Yes.  Please visit the ICF Credentialing Exam Content page to access the sample questions. 

Read through the ICF Core Competencies and the ICF Code of Ethics.  Review the sample questions provided.  Reviewing your coach specific education, in particular the sections that cover the Core Competencies and Ethics is the best way to prepare for the ICF Credentialing Exam.  

The ICF Credentialing Exam content covers four broad domains: Foundation, Co-Creating the Relationship, Communicating Effectively, and Cultivating Learning and Growth.  All questions are based on the ICF Core Competencies, ICF Code of Ethics and ICF’s Definition of Coaching. 

An exam score is provided, along with candidate’s overall result. Feedback on incorrect individual test items is not provided.

Candidates who do not pass an ICF exam on their first attempt may retake the exam. Each exam retake is subject to the ICF exam retake fee of $105 USD, which covers the cost of exam administration with ICF test delivery partners. Candidates must wait 14 days following their first attempt to retake an exam. …read more.

The passing score and all exam results on the ICF Credentialing Exam are reported as scaled scores. The range of possible scores is 200 to 600, with a passing score of 460. 

The Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA) has been delivered since 2015 through an online, on-demand format with limited security measures. Because of this, the exam has accumulated high exposure since its original release.   To comply with global standards for certification bodies and to ensure consistency, fairness and equity in the Credentialing process, it is important that …read more.

Those who submit an ICF Credential application for the PCC or MCC level are required to complete the ICF Credentialing Exam, unless the exam has been passed within 12 months of applying for the next credential level. Beginning November 18, 2024, and until March 14, 2025, ACC Candidates will have the opportunity to take either …read more.

ICF Credentials and Standards is pleased to offer the ICF Credentialing exam through the global network of Pearson VUE testing centers, as well as through Pearson OnVUE — a live, remote proctoring service. Delivered on a secure platform, live remote proctoring provides the same high quality and security in the testing process, all from the …read more.