FAQs
Find answers to common questions about our programs, services, and support — all in one place.
What is the ICF?
The International Coach Federation (ICF), is the gold standard for world-wide coach credentialing. Becoming an ICF credentialed coach, makes the statement that you are a trained professional who has attained the gold standard of coaching credentials. It opens up new pathways for you; a satisfaction equation that you are providing a great service to others; a career choice that utilizes the best of who you are; and additionally, there are monetary rewards
Why choose the Coach Certification Training Academy for my ICF coaching education?
As an ICF Accredited education program, you will receive your coaching training and know you have chosen a program that is “best in class”. The Coach Certification Training Academy, fulfills all your training requirements for your ICF Level 1 ACC Credential – 60 Hours of training aligned to all ICF requirements; 10 Hours of required Mentor Coaching; and your Performance Evaluation. Your tuition covers everything! There are no hidden fees or extras! Instructors are experienced, ICF coaches with private practices. They don’t just teach – they do! Our students go on to coach individuals, in organizations and in government entities.
Why get an ICF Credential?
Becoming a Certified Professional Coach (Level 1 Part 1 Course) is the first step in your coaching education and career. You can call yourself a Certified Professional Coach. Then, you will want to continue your coach training to become an Associate Certified Coach as designated by the International Coaching Federation (Level 1 Part 2 Course). This designates that you have achieved the most rigorous training in the coaching industry – around the world!
To achieve this goal, you will need to complete both Part 1 – Journey to Coaching and Part 2 – Building Your Professional Coaching Skills. Both courses have the same format of Five 3-Hour modules over 5 weeks and include your required 60 hours of education, 10 Hours of Mentor Coaching and Performance Evaluation. If you are serious about becoming a professional coach and want to open doors to coaching individuals, as well as engagements in a corporate, government or executive coaching space, this credential is what you need.
What are my next steps?
You can request more information by contacting us. You can set up a time to discuss your questions with our CCTA staff by Scheduling Free Consultation. You can also visit our Programs page to view and enroll. If you are doing coaching now, or if you want to start a new career, learn new skills or start a coaching practice – you have found the right ICF program! One with many years of experience and many successful graduates. (Check out our testimonials: Click here)
