ACC PATHS

Requirements:

• Completion of an entire ICF Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP). Check for your program’s approval below.
• A minimum of 100 hours (70 paid*) of coaching experience with at least eight clients following the start of your coach-specific training. At least 25 of these hours must occur within the 24 months** prior to submitting the application for the credential.
• Completion of the Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA).

*Given the continued impact of the COVID-19, the ICF Credentials and Standards Board has temporarily approved an increase in the proportion of eligible pro bono coaching hours for ACC applicants who apply by December 31, 2021. This is an extension of the previously announced temporary measure, which was set to end December 31, 2020. The proportion is increasing by 20%, meaning that ACC applicants can count 30 hours of pro bono coaching toward their experience requirement (up from 25 hours). 

**Given the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our communities, countries and world, the ICF Credentials and Standards Board has temporarily approved an extension to client coaching experience recency requirements. If a coach applies for their ACC by December 31, 2021, their recency requirement for experience hours will be extended from 18 to 24 months. This is an extension from the previously announced temporary measure, which was set to end December 31, 2020. This means that at least 25 hours of coaching experience must have taken place within 24 months of submitting your application.

Pricing:

• ICF Members: $100 USD
• Non-members: $300 USD

Estimated Timeline for Review: 4 weeks

Requirements:

• At least 60 hours of coach-specific training through an ACTP or ACSTH program. Check for your program’s approval below.
• 10 hours of Mentor Coaching over a minimum of three months to be documented on your online application. Your Mentor Coach must be an ACC who has completed a full cycle of the credential through renewal, PCC or MCC in good standing.
• A minimum of 100 hours (70 paid*) of coaching experience with at least eight clients following the start of your coach-specific training. At least 25 of these hours must occur within the 24 months** prior to submitting the application for the credential.
• Performance evaluation (audio recording and written transcript of a coach session to be uploaded with your application).
• Completion of the Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA).

*Given the continued impact of the COVID-19, the ICF Credentials and Standards Board has temporarily approved an increase in the proportion of eligible pro bono coaching hours for ACC applicants who apply by December 31, 2021. This is an extension of the previously announced temporary measure, which was set to end December 31, 2020. The proportion is increasing by 20%, meaning that ACC applicants can count 30 hours of pro bono coaching toward their experience requirement (up from 25 hours). 

**Given the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our communities, countries and world, the ICF Credentials and Standards Board has temporarily approved an extension to client coaching experience recency requirements. If a coach applies for their ACC by December 31, 2021, their recency requirement for experience hours will be extended from 18 to 24 months. This is an extension from the previously announced temporary measure, which was set to end December 31, 2020. This means that at least 25 hours of coaching experience must have taken place within 24 months of submitting your application.

Pricing:

• ICF Members: $300 USD
• Non-members: $500 USD

Estimated Timeline for Review: 14 Weeks

If you are counting Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units and/or non-approved training toward your training requirements, you are required to follow the ACC Portfolio path.

Requirements:

• At least 60 hours of coach-specific training with robust documentation. You will be required to demonstrate that you have completed a comprehensive training program that includes the ICF definition of Coaching, Code of Ethics and Core Competencies, and is organized in a scope and sequence that encourages your growth as a coach.
• 10 hours of Mentor Coaching over a minimum of three months to be documented on your online application. Your Mentor Coach must be an ACC who has completed a full cycle of their credential (through renewal), PCC or MCC in good standing.
• A minimum of 100 hours (70 paid*) of coaching experience with at least eight clients following the start of your coach-specific training. At least 25 of these hours must occur within the 24 months** prior to submitting the application for the credential.
• Performance evaluation (audio recording and written transcript of a coaching session to be uploaded with your application).
• Completion of the Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA).

*Given the continued impact of the COVID-19, the ICF Credentials and Standards Board has temporarily approved an increase in the proportion of eligible pro bono coaching hours for ACC applicants who apply by December 31, 2021. This is an extension of the previously announced temporary measure, which was set to end December 31, 2020. The proportion is increasing by 20%, meaning that ACC applicants can count 30 hours of pro bono coaching toward their experience requirement (up from 25 hours). 

**Given the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our communities, countries and world, the ICF Credentials and Standards Board has temporarily approved an extension to client coaching experience recency requirements. If a coach applies for their ACC by December 31, 2021, their recency requirement for experience hours will be extended from 18 to 24 months. This is an extension from the previously announced temporary measure, which was set to end December 31, 2020. This means that at least 25 hours of coaching experience must have taken place within 24 months of submitting your application.

Pricing:

• ICF Members: $400 USD
• Non-members: $600 USD

Estimated Timeline for Review: 14 weeks