit your ACC, PCC, MCC or BCC certificate with all other application documents.
Check here for ICF credentialing requirements:
https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/credentials-paths
Check here for CCE credentialing requirements:
https://www.cce-global.org/credentialing/bcc/requirements.
2.2: Gather all Supporting Documents
APSATS requires that any candidate applying to become credentialed as a Certified Partner Coach (CPC) first gather all supporting documentation for submission. When you are close to meeting these requirements and are ready to apply for certification, you make fill out and submit the Coach Certification Form.
Verification of 125 hours of face-to-face therapy with partners of sex addicts and/or couples
Primary Consultation Supervisor evaluation (Provided by your Primary Consultation Supervisor)
Provide two professional references (This excludes your APSATS Supervisors)
Complete written case study
ICF Credentials: ACC, PCC, MCC or BCC certificate
ICF Membership Certificate (ICF Coaches Only)
Copy of your certifying body's Code of Ethics (BCC Coaches Only)
Coach Training Program Verification of 60 hours: Copy of Coaching Certificate(s) must include a minimum of 60 coaching hours
Proof of liability insurance
Certificate of Completion from APSATS MPTM Training
Up-to-date resume
Payment of a $200 application fee.
