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What documents need to be submitted for Mentor Coaching hours?

September 16, 2019

In the online credential application, you will be asked to list the name of each Mentor Coach, their email address, their ICF Credential, the start and end date of each mentoring relationship, and the number of hours of Mentor Coaching with each mentor. You are not required to provide documentation from your mentor coach, but …read more.

What if I submit training that is not ICF Accredited and it is not accepted?

March 21, 2018

Your credential renewal application will remain “in process” to allow you time to complete CCE that meets our credential renewal requirements.

Do I have to take the Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA) to renew my credential?

March 21, 2018

No, the CKA is only required for new individual credential applications.

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

March 21, 2018

ICF Membership renewal and ICF Credential renewal are completely separate processes and fees. Membership is renewed annually and is due for renewal March 31 of each year. ICF Credentials are renewed every three years. Your exact credential expiration date may be found on your ICF Credential certificate.

My credential is due for renewal but I want to apply for a higher credential. Which application should I purchase?

March 21, 2018

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.

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?

March 21, 2018

You may only submit CCE units completed within the three years since the initial award of your credential or since your last credential renewal.

How can I renew a lapsed credential?

March 21, 2018

If your credential was due for renewal less than one (1) year ago, you may still be eligible to renew by submitting additional 1.2 CCE units for each month your credential has lapsed.

My credential was due for renewal more than one (1) year ago; can I still renew?

March 21, 2018

If your credential was due for renewal more than one (1) year ago, you are no longer eligible to renew. You will need to begin the credential process again by submitting a new individual credential application.

Where can I find training?

March 21, 2018

CCE Accredited Providers, ICF Chapter and Community of Practice events are found in the ICF Event Calendar. Individual courses within an ICF Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP), a CCE Program, or Approved Coach Specific Training Hours (ACSTH) are found using the Training Program Search Service. ICF Conferences and Events. Virtual Education Sessions found in Archived …read more.

How can I find out if the training I completed is International Coaching Federation (ICF) Accredited?

March 21, 2018

The organization where you completed your training can provide that information. You may also use our Training Program Search Service (TPSS), and search by the training organization’s name. If the training organization has an accredited program, it will be listed in our TPSS.

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