Progress-U recently announced the official registration of the Institute of Innovative Corporate Coaching (PIICC). Under the PIICC students are encouraged to take pro-bono coaching assignments with executives of charitable organisations. This cooperation not only helps newly established coaches build experience but also provides assistance to charities that will ultimately help benefit less fortunate communities throughout the region.
The programme has been developed in line with the standards of the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches (WABC), the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and covers the nine coaching masteries as defined by the International Association of Coaches (IAC). In addition to the intensive classroom training and practical case studies, students of the Professional Corporate Coach Certification Program (PCCCP) are also required to complete coaching assignments. They also receive feedback via teleclasses to help lead them though the practical challenges of coaching. Charlie Lang, Founder and Managing Partner of the organisation said, "We wanted to make our programme more engaging and practical. We have tested and modified the course over the last years and have received an overwhelmingly positive response from the APAC corporate community.”