1. The Road to Credentialing Presentation to ICF Atlantic May 15, 2012

2. History and Presence Led advancement of the profession with global standards Awarding credentials since 1998; 8,400 credentials+ (2012) Global presence in 110 countries – over 20,000 professionals

3. Credential Program Features Independent, explicit credential requirements Peer review performance event ensures “the man or woman can coach” Clear purpose

4. Benefits of an ICF Credential Enhances your credibility and reassures potential clients that you are an experienced and professional coach. Demonstrates that you have high professional standards. Demonstrates that you stand by a strong code of ethics. Demonstrates a high knowledge and skill level. Demonstrates that you take on-going professional development seriously. Develops you as a professional coach to further enhance your skills. Brings personal satisfaction in achieving a career goal Reinforces the integrity of the coaching profession internationally.

5. What does the data tell us? 83% satisfaction level of clients involved in a coaching relationship (36% very satisfied) 92% satisfaction level for those who had an ICF Credentialed Coach (55% very satisfied) Source: 2010 ICF Global Consumer Awareness Study

6. More data 7.5 out of 10 likeliness to recommend coaching (31% extremely likely to recommend) 8.2 out of 10 likeliness to recommend coaching when they’ve had an ICF Credentialed Coach (45% extremely likely) Source: 2010 ICF Global Consumer Awareness Study

7. Three Credential Offerings ACC- Associate Certified Coach PCC- Professional Certified Coach MCC- Master Certified Coach All based on: – Coach-specific training – Work with a Mentor Coach – Client-coaching experience – References – Examinations

8. Application Types For the ACC and PCC Credentials offered there are two applications that you can use to apply for the credential. These application types are called: –ACTP Application- this is for individuals who have completed an ICF Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP) –Portfolio Application- this application is used by individuals who have not completed a full ACTP or who have completed coach training with other schools not on the ACTP list. The MCC Credential only has one application type called the MCC Application.

9. ACC ACTP ApplicationACC Portfolio Application Application Period Accepting Applications Year Round Coach-Specific Training Successful completion of certification requirements with an ACTP 60 documented hours of Coach-Specific Training Work with a Mentor Coach ACTP certification fulfills this requirement Completion of 10 hours work with a qualified mentor coach Coaching Experience Client Coaching Log Documenting: --Minimum of 100 hours --Minimum of 75 paid hours --Minimum of 8 clients Client Coaching Log Documenting: --Minimum of 100 hours --Minimum of 75 paid hours --Minimum of 8 clients Coach References 2 reference letters from qualified coaches Examination Successful completion of the ACTP certification exam through your school. Successful completion of ICF’s oral examination. Exam is scheduled through the ICF. Fee $100 for ICF members, $300 for non-members $100 for ICF members, $300 for non-members Additional $200 exam fee

10. PCC ACTP ApplicationPCC Portfolio Application Application Period Accepting Applications Year Round Coach-Specific Training Successful completion of certification requirements with an ACTP 125 documented hours of Coach-Specific Training Work with a Mentor Coach ACTP certification fulfills this requirement Completion of 10 hours work with a qualified mentor coach Coaching Experience Client Coaching Log Documenting: --Minimum of 750 hours --Minimum of 675 paid hours --Minimum of 25 clients Client Coaching Log Documenting: --Minimum of 750 hours --Minimum of 675 paid hours --Minimum of 25 clients Coach References 2 reference letters from qualified coaches Examination Successful completion of the ACTP certification exam through your school. Successful completion of ICF ’ s three-part Portfolio Examination. Exam is scheduled through the ICF. Fee $300 for ICF members, $500 for non-members $300 for ICF members, $500 for non-members Additional $275 exam fee

11. MCC Application Application Period Accepting Applications Year Round Coach-Specific Training 200 documented hours of Coach-Specific Training Work with a Mentor Coach Completion of 10 hours work with a qualified mentor coach Coaching Experience Client Coaching Log Documenting: --Minimum of 2500 hours --Minimum of 2250 paid hours --Minimum of 35 clients Coach References 3 reference letters from qualified coaches Examination Demonstrated competency in ICF ’ s three-part MCC Exam. Exam is scheduled through the ICF. Fee $300 for ICF members, $500 for non-members Additional $275 exam fee

13. Starting an Application

14. Tips for applying Read all instructions and watch videos on credentialing on ICF’s YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/icfheadquarters. Login to the ICF web site Join as a member before applying Select both credential level and application type Submit all required forms and uploads

15. Application Processing ACTP (ICF Accredited Coach Training Program) applications are awarded ICF Credentials as they are approved. Portfolio applications are placed in a queue for an exam upon approval.

16. Upcoming ICF Credentialing Webinars Friday, June 15 Friday, September 14 Friday, December 14 Including information on what assessors listen for in the oral exam!

17. Links to Additional Information Visit the ICF website at: www.coachfederation.org Requirements for ICF Credentials: http://www.coachfederation.org/includes/media/docs/Credentialing-Requirements-Chart-March-2012.pdf ICF Core Coaching Competencies: http://www.coachfederation.org/icfcredentials/core-competencies/ ICF Core Competencies compared by credential: http://www.coachfederation.org/includes/media/docs/Table---ICF-Competencies-Levels-ACC-PCC-MCC-rev-07-29- 09.pdf ICF Ethics/Standards: http://www.coachfederation.org/icfcredentials/ethics/

18. Contact ICF ICF Headquarters 2365 Harrodsburg Rd, Suite A325 Lexington, KY 40504 - USA +1.859.219.3580 icfheadquarters@coachfederation.org www.coachfederation.org