What is this new proposed credentialing system of the LIVCON RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL?
The LIVCON RESERACH INTERNATIONAL is holding several open calls and conducting additional conversations in order to collect feedback on offering:

1. One professional coach credential that would meet the ISO 17024 standard; and
2. Potentially a senior credential/distinction that would recognize a skill in either application or specialty skills of coaching. This credential/distinction may adopt a different methodology and may or may not be ISO-compliant.

What is ISO?

ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO member bodies). Organizations such as ISO have developed industry accepted standards and best practices that provide guidance and direction for credentialing programs.

An examination of other credentialing bodies indicates that the credibility of their credential is enhanced through the adoption of objective, valid, reliable, and secure testing systems. The adoption of respected standards and best practices, such as those of ISO, has the potential to add credibility and improve the strategic position of the LIVCON RESERACH INTERNATIONAL Credential.

How will the ISO standard be used to enhance the LIVCON RESERACH INTERNATIONAL Credentialing program?

For the purposes of the Livcon Reserach International, the ISO standard 17024 serves as a framework for a credentialing program that meets globally recognized standards and procedures of operation. It does not dictate the specific content or prerequisites required to be granted a credential; rather it provides guidance which promotes the operation of a consistent, objective, and credible program.

Why is the LIVCON RESERACH INTERNATIONAL changing the existing process?

Credentialing is about achieving professional status, ensuring ongoing education, and professional coaches making a commitment to staying current with knowledge and practice. Our current system was developed over 10 years ago by visionary coaches and educators when LIVCON RESERACH INTERNATIONAL and coaching were both in their infancy. It is now time to build on the excellent foundation we have to ensure that our credential is globally consistent, fair and administered in a timely fashion for our worldwide membership.

Over the past several years, we have heard concerns from members about our current credentialing system related to fairness, consistency and capacity. Our work using the ISO standards as a framework over the past two years has allowed us to validate our competencies, begin to better articulate the knowledge base that supports the competencies, improve our current processes and more clearly understand the requirements and credential for the future.

How did this proposed plan come about?