PCAZ Membership
Membership Levels & Fees
Choose the membership path that best matches your current coaching journey, from coach-in-training to professional coach.
A professional home for coaches in Zambia
Becoming a PCAZ member gives you credibility through a recognised code of ethics, visibility to clients and organisations seeking qualified local coaches, and accountability through continuous professional development and supervision.
Choose Your Level
Each level supports a different stage of professional development and coaching practice.
Coach-in-Training
For coaches currently progressing toward Professional Coach status through an ongoing coaching qualification.
Criteria
- Coaching experience confirmed by a letter from the training institution.
Affiliate Coach
For certified coaches who are actively coaching, but do not yet meet the Professional Coach criteria.
Criteria
- Coaching experience confirmed by presenting a training certification.
- 20 hours of received coaching CPD per year.
Professional Coach
For coaches with advanced qualification and an active coaching practice for a fee.
Criteria
- At least 50 coached hours as part of certification and 100 minimum coaching hours, or a well-recognised international certification, or affiliation with an international coaching organisation.
- Current coaching income and ability to provide references if needed.
- Observed coaching practical exam with feedback.
- At least 4 hours of coaching supervision as part of the programme.
- Written exam or presentation.
- 20 hours of received coaching CPD per year.
Membership Benefits
PCAZ helps members strengthen their practice, elevate professional standards, and shape the future of coaching in Zambia.
Credibility
Be part of a recognised professional association with a code of ethics and standards.
Visibility
Increase discoverability among clients, organisations, and partners seeking qualified local coaches.
Accountability
Stay connected to ongoing learning, CPD expectations, supervision, and professional growth.
Community
Join a growing network of peers, learning events, and opportunities to present your coaching work.
| Benefit | Coach-in-Training | Affiliate Coach | Professional Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recognition | Certificate + membership number | Certificate + membership number | Certificate + membership number |
| Badge | Training | Affiliated | Qualified |
| Community Access | WhatsApp group | WhatsApp group | Invitations + networking |
| Events | Invitations to networking | Invitations + speaking opportunities | Free bi-monthly events + annual event speaking |
| Discounts | Free bi-monthly events | Free bi-monthly events | 10% on ABCCCP |
| Leadership Eligibility | Not eligible | Eligible | Eligible |
| Website Visibility | Not listed | Listed with photo | Posts with photos |
| Social Media Visibility | None | Posts with photo | Posts with photos |
| Client Referrals | No | Yes | Yes |
How Registration Works
The form helps PCAZ review the correct membership category and supporting information.
Ready to become a PCAZ member?
Submit your details through the membership registration form and PCAZ will guide the next step.
