This badge was issued to Victoria Merivirta on 19 Sep 2024.
Expires on 30 Sep 2027
Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
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ICF Credentials and Standards
Professional Certified Coach (PCC) Credential-holders are trained (125+ hours), experienced (500+ hours) coaches. They have demonstrated knowledge and proficient application of the ICF Core Competencies, Code of Ethics, and definition of coaching. Earners show a commitment to high ethical standards and have demonstrated, through rigorous assessment, competence in using a variety of behaviors and skills in their work with clients. The PCC must be renewed every three years.
- Type Certification
- Time Years
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Skills
Earning Criteria
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Completion of at least 125 hours of coach-specific training that meets ICF guidelines for credentialing.
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Completion of at least 500 hours of client-coaching experience since the start of their coach training.
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Completion of 10 hours of mentor coaching with an eligible mentor coach.
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Submission of a completed application for the Professional Certified Coach Credential.
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Pass both knowledge and performance assessments at the Professional Certified Coach level.
Standards
The ICF core coaching competencies were developed to support a greater understanding of the skills and approaches used within today’s coaching profession as defined by the International Coach Federation.
The Code of Ethics is designed to provide appropriate guidelines, accountability and enforceable standards of conduct for all ICF Members and ICF Credential-holders, who commit to abiding by the ICF Code of Ethics.