With an ICF Credential, coaches demonstrate not only knowledge and skill, but also a commitment to high professional standards and a strong code of ethics.
The mission of the ICF Credentialing program is to:
- Protect and serve consumers of coaching services
- Measure and certify competence of individuals
- Inspire pursuit of continuous development
ICF offers three credentials:
- the Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
- the Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
- the Master Certified Coach (MCC)
Start by choosing the ICF Credential that best fits your coach-specific training and your coaching experience:
Associate Certified Coach (ACC) |
Professional Certified Coach (PCC) |
Master Certified Coach (MCC) |
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| For the practiced coach | For the proven coach |
For the expert coach |
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| Training Hours Completed | 60+ | 125+ |
200+ |
| Experience Required | 100+ |
750+ hours (until October 2016) |
2,500+ |
