For AreteWayCoaches
You’ve completed your coaching course and are now officially a Life Coach – Congratulations!
The training you’ve received equips you to coach with competence and confidence.
Now what if you want to take that a step further?
Find out about an ICF credential at the Q&A Webinar at 12pm on 8th May.
Click here to secure your spot.
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the largest coaching standards body in the world.
Anyone can call themselves a coach. But ICF-credentialed coaches are professionals who have met stringent education and experience requirements and have demonstrated a thorough understanding of the coaching competencies that set the standard in the profession. Additionally, they adhere to strict ethical guidelines as part of ICF’s mission to protect and serve coaching consumers.
The ICF truly is the gold standard of professional coaching.
The benefits of holding an ICF credential
- Gives instant credibility
- Provides evidence that you meet specific standards and requirements designed to develop and refine your coaching skills.
- Builds trust
- Demonstrates your dedication to upholding strong coaching principles and ethical behaviour, showcasing your commitment to the coaching industry and your own continued development
- Increases visibility
- List yourself in the ICF ‘Find a Coach’ database
- Certificate and digital badge for use on web and social media
- Elevates your coaching
- Through mentoring and CPD you continue to raise your game
- Opens opportunities
- Most associate coaching orgs require ICF (or equivalent) credential
- HR departments use it as a ‘seal of approval’ when sourcing coaches
Learn more: Join the Q&A Webinar at 12pm on 8th May.
Click here to secure your spot.
The requirements
| Requirement | ACC | Your steps |
| Coaching Education | 60+ hours of coach-specific education | Arete Way Coach Course |
| Coaching Experience | 100+ hours with 8 or more clients, of which 75 hours are paid. At least 25 of these hours (paid or unpaid) must occur within 18 months of submitting your credential application | Build your coaching hours |
| Mentor Coaching | 10 hours with a PCC or MCC credentialed coach or an ACC who has renewed; over 3 months or longer; 3 hours must be one-on-one; fee = £875 | Book your mentoring |
| Performance Evaluation | Submit one 20-60-minute recorded coaching session with transcript | Get it checked by your mentor |
| Credential Exam | Required | Take after submitting your application |
| Application Fees | $175 USD – ICF Member $325 USD – Non-Member |
Pay the fee |
| Estimated Review Time | 4 weeks | Relax and wait |
Learn more: Join the Q&A Webinar at 12pm on 8th May.
Click here to secure your spot.
Happiness Express offers mentor coaching
- 10 hours over a three-month period
- 7 hours in a group, 3 hours one-to-one with your mentor
- Support and feedback along the ICF Core Competencies
- Held over Zoom in groups of 3-6 coaches
- More info on Mentoring with Sarah
The next group starts 22nd May. To see if this is right for you why not join the Q&A Webinar at 12pm on 8th May. Click here to secure your spot.