The second level credential that an individual coach can achieve is the PCC. A PCC level credential is for a ‘proven’ coach that has over 125 hours of training and exceeds 750 hours of experience coaching. A professional has to have a minimum of twenty-five clients and pass an oral and written exam. Lastly, individual coaches that are considered ‘experts’ can receive a MCC level certification by having over 200 hours of training completed and 2,500 hours of experience in the field. When someone is trying to achieve the highest-level credential they are required to have 35 or more clients as well as pass an oral/written final test.
To become certified by the ICF, hopeful coaches have to fill out an online credential application and pay a processing …show more content…
Programs that receive the accreditation recognition have a competitive advantage. There are two types of certifications available, the Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP) and the Approved Coach Specific Training Hours (ACSTH). Additionally, ICF recognizes and approves Continuing Coach Education (CCE) programs. The Accredited Coach Training Program is a full-fledged coach-training program. Usually this type of program incorporates ICF’s core competencies, adheres to their code of ethics and exemplifies their view of a coach. An ACTP program covers coaching, has observed coaching sessions and requires individuals to pass a final exam. People who complete an ACTP approved program are able to qualify for individual ICF Credentials. Second, ICF recognizes and awards accreditation to Approved Coach Specific Training Hours to third party training providers. This type of program may not be a full-fledged coach-training program because they vary on the number of student contact hours. The ICF deems this program as “al la carte”, but a minimum of 30 contact hours is required. Application fees are …show more content…
Similar to ICF and APECS, AC is a not-for-profit professional body dedicated to promoting best practice and raising the awareness of standards of coaching, worldwide. Their website also describes them as being an inclusive organization with members from over 50 countries. They are committed to setting industry standards just as the previous two organizations are. AC offers coach accreditation, supervisor accreditation, coach training accreditation and leader as coach recognition. Each level offers something unique: coaches working primarily in an organizational context, coach in all other settings, experience and accredited coaches looking to become supervisors, supervisors wanting to have a therapeutic specialist background, introductory course to be a master coach and finally, an award that recognizes short coaching skills for organizational leaders, manager and supervisors. All accreditations are valid for five years, but AC membership must be maintained.
To become certified by the ICF, hopeful coaches have to fill out an online credential application and pay a processing …show more content…
Programs that receive the accreditation recognition have a competitive advantage. There are two types of certifications available, the Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP) and the Approved Coach Specific Training Hours (ACSTH). Additionally, ICF recognizes and approves Continuing Coach Education (CCE) programs. The Accredited Coach Training Program is a full-fledged coach-training program. Usually this type of program incorporates ICF’s core competencies, adheres to their code of ethics and exemplifies their view of a coach. An ACTP program covers coaching, has observed coaching sessions and requires individuals to pass a final exam. People who complete an ACTP approved program are able to qualify for individual ICF Credentials. Second, ICF recognizes and awards accreditation to Approved Coach Specific Training Hours to third party training providers. This type of program may not be a full-fledged coach-training program because they vary on the number of student contact hours. The ICF deems this program as “al la carte”, but a minimum of 30 contact hours is required. Application fees are …show more content…
Similar to ICF and APECS, AC is a not-for-profit professional body dedicated to promoting best practice and raising the awareness of standards of coaching, worldwide. Their website also describes them as being an inclusive organization with members from over 50 countries. They are committed to setting industry standards just as the previous two organizations are. AC offers coach accreditation, supervisor accreditation, coach training accreditation and leader as coach recognition. Each level offers something unique: coaches working primarily in an organizational context, coach in all other settings, experience and accredited coaches looking to become supervisors, supervisors wanting to have a therapeutic specialist background, introductory course to be a master coach and finally, an award that recognizes short coaching skills for organizational leaders, manager and supervisors. All accreditations are valid for five years, but AC membership must be maintained.