What is the difference between the Accreditation types?

Modified on Wed, 25 Oct 2023 at 10:55 AM


  1. Level 1
    • Requires 60+ Participant Contact Hours
    • Designated as a pathway to the ACC credential
  2. Level 2
    • Requires 125+ Participant Contact Hours
    • Designated as a pathway to the PCC Credential
  3. Level 3
    • Requires 75+ Participant Contact Hours
    • Designated as a pathway to the MCC Credential
  4. Continuing Coach Education (CCE)
    • 1-40 Participant Contact hours
    • CCE is considered supplemental and continuing education for those who wish to acquire new learning, professional development and/or those who are renewing their ICF Credential.
  5. Advanced Accreditation in Team Coaching (AATC)
    • Requires a minimum of 60 Contact Hours
    • Designated as a pathway to the Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC)


It will be up to the organization to determine which one of these accreditation types meets your needs. Please explore each requirements page to gain a full understanding of what ICF has to offer.

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