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Coach Education

Your Clear Path to
ICF Certification

The Center for Executive Coaching ICF-Accredited programs are all-inclusive built to guide you to mastering International Coaching Federation (ICF) competencies and to ensure you have everything you need for completing Level 1 and Level 2 certification requirements.

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EARN YOUR ICF DESIGNATION

Your Success Is Our Priority

Here’s How We Make It Happen

  • Trusted, ICF-Accredited Training
    Feel confident knowing you're learning from a program that does more than just meet the International Coaching Federation’s highest standards.
  • Coaching Hours, Simplified
    You’ll complete your coaching practice and mentor coaching requirements—without stress or confusion.
  • Personalized Mentorship
    Our expert faculty guide you through every challenge, question, and milestone with real-time feedback tailored to your goals.
  • A Community That Lifts You Up
    Join a global network of motivated, like-minded coaches committed to learning, growth, and success.

What Sets Us Apart

With CEC, you get more than the required ICF-competency coverage, you gain confidence and tools to coach any client through any challenge.
  • Real Practice with ICF Core Competencies
    Understand and apply ICF core competencies to real scenarios through practice.
  • Hands-On Experience
    Build confidence through practice with peers and mentor coaching.
  • Proven Coaching Methodologies
    Learn coaching skills with tools that get results and build long-term client relationships.
  • Strategic Positioning
    Learn how to market yourself, attract clients, and grow your coaching business
Your Certification Roadmap

Understanding The Path to Your ICF Certification

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Confirm Your
Goal

Choose your ICF certification path -whether you're pursuing your first ACC or PCC credential, advancing to the ACTC , fulfilling Continuing Coach Education hours, or upgrading to PCC. Each path includes a program designed to do more than just meet ICF standard.

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Enroll In An Accredited Program

Select a program format that is best for your schedule. We offer multiple options from 100% online and self-paced to full-day intensive seminars, each following our core accredited curriculum and proven methods.
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Acquire & Log Coach Education Hours

Gain immediate access to our ICF-accredited curriculum & member site where you will find more than enough content to complete all of your hours through a blend of live webinars and on-demand content.
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Acquire and Log Coach Practice Hours

Coach clients or fellow coaches to log your required practice hours. We’ll help you connect with other coaches through our barter coaching network to simplify the process.
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Complete Mentor Coaching Hours

Fulfill your ICF-required mentor coaching hours in parallel with earning coach education and practice hours, and experience growth through our high-impact, mentor coach program.
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Submit Hours to CEC for Validation

Once you’ve met all requirements, submit your logged hours to CEC for review. After validation, you’ll receive a certificate of completion to include in your ICF application.
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Apply for the ICF & Pass the Exam

With your certificate and required documentation, you’re ready to apply - we’ll guide you through the process of applying for ICF certification and completing the exam.
The Center for Executive Coaching program packages and delivers an entire career-in-a-box. Out of the range of ICF training available, the Center for Executive Coaching is the clear leader and I'd recommend it without reservation to anyone who wants to be an exceptional coach!
Mark E. | Certified CEC Coach

Explore a Variety of
Pathways to ICF certification

Each of these CEC programs are ICF-accredited and include the high-quality support, tools, and guidance that our members praise.

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Virtual

Combine on-demand learning with live virtual webinars according to your schedule.  Start anytime and go at your own pace.

ICF Program
Full Program
University-Backed Certification
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Intensive Virtual

Join a 2-day weekend or 3-day weekday live seminar and earn your certification fast. 100% online learning. 

Virtual Seminar
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Intensive In-Person 

Immersive multi-day seminar at a CEC-hosted destination with hands-on learning and peer interaction.

In-Person Seminar
University-Backed Certification

Full CEC
Program

Our most comprehensive solution accelerates your completion of ACC and/or PCC requirements through a combination of 2-3 day virtual seminars followed by self-paced learning & shorter sessions.

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ICF Path to Certification Program

Designed for individuals seeking a focused route to ICF credentials, completed at their pace and on their schedule, through self-study and hour-long live webinars.

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Upgrade from
ACC to PCC

For those who already hold an ACC and want to upgrade efficiently to PCC.

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University-Backed Certification

Earn your certification through CEC with additional content from a respected academic partner, combining academic credibility with coaching expertise.

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Team Coach
Certification Program

Tailored for those pursuing the ICF Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC), this program provides everything needed to apply, including coaching supervision.

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Continuing Coach Education

Complete Continuing Coach Education requirements for ICF certification renewal by attending one or more of our Professional Development Series events.

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Choose Your ICF-Certification Program

Program

Best For

Credential Path

Key Features

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Full CEC Program

New and experienced coaches who want an accelerated program

ACC & PCC

Includes all required training and mentor coaching hours acceleration by virtual seminar.

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ICF Path to Certification

Professionals seeking acertification experience that fits their schedule

ACC & PCC

Structured curriculum, flexible pacing, peer support, mentor coaching

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Upgrade from
ACC to PCC

ACC-certified coaches ready to level up

PCC

Pathway to earning all coach training hours

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University-Backed Certification

Coaches who value university partnership and credibility

ACC & PCC

Academic alignment, dual brand prestige, expert faculty, additional modules

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Certified Team Coaching Program

Coaches pursuing ICF ACTC credential

ACTC

Advanced team coaching training, coaching supervision hours, tools and practicum

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Continued Certified Coaching Series

Coaches seeking to earn CCE hours for recertification & deeper skillsets

CEUs (Coach Education Units)

Available select times each year, multi-hour live webinars, tools to keep

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Achieve Your ICF Certification with Confidence

Join the International Coaching Federation's global coaching community with 60,000+ professional coaches from all around the world.
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Join a Live Info Session on ICF Certification Paths

Learn how CEC helps you meet ICF requirements through flexible, high-impact programs, and get your questions answered live by our certification experts.
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