FAQs

FAQs

 

The ICF Code of Ethics: CLICK HERE

The Updated Core Competencies: CLICK HERE

 
 

Requirements for the first level Credential (from the ICF website)

Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Credential

Eligibility:

  • 60+ hours of coaching education

  • 100+ hours of coaching experience

Requirements:

  • 60 hours of Coach training which includes passing scores on formative evaluations in Mentor Coaching

  • Successful completion (passing score) of the ICF Credentialing Exam given by ICF.

How does the training schedule work?

The training is a ten-month developmental journey designed to lead to the outcome of becoming a credentialed coach at the Associate Credentialed Coach ( ACC) level.

It includes:

  • Pre-work which has self study of the course text and a self paced Ethics ethics course centered around the ICF Code of Ethics

  • Cohort training beginning with a two hour introductory class covering ICF Code of Ethics and distinctions between coaching and other helping professions

  • Intensive three day (10 hours) of cohort classes including an observed coaching by faculty with written feedback

  • Continues with two hour classes twice a month including presentations on coaching competencies, discussions and significant experiences of coaching practice plus three more observed coaching times

  • Sessions of Mentor coaching, both group and individual

  • Concludes with a final Mentor Coaching self scheduled after the final class in October

  • All online classes and mentor Coaching sessions are on Zoom.

What are the costs and fees?

Coach Training Program includes 60 hours of coach training - $4,750

Mentor Coaching for Certification/Recertification - $1,750

Once you fill out the Online Application above, you will be contacted about payment options.

Payment plans available.

Refund Policy:

Registration must include a $500 deposit.

If a participant decides to withdraw after the course begins, refunds will be given on the following schedule:

  • Withdrawal up to three weeks before the program begins: full refund of what has been paid minus credit card fees (if paid by credit card).

  • Withdrawal from the three weeks before the start of the program until the conclusion of the first module: 50% refund minus credit card fees (if paid by credit card).

  • Any later withdrawal – no refund.

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