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I.  GENERAL CREDENTIALING INFORMATION
Everyone interested in obtaining ICF Credentials should read this material.

  1. Purpose of Credentialing
  2. Summary of the ICF Credentialing Program - a brief overview (*Adobe Acrobat)
  3. Definitions and Terms
  4. Core Coaching Competencies
  5. Ethics/Standards

II.  CREDENTIALING DESIGNATIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL COACHES (ACC / PCC / MCC)

Requirements for ICF Credentials

ACC ACTP Application

 

(Accepting Applications

January 1, 2006)

ACC Portfolio Application

 

(Accepting Applications January1-March 31, 2006)

PCC ACTP Application

 

(Accepting Applications January1-March 31, 2006)

PCC Portfolio Application

 

(Accepting Applications January1-March 31, 2006)

MCC ACTP Application (also for current PCC)

 

(Accepting Applications January1-March 31, 2006)

 

MCC Portfolio Application

 

(Accepting Applications January1-March 31, 2006)

Coach-Specific Training

Successful completion of certification requirements with an ACTP.

 

60 documented hours* of Coach-Specific Training

Successful completion of certification requirements with an ACTP.

 

125 documented hours* of Coach-Specific Training

200 documented hours* of Coach-Specific Training:  hours accrued during certification with an ACTP can be applied towards this requirement.

200 documented hours* of Coach-Specific Training

Work with a

Mentor Coach

 

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

ACTP certification fulfills this requirement

Completion of 10 hours work with a qualified* mentor coach

ACTP certification

OR

A current PCC credential fulfills this requirement

Completion of 10 hours work with a qualified* mentor coach

Coaching Experience

Client Coaching Log* Documenting:

--Minimum of 100 hours

--Minimum of 75

   paid hours

--Minimum of 8 clients

 

Client Coaching Log* Documenting:

--Minimum of 100 hours

--Minimum of 75

   paid hours

--Minimum of 8 clients

 

Client Coaching Log* Documenting:

--Minimum of 750 hours

--Minimum of 675

   paid hours

--Minimum of 25 clients

 

Client Coaching Log* Documenting:

--Minimum of 750 hours

--Minimum of 675

   paid hours

--Minimum of 25 clients

 

Client Coaching Log* Documenting:

--Minimum of 2500 hours

--Minimum of 2250

   paid hours

--Minimum of 35 clients

 

Client Coaching Log* Documenting:

--Minimum of 2500 hours

--Minimum of 2250

    paid hours

--Minimum of 35 clients

 

Coach References

2 reference letters from qualified* coaches

2 reference letters from qualified* coaches

2 reference letters from qualified* coaches

2 reference letters from qualified* coaches

3 reference letters from qualified* coaches

3 reference letters from qualified* coaches

Examination

Successful completion of the ACTP certification exam.

Demonstrated competency in ICF’s oral examination

Successful completion of the ACTP certification exam.

Demonstrated competency in ICF’s three-part

Portfolio Exam

Successful completion of the ACTP certification exam

OR

Current PCC credential will fulfill this requirement.

Demonstrated competency in ICF’s three-part Portfolio Exam

Fee

$100 for ICF members,

$300 for non-members

$225 for ICF members,

$425 for non-members

 

Additional $75

exam fee

$300 for ICF members,

$500 for non-members

$425 for ICF members,

$625 for non-members

 

Additional $150

exam fee

$300 for ICF members,

$500 for non-members

$425 for ICF members,

$625 for non-members

 

Additional $150

exam fee

 

 

 

*For more information, and specific formatting and documentation requirements, please consult the appropriate application. 

 

To determine which credential recognizes your amounts of training and experience, please consult the table below: 

Credential

   Minimum Requirements

 

Coach-Specific Training

Coaching Experience

Associate Certified Coach (ACC)®

60 hours

100 hours

Professional Certified Coach (PCC)®

125 hours

750 hours

Master Certified Coach (MCC)®

200 hours

2500 hours

 

III.  RECERTIFICATION FOR MCC AND PCC CREDENTIALED COACHES

  1. Recertification Requirements
  2. Continuing Coaching Education (CCE) Policies and Procedures
  3. Frequently Asked Questions

IV.  CREDENTIALING FOR COACH TRAINING PROGRAMS
For coach training organizations who wish to pursue accreditation for a coach training program offering

  1. Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP) Application and Requirements
    ACTP programs offer a minimum of 125 hours of Coach Specific Training, 10 hours mentoring and a Comprehensive exam designed to help coaches earn a credential.

  2. Approved Coach Specific Training Hours (ACSTH) Application and Requirements
    ACSTH programs have been approved to offer Coach Specific Training (CST) that can be used to earn a credential and/or renew a credential. The programs will vary in length from a minimum of 30 hours to a maximum of 120 hours of approved CST.

  3. Continuing Coach Education (CCE) Application and Requirements
    Programs designed for ICF credentialed coaches to support them in their continued professional development to meet credential renewal requirements.

    If you have questions or need assistance with your application, contact: credential@coachingfederation.org.

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