Chapter 1: Getting Started
Welcome
Welcome to the ICF Credentialing Exam Preparation Course!
My goal is to have you come away from this course with:
A full understanding of the exam process
Resources and videos to deepen your understanding the ICF Core Competencies
Experience and confidence discerning between the best and worst approaches in scenario-based judgement questions, applying the ICF core competencies.
Please take your time working through and digesting the content, as well as practicing with the questions.
Welcome to the Course from Melissa Pylypchuk
If you’re here, you likely have made the decision to pursue your credential.
Here’s one more reason why it may be worth the effort.
The 2022 Global Consumer Awareness Study found that 85% of coaching clients say it’s important or very important that their coach holds a certification or credential.
Earning an ICF Credential provides you with credibility and increased visibility to prospective clients through your rigor to education, experience, and code of ethics.
What to consider in your timing
Many joining the course have now completed the educational hours, and are complete (or near complete) in their experience hours in applying for their ICF Credential.
Once the application has been submitted for the ICF Credential, and you receive the green light to then take the ICF Credentialing Exam, you have 60 days to schedule your exam.
The recommended time to work through this course is when you are ready to submit your credentialing application, so that you aren’t rushed in the final 60 days.