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How Many Coaching Hours Do You Need for ACC, PCC, and MCC?

How Many Coaching Hours Do You Need for ACC, PCC, and MCC?

Ruthie Pérez Slingerland, MCC
Published on: 24/04/2026

Learn the exact ICF coaching hour requirements for ACC, PCC, and MCC credentials — and the common miscounting mistakes coaches make.

ICF CredentialingACC / PCC / MCC PathwaysCoach Training & Education
The Real Reason New Coaches Freeze: What Most Training Programs Miss

The Real Reason New Coaches Freeze: What Most Training Programs Miss

Ruthie Pérez Slingerland, MCC
Published on: 19/04/2026

Most coach training programs teach you the frameworks. But there is a difference between knowing how to coach and being able to coach in the room with a real person. Here is what that gap looks like and how we close it at Catalyst Coach Academy.

Coach Training & EducationICF Coaching Competencies
What Is Mentor Coaching — and Do You Need It for Your ICF Credential?

What Is Mentor Coaching — and Do You Need It for Your ICF Credential?

Catalyst
Published on: 14/04/2026

A coach I know lost four months of mentor coaching hours because of one overlooked requirement. Here is what mentor coaching actually is, what the ICF requires, and how to make sure yours counts.

ICF CredentialingCoach Training & Education
3 Reasons You Shouldn't Get an ICF Coaching Certificate

3 Reasons You Shouldn't Get an ICF Coaching Certificate

Ruthie Pérez Slingerland, MCC
Published on: 06/04/2026

ICF credentialing is valuable — but it's not right for everyone. Here are 3 situations where the ICF route may not be your best move right now.

ICF CredentialingCoach Training & Education

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