Prometeo Coaching and Vira Human Training Partnership
Prometeo Coaching and Vira Human Training have established an official partnership connecting an Italian professional Coaching pathway with international ICF-accredited Coach Education.
The two organizations remain separate and retain responsibility for their own programs, services, recognitions and professional frameworks.
Prometeo Coaching is an Italian professional Coaching School founded in 1997 by Angelo Bonacci. Vira Human Training is an international Coach Training Provider that delivers ICF-accredited Level 1 and Level 2 Coach Education programs.
The partnership creates a documented connection between the two organizations while keeping their respective roles, programs and recognitions clearly distinct.
To learn more about the Italian professional training pathway, visit the Prometeo Coaching School.
To explore Vira Human Training’s international Coach Education programs, visit the Vira International Coaching School.
Prometeo Coaching’s Contribution
Prometeo Coaching provides a professional Coaching training pathway in Italy, with a focus on professional preparation, practical experience, supervised development and the acquisition of Coaching competencies.
The School is recognized by A.Co.I. (Associazione Coaching Italia) within the Italian professional framework established by Law 4/2013.
Prometeo Coaching was founded in 1997 by Angelo Bonacci and has developed a long-standing presence in professional Coach education in Italy.
According to figures published by Prometeo Coaching, the School has:
- trained more than 3,500 Coaches and professionals;
- delivered 210 editions of its core Coaching program;
- delivered more than 1,800 hours of training each year;
- organized 10 annual editions of the Coaching School;
- developed 9 advanced specialization pathways for professionally qualified Coaches.
These figures refer to Prometeo Coaching’s own reported activity and should not be interpreted as figures for Vira Human Training.
For more information about Prometeo Coaching and its professional training pathway, visit the Prometeo Coaching School.
VOLO S.r.l. and the UNI 11601:2024 Standard
Prometeo Coaching® is a registered trademark owned by Angelo Bonacci and used exclusively by VOLO S.r.l..
VOLO S.r.l. provides Coaching services under the Prometeo Coaching brand that are certified according to the UNI 11601:2024 Technical Standard, Certificate No. 53733, for the design and delivery of Coaching services.
CSQA Conformity Certificate No. 53733 concerns the design and delivery of Coaching services. It does not certify the Prometeo Coaching training course and does not constitute an individual Coach credential.
The UNI 11601 standard defines requirements for the provision of Coaching services, including service design, the Coaching agreement, the definition and monitoring of objectives, delivery of the service and evaluation of results.
Further information about the standard is available directly from CSQA Certificazioni.
Vira Human Training’s Contribution
Vira Human Training is an international Coach Training Provider headquartered in Dubai Science Park, with an international network of professionals and training activities.
Vira Human Training designs and delivers ICF-accredited Level 1 and Level 2 Coach Education programs.
Vira is also recognized by A.Co.I. (Associazione Coaching Italia) within the Italian professional framework. This recognition is separate from ICF accreditation and should not be confused with it.
The two ICF-accredited educational pathways are:
- ICF Level 1 Coach Training, designed to support the pathway toward the ACC credential;
- ICF Level 2 Coach Training, designed to support the pathway toward the PCC credential.
Level 1 and Level 2 are ICF-accredited training program levels, not individual ICF credentials.
Completion of an ICF-accredited program does not by itself grant an ACC or PCC credential. Individual ICF credentials are awarded through the applicable ICF credentialing process and are subject to the requirements established by ICF.
How the Recognitions Relate to Each Other
These frameworks are separate and should not be considered interchangeable.
- A.Co.I. recognition is separate from ICF accreditation.
- Prometeo Coaching’s A.Co.I. recognition does not mean that Prometeo Coaching is directly accredited by ICF.
- Vira Human Training’s A.Co.I. recognition does not replace or constitute ICF accreditation.
- The UNI 11601:2024 certification concerns Coaching services, not individual Coaches.
- CSQA Certificate No. 53733 concerns the design and delivery of Coaching services under the Prometeo Coaching brand.
- ICF Level 1 and Level 2 refer to accredited training program levels, not individual credentials.
- ACC and PCC are individual ICF credentials and are subject to the applicable ICF requirements and credentialing process.
What the Partnership Combines
The partnership connects two distinct professional dimensions:
- Prometeo Coaching’s Italian professional and training context;
- Vira Human Training’s international ICF-accredited Coach Education.
The organizations remain separate. The partnership does not merge their programs, services, certifications or recognitions.
Prometeo Coaching provides the Italian professional and training foundation, while Vira Human Training provides access to international ICF-accredited Coach Education through its Level 1 and Level 2 programs.
This creates a documented connection between the Italian Coaching context represented by Prometeo Coaching and the international Coach Education framework provided by Vira Human Training.
How the Pathways Connect
People who complete or participate in the Prometeo Coaching pathway and wish to continue their professional development within an international ICF framework can explore the Level 1 and Level 2 programs delivered by Vira Human Training.
The partnership therefore provides a connection between the two organizations without creating a single combined accreditation.
The Italian professional pathway provided by Prometeo Coaching and the ICF-accredited Coach Education programs provided by Vira Human Training remain distinct and identifiable.
Participation in a Vira Human Training program may support an individual’s pathway toward an ICF credential, subject to the applicable ICF requirements and credentialing process.
What the Partnership Does Not Mean
The partnership does not mean that:
- Prometeo Coaching is directly accredited by ICF;
- Prometeo Coaching holds the ICF Level 1 or Level 2 accreditation;
- ICF Level 1 or Level 2 are individual professional credentials;
- completion of a Prometeo Coaching program automatically grants ACC or PCC;
- completion of a Vira Human Training program automatically grants ACC or PCC;
- the UNI 11601:2024 certification certifies individual Coaches;
- CSQA Certificate No. 53733 certifies the Prometeo Coaching training course;
- the recognitions held by Prometeo Coaching, VOLO S.r.l. and Vira Human Training are merged into a single accreditation.
Why This Distinction Matters
Professional Coaching education can involve different standards, professional associations, service certifications, training program accreditations and individual credentials. These elements have different meanings and may belong to different organizations.
For this reason, the partnership between Prometeo Coaching and Vira Human Training is presented as a connection between two distinct professional frameworks rather than as a single accreditation system.
Prometeo Coaching provides the Italian professional and training foundation.
VOLO S.r.l. provides Coaching services under the Prometeo Coaching brand within a service framework certified according to UNI 11601:2024 by CSQA.
Vira Human Training provides ICF-accredited Level 1 and Level 2 Coach Education programs.
ICF credentials remain individual credentials obtained through the applicable ICF requirements and credentialing process.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions clarify the relationship between Prometeo Coaching, VOLO S.r.l., Vira Human Training and ICF.
What is the partnership between Prometeo Coaching and Vira Human Training?
Prometeo Coaching is an Italian professional Coaching School founded in 1997. Vira Human Training is an international Coach Training Provider. The official partnership connects Prometeo Coaching’s Italian professional and training pathway with Vira Human Training’s international ICF-accredited Level 1 and Level 2 Coach Education programs. The two organizations remain separate.
Is Prometeo Coaching directly accredited by ICF?
No. Prometeo Coaching is not directly accredited by ICF. Through its partnership with Vira Human Training, participants can access ICF-accredited Level 1 and Level 2 Coach Education programs delivered by Vira Human Training.
Which organization delivers the ICF Level 1 and Level 2 programs?
Vira Human Training designs and delivers the ICF-accredited Level 1 and Level 2 Coach Education programs. These programs are designed to support the respective pathways toward the ACC and PCC credentials.
Are ICF Level 1 and Level 2 professional credentials?
No. ICF Level 1 and Level 2 refer to levels of ICF-accredited Coach Education programs. ACC and PCC are individual ICF credentials obtained through the applicable ICF credentialing process.
Does completing a Prometeo Coaching or Vira Human Training program automatically grant ACC or PCC?
No. Completing a training program does not automatically grant an individual ACC or PCC credential. Individual ICF credentials remain subject to the applicable ICF requirements and credentialing process.
What is the role of A.Co.I. in the partnership?
A.Co.I. is the Italian professional association referenced within the partnership. Prometeo Coaching is recognized by A.Co.I., and Vira Human Training is also recognized within the Italian professional framework. A.Co.I. recognition is separate from ICF accreditation.
What does CSQA Certificate No. 53733 refer to?
Certificate No. 53733 concerns the design and delivery of Coaching services provided by VOLO S.r.l. under the Prometeo Coaching brand, in conformity with the UNI 11601:2024 Technical Standard. It is not a certification of the Prometeo Coaching training course or of individual Coaches.
What is UNI 11601:2024?
UNI 11601:2024 is a technical standard concerning the provision of Coaching services. It defines requirements relating to the design and delivery of the service, the Coaching agreement, objectives and action planning, monitoring and evaluation of the service.
Where can I learn more about Prometeo Coaching?
You can visit the Prometeo Coaching School to learn more about the Italian professional Coaching training pathway.
The partnership between Prometeo Coaching and Vira Human Training connects an established Italian professional Coaching pathway with international ICF-accredited Coach Education. The two organizations remain distinct, with each retaining responsibility for its own programs, services, recognitions and professional frameworks.
