ICF Mentor Coaching
Deepen your understanding of ICF Core Competencies, receive developmental feedback to help you grow as a coach and confidently prepare your credential application or renewal with mentor coaching tailored to your level.
Mentor Coaching is more than a requirement
Mentor coaching is often seen by coaches as a requirement for their credential application or renewal. In reality, it is one of the most impactful learning experience you can have as a coach. You observe live coaching, reflect on your skills, receive meaningful feedback, and strengthen your practice. It’s a great way to revisit the foundational skills you learned a while ago.
Our mentor coaching programme is designed to be a learning experience you genuinely value and enjoy. It will help you:
Gain clarity on how your coaching aligns with ICF Core Competencies.
Receive actionable, personalised feedback on live and recorded coaching sessions.
Strengthen ethical and professional standards in your practice.
Meet other coaches who are on a similar credentialing journey.
Support your ICF ACC & PCC credential application or renewal.
Who is this training for?
This mentor coaching programme is for:
Coaches preparing their ICF ACC application or renewal.
Coaches preparing their ICF PCC application or renewal.
Coaches who want to refresh their knowledge of ICF Core Competencies and see them in practice.
What you will do
The programme includes both group and individual mentor coaching. You can choose to the full 10 hours or just the group sessions.
The programme includes 7 hours of group mentor coaching, which are split into three sessions.
First group session (2 hours):
Group introductions.
Discussion on the participants’ coaching journey, including their credential, training, and coaching experience.
In small groups, we will take some time to discuss the PCC Markers, which are the standards we use for all mentees.
In larger groups, a participant will coach another person for 30 minutes while the other observe, followed by an in-depth discussion on the competencies and markers that were demonstrated, and those that were not observed.
Second and third group sessions (2.5 hours each):
The Mentor coach will invite participants to share if they have any questions or reflection on coaching.
There will then be two live coaching sessions of 30-minute each, followed by a feedback discussion.
On the final session, participants will reflect on the experience and their takeaways.
The 10-hour programme includes 3 individual sessions of 1 hour with your Mentor coach.
You can book these sessions whenever it suits you via an online calendar, which we will share with you upon registration.
Before each individual session, you will record a 30-minute coaching session and send the audio file to your Mentor coach. They will listen to it and write detailed feedback, which they will share with you prior to the session.
The mentor coaching session will be an opportunity for you to reflect on the session and the skills you demonstrated. You will review the feedback together with your Mentor coach and discuss strengths and areas of development, as well as concrete actions you can immediately take in your sessions.
Upcoming dates
You can choose the 10-hour programme or the 7 hours of group mentor coaching.
Full ICF Mentor Coaching Programme
10 hours (7 group + 3 individual)
Complete mentor coaching programme including group sessions and individual coaching.
€950
Group Mentor Coaching
7 hours
Seven hours of mentor coaching in a small group.
€650
Individual Mentor Coaching
3 hours
Three hours of one-to-one mentor coaching, scheduled with your mentor.
€650
Need more information?
Contact us today to find out more about our mentor coaching programmes.
Our approach to feedback
When we observe coaches in live sessions or we listen to their recordings, we do so with genuine curiosity and respect for the professional coaches they are.
We do no judge (“good”/”bad”) and we do not tell coaches how they “should” coach. We focus instead on the behaviours the ICF describes as effective coaching for the credential level they are applying for. From there, we explore together how they might choose to demonstrate those competencies more intentionally in their own style.
Feedback is offered to help you notice what is already working well, and to gently highlight areas where your coaching could be clearer or more consistent with ICF standards. This creates a safe and relaxing space for you to learn more deeply.
The aim is always learning and development - never judgement - so you can grow in confidence while staying true to who you are as a coach.
From coaches who’ve been there
"This was the best possible way to obtain the obligatory mentor coaching hours I needed for an ICF ACC renewal."
"I went into the sessions feeling a little nervous initially, like having to retake your driving test knowing you've picked up bad habits along the way... But was instantly put at ease within the first session and it was such a great opportunity to truly reflect on my coaching style and where I want to take my coaching practice.The mentor sessions in the group were so well thought out and the material you cover is so helpful as a refresher but also takes on a new light after a couple of years of experience. The 1:1 feedback is also so incredibly useful."
"I recently completed 10 hours of mentor coaching with the Institute of Coaching Studies. They were responsive and helpful, quickly enabling me to decide on choosing them. The program was clear, concise and relevant to my needs and I managed to finish it in the shortest amount of time with their guidance."
"I participated in 10 hours of online mentor coaching to renew my ICF ACC certificate. 7 hours were held in a small group and 3 hours one on one. We coached each other live, discussing together what went well and what could be developed. There was ample opportunity to raise questions. The one-on-one meetings were based on coaching samples sent in beforehand and formed an excellent opportunity to address individual aspects of coaching. Thank you for the great learning,"
Frequently Asked Questions
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The programme is delivered in English.
Yes all our Mentors hold an ICF PCC credential and both the MCS for ACC and PCC applications.
Yes, the programme meets the new ICF requirements for ACC and PCC applications which will be effective from 2027.
Mentor coaching is delivered via Zoom.
Mentor Coaching is a requirement for any new ACC or PCC application where the coach hasn’t completed mentoring during their coach training;
It is also a requirement for to renew the ICF ACC credential.
All our Mentor coaches are PCC-credentialed coaches who are eligible to mentor ACC and PCC applicants.
We change the Mentor coach for each programme. You can learn more about the team.
Mentor coaching focuses on ICF Core Competencies and is specifically structured to help you meet ACC/PCC credentialing requirements.
Supervision is broader and often focuses on ethical practice, professional development, or case discussion. Our mentor coaching is feedback-driven and competency-focused, not evaluative.
Absolutely. Even if you don’t need mentor coaching for a credential, the programme is a valuable way to reflect on your practice, receive structured feedback, and deepen your coaching skills.
The ICF requires that the 10 hours of Mentor Coaching are completed over a period of three months minimum. You will have up to a year to complete the mentoring.
We understand that it can be scary to be observed as a coach, especially if you haven’t been in this situation in a while. This is why creating a safe, supportive environment is critical to us.
We will never force anyone to coach or be coached. You can start by observing other coaches and contributing to the group discussion. You will see that the feedback is constructive, based on the ICF competencies, and never personal. It’s also feedback for the entire group, and not just for the coach who was facilitating the session.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us or book a call with us.
Is this course for me?
If you are a coach preparing for your ICF credential or renewal, or simply want structured feedback on your coaching, our Mentor Coaching programme is the right step for you.
This programme is designed to help you reflect on your practice, receive personalised guidance, and strengthen how you demonstrate ICF Core Competencies.
Live virtual group sessions with guided discussion and practice
Individual mentor coaching with detailed, constructive feedback
Review of recorded coaching sessions
Support for ACC or PCC credentialing