ICF Training and Credentials
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ICF Training and Credentials
At the ICF Toronto Chapter, we are committed to helping you in your credentialing journey. ICF-credentialed coaches are professionals who have met stringent education and experience requirements, and have demonstrated a thorough understanding of the coaching competencies that set the standard in the profession.
For information, direction, and next steps, please explore the links below. For many of the links, you will be redirected to ICF at www.coachingfederation.org.
At the ICF Toronto Chapter, we were fortunate to host Angie Holleran, ICF’s Regional Development Manager for the Professional Coaches Family in February 2023. Angie presented The Nuts & Bolts of Credentialing and this virtual meeting was recorded. Please check out the recording of this presentation below.
If you need support from ICF Global please email support@coachingfederation.org.
The Nuts & Bolts of Credentialing
Angie Holleran, ICF’s Regional Development Manager helps us understand how best to navigate the credentialing process.
Credentials & Standards
Anyone can call themselves a coach. But ICF-credentialed coaches are professionals who have met stringent education and experience requirements, and have demonstrated a thorough understanding of the coaching competencies that set the standard in the profession. Additionally, they adhere to strict ethical guidelines as part of ICF’s mission to protect and serve coaching consumers.
Candidate Guides
ICF Credentials and Standards has released updated candidate guides for each level of credentialing. The ACC, PCC, and MCC Candidate Guides are designed to serve as a comprehensive resource to assist credential candidates with all aspects of the credentialing process.
Find Education
Explore the ICF’s Education Search Service to find a school or program that is right for you.
ICF Core Competencies
For a full list of the ICF Core Competencies and understanding what they mean.
ICF Credentials & Paths Explained
Find out which path is right for you – Associate Certified Coach (ACC), Professional Certified Coach (PCC), or Master Certified Coach (MCC).
Advanced Certification in Team Coaching
Why earn the ACTC and what are the certification requirements? Click HERE for more info and to create an application.
Mentor Coaching
Think you would like to become a mentor coach? You’ll find everything you need to know HERE.
Renew Your Credential
ICF requires you to renew your credential every three years.
ICF requires its credentialed coaches to continuously improve their professional skills and knowledge in order to provide the best value to their clients. You can find accepted Continuing Coach Education (CCE) sources and where to find CCEs
Benefits of Having an ICF Credential
85% of coaching clients say it’s important or very important that their coach holds a certification or credential.
Ready to Get Started?
Find your application path and create your ICF Credential application
