What do you stand to gain by earning your PCC Credential?

Earning the PCC credential from the ICF is no mean feat. It requires considerable merit, sustained effort, and a healthy dose of perseverance on the part of a coach. But hollow is the success that comes without the grind of the body and the mind. Such is the case with achieving the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) certification as well. The International Coaching Federation (ICF) has earnt omnipresent respect by ensuring the highest possible standards amongst coaches all around the world. As coaching is still an unregulated profession, anybody CAN call themselves a coach. To prevent clients from being hoodwinked and to forever ensure that they receive the best service possible, the ICF has taken it upon itself to set the bar for coaches at all levels (the ACC, PCC, and MCC). In case you have just begun on your coaching journey, chances are that you are currently drowning in industrial alphabetical soup! Let us help you-

• ACC- Associate Certified Coach
• PCC- Professional Certified Coach
• MCC- Master Certified Coach

All three certifications are provided by the parental body that is, the ICF.

The ICF has certain specific eligibility criteria that a coach must meet so that they can earn the PCC credential. These are-

• 125+ hours of coaching instruction/education
• 500+ hours of coaching experience
• At least 10 hours of mentor coaching with a qualified coach.

They aren’t just done yet though! Once a coach meets the above requirements, he/she must also successfully complete a performance evaluation and then clear the ICF Credentialing exam as well.

TLDR: It is lengthy and comprehensive

Just kidding though. (You DO NOT want to miss reading that if you are a coach)

Yet something as extensive as this program is bound to leave long-term rewards for a coach. You will notice the immediate additions to your skillset (outputs) and the gradual additions to your repertoire as well (outcomes). While the outputs lend immediate credibility to your professional reputation, the outcomes are what add value to you personally and ensure the longevity of your coaching career. The OUTPUTS may be listed as increased confidence, a change in demeanour, a wider network, and better communication skills. While these have been classified as immediate gains in the context of this blog post, these changes will stay with you long after your PCC journey is over. As will the worldwide network of the ICF and your own personal relations that you build in your journey towards earning the PCC credential.

Some of the many OUTCOMES or the values that are added upon completion of the PCC course are listed below-

At Erickson Coaching International, one of the best coaching institutes worldwide, they tackle the tough topic of the PCC credentialing course by making applicants ask the basic questions themselves- ‘Why is it important to you?’, ‘How would you know you’ve achieved it?’ and so on and so forth. Due to our collaboration with Erickson, you will get access to these same revolutionary techniques in the field of coaching- only if you apply now though! (wink wink)

To summarise, by now you should have a clear idea of the benefits of obtaining the PCC certification. Having this credential in your kitty is extremely beneficial for you as a coach, your clients, and the industry itself. Truth be told, it is a no-brainer. Stripping everything away and keeping it to a bare minimum, the PCC credential from the ICF demonstrates your commitment to continued excellence and coaching and THAT is something everyone can take to the bank!