MENTOR COACHING SPECIALIST

Which do I choose?

Two path to achieve the ICF MCS badge:

Path 1: Standard Path 42 hours training; Path 2: Credit for Prior Leaning (12 hours training)

Path 1 (Standard)

STANDARD PATH:

For coaches newer to mentoring. It requires 41+ hours of mentor coach education (at least 50% synchronous) and relevant ICF evaluation training.

Path 2 (CPL)

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING:

For experienced mentor coaches. It requires 10 hours of mentor coaching education, completion of ICF evaluation training (ACC BARS, PCC Markers, or MCC BARS), and evidence of 5 credentialed clients in the past three years or a letter of attestation.

MCS Curriculum Structure

Synchronous Training Sessions

  • Five sessions conducted over Zoom

  • 2 hours per session for CPL Path

  • 4.5 hours per session for Standard Path

Asynchronous Training Sessions

  • Reading and video materials

  • 10+ hours CPL Path

  • 21 hours for Standard Path

What you will learn:

  • 6 Mentor Coaching Competencies

  • Listen for Evidence in ACC, PCC or MCC coaches

  • Provide constructive developmental feedbacks

More information about ICF mentor coaching:

https://coachingfederation.org/credentialing/coaching-competencies/mentor-coaching-competencies/

CPL Intake Dates:

Credit for Prior Learning Cohort MCS 0826

  • August 3, 10, 17, 24 and Sept 7, 2026

  • 9.30-11.30 am every Monday

  • Over Zoom (12 hours synchronous)

Standard Path Intake Dates:

Standard Path Cohort MCS 0826

  • August 3, 10, 17, 24 and Sept 7, 2026

  • 2.00-6.30 pm every Monday

  • Over Zoom (50% synchronous- 21 hours)