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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 |
| Exam Format: | Proctored, Multiple-choice, Computer-based, Two sections of 30 questions each |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Master Certified Coach (MCC) Professional Certified Coach (PCC) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Available Languages: | Chinese (Simplified), Spanish, Japanese, English, German, Korean, French, Portuguese |
| Exam Price: | $300 USD (members: $250 USD) |
| Passing Score: | 460 (scaled score, range 200–600) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| 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 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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| Coaching Ethics | 30% | - ICF Code of Ethics
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ICF Associate Certified Coach is an official International Coaching Federation (ICF) exam, catalogued under the code ICF-ACC. Passing it awards the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) certification at the Associate level. It also links to Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Master Certified Coach (MCC), which broadens its career value. Qualifying exams exist to prove ability in a measurable way, and this one proves yours against the vendor's own standard.
ICF Associate Certified Coach gives you 60 questions and 90 minutes to answer them. Treat time as a resource to allocate, not a countdown to fear: rehearse full sessions in the ExamTorrent test engine, practice skipping and returning, and build the calm familiarity that lets your actual knowledge show up on exam day.
Passing ICF Associate Certified Coach takes 460 (scaled score, range 200–600), and the official fee is $300 USD (members: $250 USD). Retakes cost the full $300 USD (members: $250 USD) again, which makes verified readiness the cheapest insurance there is. Track your ExamTorrent practice scores across sessions and book the exam only when clearing the requirement has become your baseline, not your best day.
60+ hours of ICF-accredited coach training; 100+ hours of coaching experience (≥75 paid); 10 hours of mentor coaching; successful performance evaluation
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One scheduling note: the exam is delivered Online remote proctored (Pearson VUE OnVUE) or in-person at Pearson VUE test centers.
International Coaching Federation (ICF) recommends the following training for ICF Associate Certified Coach candidates.
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The ICF Associate Certified Coach exam is divided into 3 domains. The most prominent are Coaching Ethics (30%), Coaching Competencies, Strategies, and Techniques (40%), and Definitions and Boundaries of Coaching (30%). The complete outline is above on this page; candidates who know the map waste far less time getting to the destination.
ICF Associate Certified Coach Sample Questions:
Which action is most appropriate for a coach to take if a client reports suddenly withdrawing from all social activities, and having regular mood swings and trouble sleeping?
- A. Use coaching techniques thot address these specific issues
- B. Inform the client's family about these issues
- C. Refer the client to a coach who specializes in these areas
- D. Provide the client with a referral to therapy
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Your client has identified a concrete action that they want to implement. To help them understand better what some possible results or learnings could come from this proposed action, the best response is:
- A. Ask questions around possible consequences or results of the implementation of this action.
- B. Give the client an exercise to write down a list of good possible outcomes.
- C. Remind your client that if this action succeeds, life will be much better.
- D. Ask your client to share some thoughts, remind them to think optimistically, and not focus on potential problems.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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How should a coach proceed if the coach has concerns about a client's mental health but does not believe the client is in immediate danger?
- A. Recommend that the client end coaching to focus on their mental health.
- B. Consult with a therapist to discuss the client's behavior.
- C. Call emergency services as a precaution.
- D. Share the concerns with the clients closet family member.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Which statement regarding discrimination and coaching is most accurate?
- A. Preventing discrimination from impacting coaching is more an art than a science
- B. Behaviors that discriminate are expressed consciously intentionally and overtly
- C. Avoiding discrimination means treating others equally while respecting local customs and rules
- D. Coaches should avoid discussing topics related to discrimination with their clients
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Which reflects a challenge best addressed through coaching rather than psychotherapy?
- A. Managing an intense fear of flying
- B. Reducing feelings of sadness
- C. Eliminating obsessive thoughts
- D. Committing to eating healthier foods
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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