Complete step-by-step guide to earning your ICF coaching credential: ACC, PCC, or MCC pathways, required hours, costs, and timeline.
Last updated: January 2025 • 12 min read
Enroll in an ICF-accredited coach training program (ACTP) with 60+ hours of coach-specific training
Read guideComplete 100 hours of coaching with at least 8 clients (75 hours paid minimum)
Read guideComplete 10 hours of mentor coaching to refine your skills and meet ICF standards
Read guideStudy and pass the Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA) examining ICF Core Competencies
Read guideSubmit your application with training transcripts, coaching log, and $300 fee
Read guideSubmit two recorded coaching sessions for ICF assessor evaluation
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