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Mentor Coaching for ICF ACC & PCC Credentialing
For coaches working toward ICF ACC or PCC
credentials or renewal
ICF Continuing Coaching Education Aligned Training
Mentor coaching is a structured learning process where an experienced ICF-credentialed coach helps you refine your coaching skills through practice, observation, and feedback, so you can meet ICF standards and pass the ICF performance exam for your credential.
It is required for every ICF credential path, including ACC and PCC. In our program, all students are trained and coached at the PCC skill level from the start, so you build strong coaching habits early and develop the consistency ICF assessors look for.
What’s Included:
Four 2-hour live group sessions on Zoom, meets ICF ACC and PCC mentor coaching requirements when combined with the private sessions
Three 1-hour private sessions with your mentor coach
Bonus: The Ultimate ICF Competency Skills Builder
Self-paced training covering all ICF Core Competencies with ACC and PCC examples, including strong demonstrations and common breaches
This program goes beyond theory: you’ll coach live, receive structured feedback, and complete all components required for your ICF credential application, including your recorded session evaluation and private one-on-one mentor coaching.
Group Class Details:
All sessions are 2 hours and start at 8:00 am Pacific, Noon Eastern, 4:00 pm GMT.
- Maximum participants: 10 per class
- You must attend all 4 sessions for the full duration of the class to earn mentor coaching credit with ICF.
This schedule ensures focused, hands-on learning in a small group setting, giving you personalized feedback while practicing live coaching skills.
COURSE FEE
| DATE | LOCATION | SESSIONS | TIME | ||
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| June 4, 2025 - July 9,2025 | Wednesdays- 8:00 am PT / 11:00 am ET | Live Online | Wednesdays | 8:00 am PT / 11:00 am ET | Register Here |
| July 23, 2025 - August 27,2025 | Wednesdays- 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET | Live Online | Wednesdays | 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET | Register Here |
| Sept 17, 2025 - Oct 22,2025 | Wednesdays - 1:00 pm PT / 4:00 pm ET | Live Online | Wednesdays | 1:00 pm PT / 4:00 pm ET | Register Here |
| DATE | LOCATION | ESTIMATED COMPLETION TIME | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self Paced | Online | 8 Weeks | Add to Cart |
Our self-paced online course offers the flexibility to learn on your own schedule, making it perfect for busy business owners juggling multiple responsibilities. Whether you're an early riser or a night owl, you can access materials and complete lessons at a time that works best for you. This format allows you to progress at your own speed, revisiting challenging topics as needed without the pressure of keeping up with a fixed class schedule. It's an ideal way to gain new skills or knowledge while maintaining balance in your daily life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are you exploring how to become a small business coach? You’re in the right place. Systems Business Coach® offers one of the only ICF-accredited coach training programs in the world dedicated exclusively to coaching small business owners. Unlike generic leadership or executive coaching programs, our training is built for helping professionals who work with entrepreneurs and business owners of companies with fewer than 100 employees, the segment that makes up 95% of all businesses globally.
Learn how to coach with confidence, earn your ICF credential, and support business owners where it matters most: leadership, finance, operations, team, and marketing.
Do I need mentor coaching to earn ICF credentials?
Yes, mentor coaching hours are required for ACC and PCC credentials.
You must complete 10 mentor coaching hours per credential to meet the ICF’s mentor coaching requirements. For example, if you are completing two ICF credentials (ACC and PCC), you must complete this course twice to receive mentor coaching hours for both.
You must complete all group sessions in this mentor coaching course to earn ICF mentor coaching credit.
How does mentor coaching help me become a better coach?
Mentor Coaching helps coaches deepen their skills, improve their effectiveness, and align their practice with ICF Core Competencies. It speeds up skill development, improves client outcomes, ensures ethical and professional excellence, and gives coaches an outside perspective to identify blind spots they might not see on their own.
How does effective mentor coaching look?
Effective mentor coaching creates a psychologically safe space where mentees can explore, take risks, and receive honest feedback without fear of judgment. It relies on deep observation and inquiry-based questioning rather than prescriptive advice to help coaches discover their own blind spots and develop self-awareness. The result is personalized, actionable guidance that builds competence while honouring each coach’s unique style.
What is included in Systems Business Coach®'s Mentor Coaching course?
Our Mentor Coaching course includes everything you need to meet your ICF mentor coaching requirements for ICF credentials!
Our mentor coaching course includes small-group sessions, private sessions with your mentor coach, and a recorded session evaluation to meet the ICF’s mentor coaching requirements.
How is the Mentor Coaching course structured?
Over a 90-day period, Mentor Coaching students engage in:
- 4 small-group mentor coaching sessions to practice live coaching skills and get personalized feedback (2 hours each).
- 3 private individual coaching sessions with your mentor coach (1 hour each).
Help Small Business Owners Build Their Dream Business, while You Build Yours
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Get the skills to build trust, establish rapport, challenge business owners, and implement foundational strategies for small business success.
