The ICF Associate Certified Coach credential is for the practiced coach. It requires completion of a set amount of coach-specific training; a minimum of 100 coaching experience hours; and at least eight clients, among other requirements.
There is an expectation that all ICF Credentialed coaches will continue their education and build on their level of experience. The resulting growth in competency and professionalism will be evidenced by their journey to the MCC credential.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Mentoring Requirement for ACC Portfolio Applicants - Effective July 1, 2008
The ICF Board of Directors has taken action to add an additional requirement for those seeking the ACC credential. In recognition of the value of working with a qualified mentor coach and to align the initial requirements for the ACC with those of the PCC and MCC, the Board has adopted the following new requirement for those applying for the ACC via the Portfolio process: Effective July 1, 2008, those applying for the ACC credential, by submitting a portfolio application, will be required to document 10 hours of work with a qualified mentor coach. Further details can be found in the ACC Portfolio application.
ACC Applications