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ICF Accreditation

When coaching credentials matter, ICF accreditation leads the way.

ICF Accreditation

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the largest accrediting body for institutional executive coaching programs. It requires coach training programs to go through a rigorous application and accreditation process, resulting in programs that are recognized throughout the coaching industry as well as by those who hire coaches. Increasingly, individuals and companies that hire executive coaches are requiring that they have graduated from an ICF-accredited program and have obtained an additional individual credential from the ICF. The LCOP programs provides ICF-accreditated Level 2 coaching education through a partnership with Heidrick & Struggles.

Upon successful completion of LCOP, you are eligible to apply for two ICF credentials:

Associate Certified Coach (ACC)

You are eligible to apply for your ACC after completing 100 hours (75 paid) of coaching experience with at least eight clients following the start of your coach-specific training.

  1. Attest to having completed a coaching log demonstrating your 100 hours, including client names, contact information and dates of coaching
  2. Submit your LCOP Certificate of Completion
  3. Complete the ICF ACC Credential Exam, which takes 2 hours to complete online
  4. Pay the ICF application fee

Professional Certified Coach (PCC)

You are eligible to apply for your PCC after completing 500 hours (450 paid) of coaching experience with at least 25 clients following the start of your coach-specific training.

  1. Attest to having completed a coaching log demonstrating your 500 hours, including client names, contact information and dates of coaching
  2. Submit your LCOP Certificate of Completion
  3. Complete the ICF PCC Credential Exam, which takes 3 hours to complete online
  4. Pay the ICF application fee

In an effort to support graduates in gaining coaching hours, NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education will support you in facilitating coaching clients following completion of the program so that you can confidently fulfill 10 hours towards earning your ACC or PCC requirements.

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