International Coach Federation (ICF) Credentialing
 The Core Coaching Skills Certificate Program, like most training programs, is not an ICF accredited coach training program (ACTP) provider. Our program is designed to meet or exceed ICF standards based on ICF Core Competencies, but does not guarantee ICF acceptance. A number of coaches we trained have received their ACC credential.
Free TeleClass: How to Attain Your ICF ACC Credential
After graduating from the Core Coaching Skills Certificate Program you may apply for the ACC credential via the Portfolio application. The majority of ICF credentialed coaches use the Portfolio application.
The ICF awards a series of individual credentials: Associate Certified Coach (ACC), Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Master Certified Coach (MCC). For more information on the ICF please visit their website: www.coachfederation.org
Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
The first level of ICF credential is called "Associate Certified Coach". The ICF offers two application tracks, you will use the Portfolio track:
- Portfolio Application: All Core Coaching Skills program graduates will use this method.
- ACTP Application: for individuals who have completed an ICF Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP). The Core Coaching Skills program is not an ACTP.
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ACC Portfolio Application |
| Coach Specific Training |
60 documented hours. CRM will provide you with documentation upon graduation. |
| Work with a mentor-coach |
Completion of 10 hours with a qualified mentor-coach. Click here for CRM's Group Mentor-Coaching Program. |
| Coaching Experience |
Client Coaching Log documenting:
-Minimum 100 hours
-Minimum 75 paid hours
-Minimum 8 clients
(Note: The Core Coaching Skills program has different requirements than the ICF for what hours count. Click here for more.)
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| Coach References |
2 reference letters from qualified coaches. (Included in CRM's Mentor-Coaching Program) |
| ICF Examination |
Successful completion of the ICF's oral exam. (You will coach the examiner for 30 mins and be evaluated on the 11 ICF Core Competencies. Your mentor-coaching will prepare you for this exam.) |
| ICF Fees |
ICF members: $225 plus $75 exam fee
Non-ICF members: $425 plus $75 exam fee
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Next Steps
- Read the ICF website carefully for their credentialing requirements, which change from time to time. The ICF offers free teleclasses and has several helpful documents explaining the Portfolio Track process.
- Keep an accurate Client Coaching Log (example).
- Graduate from the Core Coaching Skills Certificate Program.
- Work with a mentor-coach. Click here for CRM's Group Mentor-Coaching Program.
- Get your reference letters. (Included in CRM's Mentor-Coaching Program)
- Apply using the ICF ACC Portfolio application.
- Take the ICF oral examination.
- Write us and let us know when you pass!
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