Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
International Coaching Federation (ICF)
What parents should know
The entry-level credential from the world’s largest coaching organization. Demonstrates foundational coaching skills and methodology. Not parenting-specific but widely recognized across all coaching niches.
Coaching is not therapy
Parenting coaching focuses on goal-setting, skill-building, and moving forward. It is not a substitute for therapy or mental health treatment. Coaches with therapy licenses may offer coaching services separately from their clinical practice.
Requirements
60+ coach-specific training hours, 100+ coaching experience hours
Also known as
Associate Certified Coach (ACC) is a credential of International Coaching Federation (ICF). The Parenting Passport is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by International Coaching Federation (ICF). Information on this page is sourced from publicly available materials.
At a glance
- Issued by
- International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- Region
- International
- Regulation
- Not government-regulated
- Requirements
- 60+ coach-specific training hours, 100+ coaching experience hours
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