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ICF-CT Credentialing Support for Members

 

What is an ICF Credential and what are the supports in place for you at the Chapter Level?

An ICF Credential is a professional certification indicating that you have met specific standards and requirements designed to develop and refine your coaching skills. It is an indication that you are dedicated to upholding strong principles of ethical behavior in coaching. An ICF Credential shows your clients and peers that you are committed to the coaching industry and to developing yourself as a coaching professional. ICF-CT is here to support your credentialing journey and has dedicated a committee, the Credentialing Support Committee, to help.

 

The Credentialing Support Committee offers the following:

  • Quarterly Credentialing Q&A’s

  Click Here to watch the October 10th Virtual Meeting: Watch Video - Credentialing Support Committee Q & A

  • Support for new candidates through the credentialing process
  • Support for members through the credentialing renewal process
  • Links to appropriate ICF Global resources
  • Education to CT residents on what coaching is (and isn’t), and how to find a credentialed coach

 To access these supports:

  • Review the links below related to ICF credentialing, the credentialing exam, renewing your credential, and more
  • Attend a Credentialing Q&A (announced in the Chapter newsletter and on the ICF-CT events calendar)
  • Email general questions to: credentialingsupport@icf-ct.org
  • Visit the ICF Global website for answers to specific questions: Support - International Coaching Federation

 

Credentialing Basics:

ICF offers the following three credentials, corresponding with the quantity of education and experience required to earn it.

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Associate Certified Coach (ACC)

Completed 60 hours of coach specific education and 100 hours of client coaching experience


Credential Requirements https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/credentials-paths/acc-credential

Application Path Comparison Chart https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/application-path-comparisons

Performance Evaluation Minimum Skills Requirements https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/performance-evaluations/minimum-skills-requirements

Additional Support https://coachingfederation.org/support

Email Support support@coachingfederation.org

Professional Certified Coach (PCC)

Completed 125 hours of coach specific education and 500 hours of client coaching experience


Credential Requirements https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/credentials-paths/pcc-credential

Application Path Comparison Chart https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/application-path-comparisons#pcc-paths

Performance Evaluation Markers https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/performance-evaluations/pcc-markers

Additional Support https://coachingfederation.org/support

Email Support support@coachingfederation.org

Master Certified Coach (MCC)

Hold or have held a PCC Credential, completed 200 hours of coach specific education and 2,500 hours of client coaching experience


Credential Requirements https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/credentials-paths/mcc-credential

Application Path Comparison Chart https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/application-path-comparisons#mcc-path

Performance Evaluation Minimum Skills Requirements https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/performance-evaluations/minimum-skills-requirements

Additional Support https://coachingfederation.org/support

Email Support support@coachingfederation.org

CREDENTIALING EXAM

General Information

Credentialing Exam https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/credentialing-exam

Exam Procedures https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/exam-procedures

Exam Accommodations https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/exam-accommodations

Additional Support https://coachingfederation.org/support

Email Support support@coachingfederation.org

Exam Prep Resources

Exam Content and Sample Questions https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/credentialing-exam-content

Core Competencies https://coachfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/core-competencies

PCC Markers https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/performance-evaluations/pcc-markers

Ethics Resources https://coachingfederation.org/ethics/code-of-ethics

Ethics Course https://coachingfederation.org/ethics-cce-course

Code of Ethics https://coachingfederation.org/app/uploads/2021/01/ICF-Code-of-Ethics-1.pdf

Ethics Insights and Considerations https://coachingfederation.org/insights-considerations-for-ethics

Ethics Q&As https://coachingfederation.org/ethics-faqs

Referring a Client to Therapy https://coachingfederation.org/app/uploads/2021/01/ReferringaClienttoTherapy.pdf

Additional Support https://coachingfederation.org/support

Email Support support@coachingfederation.org

CREDENTIAL RENEWAL

Credential Renewal https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/renew-credential

Renewal Guide https://coachingfederation.org/app/uploads/2024/03/ICF-Recertification-Guide.pdf

Continuing Professional Development https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/professional-development

Mentor Coach Directory https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/find-a-mentor-coach

Additional Support https://coachingfederation.org/support

Email Support support@coachingfederation.org

TEAM COACHING CERTIFICATION

Certification Requirements https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/team-coaching

Candidate Guide https://coachingfederation.org/app/uploads/2024/02/ACTC-Candidate-Guide.pdf

Exam https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/team-coaching/exam

Renewal https://coachingfederation.org/app/uploads/2024/09/ICF-Recertification-Guide-9.15.24-final.pdf

Additional Support https://coachingfederation.org/support

Email Support support@coachingfederation.org