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ICF ICF-ACC Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | International Coaching Federation (ICF) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | ICF Associate Certified Coach Exam |
| Exam Number: | ICF-ACC |
| Related Certifications: | Master Certified Coach (MCC) Professional Certified Coach (PCC) |
| Available Languages: | Chinese (Simplified), Korean, English, Japanese, Portuguese, French, German, Spanish |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Exam Format: | Two sections of 30 questions each, Proctored, Multiple-choice, Computer-based |
| Exam Price: | $300 USD (members: $250 USD) |
| Passing Score: | 460 (scaled score, range 200–600) |
| Recommended Training: | ICF Accredited Training Programs |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Scheduling ICF Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online remote proctored (Pearson VUE OnVUE) or in-person at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | 60+ hours of ICF-accredited coach training; 100+ hours of coaching experience (≥75 paid); 10 hours of mentor coaching; successful performance evaluation |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://coachingfederation.org/credentialing/icf-credential-exams/acc-exam/ |
ICF ICF-ACC Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Coaching Ethics | 30% | - ICF Code of Ethics
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| Coaching Competencies, Strategies, and Techniques | 40% | - Coaching tools and methodologies - ICF Core Competencies
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| Definitions and Boundaries of Coaching | 30% | - ICF definition of coaching
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Your ICF ICF-ACC Questions Answered
The ICF Associate Certified Coach is one of ICF's influential certification exams — pass it and you earn the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) certification (Associate level). Among IT workers it's a popular way to prove professional knowledge in the field. It also connects with related credentials such as Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Master Certified Coach (MCC).
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60+ hours of ICF-accredited coach training; 100+ hours of coaching experience (≥75 paid); 10 hours of mentor coaching; successful performance evaluation Because these requirements change over time, double-check the current criteria on the official exam page (official ICF-ACC exam information) before you book.
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60 questions inside 90 minutes. The hidden skill here is pacing: know your per-question budget, skip and return rather than stall, and rehearse with the Test4Cram online test engine — you can set the timer yourself to mimic real exam pressure, on any device, whenever spare time appears.
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The official ICF Associate Certified Coach blueprint contains 3 domains, including Coaching Ethics (30%), Definitions and Boundaries of Coaching (30%), Coaching Competencies, Strategies, and Techniques (40%). The weightings tell you where the exam's points live — allocate your spare time to match. The complete outline above has every domain and subtopic.
You'll need 460 (scaled score, range 200–600) to pass, and the official fee is $300 USD (members: $250 USD) per attempt — every retake bills the full amount again. Practicing with the 88 questions from Test4Cram until your scores are consistently comfortable is how you pay that fee once.
ICF Associate Certified Coach Sample Questions:
Which is the best practice for a coach to share a client's case with the coaching supervisor?
- A. Correspond with the supervising coach verbally so there is no need to share the client's information in writing
- B. Tell the client that the information needs to be shared with the supervisory coach so the coach can learn from the feedback
- C. Add a statement to the client's contract describing how information will be shared with the supervising coach
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Which goal is best addressed through coaching rather than psychotherapy?
- A. Improving memory and concentration after experiencing a series of strokes
- B. Developing a vision and goals for a new department within the company
- C. Managing excessive feelings of worry that interfere with all aspects of life
- D. Learning to manage angry outbursts at work and at home
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
During the coaching session, a client has a new and very clear insight about the way that they have been treating a colleague. The best response is:
- A. Tell them that the way they have been treating the colleague is unacceptable, and they need to change if they want to be a better person.
- B. Ask the client how this new insight could impact his/her behavior towards the colleague.
- C. Suggest that this insight could be very useful in changing the client's behavior toward the colleague.
- D. Ask them how they would feel if they were the colleague being treated in this way.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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Which is a potential consequence of a coach breaching the ICF Code of Ethics?
- A. Recording another performance evaluation
- B. Losing their ICF membership
- C. Completing 10 additional mentor coaching hours
- D. Retaking the credentialing examination
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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If a client shares that they have been struggling to sleep for over a month, which would be the best action for the coach to take?
- A. Ask the client whether they want to change their coaching goals to focus on this challenge
- B. Suggest that the client share what possible worries may be keeping them awake
- C. Suggest that the client consider relaxation techniques to improve their sleep
- D. Ask the client if they have considered seeking help from a mental health professional
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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