What is the difference between the application paths? Is one path better than another?

Modified on Sun, Apr 6 at 3:40 PM

All paths are created to have the same five (5) criteria for a credential application. The path you take depends on the type of coaching education you received. All paths lead to the same credential. No one path is better than another.  All application paths require:  

  • Coaching Education  
  • Mentor Coaching  
  • Coaching Experience Hours  
  • Recorded/Observed Coaching Sessions  
  • ICF Written Exam 

Visit the Apply for a Credential page to learn more about what is required to be documented in each path.

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