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Program Overview – Professional Coach Series

Professional Coach Series · Program Overview

Welcome to Your Next Level in Coaching Mastery

Your path to PCC — education, practice, and professional-level coaching skills across eight ICF Core Competencies.

Complete before Lesson 01

6-week program

8 ICF Core Competencies

Like any profession, coaching follows a progressive journey from beginner to expert. You've already met the education requirements for ACC. Now you're here to grow into PCC.

500+

coaching hours required for PCC credential

weeks of live classes and fieldwork

ICF Core Competencies at PCC level

Not everyone here is pursuing a credential. Whether you're going for PCC or simply deepening your coaching expertise, this program equips you with professional-level skills that make a real difference.

The Coaching Credential Journey

ACC → PCC → MCC

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Three levels of mastery

Think of an electrician: they start as an Apprentice, advance to Journeyman, and ultimately qualify as a Master. Coaching follows the same progressive path.

ACC

Apprentice level

Building foundational skills and gaining supervised experience.

PCC — You are here

Journeyman level

Demonstrating a higher standard of competence, flexibility, and independence.

MCC

Master level

Exemplifying deep expertise, mastery, and artistry in coaching.

To earn your PCC credential, you also need

A minimum of 500 coaching hours
Submission of an application to ICF for credentialing
Passing the ICF Credential Exam

How the Material is Positioned

ACC vs PCC lens

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We won't waste time rehashing what you already know. We assume you have a solid foundation in ACC-level coaching — though we understand you may need refreshers along the way. Throughout this course, we will consistently make clear distinctions between:

ACC

What you already know

Your existing foundation. We reference it as context, not as content we'll re-teach.

PCC

What we're aiming for

Professional-level coaching that's fluid, client-driven, and aligned with ICF PCC standards. This is the focus of every lesson.

How This Course is Structured

6-week format

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Heads up: There is a significant amount of self-study and between-class work required to succeed at PCC level. Plan accordingly.

Five components, repeated weekly for 6 weeks

Pre-work

Complete before each class to learn the concepts to be discussed.

Zoom class

Refine your understanding of the competencies through a PCC lens.

Lab zoom class

Workshop (not always practice) the demonstration of each competency.

Fieldwork

Reflective practice with handouts, tools, coaching assignments, and self-evaluation. This is where the real learning happens.

Coaching practice

Coach at least two real clients per week. Record one or both sessions for self-evaluation.

Important: Each week you will be asked to self-assess your latest coaching session. Gain consent from your clients and record as many sessions as you can.

Download Consent Template

Key Differences: ACC vs PCC Performance

8 ICF Core Competencies

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Part of your pre-work is to self-assess your current coaching against these distinctions. Review each competency and reflect honestly on where you are today.

Download the full comparison handout — use it to self-assess your current coaching before your first class.

Download Handout

Competency breakdown

Competency	ACC performance	PCC performance
Demonstrates ethical practice	Basic understanding of the Code of Ethics. May need occasional support on complex ethical dilemmas.	Fully integrates ethics. Proactively handles complex situations with discernment and confidence.
Embodies a coaching mindset	Growing awareness. May default to problem-solving or guiding the client at times.	Consistently non-directive. Deep self-awareness, curiosity, and commitment to client autonomy.
Establishes and maintains agreements	Sets clear initial agreements. May struggle to adjust them fluidly mid-session.	Co-creates and adapts agreements throughout the session with confidence and flexibility.
Cultivates trust and safety	Warm and empathetic. May lack nuance in responding to subtle client cues.	Creates deep psychological safety. Highly attuned to emotional shifts and responds with intelligence.
Maintains presence	Generally present. May rely on pre-planned questions or waver under pressure.	Fully present and flexible. Comfortable with complexity and spontaneous exploration.
Listens actively	Grasps key content. May focus more on what is said than on the whole person.	Listens for what is said and unsaid. Attuned to tone, body language, and underlying themes.
Evokes awareness	Asks open-ended questions. Approach may feel structured or formulaic.	Asks powerful, spontaneous questions that consistently lead to significant client insights.
Facilitates client growth	Supports goal-setting but may be directive. Client ownership may be limited.	Empowers clients to design their own actions, aligned with their values and vision for lasting growth.

ACC coaches demonstrate foundational competence with structure and support. PCC coaches show greater mastery — flexible, client-driven, and equipped to facilitate real transformation.

Note to self · Reflection

How would you describe the differences between ACC-level coaching and PCC-level coaching?