Fast Track to ICF Credential Course
Our streamlined program simplifies the path to earning your Level 1 ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Credential. Join over 55,000 successful participants today.
Next Start date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Duration: 6 months
Time: 5:00 -6:30 pm Pacific / 8:00-9:30 pm Eastern
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Who will benefit most from this course?
- People seeking to transition into a new career path.
- Aspiring coaches eager to launch their own practice.
- Retirees seeking a fulfilling encore career.
- High school and post-secondary teachers who want to enhance their mentorship abilities.
- Existing coaches who are looking for their certification.
- Managers who would like to enhance their communication for increased productivity and well-being.
- Business owners looking to foster team growth.
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Course Overview
Top Tier ICF Accredited Coach Training Programs
The best, so you can give your clients the best.
Did you know we’ve trained over 55,000 students in working towards their ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credentials, and that our Fast Track is rated one of the best coaching certification programs out there?
Pursuing the ICF credential is a significant and fulfilling decision. Enrolling in our Fast Track program will streamline your journey. As you choose your next step, remember that we’re here to help.
Bundled in the Fast Track to ICF Credential package are all the programs you will need to achieve the required 60 hours of Approved Coach Specific Training Hours for ACC accreditation, plus 7 hours of group mentor coaching that can be completed within six months. The Fast Track to ICF Credential takes you from A to ACC conveniently.
We believe deeply in the value of experiencing coaching to truly grasp its nuances and effectiveness. To support our Fast-Track student-coaches, we offer an exceptional opportunity: three complimentary coaching sessions with an ICF Credentialed Coach, completely on us. This is your chance to learn, grow, and gain invaluable insights from a seasoned expert—all while advancing your coaching skills.
Comprehensive Path to ICF ACC Certification: FAST Education and Certification TRACK
The Fast Track to ICF Credential program bundles two crucial parts — FAST Education and Certification TRACK. Together these cover the education hours, mentor coaching, and performance evaluation required to earn an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential.
FAST Education provides the necessary ICF-approved Coach-Specific Education hours. Additionally, it includes 7 hours of Group Mentor Coaching and 3 hours of one-on-one Mentor Coaching. Typically, this program can be completed in about six months.
Certification TRACK provides the guidance to obtain the required 100 hours of documented coaching experience. However, it also focuses on the creation of a recording and transcript of your coaching to one of our ICF-trained Assessors, which is essential for the Performance Evaluation submission. First, we help you fill in the detailed online application. Then, we assist with the complete submission to the ICF
Certification Benefits of our Fast Track Program
Completion of our Fast Track to ICF Credential program provides 116.9 hours of ICF Accredited Coach-Specific Education. In addition, you will receive a designation of having completed an ICF Level 1 Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP), which is needed to apply for your credential.
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Our Enrolment Coaches can help answer your questions about the Fast Track to ICF Credential and other questions about Coaching Out of the Box®.
Requirements to ACC Certification
Your Fast Track Journey to ICF Credential
Fast Track To ICF Credential
Intake Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Time: 5:00-6:30 pm Pacific / 8:00-9:30 pm Eastern
Payment Plans available
If you are interested in getting your ACC credential, then we’ve taken the guesswork out of the process. Specifically, Fast Track not only provides you with all of the necessary requirements, but also offers a community of support on your journey to your ICF application for accreditation. So, are you ready to join our ever-growing community and help others find their success?
Course Modules:
Module 1: 5.5.5 Coaching Skills Training Program™
Module 2: Coaching Fundamentals Program™
Module 3: Personal Groundwork for Coaching Program
Module 4: Advanced Coaching Skills Practicum
Module 5: 1:1 Mentor Coaching Program
Module 6: Credentialing Assessment Prep Class (CAP)
Module 7: Credentialing Success Course
Test Your Knowledge
Now that you have absorbed everything you’ve read above, why not take the next step and test your knowledge? Go ahead and take our quiz to see how well you score on what it takes to get your ACC!
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International Coaching Federation (ICF) LEVEL 1 Approved Programs
All Programs in the Fast Track to ICF Credential package are part of our Coach Approach to Leadership Series™, which is approved by the ICF as a Level 1 Program, and the participant is awarded 116.9 hours of ICF accredited coach-specific education.
ICF Core Competency Hours Breakdown
5.5.5 Coaching Skills Training Program™ — 20.5 hrs
Coaching Fundamentals Program™ — 28.7 hrs
Advanced Coaching Skills Practicum — 19.4 hrs
Personal Groundwork for Coaching Program — 24.6 hrs
Credentialing Assessment (CAP) Prep Class — 15.7 hrs
Credentialing Success Course — 5.0 hrs
1:1 Mentor Coaching — 3 hrs
ICF Core Competency Hours Breakdown
Group Mentor Coaching — 7 hrs
1:1 Mentor Coaching — 3 hrs
SHRM Personal Development Credits Breakdown
5.5.5 Coaching Skills Training Program™ – 12 PDCs
Coaching Fundamentals Program™ – 15 PDCs
Advanced Coaching Skills Practicum – 12 PDCs
Personal Groundwork for Coaching Program – 20 PDCs
Credentialing Assessment (CAP) Prep Class – 9 PDCs
Coaching Out of the Box® is recognized by SHRM to offer SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP professional development credits (PDCs). This program is valid for 68 PDCs. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit shrmcertification.org.
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