How this works
Follow these three steps in order to apply for and prepare for your ICF credential:
- 1 Apply for your ICF Credential.
- 2 Get a date from the ICF to write their exam.
- 3 Prepare for the exam by refreshing your knowledge of the ICF Competencies and completing the ACC Exam Prep course.
Application Readiness Checklist
Each item must be completed and true before you are ready to submit your application:
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I completed at least 100 client coaching experience hours and:
- All were completed following the start of my coach-specific education
- At least 75 hours are paid
- At least 25 hours occurred within the 18 months prior to submitting this ACC application
- The client hours are from at least 8 different clients
- I have received my Level 1 Completion Certificate from my coaching school awarding at least 60 hours of coach-specific education
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I have received my student transcript (or equivalent) from my coaching school that defines:
- The initial start date of my ICF accredited coach-specific education program
- Dates and name of the ICF Credentialed Mentor-Coach leading at least 7 hours of group mentor coaching
- Dates and name of the ICF Credentialed Mentor-Coach providing a minimum of three one-to-one mentor-coach hours
Next Steps
Complete the following three modules in order:
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Re-Visit ICF Competencies
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ACC Application Guidance
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ACC Credential Exam Prep (ACE)
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