Become a Member of EMCC Belgium — Join the federation that structures professional coaching
Joining EMCC Belgium means choosing to establish your practice within a demanding and recognized framework. You become part of a professional community committed to the development, quality, and recognition of coaching, mentoring, and supervision in Belgium and Europe.
Membership is for professionals — and future professionals — who wish to contribute to an ethical, demanding, and vibrant practice of professional guidance, in line with the standards promoted by EMCC internationally.
Why Join EMCC Belgium?
Membership in EMCC Belgium is much more than just registration: it is a strong initial signal of professionalization sent to your clients, your peers, and the market.
As a member, you benefit from:
- A recognized ethical framework — you adhere to the Global Code of Ethics for Coaching and Mentoring, a standard shared by the entire EMCC community.
- Professional visibility — your profile appears in the public directory consulted by companies, HR departments, and individuals seeking a trusted coach.
- A community of peers — you participate in intervision, reflective practice, and learning spaces among coaches.
- Privileged access to events — conferences, workshops, webinars, and thematic days organized by EMCC Belgium and the international EMCC Global network.
- A gateway to accreditation — European labels (EIA, ESIA, ITCA) are only accessible to members and recognize the excellence of your practice at a European level.
- A collective voice — you contribute to the evolution of the profession, its standards, and its institutional recognition in Belgium.
Who is membership for?
EMCC Belgium welcomes all professionals who identify with our values and practices:
- Coaches (individual, executive, professional life, transition…)
- Team Coaches
- Mentors
- Supervisors
- Trainers in coaching and mentoring
- HR Managers, Executives, and Professional Support Providers who utilize coaching within their organization
- Students and coaches in training wishing to embark on a professional path from the outset
Whether you are starting your practice or are an experienced practitioner, there is a membership category suited to your situation.
Membership Categories
EMCC Belgium offers several membership categories to account for the diversity of profiles and career paths:
- Active Member — for active professionals with validated training and an established practice. Access to all rights, including voting rights at the General Assembly.
- Associate Member
- for professionals wishing to engage with the EMCC dynamic without full statutory commitment.
- for profiles related to coaching (HR, trainers, executives, training organizations)
- for those currently undergoing training
Certain categories involve specific conditions (validated initial training, regular supervision, formal ethical commitment) or specific rights (voting, eligibility for bodies, visibility in the public directory).
How to Join? The 5 Steps
Joining is a simple, structured, and supportive process.
1. Complete the application form
Fill out the online membership form. It allows us to collect useful information for managing your application: contact details, professional profile, type of activity, training completed, any accreditations, and desired membership category.
2. Choose your membership type
Depending on your situation, you will direct your application towards the most suitable category. If in doubt, indicate it in the form: we will assist you in making the most relevant choice.
3. Review of your application
Your application will be reviewed by EMCC Belgium. We verify that the information is complete and that your application meets the membership criteria. If necessary, we will contact you for additional information or a discussion.
4. Payment of the annual fee
Once your application is accepted, you will receive the necessary information for paying the annual membership fee. Membership becomes effective upon validation of the application and receipt of payment.
5. Welcome and access to member benefits
Welcome to the community! You will then gain access to services, resources, and activities reserved for members:
- Participation in events and activities reserved for members;
- Inclusion in the public directory of EMCC Belgium coaches (according to your category's conditions);
- Access to professional resources and EMCC publications;
- Integration into reflective practice and intervision spaces;
- Support for EMCC accreditation processes (EIA, ESIA, ITCA).
A Committed Professional Community
Becoming a member of EMCC Belgium is not just joining an association: it is taking part in a collective dynamic dedicated to the quality, ethics, and development of professional guidance professions.
Whether you are a coach, mentor, supervisor, trainer, HR manager, or simply a professional interested in the practices promoted by EMCC, your membership contributes to fostering an active, learning, and committed community.
You gain a framework. You gain peers. You gain a voice.
Ready to join us?
Complete the membership form: we will carefully review your application and get back to you as soon as possible.
A question before joining? Contact us: we will be happy to discuss with you.