Mentor Coaching Specialization (MCS) Online Toolkit

 The Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS) recognizes professionals who have made a meaningful investment in their development as mentor coaches through robust education, practice, and training in evaluating coaching skills across credential levels (ACC, PCC, and MCC). Earning this specialization demonstrates a clear commitment to providing high-quality support to coaches as they deepen and expand their coaching capabilities.

Whether you provide independent mentor coaching to credential applicants or renewal candidates, support learners within ICF-accredited coaching education programs, or have completed mentor coaching education and training in coaching evaluation and are looking to become an established mentor coach, the MCS offers an opportunity to formally recognize your advanced knowledge and experience through a globally recognized designation.

To support you in preparing for this important step, we’ve created this Mentor Coach Specialization Online Toolkit. This resource brings together all the materials, guidance, and requirements needed to help you confidently navigate the application process in one convenient place. The toolkit is designed to streamline your preparation, clarify eligibility requirements, and ensure you are well-equipped to demonstrate your readiness for the MCS.

Learn about the Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS)

Visit the Credentialing Updates page for the latest news on the MCS and other credentialing updates.		Want a quick, share‑ready overview of the MCS? Download the Mentor Coach Specialization Flyer.		Learn more about how to transition to the MCS in the Mentor Coach Toolkit document.

What You Need to Apply

Not sure which pathway to take for your MCS? Check out the MCS Application Survey to discover which application pathway is right for you.		Want to check if your education will count? Discover the different education activities that can be used towards education requirement.		Need to find a program? Learn how to find mentor coach specific education programs.
		Coming soon to the ICF Resource section of the website.   In the meantime, you can find the sample applications at the bottom of this page as attachments.
Want to make sure you have all you need to apply for the MCS?  Go through the checklist for the Standard Path and the Credit for Prior Learning Path.		Look through the sample applications for the Standard Path and the Credit for Prior Learning Path.		Ready to Apply?  Go through the MCS Application Survey to create your application(s).

Resources for Mentor Coaches

Reference the Mentor Coach Handbook to support you as you support coaches as their own learning and growth.		Gain a fuller understanding of the various resources available to support you in your work developing coaches.		Join your peers in the Mentor Coach Community of Practice found in Engage.

Mentor Coaching Forms (Session Observation Form and Competency Review Form) - Coming Soon