Earn Your ICF Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC)
Choosing to pursue the ICF Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC) is a significant step toward demonstrating your expertise in the dynamic world of team coaching. By earning this certification, you’re not only proving your commitment to high standards and ethical practice but also stepping into a leadership role that transforms teams.
Why Team Coaching?
Learning to coach a team requires a unique and complex skillset. That’s why the ACTC is designed for coaches who want to excel in guiding teams through complex dynamics, improving collaboration, and fostering long-term sustainability. As a team coach, you become a crucial asset to organizations, helping teams navigate challenges and align around shared goals. This advanced certification is created to be a complement to your existing ICF credential — building on your invaluable foundation as a professional coach to set you up for team coaching success.
ACTC Eligibility Requirements
- Be an ICF credential-holder at any level, in good standing.
- 60+ hours of team coaching education.
- 5 team coaching engagements over the last 5 years.
- 5 hours of coaching supervision.
- A passing score on the ICF Team Coaching Certification Exam.
Your Path to ACTC Certification
There are three paths to apply for the ACTC, each tailored to your coaching journey thus far. Select the path that matches the education you’ll be using to apply.
General Team Coaching Education
Apply using 60 hours of team coaching education from any program (ICF accredited or not).
- Member price: $250 USD.
- Non-member price: $350 USD.
- Estimated time to review: 4-6 weeks.
ICF-Accredited Team Coaching Program
Apply with a certificate from an ICF Advanced Accredited Team Coaching (AATC) program.
- Member price: $200 USD.
- Non-member price: $300 USD.
- Estimated time to review: 2-4 weeks.
Prior Learning Through Team Coaching Experience
Apply using prior experience, including 10 team engagements, 10 hours of coaching supervision, and at least 30 hours of team coaching education.
- Member price: $250 USD.
- Non-member price: $350 USD.
- Estimated time to review: 4-6 weeks.
Ready to Lead Teams to Success?
By earning the ACTC, you’ll gain the expertise to guide teams toward their full potential, empowering them to overcome obstacles, align on shared goals, and foster a culture of collaboration.
Need More Info Before You Get Started?
Dive deeper into the requirements you’ll need to meet, and explore resources to help you succeed in your application journey.
Prepare for Your Application
Find everything you need to know about requirements for education, experience, coaching supervision, and more.
Get Ready for the Exam
Be prepared for the final step in your journey to earning the ACTC: the ICF Team Coaching Certification Exam.
Access More Resources
Want even more? We’ve got you covered. Browse our credentialing-related resources, including the ACTC Candidate Guide, sample applications, and more.