Summary of "What Is ICF Accreditation And How To Become An ICF-Certified Life Coach"

ICF accreditation is the gold standard for professionally trained coaches worldwide and is the only internationally recognized professional coaching accreditation.

Coaches with ICF credentials belong to a self-regulating community that ensures accountability to clients and the coaching industry.

Benefits of getting an ICF certification include giving clients confidence in your coaching credentials, being recognized as a coach worldwide, and attracting more clients.

The ICF offers three levels of coach accreditation: Associate Certified Coach (ACC), Professional Certified Coach (PCC), and Master Certified Coach (MCC), each with increasing standards.

Steps to become an ICF certified coach:

Step 1: Complete an ICF certified coaching course.
Step 2: Complete the required coaching experience hours.
Step 3: Partner with a mentor coach for feedback and guidance.
Step 4: Take the ICF's assessment and submit requirements to become an ICF approved life coach.

Frequently asked questions regarding coaching hours, mentoring process, and requirements for certification are addressed.

The estimated timeline for an ACC application is about 14 weeks.