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Do I need additional Coaching Experience hours to renew?

August 31, 2022

No. Only activities supporting your continued professional development as a coach are required. 

Do I have to take the ICF Credentialing Exam to renew my credential?

August 31, 2022

No. An Exam is not required for credential renewals. 

If I complete more than the required Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units for credential renewal, can I use the excess hours for a future credential renewal?

August 31, 2022

No. You may only submit CCE units completed since the initial award of your credential or since your last credential renewal.  Once a renewal has been awarded, you will need to start collecting new CCEs for your next renewal cycle. 

I renewed my membership. Do I still have to renew my credential?

August 31, 2022

ICF Membership renewal and ICF Credential renewal are independent of each other. Membership is active for 12 months can be set to automatically-renew each year based upon your membership start date. ICF Credentials are renewed every three years. Your exact credential expiration date may be found on your ICF Credential certificate. 

Can I upgrade my credential instead of renewing?

August 31, 2022

It is not possible to upgrade to a higher credential via the credential renewal application. If you wish to pursue a higher credential, you will need to submit that individual credential application.   To move forward with applying for a higher credential you will take the Credential Path Survey. At the end of the survey, it …read more.

How long is the review time of a credential renewal application?

August 31, 2022

The timeline for review is 4-6 weeks. 

How early can I submit by credential renewal?

August 31, 2022

You can submit your renewal application as early as 10 months prior to your expiration date. 

Can I access my renewal application and enter in my CCEs as I earn them?

August 31, 2022

Yes. Access to your renewal application can be found at the bottom of your ICF profile and is available to you once you have been credentialed or your last renewal has been awarded.   In the “My Credentials” section – click on the link “Credential Renewal Application.”  On the Continuing Coach Education Tab, click on the …read more.

How can I find out when my credential is due for renewal?

August 31, 2022

Your credential expiration date may be found on your ICF Credential certificate provided when your credential was awarded or renewed. ICF Members may access their credential information by visiting their ICF profile.   Your credential information and access to your renewal application is found at the very bottom of the profile page. 

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