The Coaching Supervisor Specialization (CSS) recognizes professionals who have made a meaningful investment in their development as a coaching supervisor.
Whether you provide independent coaching supervision to ACTC applicants or credential renewal candidates, support learners within ICF-accredited coaching education programs, or have completed coaching supervision education and are looking to become an established coaching supervisor, the CSS 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 Coaching Supervisor 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 CSS.
Learn about the Coaching Supervisor Specialization (CSS)
| Visit the Credentialing Updates page for the latest news on the CSS and other credentialing updates. | Learn more about how to transition to the CCS in the Coaching Supervisor Toolkit document. | |
What You Need to Apply for the CSS
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| Want to check if your education will count? Discover the different education activities that can be used towards the education requirement. | Need to find a program? Learn how to find coaching supervision specific education programs. | |||
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| Want to make sure you have all you need to apply for the CSS? Go through the checklist on applying for the CSS. | Look through the Sample Application to review the process to apply. See attachment at the bottom of this page. | Ready to Apply? Access the CSS Apply page to create your application. |
Resources for Coaching Supervisors
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| Join your peers in the Coaching Supervision Community of Practice found in ICF Engage. |
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