Core Coaching Skills
Professional Coach Development
| Item | Level 1 (ACC) | Level 2 (PCC) | Level 3 (MCC) | Systemic Team Coaching (ACTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Program Mode |
Virtual |
Virtual |
Virtual |
Virtual |
Hours to be Completed |
60 hours over 3
months |
65 hours over 3
months |
75 hours over 3
months |
60 hours over 3
months |
Mentoring Hours |
10 hours with 3 hours 1-1 Mentor coaching hours |
5 hours of Coaching Supervision
hours | ||
Performance Evaluation | ||||
ICF MASTER CERTIFIED COACH (MCC), FACILITATOR AND ASSESSOR
FOUNDER, INDIAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (ILA) CHIEF MENTOR, JOHN MATTONE CERTIFIED COACH
ICF PCC CERTIFIED, MENTOR COACH, Certified Corporate Trainer Coach
ICF PCC CERTIFIED FACILITATOR AND MENTOR COACH
ICF PCC CERTIFIED FACILITATOR, MENTOR COACH AND ASSESSOR
ICF- PCC and ACTC Certified Coach, Supervisor and Mentor Coach
ICF credentialing requirements include completing an ICF-accredited Coach Education Program, fulfilling the required coaching experience hours, completing 10 hours of Mentor Coaching, successfully passing the Performance Evaluation, and clearing the ICF Credentialing Exam. The specific coach education and coaching experience requirements vary depending on whether you are pursuing the ACC or PCC credential. Indian Leadership Academy’s Level 1 and Level 2 programs are designed to align with these requirements, ensuring you receive the coach education, mentor coaching, and support needed throughout your ICF credentialing journey.
Yes. ILA delivers its ACC, PCC, and MCC programs entirely virtually, which means you can complete ICF-aligned training from anywhere in India without relocating or attending in person. Live coaching labs, mentor sessions, and peer practice all happen online.
These programs suit corporate leaders and managers, HR and L&D professionals, trainers and facilitators, entrepreneurs and consultants, therapists and counsellors, and anyone actively pursuing a professional coaching career. ILA doesn’t require prior coaching experience to enroll, which makes it accessible whether you’re switching careers or adding coaching skills to a leadership role you already hold.
Beyond coaching theory, ILA’s program covers core skills like powerful questioning, active listening, and creating awareness, then moves into advanced tools such as coaching frameworks, behavioral and mindset coaching, and emotional intelligence. It also includes a practical track on running a coaching business — pricing, positioning, building a signature program, and getting your first clients.
The program runs across four tracks: Level 1 (ACC) at 60 hours over 3 months, Level 2 (PCC) at 65 hours over 3 months, Level 3 (MCC) at 75 hours over 3 months, and Systemic Team Coaching (ACTC) at 60 hours with 5 hours of coaching supervision.Level 1 (ACC) and Level 2 (PCC) include Performance Evaluations as part of the program. Level 3 (MCC) follows the ICF credentialing process, where the Performance Evaluation is conducted directly by the ICF..
Look for academies where the training hours map directly to ICF’s recognized pathways and where mentor coaching is built into the program rather than optional. ILA’s facilitator panel includes ICF MCC and PCC certified coaches, and its curriculum is structured around ICF competencies rather than a generic coaching syllabus with an ICF label attached.
No — ILA states explicitly that no prior coaching experience is required. The program is designed to take you from foundational coaching skills through to a credential-ready standard, which is why it appeals equally to first-time coaches and experienced professionals adding a formal credential.
ILA’s programs blend ICF competencies with CBT, NLP, mindfulness, and positive psychology, plus proprietary coaching models developed in-house. You also get AI-powered practice sessions through ILA’s AI Coach Companion, live coaching labs, and coaching hackathons — elements built for hands-on repetition, not just lecture-style learning.
Graduates go on to coach in areas like career, business, executive, and leadership coaching. ILA also supports you afterward with directory listing, community access, and pro-bono/low-bono placements to help you build paid coaching hours and a track record after certification.
If you’re in HR, L&D, or a leadership position, ICF certification adds a structured coaching skill set — powerful questioning, active listening, accountability frameworks — that applies directly to managing and developing people, even if you never coach full-time. Many of ILA’s participants use the certification to coach within their organizations rather than to leave and build an independent practice.
