Synergy Programs are Designed to Align with ICF Requirements

• 62.75 hours in the Certified Leadership Coach Training & Impact Lab, or 66.5 hours in the Certified Professional Coach Training, designed to align with the 60-hour education requirement for the ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential.

• 126.25 combined hours across both programs, designed to align with the 125-hour education requirement for the ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential, and 136.25 hours together with the 10 hours of mentor coaching.

• Ten hours of mentor coaching, as required by ICF for the ACC and PCC pathways.

• Performance evaluation of a recorded coaching session, aligned with ICF standards.

• Real-client coaching practice to support the required experience hours.

Synergy is preparing its ICF accreditation application, and new cohorts will open after provisional approval.

International Coaching Federation Credential

Professional coach training designed to align with ICF education requirements

Pursuing an ICF Credential is Optional

Synergy certifications are complete professional coach training programs. Students who choose to pursue an ICF credential receive training designed to align with ICF education requirements.

Core Components of ICF Credential

To earn an ICF credential (ACC, PCC, or MCC), candidates complete:

• Verified coach-specific education hours.

• Ten hours of mentor coaching over at least three months with a qualified mentor coach.

• Recorded coaching sessions with transcripts, assessed against the ICF Core Competencies.

• A passing score on the ICF credentialing exam.

• Documented coaching experience hours.

ICF Credential Levels

• Associate Certified Coach (ACC)

• Professional Certified Coach (PCC)

• Master Certified Coach (MCC)

What is the International Coaching Federation?

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is a global organization that sets standards for professional coaching education, ethics, and competency. ICF describes its credentials as "the global gold standard of professional coaching.