The ICF Credentialing Exam
The ICF Certification Exam measures team coaching competence, as defined by the ICF Coaching Competency Model.
Passing this computer-based written exam is a requirement for candidates seeking any ICF Credential Coaching.
The ICF exam consists of 62 questions developed and reviewed by team coaching experts and is designed to assess candidates’ knowledge and ability to apply the ICF Team Coaching and Core Competencies in team coaching contexts.
ICF Credentials and Standards has partnered with Pearson VUE to deliver the Coaching Certification Exam. Through its global network of testing centers and OnVUE (Pearson’s online service), candidates may either complete the exam at an on-site Pearson VUE testing center or at home online while being monitored by an remote proctor.
The ICF Credentialing Exam is is a three-hour exam and it’s administered in two sections with an optional scheduled break midway through the exam.
The total exam time is organized into the following sections:
I. Exam Instructions: 4 minutes
II. Section 1 (39 items): 83 minutes
III. Scheduled Break: 10 minutes
IV. Section 2 (39 items): 83 minutes
Candidates have the opportunity to “flag” items. Flagging allows candidates to revisit those items again before exiting that section of the exam.
For test security purposes, a candidate is not able to view any exam items from section 1 once they have exited the section or the section time has elapsed. Following the scheduled break, candidates only have access to section 2.
The ICF Credentialing Exam content covers four broad domains: Foundation, Co-Creating the Relationship, Communicating Effectively, and Cultivating Learning and Growth. Exam questions cover the four domains accordingly as outlined below.
Domain: Foundation
- 13% – Competency: Demonstrates Ethical Practice
- 12% – Competency: Embodies a Coaching Mindset
Domain: Co-Creating the Relationship
- 12% – Competency: Establishes and Maintains Agreements
- 13% – Competency: Cultivates Trust and Safety
- 13% – Competency: Maintains Presence
Domain: Communicating Effectively
- 12% – Competency: Listens Actively
- 13% – Competency: Evokes Awareness
Domain: Cultivating Learning and Growth
- 12% Facilitates Client Growth
The ICF Team Coaching Certification Exam
There are 62 items on this assessment. The total time allowed for completing the assessment is 2.5 hours, which is divided across four (4) sections. Sections 1 and 3 contain multiple-choice questions testing your knowledge of topics that are foundational to the team coaching competencies. Sections 2 and 4 contain scenario-based questions testing your judgment and decision-making in realistic team coaching situations.
The ICF Team Coaching Certification Exam time allowed for each section is as follows:
General Exam Instructions — 3 minutes
Section 1 Instructions — 2 minutes
Section 1 Exam Items — 23 minutes
Section 2 Instructions — 3 minutes
Section 2 Exam Items — 40 minutes
Break — 10 minutes
Section 3 Instructions — 1 minute
Section 3 Exam Items — 23 minutes
Section 4 Instructions — 3 minutes
Section 4 Exam Items — 40 minutes
The passing score and all exam results on the ICF Coaching Exam are reported as scaled scores.
The range of possible scores is 200 to 600, with a passing score of 460.
As an ICF Accredited Coaching Training Provider, Positivity Global Coaching boasts unparalleled expertise in delivering top-tier coaching training at the mastery level. Our in-depth knowledge of ICF Core & Team Competencies and the rigorous evaluation process for ICF credentials enables us to offer exceptional support to aspiring coaches.
The path to ICF Credentialing can be daunting due to scarce resources. Recognizing this challenge, we have developed a comprehensive Model Assessment specifically designed to thoroughly prepare you for the ICF Team Coaching Credentialing Exam.
Our practice exam closely replicates the structure and content of the actual ICF questions, focusing on real-world coaching scenarios. Please note, this is a simulation, and explanations for answers are not included. For further guidance, we invite you to book a mentoring session with our expert coaches.
The ICF Credentialing Exam Mock Test is available for a minimal service fee of 100€. Once you register in this form, you will receive an automated confirmation message. A representative from the Positivity Global Coaching team will then contact you with your access details to the ICF Team Coaching Mock Exam within 48 hours on working days.
Please note that you will have access to the ICF Credentialing Exam Mock Test for 30 days starting from the day you receive your access details. You can make up to four attempts within this period.
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