Before we go into the details of ICF coaching certifications, we\u2019ll rip the band-aid and tell you this: unless you have an ICF certificate, you won\u2019t make it far in the coaching business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to become a professional coach, it\u2019s time to explore your options and learn more about the certifications and how to get them. Here\u2019s a detailed guide about getting ICF coaching certified<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The International Coaching Federation is a non-profit institute aiming to teach and develop professional coaches. It was founded in 1995 by the late Thomas J. Leonard. Now, nearly 27 years later, the ICF issues its certificates in more than 150 countries, with more than 50,000 benefiting members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With its high standards and worldwide network of coaches, the ICF is now considered the leading organization for independent coaching jobs. It offers three primary certificates: the Associate Certified Coach, the Professional Certified Coach, and the Master Certified Coach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To gain any of these certificates, you\u2019ll have to complete a set number of hours in courses accredited by ICF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An ICF certification does more than teach you the basics of your coaching job. It indicates that you\u2019re meeting the bare requirements of a professional coaching job and that you have what it takes for it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The certification is simply a shortcut in the coaching profession. You\u2019ll have saved yourself years of experience if you manage to get it. It gives you instant global recognition that you can\u2019t achieve easily without it\u2014all thanks to the worldwide popularity of the ICF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many call the ICF the gold standard of the coaching industry because it increases your credibility with clients. Plus, according to the Global Consumer Awareness Study<\/a>, an ICF certification is the main requirement for 85% of coaching clients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from these benefits, an ICF certification also means you\u2019ll get support from the ICF throughout your career, whether in coaching courses, training sessions, or events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At NLP Top Coach, we offer two ICF certifications: Associate Certified Coach and Coach the Coach certification. Each certificate has a different purpose and plan. Here\u2019s a brief insight into each one and what it entails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Associate Certified Coach is the basic certificate by ICF, and here at NLP Top Coach, it\u2019s offered by two globally-renowned coaches. It\u2019s also 100% online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you apply for it, you\u2019ll get your certification from Sebastien Leblond and Jean Francois Cousin. Sebastien has been in the industry for over a decade, having certified over 40,000 coaches. He worked in more than 30 countries, delivering more than 10,000 hours of coaching. And he founded NLP Top Coach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As for Jean Francois, he\u2019s been a global coach since 2006, having coached more than 700 clients from 50+ countries. He worked with clients from many sectors, including human resources, insurance, engineering, supply chain, and IT. Additionally, he served as the chairman of ICF Global for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coach The Coach certification is a 4-day course approved and accredited by ICF. Like the ACC, the CTC certification is offered by Sebastien Leblond and Jean Francois Cousin. It\u2019s meant to teach coaches how to develop a 6-figure skillset, whether they\u2019re interested in business coaching, life coaching, or executive coaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019re not gloating when we say this course has already helped plenty of coaches cross the 6-figure fortune. Some coaches now charge more than $500 per hour for their services, all thanks to the 60-hour course. Unlike our ACC online course, this one is live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ACC certification<\/a> process is pretty simple\u2014at least if you have enough time on your hands to cover the required training hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the ICF, you need to cover at least 60 hours of training before you get an ACC certification. Not only that, but you also have to cover a minimum of 100 hours of real coaching experience, distributed over a minimum of eight clients. And for the cherry on the top, 25% of these hours need to be within two years before applying to get the credential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lastly, you need to get a minimum of 10 mentoring hours with an ICF-registered coach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At NLP Top Coach, we offer a 10-hour mentoring program by two globally renowned Master Coaches to help you get your ACC certification. During the training, you\u2019ll learn how to cover the other requirements as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ACC certification training at NLP Top Coach is a 10-hour program, so it technically doesn\u2019t take long to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The training is distributed over four sessions. The first session teaches you how to get paid clients for your coaching job and how to get the 100 hours of real coaching experience required by the ICF to get the certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The second session is mostly about building a successful business and developing into a pro coach. The third session covers ten tips that\u2019ll help you pass the ICF assessment exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lastly, the fourth session grants you the chance to learn directly from an ICF-certified coach. You\u2019ll get three one-on-one coaching sessions, where you\u2019ll get to benefit from their experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Coach The Coach certification<\/a> process is a bit different from the ACC certification process. While the ACC is meant for people who want to get an ICF ACC certification, Coach The Coach is meant for business owners and managers who want to advance their leadership skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s also targeted at people who want to grow into professional coaches, as well as individuals looking for personal development in the leadership sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 4-day, 60-hour certification program is approved by ICF, and it covers the basics for those who want to create a profession in relationship coaching, life coaching, executive coaching, and business coaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the end of the training, you\u2019ll receive an ICF-approved certificate, and you\u2019ll have completed the 60 hours required by the ICF to get their certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Coach The Coach training takes 60 hours, distributed over four days. On the first day, you\u2019ll get to meet your Master Coach, get familiar with the seven steps of the coaching framework, and learn two of the eleven core competencies of ICF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the second day, you\u2019ll learn another two of the core competencies, and you\u2019ll learn six keys that\u2019ll help you establish trust and intimacy with your client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the third day, you\u2019ll get to meet Mr. Jean Francois, the former Chairman of ICF Global. You\u2019ll also get into a Q&A with him and get to learn from his unrivaled expertise. Additionally, you\u2019ll learn three more core competencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the last day, you\u2019ll learn the remaining core competencies, and you\u2019ll have the graduation celebration at the end of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can get your ICF certification from plenty of organizations, so why choose NLP Top Coach? Here are two reasons you should choose us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n At NLP Top Coach, you\u2019ll get your training from Sebastien Leblond\u2014one of 16 NLP Master Trainers who are ABNLP-certified. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from his impressive portfolio, Sebastian certified more than 40,000 individuals, a lot of whom managed to make a successful career out of coaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you don\u2019t want to hear marketing talk, that\u2019s understandable. Instead, you can take a look at the success stories<\/a> on our website. Many of these people probably started at the same point as you are now, and thanks to NLP Top Coach, they have success stories to gloat over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A lot of people have made it far, and you can too. If you decide that you want to become one of our success stories now, you can get a good early bird offer in both the ACC<\/a> and the Coach-The-Coach<\/a> training courses. 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What Does Getting ICF Coaching Certified Do For You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What ICF Coaching Certification Does NLP Top Coach Offer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Associate Certified Coach (ACC) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Coach The Coach Certification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What Is The ACC Certification Process? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How Long Is The ACC Certification Training?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Is The Coach-The-Coach Certification Process?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How Long Does Coach-The-Coach Training Take?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Are The Benefits Of Getting ICF Coaching Certified With an NLP Top Coach?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Become One of the Top 3%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Become One of the Success Stories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Start The Process of Getting ICF Coaching Certified<\/h2>\n\n\n\n