{"id":23656,"date":"2025-08-27T10:11:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T14:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/?p=23656"},"modified":"2025-11-11T22:34:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T03:34:35","slug":"credentialing-exam-pilot-mcc-pcc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/blog\/credentialing-exam-pilot-mcc-pcc\/","title":{"rendered":"Shape the Future of Coaching Credentials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">August 27, 2025 \u2014 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ICF is piloting a new exam experience for <a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/icf-credentials-overview\/mcc\/\">MCC<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/icf-credentials-overview\/pcc\/\">PCC<\/a> candidates that reflects the evolving coaching landscape. This updated format incorporates the revised <a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/coaching-competencies\/icf-core-competencies\/\">Core Competencies<\/a> and is grounded in fairness and clarity, offering a more accessible path to credentialing.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Built with direct input from candidates and practicing coaches, the updated exam blends knowledge-based and situational judgment questions. This approach reduces cognitive load and reading fatigue by presenting fewer dense scenarios and clearer formats.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ICF Credentialing Exam Pilot begins December 2 for MCC and PCC candidates.*<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Participants will:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Help shape the future of <a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/about\/the-icf-ecosystem\/icf-credentials-and-standards\/\">coaching credentials<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gain exclusive access to a free course package to grow their coaching skills, worth three Continuing Coaching Education credits.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Receive one free exam retake (if needed).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All pilot participants will fully meet credentialing requirements; however, exam results will be delayed up to several months to allow for essential data analysis of the new exam items.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key updates in the pilot exam:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Incorporates the updated ICF Core Competencies and <a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/coaching-ethics\/icf-code-of-ethics\/\">Code of Ethics<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adds knowledge-based multiple-choice questions alongside situational judgment questions, improving clarity and reducing mental fatigue.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Help us define the next era of coaching excellence \u2014 and be part of the change.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">*All PCC and MCC candidates will receive further communication about signing up for the exam as they move through the application process.<\/span><span 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