ICF Credential Requirement

ICF offers three Credentials, corresponding with the quantity of education and experience required to earn it, in addition to the applicant’s ability to meet the requirements of each Credential.

To learn more about each Credential’s requirements and the application path that best fits your education and experience, select the Credential you’d like to explore below.

Associate
Certified
Coach (ACC)
Basic Requirements:
60+ hours of education and
100+ hours of coaching experience
Professional
Certified
Coach (PCC)
Basic Requirements:
125+ hours of education and
500+ hours of coaching experience
Master
Certified
Coach (MCC)
Basic Requirements:
200+ hours of education and
2,500+ hours of coaching experience