The Foundational Cohort to Earn the ACC

Foundational Cohort

As the journey to becoming a coach is explored, many are learning that the International Coaching Federation, ICF, is in the process of transitioning to new standards for coach training.  This is exciting!  The new standards include requirements for the coach training organizations and increase the minimum training hours for a program. Foundational Cohort

What does this mean for someone starting the coaching journey?  The a-la-carte approach will continue to be an option.  The more expedient and less expensive route will be the all-in-one cohort option.

  • For the a-la-carte approach to the ACC, the Certified Professional Coach, Certified Master Coach, and Mentor Coaching programs can be registered for independently to accommodate busy schedules.
  • For the all-in-one approach to earn the ACC this year, the Foundational Cohort includes all three of these programs at a discounted rate and as an added benefit it is one group moving through together.

The good news is that all of these programs are designed to meet ICF standards, are currently accredited as ACSTH or ACTP, and are pending the transition to Level 1 and 2 accreditation by ICF.

Learn more about becoming a coach at https://www.coachcert.com/resources/faqs/how-to-become-a-coach.html

For the a-la-carte approach, the next 30-hour Certified Professional Coach program starts July 12 – https://www.coachcert.com/training/certified-professional-coach/certification-program-schedule.html

For the all-in-one approach to earn the ACC credential, the next Foundational Cohort starts July 18 – https://www.coachcert.com/training/credentialing-cohorts/icf-credentialing-cohort-schedules.html

Cathy Liska

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Most blog posts here are written or curated by Cathy Liska, Guide from the Side®, CDP, MCC.

Cathy is CEO/Founder of the Center for Coaching Certification, CCC. As Guide from the Side®, she is a sought-after trainer and coach with over 30 years of experience in business management and ownership. Cathy built her diverse team at CCC that includes trainers, customer service, and coaches. She was Co-Leader for ICF’s Ethics Community of Practice, on the Leadership Team for the review and updating of the Code of Ethics in 2024, and active in the Ethics Water Cooler. To ensure she stays current in related areas of expertise, Cathy has earned the following: ICF’s Master Certified Coach (MCC), Certified Coach Trainer, Certified Consumer Credit Counselor, Certificate of Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership and Management, Grief Support Group Facilitator, Certified in the Drucker Self-Assessment Tool, Certified Apartment Manager, Certified Civil and Family Mediator, and Certified in DISC.

Cathy’s clients range from attorneys to corporate executives, government to nonprofit, entrepreneurs to children, under or unemployed to newly retired. She specializes in communication, management, conflict, and leadership. Her personal mission statement is “People.” Cathy is known for her passion to serve others so they achieve the results they want.

Podcast: https://www.coachcert.com/podcast.html

Publications: Coaching Perspectives (a series of books with chapters by coach training graduates) https://www.coachcert.com/resources/recommended-reading/coaching-perspectives-series-by-the-center-for-coaching-certification-and-more.html

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