Earn Your ICF ACC Certification with Our Professional Coach Credential Program
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Alex Kudinov, MCC, CEC
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Achieve Global Recognition as an ICF Coach
Start your journey to becoming an ICF ACC or PCC certified coach, opening doors to worldwide coaching opportunities and professional growth.
Learn from Master Mentor Coaches
Gain insights and direct mentorship from world-class Master Certified Coaches, including Cherie Silas and Alex Kudinov, to enhance your coaching skills and knowledge.
Personalized Learning and Coaching Experience
Enjoy a learning experience tailored to your lifestyle with our mix of short sessions, hands-on practice, and mentorship, available both online and offline.
Clear Pathways to earn an ICF Coach Certification
Navigate through our structured programs designed for both budding and experienced coaches, with explicit tracks leading to Tandem’s exclusive certifications and ICF credentials.
Commit to Ethics and Excellence
Embark on a coaching career grounded in ICF Core Values and Ethics, ensuring your practice is both effective and respectful, catering to a diverse client base.
What Do You Get From an ICF Accredited ACC Coach Training Program?
An ICF-accredited ACC training program provides a comprehensive coaching education aligned with the standards of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Here’s what you can expect:
Fundamental Coaching Skills
Master essential techniques to build a robust coaching foundation. As this is the first level of accreditation, the focus is on basic skills, such as how to open and close a coaching session properly, set the intention for the session with the client, and ask the right questions during the coaching process.
Ethical Standards
Learn to stick to the ICF’s ethical guidelines, ensuring integrity in every coaching interaction. Become aware of potential conflicts of interest or red flags that indicate that you shouldn’t work with a particular client.
Mentor Coaching
Get guidance from experienced mentors to refine your coaching methods. Coaching skills need to be refined over time. That’s where your mentor comes in. They help you see some of your weak spots and build on your strengths.
Peer Learning
Engage with fellow aspiring ACC coaches, sharing experiences and insights. It’s always good to talk to others in a similar situation. You can learn a lot from each other and get the answers to questions you hadn’t even thought of yet.
Practical Experience
Gain hands-on coaching practice to boost your confidence and competence. There is no replacement for practice. You need to work directly with clients to see what challenges arise for you and learn how to navigate them.
Continuous Feedback
Receive constructive feedback from mentors and peers to improve your coaching style and skills. Feedback helps you to recognize patterns or blind spots that you wouldn’t notice yourself. It also increases your self-awareness and potential for growth.
Are you a coach who wants to take the next steps in your career?
Our ICF coach training programs are designed to help you become a better coach and boost your credibility. Becoming an ICF-certified coach means becoming part of a worldwide professional community. It also signals your clients that you work according to set standards and the ICF Code of Ethics, making you more trustworthy as a coach.
Benefits of ICF ACC Programs
Enrolling in an ICF ACC program offers numerous benefits that positively impact your coaching career:
Global Recognition
The ACC certification is recognized worldwide, boosting your credibility and marketability. When potential clients see that you have an ICF certification, they know you have met high standards of training and practice, that you have worked under supervision and have passed an exam.
Professional Growth
Develop a solid understanding of coaching practices and methodologies. You’ll learn essential techniques and approaches that help you grow as a coach and better serve your clients.
Client Trust
Certified professionals are more likely to gain clients' trust, leading to longer engagements. When clients trust you, they are more likely to open up and work with you to achieve their goals.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with a network of professional coaches and industry experts. These connections can provide support, advice, and new opportunities throughout your coaching career.
Career Advancement
Open doors to new coaching opportunities and higher-paying roles. As you gain experience and credibility, you’ll find more doors in various coaching fields and higher-level positions open for you.
Access to Resources
Benefit from tried-and-tested ICF resources and continuous learning support. You’ll have access to tools, articles, and workshops that keep you up-to-date with the latest coaching trends and techniques.
ACC Certification Process
The journey to becoming an ACC-certified coach involves a structured process (see the next section for details on each of the requirements):
Complete an ICF-accredited training program with at least 60 hours of coach-specific education. This training covers all the basics you need to start your coaching career.
Accumulate 100 coaching hours, including paid and pro bono sessions. Practical experience is key to understanding real-world coaching challenges.
Participate in 10 mentor coaching sessions for feedback and skill improvement. Your mentor will guide you through refining your techniques and approaches.
Submit recorded coaching sessions for assessment by ICF evaluators. This step ensures your coaching meets ICF standards.
Pass the ICF Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA) to demonstrate your understanding of core competencies and ethical standards. This exam tests your knowledge and readiness to be an ICF-certified coach.
World-Class Curriculum: Your Pathway to ICF Professional Coaching Credentials
Transformational Coaching Techniques
Master the art of powerful questioning with our Transformational Questions to unlock deep insights and foster significant client breakthroughs.
Advanced Listening Skills
Delve into the nuances of Multi-level Listening to understand your clients beyond words, ensuring a deeper connection and more effective coaching outcomes.
Ethical Coaching Practices
Ground yourself in ethical excellence with Ethics and Practice Administration, emphasizing adherence to the ICF Code of Ethics and professional practice management.
Real-World Coaching Practice
Engage in extensive Practice and Feedback Labs, offering live coaching sessions enriched with instructor and peer feedback to refine your coaching approach.
Navigating Complex Conversations
Equip yourself to handle challenging scenarios with Coaching Toxic Communication Strategies, enhancing your ability to manage and transform difficult interactions.
Focused Skill Development
Benefit from specialized modules like Designing Actions & Accountability and Maintaining Coaching Presence to develop targeted skills for comprehensive coaching effectiveness.
Test Drive Before You Sign Up
Embark on your journey to becoming an ICF Associate Certified Coach with complete confidence. Before you commit, we invite you to take a free test drive of our ACC Coach Certification Training. Dive into a curated selection of 4 out of our extensive 28+ classes, designed to give you a real taste of the transformative journey ahead.
Experience First-Hand Quality
Get a feel for the depth and practicality of our training. Experience our teaching style and course materials firsthand.
Make an Informed Decision
Your career as a coach is significant. We want you to be confident and fully informed about the journey you're about to embark on.
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We are thrilled that you’re considering our program for your professional development.
Below are the dates for our upcoming programs. When you select one of the modules (or the whole program) you will start with any cohort that is convenient for you.
- Thursdays, 5-7 pm Central, starting October 3
- Tuesdays, 10 am - 12 pm Central, starting December 3
Select the module or a full program you want to sign up for, and we are looking forward to seeing you in the classes soon!
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You Got Questions. Here Are Some Answers.
Here are some of the questions we frequently receive about the ICF ACC Coaching Certification:
What is the ICF ACC Certification Cost?
The cost of obtaining the ICF ACC certification can vary based on the specific coaching program and additional fees such as application and examination costs.
The full cost for our ICF ACC program is stated above and disclosed before you sign up.
How Does ICF ACC Certification Compare to Other Coaching Certifications?
The ICF ACC certification is well known for its rigorous standards and global recognition. Compared to other coaching certifications, it emphasizes comprehensive education, practical experience, and adherence to a strict code of ethics, making it a benchmark for professional coaching excellence.
Through our ICF-accredited programs we can guide you through the whole ACC certification process.
How Long Does it Take to Receive an ICF ACC Certification?
The timeline to receive an ICF ACC certification varies based on the individual’s pace. Generally, it takes about 6 to 12 months to complete the required training, accumulate coaching hours, and undergo the assessment process.
At Tandem Coaching, we support you in getting your ACC Certification at your own pace.
What is the ICF ACC Certification Exam Format?
The ICF ACC certification exam, known as the Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA), is a multiple-choice test conducted online. It assesses the candidate’s understanding of ICF Core Competencies and ethical standards.
