Coach mentoring to earn an ICF coaching accreditation
Full support to navigate the ICF process and earn a highly regarded accreditation
Coach mentoring for the ICF accreditation
The ICF is the go-to body for coaches to earn an internationally recognised coaching accreditation. Any coach who meets the criteria below can apply for accreditation, and be assessed for their coaching at the highest level.
Criteria for earning an ICF accreditation at Accredited Certified Coach level (ACC):
- Complete coach training with one or more providers, lasting 60 hours (which can include self-study time)
- Have 10 hours of 1:1 or group coach mentoring – which is what we offer
- Submit a recording of a coaching session for assessing by the ICF to make sure it meets their standard
- Complete a general knowledge quiz to demonstrate your knowledge of coaching
We offer the full support needed to
earn your ICF qualification, including
- 10 hours of coach mentoring to get your coaching skills to the right level
- Regular reviewing of coaching sessions with you
- Evaluating a coaching session to make sure it qualifies for ICF's assessment
- Reviewing your previous coach training to make sure that you have done enough to fulfil the ICF’s criteria
- Support with the ICF application process for your accreditation
Why an ICF accreditation?
The ICF is the only one of the main coaching accreditation bodies that has an international reach. In addition, it has a really strong set of guidelines (core competencies) for coaches. If we are working to these competencies, then we are coaching really well. Plus, it has a hugely positive reputation, both nationally and internationally, which makes it a worthwhile qualification to obtain.
how we work with you
- Choose 1:1 or a small group of up to 3 coaches
- We meet monthly online, for an hour
- You send coaching audios for us to review in advance of the session
- We discuss your skills in the session, and help with continual improvement
- The goal is to get you to the skill level needed to pass the ICF accreditation process
- We share learning resources on coaching, to help with your improvement
- It's a collaborative mentoring approach. We listen first, hear your reflections, then share our own
This is what we offer with all of our coach training.
The International Coach Federation qualifications demystified.
Many coaches have done much of the work towards an ICF qualification and may not realise what the pathway for qualifying is. We can help and support you through this process.
Qualification pathways:
- ACSTH – this is when you have studied with an ICF approved provider and have been trained in their competencies
- Portfolio pathway – this is when you have had other training (possibly from a range of providers, over many years), and would have learnt the ICF competencies along the way
People who have studied an ILM L7 coaching programme with Love Your Coaching will be eligible for the Portfolio Pathway, as this programme meets the criteria. We can help you review all of your coach training, to make sure you have done enough to satisfy the ICF.
For complete details,
read our ICF coach mentoring flyer
All of the sessions were engaging and thought provoking, and deeply developmental. Charlie is so helpful in in providing support and input and such a safe pair of hands to guide you through that process. It was a great opportunity to work out who am I as a coach, what do I offer that’s unique to me, and how can I genuinely help my clients in their areas of development. I thoroughly recommend working with Love Your Coaching and with Charlie. He has the most incredible light touch approach. But at the same time his passion shines through in everything he does. He’s very dedicated to to our profession. And I’m very, very grateful that our paths have crossed.
Beth Hood
Founder and MD of Verosa, holds a ILM7 Certificate in Advanced Coaching and Mentoring qualification, and ACC International Coach Federation (ICF) qualification
ICF coach mentoring packages
5 and 5 package – for groups
5 hours of group coach mentoring
Cost for this programme
2 people= £1,100 plus VAT per person
3 people= £1,000 plus VAT per person
10 and 10 package – for 1:1
5 hours of 1:1 coach mentoring
All 10 hours are 1:1 coach mentoring
Cost for this programme
1:1 package: £1,500+ VAT
