Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about IACC certifications and programs.
What is the IACC's Find a Coach service?
The IACC's free Find a Coach service is a free matching service that connects job seekers and professionals with a certified career coach suited to their specific goals. Rather than browsing the full coach directory, you complete a short survey about your career situation, goals, and preferences, and the President of the IACC handpicks three certified coaches they believe are the best fit for you. It's designed to take the guesswork out of finding the right coach and get you on the right path fast.
How can I find a vetted and trusted career coach?
The IACC Career Coach Directory lists certified, vetted career coaches available for remote and in-person coaching worldwide. All coaches hold an IACC certification (SPCC, MPCC, SPRW or SPRC) and are trained in evidence-based career coaching methods.
If you are looking for where to find a vetted and trusted career coach, you've come to the right spot! You can also use our FREE Coach Finder Form, and our President will personally match you with the best career coach for your needs.
How long does it take to become a coach?
The timeline to becoming a coach depends on what types of coaching services you want to offer your clients and whether you choose to complete a formal certification program, that will help you build credibility quickly and make it easier to establish a practice.
Through the IACC's 10-week Senior Professional Career Coach (SPCC)® certification, you are guided through the process of becoming a coach from zero experience to establishing a practice. The program is designed to help you build your coaching foundation, learn proven career coaching frameworks, and begin applying your skills in a supported environment with a pro bono client.
While you can start calling yourself a coach at anytime, if the goal is to become a coach who is trained, supported, and prepared to help clients through meaningful career decisions and transitions, consider the 10 week Senior Professional Career Coach (SPCC)® certification.
How do I get listed in the IACC Career Coach Directory?
To be listed in the IACC Career Coach Directory, you must first complete our flagship certification program: the Senior Professional Career Coach (SPCC)®, or one of our other certificationprograms: Senior Professional Résumé Writer (SPRW)™, or Senior Professional Resilience Coach (SPRC)™.
Once you have successfully completed SPCC, SPRW, or SPRC and your certification has been awarded, you will receive instructions on how to create or update your directory profile. From there, you can add your photo, bio, coaching specialties, locations served, and contact information so clients can easily find and contact you through the IACC Career Coach Directory.
If you have already completed one of these certifications and do not yet see yourself in the directory, please contact our support team at hello@iacareercoaches.org, so we can help you activate or update your listing.
How do I update my profile in the IACC Career Coach Directory?
The IACC Career Coach Directory is where professionals and job seekers around the world come to find a certified career coach by location, industry, and coaching niche.
You must have previously completed an IACC course and have filled out the initial directory listing form. If you have done so and would like to update your listing, you can do so by reaching out to hello@iacareercoaches.org.
Let us know that you are looking to update an existing listing and we'll send you a link to the form where you can update the headline, bio, coaching specialties, locations served, and links, then save your changes so clients see the most current information about your practice.
Keeping your directory profile accurate boosts your visibility in Google when people search for terms like “career coach near me” or “career coach for executives,” and it helps our directory match you with clients who are the right fit for your experience and niche.
How are the ICF CCE hours broken down for your courses?
ICF Continuing Coach Education is categorized into Core Competencies and Resource Development. Business & Marketing Foundations offers 25 total hours (1 Core, 24 Resource), SPRW offers 21 total hours (1 Core, 20 Resource), and SPRC offers 15 total hours (8 Core, 7 Resource). Senior Professional Career Coach offers 17 total hours (15.7 Core, 1.3 Resource).
Do I need an active ICF credential to take courses with CCE-accreditation
Not at all! While these programs are now CCE-accredited for active ICF coaches needing renewal hours, they remain open to all professionals.
When does the next Business & Marketing cohort start and end?
The next Business & Marketing Foundations cohort officially begins on July 16th, 2026 to September 3rd, 2026.
If you are interested in taking the Business & Marketing Foundations course, we highly recommend joining the upcoming cohort - even if you are busy, have vacations planned etc. - the IACC team will work with you to ensure you are able to get the most out of the program while still maintaining your schedule.
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