About the Society of Executive Coaching Practitioners

SECP is a professional association created to recognize experienced executive coaches on the basis of documented real-world practice rather than formal training pipelines. Many organizations simply need a verifiable third-party credential so they can say a coach is certified. SECP provides that clear, checkable acronym while valuing the results practitioners have already delivered.

Our Mission

To provide a practical, experience-weighted credential that allows proven executive coaches to demonstrate professional standards without unnecessary bureaucracy or cost.

What We Value

Documented client work, references from sponsors or executives, clear outcomes, ethical practice, and ongoing professional accountability.

Who It Serves

Coaches with substantial executive experience who need a recognized credential for corporate lists, preferred-vendor processes, or industry directories.

SECP is intentionally lean. It is not a training organization and does not require multi-month programs. Certification is earned primarily through evidence of practice.

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