Why Accreditation?

ICF accreditation is more than just a status. It is a commitment to excellence, ensuring high-quality coaching education through rigorous standards. It is a shared vision of innovation and lifelong learning. It’s a community of coach educators united in elevating each other to create the coaches the world needs.

Accreditation through ICF offers you:

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Benchmark of High Standards

ICF has developed and validated a widely adopted definition of coaching, core competencies framework, and ethical standards. All of which allows you to focus on what makes your education unique rather than developing the basics from scratch.

Credibility

In addition to high standards, ICF-accredited organizations must adhere to a stringent code of conduct, ensuring integrity among coach educators and offering consumer protections for students.

Competitive Edge

Coaches worldwide recognize ICF as an industry leader. Promote your educational offerings through our Education Search Service and event calendar. Plus, your ICF accreditation provides a simple, direct path for coaches to earn an ICF credential.

Continual Learning

The quest for knowledge never ends. That’s why we offer a variety of learning opportunities specifically for accredited coach educators.

Community + Support

The accreditation process can be rigorous, but we’re here to support you 100%. After you’re accredited, you’ll join a community of coach educators who are committed to helping each other succeed in preparing coaches to transform the world.

Evolving Excellence: The Power of Ongoing Professional Development

We recognize your love of learning. With these valuable opportunities, you can stay current, increase your effectiveness, and fuel your passion — ultimately enhancing your impact on your students.

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Understanding ICF Accreditation Levels

As a coach educator it's important to understand the different types of accreditation ICF offers and what your program is required to provide.

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Level 1 Requirements

To prepare students interested in the ACC credential and/or foundational education, your program must offer at least 60 hours of education in core coaching skills.

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Level 2 Requirements

To prepare students interested in the PCC credential and/or more comprehensive education, your program must offer at least 125 hours of education in core coaching skills.

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Level 3 Requirements

To prepare students interested in the MCC credential and/or more advanced education, your program must offer at least 75 hours of education in core coaching skills.

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Advanced Accreditation in Team Coaching (AATC)

To prepare students interested in team coaching skills and/or certification, your program must offer at least 60 hours of advanced training specializing in team dynamics, team coaching methodologies, and the ability to facilitate effective team performance and development in today’s complex workplaces and organizations.

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Continuing Coach Education (CCE)

CCE is perfect for students interested in new learning opportunities, and professional development, or those who are renewing their ICF credential.

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Connection. Support. Community.

There are always new things to learn and opportunities to uncover. As an ICF-accredited provider, you have exclusive access to the ICF Coaching Education Global Knowledge Community, an online platform where you can network with other coach educators to share insights, collaborate on projects, and keep growing together.

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Global Knowledge Community

Engage with a global network of peers as passionate about coaching education as you.

Networking Events

Participate in events designed with coach educators in mind.