{"id":2434,"date":"2024-08-28T12:37:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T16:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/icf-credentials-overview\/mcc\/"},"modified":"2025-05-20T13:24:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T17:24:26","slug":"mcc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/icf-credentials-overview\/mcc\/","title":{"rendered":"MCC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>\n\t\tBecome a Master Certified Coach (MCC) With ICF\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Maestro. Ma\u00eetresse. Meister. Mestra. \u638c\u63e1. Master. In any language, MCC is synonymous with expertise. Earning one proves that you&#8217;ve not only gained deep expertise in coaching, but also the ability to inspire and guide clients toward their fullest potential. When you have one, it means you&#8217;ve demonstrated that you can elevate clients to new heights and guide them to deeper self-awareness and real-world results.<\/p>\n<p>The MCC credential is for seasoned coaches who have built their careers around excellence and impact. To qualify, you&#8217;ll need to show 200 hours of coach-specific education and 2,500 hours of coaching experience. This credential is more than a title; it&#8217;s a commitment to lifelong learning, reflection, and mastery of the <a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/coaching-competencies\/icf-core-competencies\/\">ICF Core Competencies<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/coaching-ethics\/icf-code-of-ethics\/\">ICF Code of Ethics<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/icf-coaching-education-education-pathways-1-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Program developers creating education pathways for coach certification.\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1602\" width=\"2400\" title=\"Charming woman holding papers and looking at laptop, portrait.\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h2>\n\t\tMCC Eligibility Requirements\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<ul>\n<li>200 hours of coaching education.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">2,500 coaching experience hours (including at least 2,250 paid hours).<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">10 hours of mentor coaching.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Successful completion of a performance evaluation.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Passing score on the ICF Credentialing Exam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/resource\/mcc-candidate-guide\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDive Deeper with the MCC Candidate Guide\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\tMCC Application Paths: Choose Your Route\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>There are two paths to becoming an MCC: the Level 3 path and the Portfolio path. Both require a deep dedication to education and practice, ensuring that you&#8217;re not only a coach but a true master of your craft. Not sure about the differences between each application path? <a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/apply-for-credential\/#mcc-paths\"><strong>Check out the comparison chart for MCC application paths.<\/strong><\/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\tLevel 3 Path\n\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>For coaches who have completed an ICF-accredited Level 3 program, which includes the necessary education and mentor coaching hours.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>ICF member price: $675 USD.<\/li>\n<li>Non-member price: $825 USD.<\/li>\n<li>Estimated time to review: 18 weeks.<\/li>\n\n<\/ol>\n<h4>\n\t\tPortfolio Path\n\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>For coaches who use a mix of accredited (excluding Level 3 education) and <a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/prepare-for-icf-credential-application\/education-training-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">non-accredited courses<\/a>, demonstrating their qualifications with detailed documentation of their education and experience.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>ICF member price: $675 USD.<\/li>\n<li>Non-member price: $825 USD.<\/li>\n<li>Estimated time to review: 18 weeks.<\/li>\n\n<\/ol>\n<h2>\n\t\tReady to Become a Leader in the Field?\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>If you&#8217;re ready to join the prestigious ranks of Master Certified Coaches, we invite you to begin your application. Unlock your full potential, and help others unlock theirs, too.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/apply-for-credential\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Start Your MCC Application Today\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 for 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 MCC: the ICF Credentialing Exam. <\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/icf-credential-exams\/pcc-mcc-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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