- 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 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).
For more details and updated information please visit the ICF website. ICF may change the requirements from time to time. Currently, due to Covid, there are some temporary changes made in the requirements which are updated on the ICF website.
