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October 9, 2025 — ICF credentials are a mark of excellence in coaching. With updates to the Minimum Skills Requirements for ACC and MCC credentials, we are strengthening that standard…
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2025 — The world doesn’t stand still, and neither should the coaching profession. The ICF Core Competencies aren’t just standards; they’re the foundation that elevates coaching everywhere. These…
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August 27, 2025 — ICF is piloting a new exam experience for MCC and PCC candidates that reflects the evolving coaching landscape. This updated format incorporates the revised Core Competencies…
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Update: November 3, 2025 Your ICF credential is more than a mark of excellence — it’s a reflection of your growth, your integrity, and your deep commitment to coaching at…
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Update: November 3, 2025 Earning an ICF credential is a bold step in your growth as a coach — and now that journey is clearer and more accessible than ever.…
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October 3, 2024 – ICF Credentials and Standards will release a new ACC Exam on November 18, 2024, to support coaches pursuing the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential. As the initial credential…
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August 20, 2024 – Earning an ICF credential is an important professional milestone. Maintaining a hard-earned credential is equally important. To better support credential-holders in renewing their ICF credential or taking the…
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August 1, 2024–Candidate feedback and industry changes have inspired upcoming updates to the ICF Credentialing Exam. These changes aim to improve the exam experience while maintaining our rigorous standards for…
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December 2023 — The ICF Credentials and Standards Board has approved a policy to waive the ICF Credentialing Exam requirement for returning candidates. This new policy, designed to improve the candidate…
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January 30, 2023 – In an effort to support candidates in successfully completing the Credentialing process, ICF Credentials and Standards is extending the deadline to complete the Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA)…
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