ABOUT WABC CERTIFIED LEADER-AS-COACH (CLAC)

WABC Certified Leader-as-Coach (CLAC) is a highly respected global credential designed for those within a leadership role who either have had little or no previous experience with coaching, or who already have some leader-as-coach coaching experience that they now wish to consolidate fully with best practice. Leaders-as-coaches at this level are expected to apply coaching skills, with appropriate recognition of the imbalance of power held by them and individual team members, with the goal of supporting the development, empowerment and accountability of others and improving performance in the delivery of strategic business and organizational goals and objectives.

Purpose of Credential

CLAC:

• Sets global standards for leaders-as-coaches, and clearly identifies these standards for organizations adopting leader-as-coach coaching.
• Provides an independent, robust, transparent assessment process that recognizes appropriate levels of education for leaders-as-coaches at this level.
• Contributes to the definition, development and self-regulation of leader-as-coach coaching, a subspecialty of the business coaching profession.

Type of Credential

CLAC is an independent, evidence-based credential that carries re-certification requirements (no prerequisite credential required*). 

*Each WABC credential is intended to be a stand-alone credential, which enables business coaches and leaders-as-coaches to pursue the credential that is right for their ambition, professional goals and client needs at any point in their careers.

Granting Institution

CLAC is awarded by WABC, headquartered in Canada.

ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES

You are an ideal candidate for CLAC if:

• You are a leader at any level, or
• You are a manager at any level, or
• You are a supervisor at any level.

All candidates are seeking to develop effective coaching techniques for use in developing, leading, managing or supervising others as part of their role within an organization.

HOW TO EARN CLAC

To earn CLAC, you must meet these requirements:

• Pass a screening interview with a WABC Accredited (Level 2 – Leader-as-Coach) program instructor, and
• Successfully complete a WABC Accredited (Level 2 – Leader-as-Coach) program. Completion includes passing a written and performance related assessment.

HOW TO MAINTAIN CLAC

As a CLAC, you must:

• Re-certify your CLAC: Declare your continuing engagement in leader-as-coach coaching by renewing your CLAC Promo Package every year. 

When CLAC Can Be Revoked

CLAC can be revoked under certain circumstances. Examples include not meeting the re-certification requirements or being cited for a legal or ethical violation. If your CLAC credential is revoked, you will no longer be able to use the credential and you must remove all references to it, including badges, from marketing, promotional and other materials in your control (e.g., your website, résumé, signature block, LinkedIn).

HOW TO LIST CLAC

The WABC Certified Leader-as-Coach (CLAC) credential must be listed in a specific way. Please log in to your dashboard for further guidance and access to your CLAC Promo Package.