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Guide to ICF Continuing Coach Education (CCEs)

What are CCEs?

CCEs, or Continuing Coach Education units, are credits earned by coaches through various learning modalities aimed at exposing them to new content and enhancing their overall knowledge base and coaching skills. These opportunities provide coaches with a diverse range of options to support and grow their competence in different areas.

Why are CCEs important?

CCEs are crucial in the context of the coaching profession as they signify a commitment to continuous professional development. In a self-regulating industry like coaching, the International Coach Federation (ICF) requires credentialed coaches to continually improve their skills and knowledge. This ongoing education ensures that coaches deliver the highest value to their clients by staying abreast of the latest industry trends, methodologies, and best practices.

When/how do coaches need CCES and how many do they need?

Coaches are required to accrue Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units to fulfill the renewal criteria for their ICF credentials, which have a validity period of three years. The renewal process is obligatory and serves as a fundamental requirement to sustain ICF credentials. Regardless of the credential level—ACC, PCC, or MCC—coaches must accumulate a total of 40 CCE units during each renewal cycle.

● ACC Credential: Coaches holding an ACC credential need to earn 40 CCEs, with specific allocations, including 24 in Core Competencies (of which 3 are in Ethics and 10 through receiving Mentor Coaching), and the remaining 16 may be in Core or Resource Development.

● PCC Credential: Similarly, coaches with a PCC credential must acquire 40 CCEs, with 24 in Core Competencies (including 3 in Ethics), and the remaining 16 may be in Core or Resource Development.

● MCC Credential: Coaches with an MCC credential have the same requirement of 40 CCEs, with 24 in Core Competencies (including 3 in Ethics), and the remaining 16 may be in Core or Resource Development.

This structured approach to CCE requirements ensures that coaches continue to evolve, adapt, and deliver high-quality coaching services throughout their careers. The ongoing pursuit of knowledge and skill development is integral to maintaining ICF credentials and upholding the standards of the coaching profession.

What are the three types of CCEs?

Core Competencies: These CCEs focus on enhancing a coach's core coaching skills and competencies. They contribute to the development and refinement of fundamental coaching capabilities.
Resource Development: CCEs in Resource Development involve learning experiences that broaden a coach's knowledge beyond the core competencies. This category encompasses a diverse range of topics related to coaching and professional development.
Ethics: CCEs dedicated to Ethics specifically address ethical considerations and practices in coaching. These credits contribute to the coach's understanding and application of ethical principles within the coaching profession.

Website: https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/professional-development

Navigating the ICF Learning Portal: Step-by-Step Guide to Course Discovery and Selection

Recognizing the significance of ongoing learning for the continual development of your coaching skills and knowledge, we have enriched the ICF Learning Portal to streamline your experience in discovering relevant offerings. Here are some key features of the enhanced ICF Learning Portal:

● Expanded Search Options: Locate the educational content you desire with our enhanced search options. Filter by CCE type, course topics, events, and more to tailor your learning experience.

● Simplified Interface: Enjoy a cleaner and less cluttered interface designed to facilitate easy navigation. Find what you need quickly and efficiently, enhancing your overall user experience.

● Direct Transcript Access: Access your transcript conveniently through the top navigation menu, providing you with direct insight into your learning journey.

Steps

The steps below guide you through the process of navigating the ICF Learning Portal, exploring course options, and making informed selections for your professional development.

Visit the ICF Learning Portal: Access the portal by navigating to the following link: https://learning.coachingfederation.org/cw/.
Login or Create an Account: Ensure you have a valid account on the portal. If you don't, create one by providing the necessary information.
Navigate to the Course Catalog:

Locate the upper blue banner on the portal interface.
Select "Catalog" from the options available.

Explore the Course Catalog:

The page titled "Browse Course Catalog" will appear, offering various filters to refine your search.
For optimal results, filter courses based on credit type, such as Core Competencies, Resource Development, or Ethics Core Competencies.

Review Course Details:

Each course is accompanied by essential details, including the course title, instructor information, and the number of CCEs allocated.
Further details, such as a breakdown of CCEs by Core Competency, Resource Development, and Ethics, can be accessed by selecting "View Details" for a comprehensive overview.

Selecting a Course:

When you've identified a suitable course, click on "Launch Course."
Courses may come in the form of recorded sessions/webinars for on-demand viewing or upcoming live streams. If it's a live stream, consider adding the event to your calendar for timely participation.

Website: https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/professional-development

Ethics

ICF recognizes that there are a variety of avenues to obtain the required three (3) ethics CCE units, including ICF Accredited education programs, CCE programs and ICF Chapter events.

As a special service, ICF and the ICF Ethics Community of Practice have developed a complimentary ethics course that, upon completion, will provide the three (3) ethics CCE units required for ICF Credential renewal.

ICF Events (Chapter, Global, Education Providers)

Events hosted by ICF Chapters, ICF Accredited program providers, and ICF Global are held throughout the year striving to inspire, educate and connect. Explore global and local events, conferences, webinars and more through the ICF Events Calendar.

ICF Learning Portal

ICF strives to provide continuing coach education that is relevant across various aspects of a coach’s practice from coach skills to business development. Access to live webinars hosted by ICF Communities of Practice are available. In addition, archived learning is offered on the ICF Learning Portal in various contexts including OnDemand sessions and recorded in-person event sessions. ICF Learning Portal

Mentor Coaching

Mentor Coaching for an ICF Credential consists of coaching and feedback in a collaborative, appreciative and dialogued process based on an observed or recorded coaching session to increase the coach’s capability in coaching, in alignment with the ICF Core Competencies.

Coaching Supervision

Coaching Supervision focuses on the development of the coach’s capacity through offering a richer and broader opportunity for support and development. Coaching Supervision creates a safe environment for the coach to share their successes and failures in becoming masterful in the way they work with their clients. ICF information about Coaching Supervision

ICF-accredited Education Programs

ICF-accredited education programs have gone through a rigorous review process and demonstrated that its curriculum aligns with the ICF definition of coaching, Core Competencies and Code of Ethics. ACTP, ACSTH, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 offerings deliver foundational coach-specific education and training. Continuing Coach Education (CCE) offerings provide advanced and supplemental learning opportunities for trained and credentialed coach practitioners.

Research

Research (including evaluation) is defined as any activity that involves the collection, collation, review or evaluation of data or information for the purpose of describing, maintaining or modifying activities, practices, interventions or treatments. Research may involve the manipulation of variables or environmental factors whereas evaluation more typically involves the review of information for the purpose of providing feedback about the function, productivity or efficacy of an activity. Evaluation includes but is not limited to needs assessment, process assessment, outcome studies, impact analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and meta-analysis.

Teaching

Teaching (being an instructor) within and ICF Accredited Coach Training Program is engagement in the production and delivery of content ensuring a holistic growth path that promotes the cross-fertilization of ideas and concepts where capacity truly exists.

Special Projects

Special projects and activities approved in advance by ICF may be used towards Continuing Coach Education units. How many CCEs and what documentation is required for renewal will be part of the agreement made with ICF staff when the project or activity is approved.