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The Road to Credentialing

The Road to Credentialing. Presentation to ICF Atlantic May 15, 2012. History and Presence. Led advancement of the profession with global standards Awarding credentials since 1998; 8,400 credentials+ (2012) Global presence in 110 countries – over 20,000 professionals.

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The Road to Credentialing

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  1. The Road to Credentialing Presentation to ICF Atlantic May 15, 2012

  2. History and Presence • Led advancement of the profession with global standards • Awarding credentials since 1998; 8,400 credentials+ (2012) • Global presence in 110 countries – over 20,000 professionals

  3. Credential Program Features • Independent, explicit credential requirements • Peer review performance event ensures “the man or woman can coach” • Clear purpose

  4. Benefits of an ICF Credential • Enhances your credibility and reassures potential clients that you are an experienced and professional coach. • Demonstrates that you have high professional standards. • Demonstrates that you stand by a strong code of ethics. • Demonstrates a high knowledge and skill level. • Demonstrates that you take on-going professional development seriously. • Develops you as a professional coach to further enhance your skills. • Brings personal satisfaction in achieving a career goal • Reinforces the integrity of the coaching profession internationally.

  5. What does the data tell us? • 83% satisfaction level of clients involved in a coaching relationship (36% very satisfied) • 92% satisfaction level for those who had an ICF Credentialed Coach (55% very satisfied) • Source: 2010 ICF Global Consumer Awareness Study

  6. More data • 7.5 out of 10 likeliness to recommend coaching (31% extremely likely to recommend) • 8.2 out of 10 likeliness to recommend coaching when they’ve had an ICF Credentialed Coach (45% extremely likely) • Source: 2010 ICF Global Consumer Awareness Study

  7. Three Credential Offerings • ACC- Associate Certified Coach • PCC- Professional Certified Coach • MCC- Master Certified Coach • All based on: • Coach-specific training • Work with a Mentor Coach • Client-coaching experience • References • Examinations

  8. Application Types • For the ACC and PCC Credentials offered there aretwoapplications that you can use to apply for the credential. These application types are called: • ACTP Application- this is for individuals who have completed an ICF Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP) • Portfolio Application- this application is used by individuals who have not completed a full ACTP or who have completed coach training with other schools not on the ACTP list. • The MCC Credential only has one application type called the MCC Application.

  9. Starting an Application

  10. Tips for applying • Read all instructions and watch videos on credentialing on ICF’s YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/icfheadquarters. • Login to the ICF web site • Join as a member before applying • Select both credential level and application type • Submit all required forms and uploads

  11. Application Processing • ACTP (ICF Accredited Coach Training Program) applications are awarded ICF Credentials as they are approved. • Portfolio applications are placed in a queue for an exam upon approval.

  12. Upcoming ICF Credentialing Webinars • Friday, June 15 • Friday, September 14 • Friday, December 14 • Including information on what assessors listen for in the oral exam!

  13. Links to Additional Information • Visit the ICF website at: www.coachfederation.org • Requirements for ICF Credentials: http://www.coachfederation.org/includes/media/docs/Credentialing-Requirements-Chart-March-2012.pdf • ICF Core Coaching Competencies: http://www.coachfederation.org/icfcredentials/core-competencies/ • ICF Core Competencies compared by credential: http://www.coachfederation.org/includes/media/docs/Table---ICF-Competencies-Levels-ACC-PCC-MCC-rev-07-29-09.pdf • ICF Ethics/Standards: http://www.coachfederation.org/icfcredentials/ethics/

  14. Contact ICF ICF Headquarters 2365 Harrodsburg Rd, Suite A325 Lexington, KY 40504 - USA +1.859.219.3580 icfheadquarters@coachfederation.org www.coachfederation.org

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