Resources
There are a lot of pieces to the ACC application puzzle, and there’s a lot to track. I hope these resources will help you navigate and sort through the various pieces to make your application process a bit easier. ¹
ICF Core Values: Values – International Coaching Federation
ICF Code of Ethics: ICF Code of Ethics – International Coaching Federation
Ethical Interpretive Statements: Interpretive Statements – International Coaching Federation
ICF Code of Ethics video series: Video Series: ICF Code of Ethics (2020) – YouTube
ICF Core Coaching Competencies single page summary: Updated-ICF-Core-Competencies.pdf (coachingfederation.org)
ICF Core Coaching Competencies in more detail: Updated-ICF-Core-Competencies_English_Brand-Updated.pdf (coachingfederation.org)
Competencies Levels Table and comparison (using the old 11 Core Competencies): ICFCompetenciesLevelsTable.pdf (coachingfederation.org)
ICF Core Competencies video series (2022 updated competencies): Video series: Updated ICF Core Competencies (2021) – YouTube
New ACC application requirements: The Gold Standard in Coaching | ICF – ACC Paths (coachingfederation.org)
ACC renewal application requirements: The Gold Standard in Coaching | ICF – Renew Credential (coachingfederation.org)
ACC ACTP application sample with instructions: PowerPoint Presentation (coachingfederation.org)
ACC ACSTH application sample with instructions: PowerPoint Presentation (coachingfederation.org)
Coach Training Search (to make sure your training is ICF-accredited): The Gold Standard in Coaching | ICF – Find Education (coachingfederation.org)
Mentor Coaching requirements (new ACC application and ACC renewal): Mentor Coaching – International Coaching Federation
Performance Evaluation (coaching session recording and transcript): Performance Evaluations – International Coaching Federation
Performance Evaluation Minimum Skills Requirements: https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/performance-evaluations/minimum-skills-requirements
Sample Transcript: https://coachingfederation.org/app/uploads/2017/12/SampleTranscript.pdf
How to Pass the ICF Credentialing Exam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRnPXQx8ejc
ICF Ethics Course (satisfies the 3 Ethics CCEU’s requirement for ACC renewal): The Gold Standard in Coaching | ICF – CCE Ethics Course (coachingfederation.org)
Tracking your Coaching hours (there’s a Coaching Log Template at the bottom of this page): Experience Requirements – International Coaching Federation
ICF Credentialing Exam Procedures: https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/credentialing-exam
Exam content and sample questions: https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/credentialing-exam-content (scroll down the page for the sample questions)
Mentor Coach Guidelines: Mentor-Coaching-Duties-and-Competencies-1.pdf (coachingfederation.org)
Disclaimer
¹ You will be 100% responsible for ensuring that you meet all of the ACC application requirements. Laurie Cameron and WAKE UP! Enterprises make no claims that the resources offered on this page will guarantee acceptance of your ACC application and/or award of your ACC credential with the ICF. This list is intended to help you become more familiar with the requirements for ACC credential application. It is not exhaustive, and you should do your own due diligence with regards to reviewing the information on the ICF website.