The Road to Credentialing

Presentation to ICF Atlantic

May 15, 2012

History and Presence• Led advancement of the profession with

global standards

• Awarding credentials since 1998; 8,400 credentials+ (2012)

• Global presence in 110 countries – over 20,000 professionals

Credential Program Features

• Independent, explicit credential requirements

• Peer review performance event ensures “the man or woman can coach”

• Clear purpose

Benefits of an ICF Credential

• Enhances your credibility and reassures potential clients that you are an experienced and professional coach.

• Demonstrates that you have high professional standards.• Demonstrates that you stand by a strong code of ethics.• Demonstrates a high knowledge and skill level.• Demonstrates that you take on-going professional

development seriously.• Develops you as a professional coach to further enhance

your skills.• Brings personal satisfaction in achieving a career goal• Reinforces the integrity of the coaching profession

internationally.

What does the data tell us?

• 83% satisfaction level of clients involved in a coaching relationship (36% very satisfied)

• 92% satisfaction level for those who had an ICF Credentialed Coach (55% very satisfied)

• Source: 2010 ICF Global Consumer Awareness Study

More data

• 7.5 out of 10 likeliness to recommend coaching (31% extremely likely to recommend)

• 8.2 out of 10 likeliness to recommend coaching when they’ve had an ICF Credentialed Coach (45% extremely likely)

• Source: 2010 ICF Global Consumer Awareness Study

Three Credential Offerings

• ACC- Associate Certified Coach

• PCC- Professional Certified Coach

• MCC- Master Certified Coach

• All based on:– Coach-specific training– Work with a Mentor

Coach– Client-coaching

experience– References– Examinations

Application Types• For the ACC and PCC Credentials offered there are two applications that you can use to apply for the credential. These application types are called:

– ACTP Application- this is for individuals who have completed an ICF Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP)

– Portfolio Application- this application is used by individuals who have not completed a full ACTP or who have completed coach training with other schools not on the ACTP list.

• The MCC Credential only has one application type called the MCC Application.

ACC ACTP Application ACC Portfolio Application

Application Period Accepting Applications Year Round Accepting Applications Year Round

Coach-Specific Training

Successful completion of certification requirements with an ACTP

60 documented hours of Coach-Specific Training

Work with aMentor Coach

ACTP certification fulfills this requirementCompletion of 10 hours work with

a qualified mentor coach

Coaching Experience

Client Coaching Log Documenting:--Minimum of 100 hours--Minimum of 75 paid hours--Minimum of 8 clients

Client Coaching Log Documenting:--Minimum of 100 hours--Minimum of 75 paid hours--Minimum of 8 clients

Coach References 2 reference letters from qualified coaches 2 reference letters from qualified coaches

Examination Successful completion of the ACTP certification exam through your school.

Successful completion of ICF’s oral examination. Exam is scheduled through

the ICF.

Fee $100 for ICF members,$300 for non-members

$100 for ICF members,$300 for non-members

Additional $200 exam fee

PCC ACTP Application PCC Portfolio Application

Application Period Accepting Applications Year Round Accepting Applications Year Round

Coach-Specific Training

Successful completion of certification requirements with an ACTP

125 documented hours of Coach-Specific Training

Work with aMentor Coach

ACTP certification fulfills this requirementCompletion of 10 hours work with

a qualified mentor coach

Coaching Experience

Client Coaching Log Documenting:--Minimum of 750 hours--Minimum of 675 paid hours--Minimum of 25 clients

Client Coaching Log Documenting:--Minimum of 750 hours--Minimum of 675 paid hours--Minimum of 25 clients

Coach References 2 reference letters from qualified coaches 2 reference letters from qualified coaches

Examination Successful completion of the ACTP certification exam through your school.

Successful completion of ICF’s three-part Portfolio Examination. Exam is scheduled

through the ICF.

Fee $300 for ICF members,$500 for non-members

$300 for ICF members,$500 for non-members

Additional $275 exam fee

MCC Application

Application Period Accepting Applications Year Round

Coach-Specific Training 200 documented hours of Coach-Specific Training

Work with aMentor Coach

Completion of 10 hours work with a qualified mentor coach

Coaching ExperienceClient Coaching Log Documenting:

--Minimum of 2500 hours--Minimum of 2250 paid hours--Minimum of 35 clients

Coach References 3 reference letters from qualified coaches

Examination Demonstrated competency in ICF’s three-part MCC Exam. Exam is scheduled through the ICF.

Fee$300 for ICF members,$500 for non-members

Additional $275 exam fee

Starting an Application

Tips for applying

• Read all instructions and watch videos on credentialing on ICF’s YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/icfheadquarters.

• Login to the ICF web site• Join as a member before applying• Select both credential level and application

type• Submit all required forms and uploads

Application Processing

• ACTP (ICF Accredited Coach Training Program) applications are awarded ICF Credentials as they are approved.

• Portfolio applications are placed in a queue for an exam upon approval.

Upcoming ICF Credentialing Webinars

• Friday, June 15• Friday, September 14• Friday, December 14

• Including information on what assessors listen for in the oral exam!

Links to Additional Information

• Visit the ICF website at:www.coachfederation.org

• Requirements for ICF Credentials:http://www.coachfederation.org/includes/media/docs/Credentialing-Requirements-Chart-March-2012.pdf

• ICF Core Coaching Competencies:http://www.coachfederation.org/icfcredentials/core-competencies/

• ICF Core Competencies compared by credential:

http://www.coachfederation.org/includes/media/docs/Table---ICF-Competencies-Levels-ACC-PCC-MCC-rev-07-29-09.pdf

• ICF Ethics/Standards:http://www.coachfederation.org/icfcredentials/ethics/

Contact ICF

ICF Headquarters

2365 Harrodsburg Rd, Suite A325

Lexington, KY 40504 - USA

+1.859.219.3580

icfheadquarters@coachfederation.org

www.coachfederation.org