🌍 Global Life Coac Certification Press & Milestones

International Board of Standards (IBS) & Affiliates

A Legacy of Global Expansion, Accreditation & Recognition

Since its founding, the International Board of Standards (IBS) and its affiliated certification bodies have expanded globally, achieved international recognition, and maintained rigorous educational standards across management, consulting, finance, and coaching professions.

🏆 Recent Milestones

Board of Standards Maintains ISO 29993 Certification
Recognition under the international standard for educational organizations.

2025

Accreditation Standards - ECLBS, QAHE and MACCA Europe

2024

Meetings in China, Indonesia and Signapore. George Mentz teaches international strategy to MBA students in Beijing.

2022

President Mentz engages diplomatic visit Prague, Scotland, Guernsey, Germany.

2020

Board of Standards Achieves ISO 21001 Certification
Recognition under the international standard for educational organizations.

2018

Expanded strategic partnerships and business associations across Asia, the European Union, Africa, and China.

2014

Management programs certified under ISO 9001 and ISO 29990 training standards.

2013

Advisory Board consulted with the U.S. Federal Government on business and management career development for the fifth consecutive year.

2012

• Coaching & Management Consultant LinkedIn group surpasses 1,000 members.

• Academy publishes recognition list of leading management degrees worldwide.

2011

• Registered as a Certification Standards Body with the U.S. Department of Labor Career Center Online.

• Agreed to consult with the United Nations Civil Society (DESA).

• LCBSI formally collaborates with the International Management Consultant Board.

2010

• LCBSI adopted as the official name of the Life Coach Council.

• IBS Certifying Board celebrates a decade of requiring accredited, government-recognized education as a certification pathway.

2009

• Registered as Civil Society with the United Nations.

• Featured in major media outlets including Yahoo News and USA Today.

• Entered alliances across Asia, India, Africa, and Europe.

• IBS credentials featured in publications including Forbes, Reuters, Business Wire, Yahoo Finance, Morningstar, ArabianBusiness.com, and other global media outlets.

• Global Advisors Meeting held in Amman and Cairo with representatives from over 140 countries.

2008

• Board meetings in San Diego; authorization granted for online law school certification courses.

• Expanded approved programs in Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

2007

• International standards committee meetings held in New York City.

• New certification examinations approved.

2005

• Secured rights to offer Project Management Executive Certification training recognized by the International Project Management Commission.

• Secured rights for E-Business Management Executive Certification programs.

• Global Board meetings in Hong Kong and Singapore to review international relations and WTO accords.

2004

• Secured executive certification training pathway linked to the American Academy of Financial Management.

2003–2001

• Expansion into Europe

• Expansion into Singapore

• Expansion across North and South America

2000

• Secured rights to offer Management Consulting and Human Resources Executive Certification training.

• Formed alliance with the Graduate Leadership Institute.

1999

• IBS Global Board of Standards instituted to offer Consulting and Management Certifications.

1996

• IBS and affiliated leadership boards formally chartered and organized.

🌐 Global Memberships, Alliances & Recognition

The organization maintains affiliations and memberships with recognized professional and standards-based institutions, including:

• MACCA Accreditation

• ECLBS Standards Articulation

• ACBSP – Accreditation Commission for Business Schools Articulations

• Recognition from: – International Project Management Commission

• United Nations – Civil Society Registration

• Association for National Business Education

• QAHE International Standards Recognition

• ISO Recognition 9001 Excellence

• SIS Certified

• Council of Quality Standards (related groups)

• International Society for Business School Education

• Additional international educational and standards alliances

Advancing Global Certification Standards Since 1996

The International Board of Standards continues to expand globally while upholding structured examinations, accredited education pathways, and ethical governance as the foundation of professional certification.