MCC: Master Certified Coach
Master Certified Coach (MCC), issued by International Coaching Federation. 144 coaches in our directory list it.
- What it means
- The highest credential from the International Coaching Federation, held by a small share of coaches with thousands of hours of experience.
- What it takes
- Must hold or have held the PCC. 200+ hours of coach-specific education, 2,500+ hours of coaching experience (2,250 paid) with at least 35 clients, 10 hours of mentor coaching, two recorded sessions that pass ICF performance evaluation, and the ICF Credentialing Exam. Renewed every 3 years with 40 continuing education credits.
- What it tells you
- The most demanding general coaching credential: thousands of logged hours plus an independent evaluation of recorded sessions. Not specific to careers.
- Issued by
- International Coaching Federation
A coach listing a credential on their website is not proof they hold it: check it with International Coaching Federation.