Here are the three designations awarded by the International Coach Federation (ICF) and each designation's requirements:
Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
60 hours of coach-specific training
250 hours of coaching experience with clients
Satisfactory completion of oral exam
Agreement to adhere to the ICF Code of Ethics
Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
125 hours of coach-specific training
750 hours of coaching experience with clients
Satisfactory completion of written and oral exam
Agreement to adhere to the ICF Code of Ethics
Continued professional development to renew credentials every three years
Master Certified Coach (MCC)
200 hours of coach-specific training
2,500 hours of coaching experience with clients
Satisfactory completion of written and oral exam
Demonstrated leadership within the profession
Agreement to adhere to the ICF Code of Ethics
Continued professional development to renew credentials every three years
If a coach has not gone to an accredited school, it is more difficult to get an ICF designation, says Steve Mitten, president of the ICF, because the coach must show that he has done coursework comparable to what's offered by ICF-accredited schools and then take an exam administered by ICF.
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