Requirements – ACC Level 1

• At least 60 hours of coach-specific training through anLevel 1 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.
• ACC candidate are required to document at least 100 hours (75 paid) of coaching experience with at least eight clients following the start of their coach – specific education or training. At least 25 of these hours (paid or unpaid) must occur within the 18 months prior to submitting the application for the credential.
• Performance Assessment Process: you will be coaching a client in front of an NLPCA designated observer, and the coaching file will be evaluated by the NLPCA assessor.
• Completion of the ICF Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA).
• For more details and updated information please visit the ICF website. ICF may change the requirements from time to time.