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Understanding The Radiant Certification & ICF Credentials Requirements

Becoming a certified and ICF credentialed holistic coach through Radiant Coaches Academy is a two-step process. Below is a breakdown of each step and what it entails.

Certification Pathway Overview

  • Radiant Coaches Academy offers a comprehensive training program that aligns with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) credentialing levels:​
    • Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
    • Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
    • Master Certified Coach (MCC)
    Becoming a certified and ICF credentialed holistic coach through Radiant Coaches Academy is a two-step process:

    Step 1 - Holistic Coach Certification: This is your foundational training, covering core coaching competencies, ethics, and practical coaching experience. Completing this step certifies you as a Holistic Coach through Radiant.

    Step 2 - ICF Credentialing: Once certified through Radiant, you can pursue ICF accreditation (ACC, PCC, or MCC) by meeting additional training and coaching hour requirements.
    Note: You can begin coaching at any stage of your training; certification is not a prerequisite to start practicing.​
STEP 1

Holistic Coach Certification (Radiant Coaches Academy)

To earn your Holistic Coach Certification, you'll be required to complete the checklist below:

Training Hours

Synchronous Hours / Live Classes via Zoom:

  • ACC Level: 30+ hours
  • PCC Level: Additional 32.5+ hours (62.5+ total)
  • MCC Level: Additional 37.5+ hours (100+ total)

    • Asynchronous Hours / Self-Study (online course):

  • ACC Level: 30+ hours
  • PCC Level: Additional 32.5+ hours (62.5+ total)
  • MCC Level: Additional 37.5+ hours (100+ total)

    • Your training hours are automatically tracked in LearnWorlds, but we recommend keeping a personal record as well for your own reference and certification requirements.

    "Ask a Coach" Interview

    Expand your industry knowledge by interviewing a certified or credentialed coach from Radiant’s community or beyond. Submit a Google Doc with the Q&A and a link to the coach’s website or profile.

    Practicum Sessions

    To refine your coaching skills, you will complete 20 coaching sessions (20-60 minutes each) with client feedback. Record and submit 6 coaching sessions (audio-only, anonymized). Ensure all sessions adhere to ICF Core Competencies and coaching ethics.

    Client Exercise

    Create a client-focused exercise that fits within one page and can be shared with other coaches. This could be a goal-setting tool, meditation, self-reflection prompt, or somatic coaching technique.

    Book Review

    Choose a book that enhances your coaching practice. Your review should be 3-5 sentences and saved in your Google folder. Find recommendations in the Radiant Resource Center.

    Optional Contribution

    Write a Chapter for a Future Radiant Publication


    For those looking to expand their thought leadership and be featured in a Radiant book, you have the opportunity to write a 1,500+ word chapter on a coaching-related topic that aligns with the future of coaching and business.


    This chapter is your intellectual property and can be published at your discretion. If you choose to contribute, your insights will be included in a future Radiant book on Amazon.



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    "Ask a Coach" Interview

    "Ask a Coach" Interview

    Interview a certified coach and document the Q&A in a Google Doc.