For Coach Training Organizations

*Please note that ICF approves individual training programs rather than entire schools or organizations.

ICF Program Approvals: ACTP, ACSTH, and CCE

Accredited Coach Training Programs (ACTP)

Each Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP) must offer:

A minimum of 125 hours of coach-specific training
Training on all ICF Core Competencies and the ICF Code of Ethics
A minimum of 6 observed-coaching sessions with an experienced coach
A comprehensive final exam that evaluates a student's coaching competency
In the US and Canada, a Director of Training holding the MCC credential; outside the US and Canada, and Director of Training committed to obtaining the MCC credential within 3 years of the application

Certified graduates of ACTPs may apply for an ACC or PCC credential using the ACTP graduate application.

Click here for the ACTP application

Approved Coach Specific Training Hours (ACSTH)

Organizations that offer Approved Coach Specific Training Hours (ACSTH) must offer:

A minimum of 30 hours of coach-specific training
Training on some ICF Core Competencies and the ICF Code of Ethics

Graduates of ACSTH programs applying for an ACC or PCC credential must use the portfolio application rather than the ACTP graduate application. The portfolio application includes an exam.

Click here for the ACSTH application

Continuing Coach Education (CCE)

Continuing Coach Education (CCE) courses must offer:

Training in the ICF Core Competencies, or Personal Development of the Coach, or Business Development, or Other Skills and Tools Related to Coaching

CCE programs should be aimed at experienced coaches looking to further their education in niche-specific or advanced courses.

Click here for the CCE Approved Provider application