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In this article:

• What are the specific requirements to apply for an ICF ACC credential?
• What is the value of an ICF Accreditation and is it worth it?
• Do I need an ICF Accreditation? 
• What is the difference between ICF Accredited and ICF credentialing?
• What is the difference between ACC, PCC and MCC?
• How long does it take to get ICF certified?
• Can I coach clients while I'm still training?
• How much does ICF certification cost?

What are the specific requirements to apply for an ICF ACC...

What is the ICF?

The ICF, or the International Coaching Federation, is the leading global organization for coaching.

The ICF was founded in 1995 as a professional standards body for coaching worldwide.

In 2019 the ICF interviewed 1,300 coaches to update the ICF Core Competencies framework.  

There was another update in 2025 following extensive detailed interviews with 3,000 coaches globally.

The ICF provides their members with a huge resource library of webinars, both paid and free, with me...