Driving performance across organizations is one of the key areas of focus especially in the changing global market dynamics. Organizations are looking for efficiency. Performance management became the core focus, however, organizations soon found out that performance management is not only about the process of drafting strategies and mapping SMART goals.

More than ever, career coaching is becoming more sought after as people are discovering that they are ending up in areas where they are not totally fulfilled. Career coaching enables the individual to make the right decisions in making career choices that have a great impact on his/her life.

Coaching is proving to be one of the most important competencies within leadership development. Organizations are embracing coaching, not only for leadership development, but also as a way for leaders to breed new leaders within the organization and create an atmosphere of empowerment and ownership.

Credentialing Pathways

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the leading global organization for coaches and coaching. ICF is dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high standards, providing independent certification and building a worldwide network of trained coaching professionals.

ICF Credential-holders are part of a self-regulating group of elite coaches who provide accountability to clients and the coaching profession as a whole. They pursue and complete rigorous education and practice requirements that provide unquestioned legitimacy to their commitment to excellence in coaching.

There are various application paths to choose from. Review the requirements on ICF website to determine which path best fits you based on your training and objectives. The below is to support you on your Journey.

ACC

Associate Certified Coach

Requirements

At least 60 hours of coach-specific training through an ACTP or ACSTH program.
10 hours of Mentor Coaching over a minimum of three months to be documented on your online application. Your Mentor Coach must be an ACC who has completed a full cycle of the credential through renewal, PCC or MCC in good standing.
A minimum of 100 hours (70 paid) of coaching experience with at least eight clients following the start of your coach-specific training. At least 25 of these hours must occur within the 24 months prior to submitting the application for the credential.
Performance evaluation (audio recording and written transcript of a coach session to be uploaded with your application).
Completion of the Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA).

PCC

Professional Certified Coach

Requirements

Completion of an entire ICF Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP).
A minimum of 500 hours (440 paid) of coaching experience with at least 25 clients following the start of your coach-specific training. At least 50 of these hours must occur within the 24 months prior to submitting the application for the credential.
Completion of the Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA).

MCC

Master Certified Coach

Requirements

200 hours of coach-specific training.
10 hours of Mentor Coaching over a minimum of three months. Your Mentor Coach must be an MCC in good standing. This cannot be the same Mentor Coaching that was applied toward a previous ICF Credential application.
A minimum of 2,500 hours (2,200 paid) of coaching experience with at least 35 clients, following the start of your coach-specific training.
Performance evaluation (two audio recordings and written transcripts of coaching sessions).
Currently holds (or previously held) a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) Credential.
Complete the Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA) unless previously passed when applying for ACC or PCC.

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