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.

ENTER SEARCH TERMS
Accreditation Type:  The ICF offers three types of accreditations.
 
 
Click here for Accreditation Type Definitions

Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP)
An ICF ACTP is considered an all-inclusive coach training program. An ACTP includes a minimum of 125 hours of coach-specific training, including comprehensive instruction around the ICF Core Competencies, Code of Ethics and the ICF definition of coaching. This type of program also includes Mentor Coaching, observed coaching sessions and a comprehensive final exam that evaluates a student's coaching competency.

Approved Coach Specific Training Hours (ACSTH)
An ICF ACSTH program is considered an a la carte coach training program. An ACSTH program includes a minimum of 30 hours of coach-specific training, including instruction around the ICF Core Competencies, and observed coaching sessions.

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.)


(Hold down CTRL or Command to select multiple options)
Delivery Method:   
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.
    (Hold down CTRL or Command to select multiple options)
Coaching Specialty:  Find an accredited provider that emphasizes your niche in coaching
    (Hold down CTRL or Command to select multiple options)
Accredited Organization:  Find education/training programs from an accredited organization.
   
   
        
 Trouble searching? Try clicking the Search button instead of pressing enter.