Credentialing candidates on the ACC Portfolio, PCC Portfolio or MCC paths are required to complete a set amount of coach-specific training and submit robust documentation with their application.
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ACC Portfolio applicants must have a minimum of 60 hours of coach-specific training. Of the 60 hours required, at least 48 of the hours must be:
Of the 60 hours required, no more than 12 of the hours may be:
PCC Portfolio applicants must have a minimum of 125 hours of coach-specific training.
Of the 125 hours required, at least 100 of the hours must be:
Of the 125 hours required, no more than 25 of the hours may be:
MCC Portfolio applicants must have a minimum of 200 hours of coach-specific training.
Of the 200 hours required, at least 160 of the hours must be:
Of the 200 hours required, no more than 40 of the hours may be:
Training that is accepted as coach-specific training:
Training that is not accepted as coach-specific training:
Teaching coaching classes may not count as coach-specific training unless the following three requirements are met:
If all three above apply, subject to review and approval of the training curriculum, then the class may be counted only one time, not each time that the same class was delivered.
On the online credential application, you will provide:
For coach training programs that have been accredited by ICF as ACTP or ACSTH programs, you must submit proof of completion in the form of a certificate or signed letter issued by the program indicating the name of the program, dates of attendance, and total hours completed.
For coach training programs that have been accredited by ICF as Continuing Coach Education (CCE) or have not been accredited by ICF:
For classes that you have taught:
The coach-specific training requirement must be fulfilled prior to submitting your application.
The coach-specific training requirement must be fulfilled prior to submitting your application.
Training that is accepted as coach-specific training:
Training that is not accepted as coach-specific training:
Teaching coaching classes does not count as coach-specific training unless:
If all three above apply, then the class may be counted only one time, not each time that the same class was delivered.
On the online credential application, you will provide:
For coach training programs that have been accredited by ICF, you must submit proof of completion in the form of a certificate or signed letter issued by the program indicating the name of the program, dates of attendance, and total hours completed.
For coach training programs that have not been accredited by ICF:
For classes that you have taught:
You must submit a sample of materials that you created for the class. The sample could be a course description, PowerPoint presentation, student handbook, or another document that shows some of the content of the program.
The coach-specific training requirement must be fulfilled prior to submitting your application.
Do not send documentation to ICF Headquarters by mail or email. Only documentation that has been uploaded with your online application will be accepted. ICF does not provide pre-approval for non-accredited training programs. All curriculum reviews and approvals are completed as part of the application process.
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