Education Search Service (ESS)

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) does not offer initial education and training to become a coach (we only offer professional development for practiced coaches). As the accrediting body for coach-specific education and accredited providers, we cannot recommend any specific coaching education organizations.

To ensure quality education, ICF accredits coaching education organizations that meet the high standards set forth by ICF and ICF Coaching Education. To find ICF-Accredited Providers we suggest that you use our Education Search Service (ESS) below. The search for a coach education program is a highly individual process that depends greatly on your personal preferences and goals. The ESS is designed to give you basic information about all ICF-Accredited Education Providers.

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Accreditation Type:  The ICF offers three types of accreditations.
 
 
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Advanced Accreditation in Team Coaching (AATC)
is a minimum of 60+ Student Contact Hours and a designated as a pathway to the Advanced Certification in Team Coaching.

Level 1 Accreditation Type
A Level 1 accredited program is a minimum of 60+ Student Contact Hours and is a designated as a pathway to the ACC credential.

Level 2 Accreditation Type
A Level 2 accredited program is a minimum of 125+ Student Contact Hours and is a designated as a pathway to the PCC credential.

Level 3 Accreditation Type
A Level 3 accredited program is a minimum of 75+ Student Contact Hours and is a designated as a pathway to the MCC credential.

Continuing Coach Education (CCE)
A CCE program is intended for coaches who already have ICF Credentials or who have completed basic coach training. A CCE program may include advanced coach training that directly relates to or expands upon the ICF Core Competencies, and/or training in skills that contribute to the professional development of a coach (e.g. personal development, coaching assessments or tools, business building, or other material that falls outside of the ICF Core Competencies.)


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In-person Delivery Location:  Search by country and state or province for live face-to-face education and training.
       
Education/Training Language:  Choose the language(s) in which the education and training program is delivered.
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Coaching Specialty:  Find an accredited provider that emphasizes your niche in coaching
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Accredited Organization:  Find education/training programs from an accredited organization.
   
   
    
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