Your journey to pursue your Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential may look different than others. You don’t have to have ICF-accredited education to be able to move forward in your career. We know that your coaching journey may include hours and experience from a program that isn’t ICF-accredited. If that’s the case, ICF is here to help you set your application up right.
To streamline your PCC credential application process and prevent common mistakes that can cause delays, review the detailed sample application. This resource walks you through each step — from gathering documentation to final submission — so you can feel confident that your application meets all requirements the first time.
To ensure the key requirements such as mentor coaching, recorded coaching sessions for the performance evaluation, and coaching experience hours, are properly documented, you’ll need to verify them and include them in your application. We understand that gathering and verifying all necessary materials can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created this sample application to help you stay organized and reduce stress as you prepare your application. By taking the time to review it now, you’ll feel more confident and ready when it’s time to apply. Download the sample application today and move forward on your credentialing journey with clarity and ease.
Topics
Advance Your Coaching Career, Credentialing and Certification, Discover - Your Coaching Career
Resource Type
Sample Materials, Tools & Worksheets
Audience Type
Experienced Coaches, External Coaches, ICF Chapter Leaders, Internal Coaches, Managers/Leaders Using Coaching Skills, New Coaches, Professional Coaches, Team and Group Coaches
Language
English
Publish Date
November 14, 2024
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