Research centers in Israel and around the world

Introduction to the research bodies that lead the field of training and professional development

This page focuses on information about prominent research institutes operating in the fields of coaching, psychology, personal and professional development – in Israel and around the world.
Here you will find logos, short descriptions, links and information about the areas of specialization of each institute.
The goal is to expose the coaching community to current sources of knowledge, possible collaborations and inspiration from global research activities.

List of research centers

International Coach Federation (ICF)

The ICF is a leading international organization dedicated to advancing the profession of personal training. The organization provides certification to professional coaches and offers resources for research and development in the field of coaching.

Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)

The CCL is an international research and training institute specializing in leadership development and personal coaching. The institute offers research-based programs for developing leadership and coaching skills.

Institute of Coaching (IOC)

Affiliated with McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School, the IOC promotes research in the field of personal training and human development. They offer research grants, professional publications, and resources for coaches and researchers.

European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC)

The EMCC is a European organization dedicated to promoting standards and ethics in the field of personal training and coaching. They offer certification, professional resources, and research in the field.

International Association of Coaching (IAC)

The IAC is an international organization focused on promoting excellence in the field of personal training through accreditation, research, and professional resources.

Association for Coaching (AC)

An international organization that provides resources, certification, and research for professional coaches.

International Coach Academy (ICA)

An international coach training institution, which combines research and development of training programs.

Coaching Research Institute (CRI)

An institute that focuses on research and development in the field of personal and organizational training.

Hudson Institute of Coaching

An institution that offers training and research programs in the field of coaching, with an emphasis on leadership development.

Coaching Psychology Unit at the University of Sydney

A research unit focused on the psychology of coaching and the development of research-based programs.

International Centre for Coaching and Leadership Development at Oxford Brookes University : OBCAMS

A research and training center focused on leadership coaching and development.

Global Coaching Institute (GCI)

An international institute that offers training and research programs in the field of coaching.

Coaching and Positive Psychology Initiative at the University of East London

A research initiative focusing on coaching and positive psychology.

The Institute for Life Coach Training (ILCT)

An institution specializing in trainer training and research in the field of personal training.

International Consortium for Coaching in Organizations (ICCO)

An international consortium focused on research and development in the field of coaching in organizations.

Philosophy of Coaching

Philosophy of Coaching is an international journal focused on ideas, research, and deeper thinking about the world of coaching.

International Centre for Coaching Psychology Research (ISCP)

International Authority For ProfessIonal Coaching & Mentoring (IAPC&M)

Coaching Research and Knowledge Exchange | Henley Business School

* The Henley coaching team consists of leading practitioners and academics all working to shape the future of coaching.

EUROPEAN COACHING ASSOCIATION e.V. - Berufsverband für professionelle Coaches (ECA)

International Coaching Institute (ICI)

Weatherhead School of Management Coaching Research Lab | Case Western Reserve University