{"id":2436,"date":"2024-08-28T12:37:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T16:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/icf-credentials-overview\/actc\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T12:51:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:51:13","slug":"actc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/icf-credentials-overview\/actc\/","title":{"rendered":"ACTC"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2>Earn Your ICF Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC)<\/h2>\r\n<p><b>Choosing to pursue the ICF Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC) is a significant step toward demonstrating your expertise in the dynamic world of team coaching. By earning this certification, you&#8217;re not only proving your commitment to high standards and ethical practice but also stepping into a leadership role that transforms teams.<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3>Why Team Coaching?<\/h3>\r\n<p>Learning to coach a team requires a unique and complex skillset. That&#8217;s why the ACTC is designed for coaches who want to excel in guiding teams through complex dynamics, improving collaboration, and fostering long-term sustainability. As a team coach, you become a crucial asset to organizations, helping teams navigate challenges and align around shared goals. This advanced certification is created to be a complement to your existing ICF credential &#8211; building on your invaluable foundation as a professional coach to set you up for team coaching success.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"icf-for-coach-educators-create-lesson-plans-for-students\" src=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/icf-for-coach-educators-create-lesson-plans-for-students.jpg\" alt=\"Diverse group of coaching educators sharing best practices\" width=\"1350\" height=\"1350\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2>ACTC Eligibility Requirements<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Be an ICF credential-holder at any level, in good standing.<\/li>\r\n<li aria-level=\"1\">60+ hours of team coaching education.<\/li>\r\n<li aria-level=\"1\">5 team coaching engagements over the last 5 years.<\/li>\r\n<li aria-level=\"1\">5 hours of coaching supervision.<\/li>\r\n<li aria-level=\"1\">A passing score on the ICF Team Coaching Certification Exam.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/resource\/actc-candidate-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Prepare with the ACTC Candidate Guide <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2>Your Path to ACTC Certification<\/h2>\r\n<p>There are three paths to apply for the ACTC, each tailored to your coaching journey thus far. Select the path that matches the education you&#8217;ll be using to apply.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Bonus Tip<\/strong>: ICF members receive a discount on their ACTC application. If you haven&#8217;t joined yet, now is the perfect moment to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/about\/icf-membership\/\">invest in yourself and your coaching future<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<h3>General Team Coaching Education<\/h3>\r\n<p>Apply using 60 hours of team coaching education from any program (ICF accredited or not).<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>ICF member price: $250 USD.<\/li>\r\n<li>Non-member price: $350 USD.<\/li>\r\n<li>Estimated time to review: 4-6 weeks.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>ICF-Accredited Team Coaching Program<\/h3>\r\n<p>Apply with a certificate from an ICF Advanced Accredited Team Coaching (AATC) program.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>ICF member price: $200 USD.<\/li>\r\n<li>Non-member price: $300 USD.<\/li>\r\n<li>Estimated time to review: 2-4 weeks.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Prior Learning Through Team Coaching Experience<\/h3>\r\n<p>Apply using prior experience, including 10 team engagements, 10 hours of coaching supervision, and at least 30 hours of team coaching education.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>ICF member price: $250 USD.<\/li>\r\n<li>Non-member price: $350 USD.<\/li>\r\n<li>Estimated time to review: 4-6 weeks.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Ready to Lead Teams to Success?<\/h2>\r\n<p>By earning the ACTC, you&#8217;ll gain the expertise to guide teams toward their full potential, empowering them to overcome obstacles, align on shared goals, and foster a culture of collaboration.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/credentialing\/apply-for-credential\/#actc-application-path\" target=\"_self\"> Begin Your ACTC Journey Today <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2>Need More Info Before You Get Started?<\/h2>\r\n<p>Dive deeper into the requirements you&#8217;ll need to meet, and explore resources to help you succeed in your application journey.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Prepare for Your Application<\/h3>\r\n<p>Find everything you need to know about requirements for education, experience, coaching supervision, and more.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Get Ready for the Exam<\/h3>\r\n<p>Be prepared for the final step in your journey to earning the ACTC: the ICF Team Coaching Certification Exam.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Access More Resources<\/h3>\r\n<p>Want even more? 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