ICF Approved Program India
ICF Level 1 ACC Certification
Vikram Dhar offers an ICF Level 1 ACC Certification Programme in India designed to help aspiring coaches develop the skills and training required for the ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential. Led by Vikram Dhar, an ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC), the programme combines ICF Core Competencies with NLP, Emotional Intelligence and neuroscience-based coaching, along with mentor coaching, practical coaching sessions and performance-based learning to build professional coaching capability.
About This ICF Approved Program
NLP Coaching Academy's ICF Approved Program is led by Vikram Dhar, ICF MCC (Master Certified Coach), the highest credential awarded by the International Coaching Federation, held by fewer than 4% of coaches globally.
The program includes 60 hours of ICF-aligned training, 10 hours of mentor coaching (7 group + 3 individual), 5 supervised coaching submissions, and 100 coaching practice hours, preparing participants to apply to the ICF for the ACC credential, typically within 6 to 8 months. The ACC itself is awarded by the International Coaching Federation, not by NLP Coaching Academy.
Available as a 7-day classroom intensive or a 15-day online instructor-led program (7 PM-10 PM IST), it integrates NLP Practitioner methodology (ABNLP-accredited), Emotional Intelligence coaching, Neuroscience, and Cognitive Science into a single structured pathway to the ICF ACC credential.
Founded by Vikram Dhar, a Global Guru in NLP Coaching, the program has certified 8,000+ coaches and NLP practitioners across 65+ countries over 15+ years, and is accredited by the ICF, ABNLP, and IAPCCT.
What is the ICF Level 1 ACC Coach Certification?
The ICF Level 1 Coach Certification is the internationally recognized entry-level credential pathway established by the International Coaching Federation, the gold standard in professional coaching worldwide. NLP Coaching Academy's ICF approved program in India is the integrated pathway combining NLP Practitioner methodology with ICF Core Competencies, Emotional Intelligence, and Neuroscience-based coaching.
Designed for aspiring coaches, corporate leaders, HR professionals, therapists, and trainers, this ICF accredited coach training program in India takes you from foundational coaching skills through supervised practice, mentor coaching, and performance assessment, all the way to your ICF ACC credential.
Available as a 7-day intensive classroom program or a 15-day online instructor-led course, this is a comprehensive, rigorously structured and results-focused ICF coach training program.
"An ICF approved program where every aspect, from methodology to mentoring, is delivered by an ICF MCC, the highest credential awarded by the International Coaching Federation."
What Differentiates This ICF Level 1 Program
ICF Level 1 ACC Pathway:
From Training to Credential
A structured, practitioner-first pathway. Every stage is designed to build real coaching competence, not just clock hours.
Everything Included in the ICF Level 1 ACC Pathway
NLP Coaching Academy's ICF Level 1 ACC pathway is a fully structured, end-to-end program, not a training-only course. Every component required by the International Coaching Federation for the ACC credential is included, guided, and supported within a single program.
Three Pathways.
One Standard of Excellence.
Select the program bundle that aligns with your coaching ambitions, from personal development through to full ICF ACC credentialing.
Personal
Development Track
For individuals seeking deep personal transformation, mindset mastery, and practical tools for self-leadership and communication excellence.
Coach Starter
Track
Build foundational coaching capability with three industry-recognized certificates, the ideal stepping stone toward ICF credentialing.
Full ICF ACC
Credentialing Track
The complete, end-to-end ICF Level 1 ACC pathway, structured, supported, and guided from first training day to final ICF credential.
Why Coaches Choose NLP Coaching Academy
Six reasons why coaches from 65+ countries choose this program as their ICF coach training in India.
Led personally by an ICF Master Certified Coach
Vikram Dhar holds the ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC) credential, the highest level awarded by the International Coaching Federation, held by fewer than 4% of coaches globally. Every participant learns coaching directly from someone evaluated to the highest standard the profession recognizes.
NLP Practitioner and ICF Competencies in One Pathway
This is among the few ICF approved programs in India that integrate NLP Practitioner training (ABNLP-accredited), Emotional Intelligence coaching, Neuroscience-based coaching, Cognitive Science and Positive Psychology into a single ICF Level 1 ACC pathway, giving coaches a richer methodology than ICF competencies alone.
8,000+ Coaches and NLP Practitioners Certified Across 65+ Countries
Over 15 years and globally, NLP Coaching Academy has trained more than 8,000 coaches and NLP practitioners in Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, and beyond. This track record is not a claim, it is a 15 years of measurable coaching excellence that no other ICF training provider in India can match.
36 Months of Post-Certification Support
Most ICF programs end at the training stage. Combo III includes 36 months of structured post-program support, Coaching Mastery Community, ongoing Coaching Learning Labs, Practice Labs, and continued access to Mentor Coaching. This is what separates certified coaches from competent ones.
End-to-End ICF Filing and Exam Support
Unlike programs that deliver training hours and leave you to navigate the ICF credentialing process alone, NLP Coaching Academy provides complete ICF ACC application filing support, credential assessment preparation, and exam guidance, until you successfully receive your ICF ACC credential.
Internationally Recognized Across Asia, Europe and USA
The ICF ACC credential earned through this program is globally valid and recognized internationally. Graduates have built successful coaching practices, joined multinational organizations, and progressed to ICF PCC and MCC credentials from this foundation.
ICF Approved Program Curriculum:
NLP, Coaching and ICF Competencies
Delivered through workshops, Coaching Mastery Sessions, Practice Labs, and supervised submissions, fully aligned with ICF Level 1 (ACC) requirements.
Trained by Vikram Dhar, ICF MCC
Vikram Dhar is the founder of NLP Coaching Academy and, on the public record, among the best NLP trainers in India, recognized internationally as a Global Guru in coaching and NLP. He is an ICF MCC, simultaneously certified as a licensed NLP Coach (under Richard Bandler), ICF Mentor Coach, and a behavioral coach in Emotional Intelligence, Neuro-Semantics, Cognitive Science, and Neuroscience.
This unique convergence of credentials means every participant in this ICF approved program in India receives coaching education that integrates the science of behavior change with the rigour of ICF standards, a combination that remains uncommon in India.
He has personally trained and mentored coaches across 65+ countries, working with individuals, senior executives, and 300+ corporate organizations across Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America.
ICF Level 1 (ACC) vs
ICF Level 2 (PCC), At a Glance
Both pathways are available at NLP Coaching Academy. Choose where you are in your coaching journey.
ICF Level 1
ACC Credential
ICF Level 2
PCC Credential
What Participants Say
About the Program
"The best program I have ever done. Vikram is a great trainer and coach; he has NLP in his blood. He really makes the concepts look simple. Great team and great program. Highly recommend for anyone looking to do NLP and ICF certification together."
"The ICF Approved program was extremely well built, combining theoretical concepts with in-built experiential learning. Vikram Dhar is an excellent trainer: logical, with a very easy flow, and brings his wealth of corporate experience to every session. Patient and compassionate, he ensures everyone is included."
"Vikram Dhar has a very involved and detailed approach to teaching NLP, genuinely interested in students learning and applying techniques on themselves first. NLP Coaching Academy offers real value for money with certification bundle packages that let you get all content and certifications in one place."
"Vikram's teaching style is practical, engaging, and deeply insightful. The course helped me understand how the mind works, how language shapes reality, and how powerful coaching tools like meta models, anchors, and reframing create real change. Every session was packed with real-life application and personal breakthroughs."
Everything You Need to Know About the ICF Approved Program in India
ICF Coach Certification Program:
Scheduled Dates 2026
Early Bird pricing applies until seats fill. All classroom programs are held across major Indian cities. Online programs are live instructor-led, not recorded.
| Mode | Dates | Time | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | October 1 – October 15, 2026 | 7 PM – 10 PM IST | Register Early Bird |
| Classroom | November 30 – December 6, 2026 | 9 AM – 5:30 PM | Register Early Bird |
| Online | December 8 – December 22, 2026 | 7 PM – 10 PM IST | Register Early Bird |
Trusted by the World's
Most Respected Coaching Bodies
As an ICF approved training provider, all coach programs are recognized by the International Coaching Federation (USA) and conducted under ICF's Code of Ethics. You can read the current ACC credential requirements and coaching-experience rules on the ICF website.
As an accredited ABNLP training provider, all NLP training is conducted under the Code of Ethics laid down by the American Board of NLP, USA, the world's most respected NLP credentialing body, leading to NLP Practitioner certification.
As a member of the International Association of Professional Coaches, Counselors, and Therapists, all training follows IAPCCT's code of ethics, ensuring internationally recognized certification standards for coaching and NLP programs.
As a member of the Worldwide Association of NLP Coaching (WANLPC), NLP Coaching Academy's NLP coaching programs are held to the association's standards for professional practice, a further layer of independent recognition alongside ICF, ABNLP and IAPCCT.
