ACTP Options for Coaches with ACSTH
Accredited Training for coaches who have completed ACSTH programs and are looking for further development, or the additional training hours to apply for an ACC or PCC via the direct ACTP track.

As a Coach You Will Be a Lifelong Learner
One of the questions our program advisors are often get asked is 'Which Certification is best for me?' We know from over 17 years experience delivering certified training, that there isn't a 'one solution fits all'. The certification you need will depend on how you plan to use coaching, who your clients will be, how much time you have, and of course, the affordability. And for many coaches, this will change over time as their coaching and profession grows or evolves. For this reason, we offer not only entry programs for coaches, but also the pathways below.
If you have completed at least 30 hours ACSTH training (from ICA, or a similar school) then you can use this as a learning credit to upgrade to our Accredited Coach Training Programs (ACTP's). Coaches who complete an ACTP are have the option of pursuing an ACC or PCC credential via the recommended ACTP track (the most cost and time effective option)
How many hours do you have and need?
I have 30 hours ACSTH
and want to pursue ACC or PCC
via ACTP track with 95 extra ACTP Hrs
BRIDGING CERTIFIED
(with prior 30 hrs)
Pre requisite of 30 hrs ACSTH, completed in the last 5 years
You Bring with you...
- 30 hrs Approved Coach Specific Training Certification
ICA Training Provides
- 9 hrs ICA Coaching Power Tools
- 7 hrs Coaching Presence
- 11 hrs Coaching Skills
- 17 hours Coaching Labs
- 15 hrs Observed Coaching
- 22 hrs Mentor Coaching
- 12 hrs Portfolio Development
- 2 hrs Final Performance Evaluation (written and oral exam)
Certification
- Coaches graduate with the designation 'Certified Professional Coach (CPC)
- 125 hr ACTP

TUITION
I have 60 hours ACSTH
and want to pursue ACC or PCC
via ACTP track with 65 extra ACTP Hrs
BRIDGING CERTIFIED
(with prior 60 hrs)
Pre requisite of 60 hrs ACSTH, completed in the last 5 years
You Bring with you...
- 60 hrs Approved Coach Specific Training Certification
ICA Training Provides
- 9 hrs ICA Coaching Power Tools
- 10 hrs Frameworks and Theories
- 2 hrs Coaching Labs
- 2 hrs FlipIt Labs
- 22 hrs Mentor Coaching
- 15 hrs Observed Coaching
- 3 hrs portfolio development
- 2 hrs Final Performance Evaluation (written and oral exam)
Certification
- Coaches graduate with the designation of Certified Professional Coach (CPC)
- 125 hr ACTP

TUITION
I have 60 hours ACSTH
and want to pursue ACC or PCC
via ACTP track with 90 extra ACTP Hrs
BRIDGING ADVANCED
(with prior 60 hrs)
Pre requisite of 60 hrs ACSTH, completed in the last 5 years
You Bring with you...
- 60 hrs Approved Coach Specific Training Certification
ICA Training Provides
- 9 hrs Coaching Power Tools
- 10 hrs Frameworks and Theories
- 2 hrs Coaching Labs
- 2 hrs FlipIt Labs
- 15 hrs Observed Coaching
- 22 hrs Mentor Coaching
- 5 hrs Portfolio Development
- 25 hrs Certified Group Coaching
- Final Performance Evaluation (written and oral exam)
Certification
- Coaches graduate with the designation of Certified Professional Coach (CPC, Advanced)
- 150 hr ACTP

TUITION
Training Features
All learning is delivered via a blend of LIVE teleclasses, forum discussion and self reflection with many opportunities to coach, and be coached. It's up to you how many or few classes you take each week. The schedules have been timed to allow for self paced study, where the study schedule fits with your lifestyle and not the other way around. The learning process is as follows:
1. Download and read the coach training course module
2. Dial into a teleclass (facilitated by an ICA Trainer)
3. Post reflections on the forum
Flexibility
We run over 35 teleclasses a week across 4 timezones to cater for our diverse student body. This is one of the reasons our programs are so popular with Expats and people who move often. The global schedule is also great if you want to combine study with work.
Certification Choices
Our programs are accredited with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). so not only do you receive a certificate from us, you are also able to apply for credential with the ICF via the ACTP path (MCC, PC, ACC)
Unique Content
All students at ICA create a body of work including a Coaching Model , a Coaching Power Tool and a Research Paper. All these are unique to you and are published on the ICA blog. They also provide you with strong marketing materials to help build your business or practice.
Multiple Niches
The coaching profession is well developed across many industries and professions around the globe and the need to specialize is increasing. The opportunity for niching is limitless, and we’ve categorised them into 4 key streams.
International Forum
ICA is host to a private student forum with coaches from over 90 countries around the world. Deepen your learning & network with coaches from all many different industries. Many of our graduates actually form business partnerships with colleagues they connected with in our forum.
Get Your Own Coach
We believe that to be a coach, its important to experience being coached. When you enrol in a program at ICA you get automatic entry to our Peer Coaching Forum. And it is a requirement of the program that you coach for a certain number of hours and be coached. This is just one of the many benefits of coach training with ICA.
Promotional Opportunities
We take every chance we get to promote our coaches. Not only do we publish all graduates Power Tools and Coaching Models on our blog, but we also publish a Graduate Yearbook profiling our coaches, their niches and their work.
Mentoring & Supervision
Mentor Coaching and Coach Supervision are increasingly popular for advanced coaches. To really develop your skills to a high level you need to be mentored by experienced qualified coaches, and in order to grow your practice you need a sounding board for client issues and challenges.
Flexible Payment Options
We want to give as many people as possible the opportunity to study to change people’s lives so we have a number of flexible payment options to make it affordable for most.
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OUR E-LEARNING IS MORE THAN JUST ZOOM CLASSES
ICA's training has been online, and accredited by the ICF, since 2001. Our Learnsite has over 20 years of modules, curated resources and coaching conversations. Before attending classes you will read a module or watch an instructional video. Following classes you will reflect on your learning through coaching practicum, course outcomes, forum reflections and portfolio development.