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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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Accreditation Formal Complaint Submission Form: Sample

The ICF Accreditation Complaint Form is a tool used to report potential breaches of the ICF Global Accreditation Code of Conduct by ICF-accredited organizations as part of the ICF Accreditation Complaint process.

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Coaching Education Policy Documents: Sample

ICF Accreditation ensures education providers meet rigorous standards for quality, integrity and transparency, This resource offers policy templates to support coaching education programs in maintaining these standards.

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CCE Program Schedule: Sample

The ICF Continuing Coach Education (CCE) sample schedule offers a framework for providers pursuing CCE accreditation. Providers are encouraged to include diverse exercises and other educational learning options to create a supportive learning environment.

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ICF Coaching Education Code of Conduct

The ICF Coaching Education Code of Conduct sets the standard for accredited coach education programs, ensuring ethical, high-quality coach training. Covering ethics, branding, program delivery, intellectual property and complaint handling, it guides programs in alignment with ICF’s mission.

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Developing a DEIJB Mission and Vision Statement and Values

This course supports ICF’s DEI mission by fostering an ethical coaching community, aligned with ICF’s vision for inclusivity and professionalism in coaching. Coaches will gain valuable insights into ethical standards, enhancing their practice and supporting ICF’s broader mission and values.

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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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ICF Ethics Course

ICF’s complimentary online ethics course meets the Continuing Coach Education requirement in ethics for ICF credential renewal. This ICF ethics course offers essential guidance for coaches to maintain credentialing standards while reinforcing ethical practices.

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