{"id":2430,"date":"2024-08-28T12:37:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T16:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/icf-credentials-overview\/acc\/"},"modified":"2025-05-20T13:25:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T17:25:51","slug":"acc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/icf-credentials-overview\/acc\/","title":{"rendered":"Associate Certified Coach (ACC)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>\n\t\tBecome an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) With ICF\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>The ACC credential is designed for coaches who are passionate about building a strong foundation in their practice. Whether you&#8217;re early in your coaching career or are looking to integrate professional coaching into your existing career, the ACC demonstrates that you have the knowledge, skills, and competence to make a difference.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/icf-coaching-education-coach-training-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Program providers working on ICF-approved coach education curriculum.\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1600\" width=\"2400\" title=\"Pretty senior business woman, successful confidence in financial building\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h2>\n\t\tThe ACC: A Credential that Empowers You\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>With an ACC credential, you are not just a coach &#8211; you are a coach committed to excellence, ethical practice, and lifelong learning. You&#8217;re showing the world that you understand the fundamentals of coaching, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/coaching-competencies\/icf-core-competencies\/\">ICF Core Competencies<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/coaching-ethics\/icf-code-of-ethics\/\">ICF Code of Ethics<\/a>. This credential indicates your readiness to inspire change, empower coaching clients, and grow as a professional. <\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tThe Path to Becoming an ACC\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Your journey to becoming an ACC starts with completing 60 hours of coaching education and 100 hours of coaching experience (think: time spent actually coaching clients). You&#8217;ll also need 10 hours of mentor coaching, where you&#8217;ll be guided and supported by an experienced coach. This journey ensures you&#8217;re equipped with the right tools to inspire and lead your clients.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>ACC Eligibility Requirements<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">60 hours of coaching education.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">100 hours of coaching experience (including at least 75 paid hours).<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">10 hours of mentor coaching over three months.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Successful completion of a performance evaluation.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Passing score on the ICF ACC Exam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/resource\/acc-candidate-guide\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDig In Deeper with the ACC Candidate Guide\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/icf-coaching-education-core-competencies-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Coach educators aligning their program with ICF accreditation standards.\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1562\" width=\"2400\" title=\"Business woman on a video conference call with colleagues\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h2>\n\t\tACC Application Paths: Finding Your Route\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>There are a few application paths to apply for the ACC, each tailored to your education journey. Whether you&#8217;ve graduated from a Level 1 or 2 program, or followed a unique educational path, ICF provides a clear route to credentialing success. Not sure about the differences between each application path? <a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/apply-for-credential\/#acc-application-path\">Check out the comparison chart for ACC application paths.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bonus Tip<\/strong>: ICF members receive a discount on their credential application. If you haven&#8217;t joined yet, now is the perfect moment to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/about\/icf-membership\/\">invest in yourself and your coaching future<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tChoose Your Path\n\t<\/h3>\n<h4>\n\t\t1. Level 1\/Level 2 Path\n\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>For those who have completed ICF-accredited programs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ICF member price: $175 USD.<\/li>\n<li>Non-member price: $325 USD.<\/li>\n<li>Estimated time to review: 4 weeks.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n<h4>\n\t\t2. Portfolio Path\n\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>For those whose coaching education includes Continuing Coach Education (CCE) courses or <a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/prepare-for-icf-credential-application\/education-training-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">non-ICF-accredited education<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ICF member price: $475 USD.<\/li>\n<li>Non-member price: $625 USD.<\/li>\n<li>Estimated time to review: 14 weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<p>Did you complete an ACTP or ACSTH program? If so, <a href=\"https:\/\/icfsupport.freshdesk.com\/support\/solutions\/articles\/5000892834-applying-for-the-acc-as-an-icf-actp-or-acsth-graduate-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>get more information relevant to your education<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/icf-coaching-education-coaching-programs-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Coach educators developing an ICF-accredited training program.\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"800\" width=\"2400\" title=\"Book stack in the library and blurred bookshelf background for education. education background. back to school concept.\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h2>\n\t\tBegin Your ACC Journey\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Ready to demonstrate your coaching excellence? Start your ACC application today and step into a world where your skills and passion meet global standards. Need extra guidance on how to get started? Check out the video series we&#8217;ve created specifically to help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLMBtOVpaN5DgeKEjuCLZmzoV2R5_pUmHI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get started on your ACC journey<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/apply-for-credential\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBegin Your ACC Application\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\tNeed More Info Before You Get Started?\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Dive deeper into the requirements you&#8217;ll need to meet, and explore resources to help you succeed in your application journey.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tPrepare Your Application\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Find everything you need to know about education requirements, experience requirements, performance evaluations, and more.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/prepare-for-icf-credential-application\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3>\n\t\tGet Ready for the Exam\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Be prepared for the final step in your journey to earning the ACC: the ACC Exam. <\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/icf-credential-exams\/acc-exam\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3>\n\t\tAccess More Resources\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Want even more? 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