{"id":2666,"date":"2024-08-28T13:33:36","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T17:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/for-coach-educators\/how-to-apply-for-icf-accreditation\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T13:34:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T18:34:51","slug":"how-to-apply-for-icf-accreditation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/for-coach-educators\/how-to-apply-for-icf-accreditation\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply for ICF Accreditation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>\n\t\t\tStep 1: Submit Your Application\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Take the first step toward ICF accreditation by completing your application through the ICF Accreditation Portal.\u00a0 Once you&#8217;ve submitted your application and paid the non-refundable application fee in full, your application will be reviewed in the order it was received. Within 1-2 weeks, the ICF Coaching Education team will conduct an initial review to ensure your program aligns with our accreditation standards, moving you one step closer to recognition as a trusted coaching education provider.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tWhat&#8217;s Reviewed?\t<\/h3>\n\t<ul>\n<li>Program hours.<\/li>\n<li>PCC-credentialed director (Level 1 &amp; 2).<\/li>\n<li>MCC-credentialed director (Level 3).<\/li>\n<li>Performance evaluations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/resource\/how-to-apply-for-icf-accreditation\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn How to Access the ICF Accreditation Portal\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/icf-for-coach-educator-reviewing-students-assessments.jpg\" alt=\"Coaching educators reviewing certification assessment criteria.\" height=\"1350\" width=\"1350\" title=\"icf-for-coach-educator-reviewing-students-assessments\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tStep 2: Application Review Timeline\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Once submitted, your application undergoes a detailed evaluation based on its accreditation type. Whether you&#8217;re seeking Level 1, 2, 3, or Advanced Accreditation in Team Coaching (AATC), or Continuing Coach Education (CCE), our team will assess your program for eligibility. The typical timelines are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Level 1, 2, 3, and AATC: 8-12 weeks.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">CCE: 6-8 weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We&#8217;re thorough, and we&#8217;re here to guide you through it. You will receive updates and possible requests for more information via email from <a href=\"mailto:isupport@coachingfederation.org\">support@coachingfederation.org<\/a>. Be sure to check your spam folder to avoid missing any updates.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tStep 3: Accreditation Approval Interview\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>For Levels 1-3 and AATC, you will participate in a 30-minute accreditation approval interview after your application has passed review. This final step is where we solidify expectations and ensure compliance with our prestigious standards.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll receive an email notification when it&#8217;s time to schedule your interview, and at that time, you can log into the ICF Accreditation Portal to finalize the details. <\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/icf-for-coach-educators-delivers-virtual-learning-session.jpg\" alt=\"Online coaching educator conducting a virtual training session.\" height=\"1350\" width=\"1350\" title=\"icf-for-coach-educators-delivers-virtual-learning-session\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/icf-for-coach-educator-how-to-apply-approval-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Two,Professionals,Dressed,In,Business,Attire,Are,Engaged,In,Exchanging\" height=\"1600\" width=\"2400\" title=\"Two,Professionals,Dressed,In,Business,Attire,Are,Engaged,In,Exchanging\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tStep 4: Final Approval\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Congratulations! After completing the interview, you&#8217;ll receive formal approval via email and the ICF Accreditation Portal. This is the moment you gain the key to unlock a door to a global community of coach educators and a wealth of resources that will elevate your impact.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tAdditional Support\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Need help navigating the process or preparing your documentation? ICF provides resources and direct support to assist with any questions that arise along the way.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/about\/contact-us\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tContact Us\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tSample Applications\t<\/h2>\n\t<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Sample Level 1 Accreditation Application | <a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/resource\/level-1-accreditation-application-sample\/\">Download PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Sample Level 2 Accreditation Application | <a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/resource\/level-2-accreditation-application-sample\/\">Download PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Sample Level 3 Accreditation Application | <a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/resource\/level-3-accreditation-application-sample\/\">Download PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Sample Advanced Accreditation in Team Coaching (AATC) Application | <a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/resource\/advanced-accreditation-in-team-coaching-aatc-application-sample\/\">Download PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Sample Continuing Coaching Education (CCE) Application | <a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/resource\/continuing-coaching-education-cce-accreditation-application-sample\/\">Download PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/icf-for-coach-educators-how-to-apply-sample-applications-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Office,Meeting,Between,Coworkers,Showcasing,Teamwork,And,Collaboration,In,A\" height=\"1600\" width=\"2400\" title=\"Office,Meeting,Between,Coworkers,Showcasing,Teamwork,And,Collaboration,In,A\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/icf-for-coach-educators-seminar-on-whiteboard.jpg\" alt=\"Coaching educator presenting at a professional development seminar.\" height=\"1350\" width=\"1350\" title=\"icf-for-coach-educators-seminar-on-whiteboard\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tDocumentation Requirements\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll need to apply:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Program Overview.<\/li>\n<li>Curriculum &amp; Learning Outcomes.<\/li>\n<li>Director of Education Credentials.<\/li>\n<li>Performance evaluations.<\/li>\n<li>Sample Recordings &amp; Transcripts (Level 1-3).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/about\/contact-us\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tContact Us for Support\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Step 1: Submit Your Application Take the first step toward ICF accreditation&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":2404,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"How to Apply for ICF Accreditation | Steps to Get Accredited","_seopress_titles_desc":"Learn how to apply for ICF accreditation and ensure your coaching program meets standards. 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