Career Connections & AoEC

Career Connections
& AoEC

Founded in 1999, the Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC) is one of the world’s most certified executive coach training providers.

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Advancing the executive coaching practice in Africa

The AoEC delivers coach training, coaching and coaching solutions to individuals and organisations worldwide, offering training for individuals or for groups in-house, with blended learning experiential programmes that are suited to different career levels and areas of expertise.

15K+

AoEC has trained 15K people in
coaching skills worldwide

AoEC marks 25 years of unlocking potential
and making an impact

AoEC has 5K graduates of
diploma level qualification

The AoEC is one of the world’s most certified learning providers with triple executive coaching accreditation from the industry’s leading professional bodies

EXECUTIVE COACH CERTIFICATIONS FOR:

Individuals

Executive and team coaching qualifications equip future and existing coaches, HR and L&D professionals, leaders, and managers with the skills to drive impactful change.

PROGRAMME OFFERINGS IN EAST AFRICA:

Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching (ICF Level 1, EMCC EQA Practitioner, AC AACT)

Systemic Team Coaching Certificate (Practitioner) (ICF 19 CCEs)

Solutions

Professional Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching (ICF Level 2)

Solutions

EXECUTIVE COACH CERTIFICATIONS FOR:

Organisations

In-house executive coaching certifications and tailored coaching solutions to unlock potential, support teams, young professionals, and senior management, ensuring long-term growth and success.

PROGRAMME OFFERINGS IN EAST AFRICA:

Team Coaching Fundamentals (ICF 18 CCEs)

Coaching as a Line Manager

Solutions

AoEC East Africa

Career Connections is a licensed AoEC Global Partner, delivering AoEC-accredited coach training programmes alongside our own specialised services. As a trusted training provider, we bring world-class coaching education to our region, equipping professionals with the skills to drive meaningful change.

920+

Executives and managers who have trained at Certificate and Diploma level in East Africa.

40+

Practitioner Diploma programmes delivered in the region

20+

Number of African countries covered

1st Systemic Team Coach in Africa

Find the Right Coach Training for Your Journey

Whether you're new to coaching, seeking accreditation, expanding into team coaching, or pursuing advanced certification, we offer programs to match your needs. Explore our in-person and online courses to find the perfect fit for your coaching journey.

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Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching

IN-PERSON FORMAT | COHORT 43

Module 1: 6 & 7 Mar 2025
Module 2: 10 & 11 Apr 2025
Module 3: 22 & 23 May 2025
Assessment Day/LACD: 2 - 4 Jul 2025
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Continuing Coach Education Units:

International Coaching Federation: Earn 20 CCEUs: 6.75 in Core Competencies & 13.25 in Resource Development.

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Systemic Team Coaching Certificate

VIRTUAL FORMAT

Intro:
‍7 Feb | 14 Mar | 9 May | 19 Nov 2025
‍
Theory & Practice:
10, 12, 14 Feb | 17, 19, 21 Mar | 12, 14, 16 May | 24, 26, 28 Nov 2025
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Consolidation:
19 Feb | 26 Mar | 20 May | 2 Dec 2025

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Continuing Coach Education Units:

International Coaching Federation: 73 CPD hours, 10 hours of mentor coaching

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Team Coaching Fundamentals Certificate

VIRTUAL FORMAT | COHORT 5

Date: 26 - 28 Feb 2025 | 19 - 21 Nov 2025
Time: 8:30am - 5pm
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Continuing Coach Education Units:

International Coaching Federation: Earn 20 CCEUs: 6.75 in Core Competencies & 13.25 in Resource Development.

SHRM: Earn 16 CCEUs

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Discover your own signature presence as an executive leader

Hear from our AoEC East Africa Alumni

“The Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching programme is amazing, as you learn so much more than coaching; you learn about yourself, constantly reflecting on ’who am I and how do I coach?’ and that positively impacts your journey as a coach.”

- ANA FERNANDES, HRD – COCA-COLA MOZAMBIQUE

“I was drawn to the (STCC) training to build and deepen my skills to effectively leverage team dynamics, running an organisation with a small team – with 3 distinct sponsors and differentiated institutional purpose/cultures.”

- PAUL MUTHAURA, CEO – AFRICA CARBON MARKETS INITIATIVES

“It’s about going back to those roots: being a better listener at a deeper level, applying your emotions … applying it in a way you influence somebody else without directing…”

- SATEESH KAMATH, CURRENT GLOBAL HEAD OF FINANCE – VODAFONE (PREVIOUSLY WITH SAFARICOM)

“The Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching programme is amazing, as you learn so much more than coaching; you learn about yourself, constantly reflecting on ’who am I and how do I coach?’ and that positively impacts your journey as a coach.”

- ANA FERNANDES, HRD – COCA-COLA MOZAMBIQUE

“I was drawn to the (STCC) training to build and deepen my skills to effectively leverage team dynamics, running an organisation with a small team – with 3 distinct sponsors and differentiated institutional purpose/cultures.”

- PAUL MUTHAURA, CEO – AFRICA CARBON MARKETS INITIATIVES

“It’s about going back to those roots: being a better listener at a deeper level, applying your emotions … applying it in a way you influence somebody else without directing…”

- SATEESH KAMATH, CURRENT GLOBAL HEAD OF FINANCE – VODAFONE (PREVIOUSLY WITH SAFARICOM)

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