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Credential Renewal Candidate Guide

The ICF Credential Renewal Guide provides detailed instructions on how to renew your ACC, PCC, or MCC credentials and ACTC Certification, covering continuing education, coaching hours, and the application process.

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ACTC Candidate Guide

The ACTC Candidate Guide outlines the steps for obtaining the ICF ACTC credential. It includes details on eligibility, application, performance evaluation, and preparing for the team coaching exam.

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MCC Candidate Guide

Learn how to achieve the ICF MCC credential with this guide. It outlines eligibility, application submission, exam preparation, and post-exam next steps.

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PCC Candidate Guide

Discover the step-by-step process for obtaining the ICF PCC credential. This guide outlines eligibility, application, exam preparation, and what happens after the exam.

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ACC Candidate Guide

The ACC Candidate Guide is a detailed roadmap for those pursuing the ICF ACC credential. It covers eligibility requirements, application steps, performance evaluations, exam prep, and post-exam next steps.

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Understand the Process: From ICF Core Competencies to the Updated Credential Assessment

This webinar provides an inside look at the ICF Core Competencies update and the development of a new credentialing exam. Beginning in 2017, ICF conducted a comprehensive job analysis to redefine the Core Competencies from a “clean slate” perspective, reflecting current coaching practices. This six-year process, involving professional coaches as subject-matter experts, led to updated Core Competencies and new written and performance exams across all credential levels, emphasizing academic rigor and professional relevance.

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Is a Coaching Credential Really That Big of a Deal?

Survey says: “YES!” And in a big way, too. Anyone can say, “I’m a coach.” But an ICF credential sets a coach apart. An ICF credential says you’re working with…

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The Role of Assessments in Coaching Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence is a common buzzword these days in the personal and professional development space. There are many definitions and multitudes of “coaching” programs promising to increase emotional intelligence. According…

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Coaching’s Role in Enabling Professional Women

Coaching a team into a single entity remains a significant hurdle for many team coaches, yet it presents a great opportunity. This topic consistently arises within our team coaches’ support…

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10 Psychology-Oriented Well-Being Hacks for Coaches

Positive Psychology research has indicated that higher levels of well-being lead to higher engagement, creativity, relationships, resilience, skills, and fulfillment. Therefore, by working on raising their well-being levels, clients will…

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