To apply for any ICF Credential via a direct pathway you need 

  1. Level 1 or Level 2 Coach Certification
  2. Coaching Hours and Experience
  3. Completion of the ICF Written Exam


What is a Level 1 or Level 2 Coach Certification?

Vocational Program = Level 1 (apply for ACC via the ICF Level 1 track)
Professional Program = Level 2 (apply for ACC or PCC via the ICF Level 2 or ACTP track)
Advanced Professional Program = Level 2 (apply for ACC or PCC via the ICF Level 2 or ACTP track) 


Where do I apply for a Credential? 

ACC and PCC credentials are issued by the ICF.  This can be done only AFTER you have completed your Level 1 or Level 2 training and have an authorised Certificate.    The application is then as follows:


ICF Requirements for an ACC Credential via the Level 1 track

  1. Level 1 Coach Certification (eg. ICA Vocational program)
  2. Coaching hours 
  3. Written Exam (as required by the ICF)
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ICF Requirements for an ACC or PCC Credential via the Level 2 track

  1. Level 2 Coach Certification (eg. Professional or Advanced Professional program)
  2. Coaching hours  
  3. Written Exam
    Read more here


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