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Associate Coaching Practitioner
ICF Level 1 accredited coach training — your pathway to the ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential.
About the programme
An ICF Level 1 accredited programme that builds a strong foundation in professional coaching, grounded in the ICF Core Competencies and Code of Ethics. Live training, practice coaching and feedback prepare you to coach with confidence and to apply for the ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential.
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the world’s largest organisation for professionally trained coaches, and its credentials are among the most widely recognised in coaching. The Associate Certified Coach (ACC) is the first of ICF’s three individual credentials, followed by PCC and MCC.
Associate Coaching Practitioner is an ICF Level 1 accredited programme. It builds a strong foundation in the ICF Core Competencies and Code of Ethics through live training, demonstrations, practice coaching and feedback — the coach education you need for the ACC credential.
Whether you’re starting a coaching career, coaching inside an organisation or formalising years of informal coaching, you’ll leave with a clear, ethical coaching approach and a step-by-step plan for your ICF application.
What you’ll learn
10 modules that take you from understanding to confident, practical application.
- Demonstrates Ethical Practice: the ICF Code of Ethics in actionUnderstand and apply the ICF Code of Ethics and professional standards in real coaching situations.
- Embodies a Coaching MindsetDevelop an open, curious, client-centred mindset and commit to ongoing reflection and learning.
- Establishes and Maintains AgreementsAgree clear goals and measures for the coaching relationship and for each session.
- Cultivates Trust and SafetyCreate a safe, supportive space where clients can share openly.
- Maintains PresenceStay fully focused, responsive and grounded with your client.
- Listens ActivelyHear what’s said and what isn’t, to understand the client in their own context.
- Evokes AwarenessUse questions, silence and observations to help clients gain new insight.
- Facilitates Client GrowthTurn insight into action, and support learning and accountability.
- Practice coaching with structured feedbackCoach fellow participants and receive feedback against the ICF Core Competencies.
- Preparing your ICF ACC credential applicationWhat ICF asks for, how to log coaching hours and how to plan your application.
Learning by doing
Every session balances clear teaching with practice, feedback and reflection.
Live, interactive training
Trainer-led sessions with demonstrations, discussion and time for your questions.
Practice coaching
Coach fellow participants in a supportive setting, from your very first module.
Feedback on your coaching
Specific feedback against the ICF Core Competencies, so you know exactly what to develop.
Credential guidance
Step-by-step support in planning your ICF ACC application.
Is this programme right for you?
- Aspiring professional coaches
- HR and L&D professionals
- Leaders and managers who coach their teams
- Practising coaches seeking an ICF credential
What you’ll take away
- A recognised pathway to the ICF ACC credential
- Confident coaching grounded in the ICF Core Competencies
- Ethical practice aligned with the ICF Code of Ethics
- Hands-on coaching practice with feedback
- Clear guidance on the ICF credential application
Graduate with a verifiable certificate and digital badge
Complete the programme and you’ll receive your RISENLEAD certificate of completion, together with your digital badge.
- Backed by ICF accreditation
- Share your badge on LinkedIn, your website and email signature
- Shows clients and employers exactly what you’re qualified in
Put your certification to work
The skills you build apply far beyond the training room.
Professional coaching practice
Launch or formalise your coaching business on a recognised credential pathway.
Internal coaching
Coach colleagues and teams inside your organisation to a professional standard.
Leadership
Use a coaching approach to develop people and lead more effective conversations.
HR and L&D
Build coaching capability into development, performance and talent programmes.
Career change
Move into coaching with a structured foundation and an internationally recognised pathway.
Choose how you learn
Fees are shown in GBP where available; onsite intensives in Dubai are priced in AED. Ask us for a quote in GBP. Cohorts run throughout the year — enquire for the next available dates.
Live, interactive coach training
- Schedule
- On enquiry
- Accreditation
- ICF Level 1 · ACC pathway
- Platform
- Google Meet
- Next cohort
- Enquire
Every enrolment includes
- ICF Level 1 accredited coach training
- Live, interactive online sessions
- Practice coaching with structured feedback
- Guidance on your ICF ACC application
- RISENLEAD certificate of completion and digital badge
- Lifetime access to the RISENLEAD alumni community
New dates for this programme will be announced soon. Ask to be notified or see the course calendar.
Associate Coaching Practitioner questions
Is the programme accredited?
Yes. It is accredited by International Coaching Federation (ICF).
What will I receive when I complete it?
Your RISENLEAD certificate of completion, with a unique certificate number and a QR code anyone can scan to verify it, plus a digital badge to share on LinkedIn and your website. You also join the RISENLEAD alumni community for life.
What do I need to apply for the ICF ACC credential?
ICF currently asks Level 1 applicants for at least 60 hours of coach education through a Level 1 programme such as this one, 10 hours of Mentor Coaching, at least 100 hours of coaching experience, a performance evaluation and the ICF Credentialing Exam. ICF sets these requirements and can change them, so check coachingfederation.org for the latest details.
Will I have the ACC credential when I finish?
No. Credentials are awarded by ICF. This programme gives you the accredited coach education; you then apply to ICF once you’ve met the other requirements.
Is Mentor Coaching included?
Ask us about your cohort. We’ll confirm what’s included and how to complete the Mentor Coaching hours ICF requires.
What’s the difference between Level 1 and Level 2?
Level 1 (this programme) builds the foundation in the ICF Core Competencies and leads towards ACC. Level 2, our Professional Coaching Practitioner, develops coaching mastery to the PCC Markers standard and leads towards PCC.
Ready to take the next step?
Talk to us about dates, formats and whether this programme is the right fit for your goals.