A direct education pathway for individuals pursuing the ICF Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS).
The CTT – Mentor Coach Certification Program(MCCP) is designed to prepare experienced credentialed coaches to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and reflective practice required to become high-quality mentor coaches in alignment with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Mentor Coaching Competencies.
What Is Mentor Coaching?
Mentor coaching supports coaches who are working toward an ICF credential. It gives them focused, structured guidance on the coaching skills they need to demonstrate — not general career or business advice.
As defined by the ICF, mentor coaching means helping an applicant reach and demonstrate the coaching competencies required for the credential they're pursuing — with the mentoring focused strictly on coaching skill, not on practice-building or personal topics.
The Mentor Coach Pathway
ICF Credentialed Coach (PCC / MCC / Renewed ACC)
Mentor Coach Certification Program (MCCP)
(AAMC Accredited)
Develop Mentor Coaching Competencies & Skills
Apply for the ICF Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS)
Become a Certified Mentor Coach
Why Choose Our Program
Learn through an ICF AAMC-accredited Educator
Establish effective mentor coaching agreements
Apply the ICF Mentor Coaching Competencies in live conversations
Distinguish coaching, mentor coaching, supervision, and performance evaluation
Observe sessions against ICF Core Competencies and credential standards
Deliver developmental feedback using competency-based language
Support reflective learning through mentoring-on-mentoring conversations
Uphold ethical decision-making, boundaries, and psychological safety
Build growth plans aligned to ACC, PCC, and MCC credential expectations
Who Can Apply?
You may be an ideal candidate if you:
- Provide independent mentor coaching to credential applicants or renewal candidates, or support students within ICF-accredited coaching education programs.
- Have completed mentor coaching education — past or present.
- Have completed ICF training in evaluating coaching skills at the ACC, PCC, or MCC level.
- Want to demonstrate your advanced knowledge and experience through a globally recognized specialization.
To apply, you must hold one of the following:
A renewed, active ACC credential.
An active PCC credential.
An active MCC credential.
Curriculum & Learning Design
Program Structure
60+ total student contact hours
Mentor Coach Specific Education
minimum 48 hours
Resource Development
minimum 12 hours
5 Observed Mentor Coaching Sessions
Written feedback required for at least 3 sessions.
Focus: applied demonstration and structured feedback on a participant's use of ICF Mentor Coaching competencies in practice.
5 Mentoring-on-Mentoring Sessions
Also referred to as Supervision on Mentoring
Focus: reflective practice and development of the mentor coach.
Final Assessment
— Portfolio review
| Component | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mentor Coach Specific Education | 48+ |
| Resource Development | 12+ |
| Total Student Contact Hours | 60+ |
Resources
ICF MCS: 10 hours or 41+ hours? Here's how to choose.
ICF now offers two pathways to earn the Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS) based on your experience and education. This simple guide will help you decide whether the Credit for Prior Learning (10-hour) or Standard (41+ hour) pathway is right for you.
Note: Coach-To-Transformation's Mentor Coach Certification Program (MCCP) follows the ICF Standard MCS Education Pathway and holds the ICF Advanced Accreditation in Mentor Coaching (AAMC), providing a structured route for coaches looking to build mentor coaching expertise.
Ready to Become a Certified Mentor Coach?
Start your journey to guide the next generation of coaches with clarity and confidence.
