22 June 2026
Applications for the ICF Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS) are now open.
You can now apply either through the Standard Pathway or the Credit for Prior Learning pathway to become and MCS designated Mentor Coach. To help coaches determine which pathway is most appropriate, the ICF has also released a useful MCS Application Survey that guides applicants based on their education and experience.
For many experienced mentor coaches, the Credit for Prior Learning pathway is likely to be the most relevant option. We have updated our ICF Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS) Application Guide with an overview of the application pathways, requirements, mentor coach education options and frequently asked questions.
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With applications for the ICF Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS) expected to open publicly soon, many mentor coaches are now asking the same question: Am I ready to apply? While additional information relating to MCS processes and documentation requirements is still emerging, the broad requirements for the Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) pathway are now reasonably […]
This week, during International Coaching Week (ICW), people around the world are coming together to celebrate and recognize the profound impact of professional coaching. Coaching has long been associated with supporting growth, awareness, leadership, performance, wellbeing and meaningful change in individuals, teams and organisations, and ICW is an invitation to pause and wonder… If coaching […]
Since publishing our earlier article on the ICF Mentor Coach Specialisation (MCS), many coaches have continued reaching out with practical questions and concerns. This post is designed as an ongoing Questions and Answers discussion space where you can ask questions and we can share answers based on the information currently available. Rather than responding individually […]
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