The Iranian Chapter of the Canadian Coaching Association (CCA)
Affiliated with UAST – Unit 46 Culture and Art
The Iranian Chapter of the Canadian Coaching Association (CCA-Iran) marks a significant advancement in the professionalization and localization of coaching practice within Iran. Established in 2025 and officially hosted at the University of Applied Science and Technology (UAST) – Unit 46 Culture and Art, this chapter serves as a pioneering hub for coaching education, research, and practice that is both globally aligned and culturally grounded.
This strategic affiliation with UAST – a nationally recognized institution committed to applied, practice-based learning – ensures that the Iranian chapter integrates coaching with the cultural, artistic, and human development priorities of Iran. Through this partnership, the chapter becomes a unique center for advancing coaching as a transformative educational practice rooted in cultural sensitivity, social relevance, and ethical responsibility.
Mission and Vision
The Iranian Chapter of CCA is dedicated to fostering a reflective, competent, and ethical coaching profession across Iran. Drawing on CCA’s internationally recognized Core Coaching Competency Framework and ethical guidelines, the chapter seeks to:
- Elevate the standard of coaching education through localized, accredited programs
- Promote the integration of coaching into public and private sector development
- Support culturally sensitive research and publication in Persian
- Empower individuals and communities through inclusive coaching initiatives
Core Objectives
- Accredited Coach Education and Certification. Deliver CCA-accredited training programs, mentorship, and certification pathways within Iran, aligned with both international standards and national educational frameworks.
- Cultural Relevance and Integration. Contextualize coaching theories and practices within Iran’s rich cultural, social, and philosophical traditions—particularly through the lens of art, literature, and narrative identity.
- Applied Research and Curriculum Development. Engage in scholarly and practice-based research, including the development of coaching curricula that reflect Iran’s socio-economic realities, artistic expressions, and educational priorities.
- Professional Capacity Building. Create and support a dynamic coaching community through continuous professional development, peer supervision, conferences, and communities of practice.
- Inclusive and Trauma-Informed Social Impact. Develop and implement coaching programs for marginalized and vulnerable populations, including war-affected communities, women, and youth, using evidence-based, trauma-informed, and SEL-integrated models.
Strategic Activities and Offerings
- Coach training programs hosted on-site at UAST Unit 46 Culture and Art
- Supervised practicum aligned with CCA’s Core Competencies and Ethical Standards
- Research initiatives in coaching psychology, narrative development, and cultural leadership
- Collaborative workshops and masterclasses with international faculty
- Farsi-language translations and adaptations of CCA materials for broader access
- Integration of coaching into vocational education, creative industries, and community empowerment initiatives
Institutional Partnership: UAST Unit 46 Culture and Art
As a specialized branch of Iran’s University of Applied Science and Technology system, Unit 46 Culture and Art provides an ideal institutional home for the Iranian Chapter. With a strong commitment to experiential learning, artistic innovation, and social development, Unit 46 supports the chapter’s mission to develop coaching as a practice of personal and societal transformation. This partnership ensures that coaching is not only a technical skill but also an artistic and cultural method for fostering human growth, identity development, and emotional intelligence.
Vision Statement
“To cultivate a reflective, ethical, and transformative coaching profession in Iran by integrating global standards with local culture, art, and applied learning.”
Global Affiliation and Local Innovation
Through its connection to the Canadian Coaching Association, the Iranian Chapter bridges local practitioners with the global coaching community. This dual positioning enables Iranian coaches to access international certifications, participate in transnational knowledge exchange, and contribute original perspectives rooted in Persian cultural and intellectual traditions.