Step One: Complete the Asynchronous Coaching Foundations Course and two semesters of our Professional Coach Training Program.

• This provides the required training hours to apply for your ACC.
• Semester classes are offered LIVE online using Zoom.
• The asynchronous course may be completed before or at the same time as the semester classes.

Step Two: Complete the Mentor-Coaching requirement.

• The International Coach Federation (ICF) requires a minimum of 10 hours of mentor-coaching to become a credentialed coach. The 10 hours of mentor-coaching must cover a minimum of 3 months from the first mentor-coaching session to the last mentor-coaching session.
• Working with our Approved Mentor-Coaches, you can complete this requirement in one of two ways:
  • Group Mentor-Coaching includes 8 hours of group mentor-coaching and 3 hours of individual mentor-coaching.
  • Individual Mentor-Coaching for 10 hours.

Step Three: Submit a recording of your coaching at the ACC level and apply for graduation.

• Your mentor-coach will provide guidance on your coaching recording.
• When applying for graduation there are a few additional requirements. Students will be asked to:
  • Read and agree to uphold the ICF Code of Ethics.
  • Pay in full all tuition fees prior to applying for graduation.
  • Complete the application for graduation and pay the $350 graduation application fee. 
  • Submit the Coaching4Clergy Coaching Performance Evaluation Report from your mentor-coach, which provides written feedback and specific evidence of your coaching ability. The evaluation must reflect coaching at the ACC level or higher. (A letter of recommendation from your mentor-coach does not meet this requirement.)
  • Submit a recording, along with a written transcript, of your coaching for review. (The coachee may not be another coach or coaching student.) The recording must demonstrate coaching at the ACC level.
• Once you have successfully completed the above requirements, we will provide you with a graduation certificate. You will use this certificate to apply for your ACC credential from the ICF.

Step Four: Apply to the ICF for your ACC credential.

• When applying for your ACC, the ICF will require:
  • A separate, additional application fee.
  • A copy of your graduation certificate from Coaching4Clergy.
  • A coaching log detailing 100 hours of coaching beginning after the start of your coach-specific training. (Refer to the ICF website for details and a SAMPLE log)
  • A one-time written exam, the Coach Knowledge Assessment. (Refer to the ICF website for details.)
    • We offer an ICF Test-Prep Class to prepare you for this written exam.

Step One: Complete the Asynchronous Coaching Foundations Course and all four semesters of our Professional Coach Training Program.

• Our semester classes are offered LIVE online using Zoom.
• The asynchronous course may be completed before or at the same time as the semester classes.
• Please Note:
  • Many of our students decide to bypass the ACC credential and go directly for the PCC. You do not need to receive your ACC credential before advancing toward your PCC.

Step Two: Complete the Mentor-Coaching requirement.

• The International Coach Federation (ICF) requires a minimum of 10 hours of mentor-coaching to become a credentialed coach. The 10 hours of mentor-coaching must cover a minimum of 3 months from the first mentor-coaching session to the last mentor-coaching session.
• Working with our Approved Mentor-Coaches, you can complete this requirement in one of two ways:
  • Group Mentor-Coaching includes 8 hours of group mentor-coaching and 3 hours of individual mentor-coaching.
  • Individual Mentor-Coaching for 10 hours
• Please note:
  • If you completed 10 hours of mentor-coaching for your ACC, you are not required to take 10 additional hours of mentor-coaching for your PCC.
  • While additional mentor-coaching is not required for the PCC credential, we strongly recommend it. The gap between ACC and PCC coaching is significant and requires additional honing.

Step Three: Submit a recording of your coaching at the PCC level and apply for graduation.

• Your mentor-coach will provide guidance on your coaching recording.
• When applying for graduation there are a few additional requirements. Students will be asked to:
  • Read and agree to uphold the ICF Code of Ethics.
  • Pay in full all tuition fees prior to applying for graduation.
  • Complete the application for graduation and pay the $350 graduation application fee. 
  • Submit the Coaching4Clergy Coaching Performance Evaluation Report from your mentor-coach, which provides written feedback and specific evidence of your coaching ability. The evaluation must reflect coaching at the PCC level or higher. (A letter of recommendation from your mentor-coach does not meet this requirement.)
  • Submit a recording, along with a written transcript, of your coaching for review. (The coachee may not be another coach or coaching student.) The recording must demonstrate coaching at the PCC level.
• Once you have successfully completed the above requirements, we will provide you with a graduation certificate. You will use this certificate to apply for your PCC credential from the ICF.

Step Four: Apply to the ICF for your PCC credential.

• When applying for your PCC, the ICF will require:
  • A separate, additional application fee.
  • A copy of your graduation certificate.
  • A coaching log detailing 500 hours of coaching beginning after the start of your coach-specific training. (Refer to the ICF website for details and a SAMPLE log)
  • A one-time written exam, the Coach Knowledge Assessment. If you complete the one-time written exam for your ACC, you do not need to take the written exam again. (Refer to the ICF website for details.)
    • We offer an ICF Test-Prep Class to prepare you for this written exam.

Graduates of our Professional Coach Training Program have received all three coaching credentials:  ACC, PCC and MCC.  Those interested in pursuing the MCC credential are asked to contact us directly to discuss the details. We offer a customized training plan for this coveted credential.

Take your first step in gaining coaching skills. This program is an easy, convenient, and affordable way to add coaching to your skillset.  This program includes a series of instructional videos, coaching demonstrations, and interviews with seasoned coaches. This is a self-paced program; you may view the recordings and complete the assignments at your convenience. The following topics will be covered:

• An Overview of the Core Coaching Competencies 
• Deep Listening 
• Powerful Questions 
• Creating New Awareness 
• Action and Accountability 

This program provides 24 coach-specific training hours accredited by the International Coaching Federation. Upon completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. 

January 10 – March 7, 2022, on Mondays

(No classes January 17 or February 21)

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Mentor coaching is required for completion of the ACC and PCC credential programs.  Click on the button below to learn more.