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Learn about Mentor Coach policy changes starting on October 1, 2011. 

General Credentialing Information 

Coaches interested in obtaining an ICF Credential should closely review the following information:

 

Definitions and Terms:

Coach Specific Training 
Training that is predominantly marketed as teaching coaching skills and not something else and where the major emphasis is on coaching skills or applying technical skills as a coach and in a manner consistent with the ICF Core Competencies.
 
Client Coaching Hours
For purposes of individual credentialing for ACC, PCC, and MCC, a client coaching hour is 60 minutes coaching time with a person who has hired you as a coach, with whom you have a formal coaching agreement, and who you coach rather than providing any other service such as consulting or therapy. If you perform coaching and other services for a client, you may only count the actual time spent coaching toward certification. You may not count time providing other services.

More Information/Questions
Click here to contact credentialing staff members.

PCC Credential

The ICF Professional Certified Coach credential is for the proven coach. There are two ways to apply for the PCC: an ACTP application and a Portfolio application. The ACTP application is only for those who have completed an entire Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP). The Portfolio application is for all other applicants.

PCC ACTP Application Requirements
Click on the links below for detailed requirements.

2011_VideoIconSee ICF Online Credential Applicaiton Instruction Video   
 
2011BoxArrowiconClick here to access the ICF Online Credential Application.

ICF Members: Use your member login. If you do not know your login information, contact ICF HQ.

Non-members: Join ICF first or create a login without joining.

 

PCC Portfolio Application Requirements
Click on the links below for detailed requirements.